Clara (DeFilippo) DeJohn
September 21, 1926 ~ April 13, 2017 (age 90) 90 Years OldShare using:
Clara DeFilippo DeJohn, 90, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, April 13, 2017, in Canonsburg General Hospital.
She was born September 21, 1926, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Patsy and Frances Pepe DeFilippo.
Mrs. DeJohn was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Canonsburg. She enjoyed playing cards with her card club, playing bingo, trips to the casino, and was active with the activities center at the Canon House, where she resided. One of her greatest joys was watching her grandchildren grow up and being a part of their lives. Prior to her retirement, she worked as an Aide, at Western Center.
On February 1, 1947, she married Bartholomew "Bart" DeJohn, with whom she shared over 65 years of marriage, who passed away, August 5, 2012.
Surviving are her daughter, Camille Lipinski, and her husband David, of Canonsburg; her daughter-in-law, Roberta DeJohn, of Washington; her sisters, Isabelle Passante and Beverly Lytle, both of Canonsburg; sister-in-law, Agnes DeJohn, of Canonsburg; 5 grandchildren, Lori Luba, Thomas (Amy) Luba, Matthew DeJohn, Nicole (Doug) DeJohn, Michael (Kasey) Lipinski; 4 great grandchildren, Maci, Ellie, Mila and Claire; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Clara was preceded in death by her son, Bartholomew "Bart" DeJohn, Jr.; brother, Michael DeFilippo; and her sister, Theresa Imperatore.
Friends will be received Monday, 2-9pm, at the Sollon Funeral Home, Ltd., 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, J. David Sollon, supervisor, Phillip L. Sollon, director, 724-746-1000.
Departing prayers will be held Tuesday, at 9:30am, in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial, in St. Patrick Church, at 10am. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Please visit www.sollon.com for additional information.