Tavelli

Diane Mary Tavelli, 61, of Slippery Rock passed away unexpectedly Sunday.

Born on June 16, 1953, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene Occhipinti Porco.

Raised Catholic, Diane retained a strong Christian faith throughout her life. Her likable personality allowed her to make friends anywhere she traveled. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her beloved husband, Richard P. Tavelli, who she married on Oct. 21, 1973; her three children, Steven (Patti) Tavelli of Pittsburgh, Adam Tavelli of Slippery Rock and Emily Tavelli of Butler; her brother, Allan (Karen) Porco of Fryburg; and her sister, Sandra (Frank) Weinheimer of Gibsonia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Adam John Tavelli II.

Tavelli— The Tavelli family will welcome friends of Diane Mary Tavelli, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, from 3 p.m. to the funeral ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday at theBoylan Funeral Home, 856 Evans City Road, Renfrew, with the Rev. James Smith officiating.Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Diane's family at www.boylanfuneralhome.com.