Mary Madelene Gagliano 1924-2025

Madelene was born Oct. 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Marianna Micco Cicerchi and Angelo Gabriel Cicerchi. She married Frank Gallo shortly after graduation from Bessemer High School, but tragically became a young widow when he was killed in a plane crash while stationed in England during World War II.

Madelene went on to operate a grocery store in Hillsville before joining People’s Bank in Bessemer, Pa. With her strong work ethic, Madelene rose quickly to bank manager, a position she held for many years until her retirement.

Madelene had a huge heart and was quick to assist anyone in need. She was also devoted to her animals, and over the years, raised a collie, some poodles and rescued a few cats. Madelene also had many interests — bowling, playing cards, dancing and watching game shows, to name a few.

Survivors include her younger sister, Marianna Cicerchi, 98, of Denver, Colorado; niece, Fredda (Bill) Hall of New Kensington, Pa.; great-nieces, Jennifer Petty and Karen Petty of Hillsville, Pa., Elda (Matt) Yee of Florida and Joslyn (Jason) Yohe of Maryland. She is also survived by many relatives across the country and in Italy.

She will be buried with her husband, Army Sgt. Frank Gallo, in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

The family thanks all her many caregivers in her home, at Clen-Moore and at Jameson Nursing Center.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Terry Cunningham Funeral Home in Bessemer, Pa. Donations can be made to West Side Cats in Youngstown, or Tails of Hope Inc. W PA in Hermitage, Pa.

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