Josephine C. (Juliano) Unger, age 94, of Millcreek, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at UPMC Hamot. Born in Warren, Pa. on February 7, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Dominick and Mary (Scalise) Juliano.
Before retiring in 1978, she was an armature winder at Erie General Electric for more than 32 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Church, and enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling, and playing cards. She was also a life member of the Siebenbuerger Club Ladies Auxiliary.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William H. Unger, in 1976; soninlaw, David W. Straub; and brothers and sisters, Minnie Logue, Marion Stephens, Florence Hamm, Helen Swensen, and Frank, Vincent and Paul Juliano.
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Survivors include four children, Eugene Sorrentino, wife Elizabeth, of Girard, William H. Unger, wife Nancy, of Waterford, Donna Straub, of Erie, and James Unger, wife Rose, of Girard; five grandchildren, Sean and Brian Sorrentino, Christopher Unger, Melissa Costello, husband Mike, and David Straub II; two greatgrandchildren, Michael and Amber Costello; a brother, Dominick A. Juliano, Jr., wife Sue, of Erie; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. at Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Boulevard, and may attend a prayer service there Saturday at 10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Peace Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Condolences and photos may be added at www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com.