She was born June 3, 1940, in Pacentro, Abruzzo, Italy, the daughter of the late Antonio and Adelina Colangelo Pacella. She emigrated to the United States in 1958.

A dear friend to so many, Emma was an artistic seamstress, cook, baker and hostess. She took pride in her ceramics, especially her prized Santa Clauses from around the world, birds and handmade ceramic decorations for every holiday. Up until the end, she maintained her kindness, appreciation of beauty and love for family and cherished friends. She had a heart of gold.

She was a women’s league bowler for over 60 years, a member of the Pacentrani Club of Youngstown Ladies Auxiliary and an avid member of the Davis YMCA.

She leaves behind a loving family that will miss her dearly: daughters, Lena Niro and Deb (Paul) Guzman of Poland; sons, Domenic (Gina) Niro of North Royalton and Michael Niro of Poland; grandchildren, Anthony Guzman, Carmela Guzman and Domenic Charles Niro, who were Mama’s pride and joy; brothers, Patsy (Anna Marie) Pacella and Mario (Frances) Pacella; sister, Velia Pacella Sellers; sisters-in-law, Pina (Albert) Pacella, Toni (Ozzie) Furano and Jennie (Marc) Dilisio; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased in 2015 by her loving husband, Gus Niro, whom she married April 20, 1963; brother, Albert Pacella; and sister-in-law, Mary (Mathew) DeLisio.

The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at the funeral home, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Christ Our Savior Parish-St. Nicholas Church.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Walter Passarello and staff, and Dr. Miriam Jacob.

Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family by visiting the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.

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Anna Niro 1940-2025

Anna Niro

POLAND — Anna Emma Niro, 85, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

She was born June 3, 1940, in Pacentro, Abruzzo, Italy, the daughter of the late Antonio and Adelina Colangelo Pacella. She emigrated to the United States in 1958.

A dear friend to so many, Emma was an artistic seamstress, cook, baker and hostess. She took pride in her ceramics, especially her prized Santa Clauses from around the world, birds and handmade ceramic decorations for every holiday. Up until the end, she maintained her kindness, appreciation of beauty and love for family and cherished friends. She had a heart of gold.

She was a women’s league bowler for over 60 years, a member of the Pacentrani Club of Youngstown Ladies Auxiliary and an avid member of the Davis YMCA.

She leaves behind a loving family that will miss her dearly: daughters, Lena Niro and Deb (Paul) Guzman of Poland; sons, Domenic (Gina) Niro of North Royalton and Michael Niro of Poland; grandchildren, Anthony Guzman, Carmela Guzman and Domenic Charles Niro, who were Mama’s pride and joy; brothers, Patsy (Anna Marie) Pacella and Mario (Frances) Pacella; sister, Velia Pacella Sellers; sisters-in-law, Pina (Albert) Pacella, Toni (Ozzie) Furano and Jennie (Marc) Dilisio; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased in 2015 by her loving husband, Gus Niro, whom she married April 20, 1963; brother, Albert Pacella; and sister-in-law, Mary (Mathew) DeLisio.

The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at the funeral home, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Christ Our Savior Parish-St. Nicholas Church.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Walter Passarello and staff, and Dr. Miriam Jacob.

Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family by visiting the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.

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