DiFrischia

Valerie Faye DiFrischia, 74, of Prospect, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Quality Life Services — Chicora.

Born Feb. 14, 1951, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Leonard E. and Hazel M. (Whittaker) Frank.

For many years, Valerie dedicated her life to caring for others as a devoted nanny. With a heart full of love and an unwavering sense of compassion, she nurtured countless children, guiding them through their early years with patience, tenderness and wisdom. To those families, she was far more than a caregiver — she became a treasured member of their lives.

Artistic by nature, Valerie brought beauty and creativity into each day. She had a special gift for arts and crafts and could turn the simplest materials into something beautiful. Her creativity extended beyond the craft table as she found great joy in gardening and a love for travel. She always eager to explore new places.

Valerie’s legacy is one of kindness. She dearly loved her grandchildren and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is now free from suffering and at peace.

She is survived by her children, Chelsae (Patrick) Youkers of Butler, Quinn Long of Harrisville, Whitney (Matt Chacey) DiFrischia of Midlothian, Va., Allen (Sarah) DiFrischia of Slippery Rock and Noah DiFrischia of Prospect; eight grandchildren, Daein, Adisyn, Elise, Eilee, Tiernan, Valor, Apollo and Corisa; her sisters, Gaye Geinzer of Irwin and Jeannine Kiger of Brave, Pa.; and a brother, William Frank of Ellwood City.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, Daniel DiFrischia Sr., whom she married Nov. 20, 1986, and who passed away Jan. 1, 2022; and a sister, Darlyn Hazzard.

DIFRISCHIA — Cremation and funeral arrangements for Valerie Faye DiFrischia, who died Sunday, July 27, 2025, have been entrusted to RAISLEY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 387 Main St., Prospect.

Burial will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Washington County, alongside her husband.

Tributes may be submitted at www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.

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