Maria Rose Harrell, (nee Gonnella), 66, of Mullica Hill, NJ, formerly of South Philadelphia, died peacefully at home on August 16, 2016 after gracefully battling cancer.
She was born to the late Fred Gonnella and Florence (Gulino) Gonnella in South Philadelphia on September 26, 1949.
She was a devoted wife and mother whose pride and joy were her grandchildren.
Maria will be sadly missed by her husband, James; her daughter Christina (Sal) Triolo, Stepchildren Steve (Brianna) Harrell, Lisa (Shane) Sieber; Grandchildren Salvatore, Christopher, Dominic and Van; Siblings Carlo Gonnella, and Frank (Rosalie) Gonnella, and her nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to her visitation Wed., August 24, 2016 from 10-11 am at St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. Joseph Church, 140 Broad St., Swedesboro, NJ, where Maria's Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 am.
She will be laid to rest in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. Springfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org