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LaVerne "Sissy" Romanelli

March 29, 1953 - November 03, 2025

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Obituary For LaVerne "Sissy" Romanelli

Of Mt. Oliver, formerly of South Side. After a nine year battle with lung and then bladder cancer, passed peacefully and gained her angel wings into our Lord's arms on Monday, November 3, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Sissy was born March 29, 1953 by her late parents, Louise (Macri) and John Dougherty; feisty Mama to Kim (Chad) McKenzie, Tracy (Tim) Smith and Nikki (Jon) Jones; loving Mimi to Damien Harvard, Bonnie Dusch, Tatiana Romanelli, Emily Nagayama-Smith and Teryn Smith; Nona to her amazing great-grand babies, Scarlett, Lennox, Xavier Harvard and Truth Hill; lifelong friend to Sandy Conley and Tammy Reber. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Romanelli and her 13 brothers and sisters, Johnny, James, George, Joe, Billy, Tommy, Tim, Del,Wayne, Louise "Wee", Anne, Charlotte and Theresa. She is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Amedisys Hospice and her fantastic nurses, Mandi, Melissa and Mattie for a wonderful job in always making her feel loved. Thank you to her aide, Brittany for always taking great care of her. She will be deeply missed and loved by everyone.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 2-8 p.m.

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  • June 15, 2026

    Kim

    Hey mom. I really am lost without you. The world and life is so different now. Nobody warned me how hard this life would be without your mom. I miss you every single day of my life. Still waiting for a visit from you. I really can't believe your gone. You really were such a fighter. you fought as long and hard as your body would let you. I will always love and miss you my sweet mom. I wish you were here.

  • April 16, 2026

    Kim

    Hey Mom, I miss you so much. it just isn't the same and I am struggling in dealing with you not here. I'm doing everything I should to get better, but I just can't. I just can't believe you are gone. I sure do hope there is that heaven for you. I wish you would pay me a visit, so I know you are ok. I need to see you. It would really help me. I miss you always. love you always mom. Kim

  • January 30, 2026

    Kim Mckenzie

    Hey mama.. everything is falling apart. No matter what I do things just dont get better. I miss u so much and need u to talk to but you aren't here. I have to hold all this in. My entire life has been u and dad. What do I do now? Who am I without you.? This is the worst pain ever. I love and miss you so much. Kim

  • November 09, 2025

    Kim mckenzie

    Mom i still can be believe this. This house is so empty without you here. It week never be the same. Your room is empty and I can't stand walking by it. How am I supposed to do this? How do I go on without my person. I miss you so much mom. I will miss your for the rest of m my life. I can't even feel you here. Where did you go.. I hope it's a better place than the life you had. Love you always

  • November 07, 2025

    Nancy (Reis) Phillips

    Kim, my deepest condolences to your entire family. Your mother was always so kind and loving to me as we were growing up. She will be missed for sure! Don't forget I'm only a phone call away!

  • November 06, 2025

    Dana Solomon

    Sending Love and Prayers and comfort to the family.. 🙏🙏🙏

  • November 06, 2025

    DIANA LEIGHTON

    DEAR KIMAND I LOVE YALL SIS NO PEACEPAINLOVE YOU TILL WE AGAIN WE HAD A LOT GREAT TIMES TOGATHER I WILL MISS YOU ALSO REST IN PEACE LOVE DIANA IN MISSISSIPPI

  • November 04, 2025

    Kim Mckenzie

    Mom where do I begin. Im devastated, and my heart is shattered. I know you were suffering so much but I'm selfish and want you here. What am I going to do without you. You are all I know. My life has been you. Watching you die was the hardest thing I have done in my life. My heart broke for you and filled it with sadness. Life will never be the same. Im going to miss you so much, not only did I lose my mom but I lost my person and now I am lost without you. May you be at peace and just know I will miss you everyday of my life. I love you mama!!! Missing you forever Kim

  • November 04, 2025

    John and Fran Daugherty

    Aunt sissy We love and miss you so much already you will always be in our hearts Fran and I really miss you we love you rest with God our beautiful aunt

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