DiNunzio

Elizabeth Suzanne DiNunzio, 22, of Harmony died Tuesday in Emmitsburg, Md., where she was a senior at Mount Saint Mary's University. She was a graduate of Seneca Valley High School.

Born March 7, 1987, in Erie, she was the daughter of Eric and Melissa Painter of Harmony, and Charles DiNunzio of Erie. She also is survived by a brother, Christopher DiNunzio of Zelienople; a sister, Emily Painter, at home; grandparents, William and Elizabeth Kennedy and Jon and Judy Painter of Zelienople; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Elizabeth was to graduate from Mount Saint Mary's in May with high honors in Spanish education, and had accepted a teaching position in Lake City, S.C. She also had recently received an academic award from the university, and was regularly on the dean's list.

She was an avid runner, having participated in various 5K races and the National Half in Washington, D.C., and was looking forward to participating in her first marathon in Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Elizabeth was a member of St. Peter's Reformed Church in Zelienople, where she enjoyed participating in the Vacation Bible School program. While in high school, she was a member of the wind ensemble, jazz band, marching band, honors band, and the River City Youth Brass Band.

<B>DINUNZIO</B> — Friends of Elizabeth Suzanne DiNunzio, who died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at <B>Boylan Funeral Home</B>, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Reformed Church, 314-320 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, with the Rev. James R. Bertoti officiating. Burial will be in the St. Peter's Reformed Church Cemetery, Zelienople.Online condolences and directions at www.boylanfuneralhome.com.