Elvira Duca Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 17, 2025, at the age of 101, Elvira Duca of Delmont, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Antonio Messina and Francesca Messina (Arena); her husband John J. Duca of Alzheimer's Association; and her siblings, Francesco, Dominica Ieni and Mary Kush.
She is survived by: her children, JoAnne Rugh of Greensburg, Frances Stewart of Delmont, John P. Duca of Delmont, Marianne Parker of Greensburg and Robert F. Duca (Debora) of Pittsburgh; her grandchildren, Melissa Long (Kris), Christina Riffle (Toby), Randall Rugh (Julie), Daniel Rugh (John), Angela Pahlman (Jason), Keenen Parker (Sylvia), Nicholas Duca (Lauren), Alexis Wilson (Dale) and Jessica Mimidis (Ryan); and her great grandchildren, Gage, Isabella, Athena Pahlman, Natalie, Benjamin Duca, Ellie, Mae Rugh, Grace, Chase Wilson, Luca and Mimidis. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Vaia Funeral Home (463 Athena Dr, Delmont, PA 15626). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Elly Duca's memory in honor of her late husband, John to the Alzheimer's Association, Laurel Mountain Chapter, 1011 Old Salem Road, Greensburg PA 15601.
