Sylvia Diane Asaro Obituary

The passing of Sylvia Diane Asaro (Pekin, Illinois) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 18, 2025 at the age of 79. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, John Harrison Thornton (Mother Harriett M. Thornton) and Harriett May Thornton (Elmore); her husband Andrew Asaro; her brother-in-law Richard Luft (Jill); her great-nephew Marshall S. Lawson; her brother John "Jack" Thornton (Marilyn) of Alaska; her close friend Phyllis Gardino; and her children, Scott, Mark, Julie, Darcy, Tara and Jay.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 303 S. 7th St. Pekin, Illinois. 61554 or to TAPS, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, Illinois. 61554.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes

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