DeTesta

Amelia “Amy” J. DeTesta, 91, of Harrisville, peacefully passed away late Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, 2026, at Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove, while under AHN Hospice care.

Born in Carlton, Pa., on May 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Aurelio DiMaggio, who passed away in 1963, and the late Margaret Torretta DiMaggio, who passed away in 1940.

She was raised in Pittsburgh, married Tony DeTesta and lived in Portersville for 25 years before moving to Summerville, S.C., in 1985. She was an active member of St. John the Beloved Catholic Church in Summerville.

Amy was an active member of the AARP Chapter 2679 since 1985, and the Dorchester Human Development Board (Senior Center) for 12 years. She enjoyed serving others and volunteered at the Oakbrook Nursing Home for 18 years, and the Second Chance Thrift Shop from 1998 until she moved back to Pennsylvania.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Cummings, of Florida, and Nancy (Eric) De Bor, of Prospect; grandchildren, Anthony (Jessica) Boyd, Karissa Boyd and Finley (Hasna) DeBor; four great-grandchildren; her sister, Joanne Rossi; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tony DeTesta, who passed away in 2004; her stepmother of 50 years, Mildred Geottman-DiMaggio, who passed away in 1999; her brothers, Martin DiMaggio, James DiMaggio, Ben DiMaggio and Aurelio DiMaggio Jr.; and her sisters, Carmella Bocca, Gloria Punk and Mary Takos.

DETESTA — On Friday, Nov. 20, there will be a 1:30 p.m. inurnment service for Amelia “Amy” J. DeTesta, who died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Butler, with the Rev. Sean Francis, from St. Faustina Parish, officiating.

Funeral services are under the direction of RAISLEY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 387 Main St., Prospect.

For more information or to leave an online tribute, please go to www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.

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