Esther M. Woodford Infante 1930-2025

Esther was born Sept. 9, 1930, in Niles, the daughter of Theophilus Faye Woodford and Gladys Jones Woodford. Esther graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1948.

After the death of her father when she was 18 months old, she was raised by her grandmother, Mary Jane Woodford.

Esther was employed by Trumbull County MRDD as a bookkeeper, payroll processor and secretary. She also previously worked as a secretary for an insurance and real estate company, and Dollar Bank. In high school, she worked at the Robins Theatre.

Esther was a member of the Western Reserve Professional Secretaries International and earned the Certified Professional Secretary Certification from CPS Academy.

Esther was also a member of St. Pope John XXIII Parish-Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles. In her child rearing years, she volunteered as room mother, church bingo, festival volunteer, and to help establish and work in the school library.

Esther enjoyed family gatherings, traveling, dancing, sewing and reading.

Esther married the love of her life, John Carmen Infante, on Oct. 28, 1950, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles.

Esther is survived by her husband, John Carmen Infante; sons, John P. (Cully) Infante of Maryland, Thomas A. Infante and Michael D. Infante, both of Niles; daughters, Carmel Marie (Michael) Marzo of Cortland and Faye Ann Infante of Maryland; seven grandchildren, Darcy (Tim) Hall, Jill (Jeff) Newman, Melissa (Andrew) Bickerstaff, Michael R. Infante, Jeremy D. (Cinnamon) Rodgers, John Joseph Infante and Sara A. Infante (Bo Marrie); and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-laws, Barbara A. Infante and Deborah A. Infante; and by several special aunts and uncles who helped raise her.

Friends may call 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles. Family and friends can visit www.josephrossifuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Esther’s family.

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