Carmella V. Williams

Carmella V. Diana Williams, Clarks Summit, died Wednesday afternoon after a short illness. Her husband of 61 years, the love of her life, was Roy Williams.

Born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Vittoria Diana, she was a high school graduate and, after raising her children, worked as a bookkeeper for various local businesses. She was a longtime member of the Church of St. Gregory.

Known to all as Carm, Carmy or Nana, she was happiest when enjoying the simple but important things in life — time spent with family. A selfless and caring wife and mother, she lived her life putting her husband and children first.

She is survived by daughter, Dawn; son, Roy II and wife, Cheryl; and son, Gifford; grandchildren, Jessica, Stacey, Jason and Mark; two great-grandchildren, Mason and Amelia; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Roy; son, David; daughter, Darlene; sisters, Julia (Pip), Viola and Anita.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Church of St. Gregory, 330 N. Abington Road, Clarks Green, to be celebrated by the Rev. John Lapera, pastor. A private interment will follow in Abington Hills Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.