Lucia Shundry,

Age 94, of Waynesburg, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025.  She was born August 9, 1930, in Roseto Valfortore, Italy, the daughter of the late Michele and Antonia (Finelli) DeCesare, and moved to America in 1948.  Lucia was a member of St. James Catholic Church and was one of the original cooks in 1971 at Cibo's Restaurant with friends Rena Rugani and Tanina Cilona and retired after 29 happy years.  She loved to cook and bake, loved flowers, singing her Italian songs, telling stories and jokes, dining out and spending time with family.  Lucia loved her weekly ladies' night with the girls and SARTA bus rides with her friends.  She was very proud of her Italian heritage as well as becoming an American citizen in 1982.

Preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Anthony "Tony" Shundry, on December 28, 1973, her son, Michael Shundry, her brother, Luigi DeCesare, and her son-in-law, John Broucker.  Survived by four daughters, Mary Shundry, Antonietta Broucker, Gloria James, and Theresa (Matt) Gasper; two sisters, Carmelina Donatelli, and Pina Del Grosso; five grandchildren, Toni Ann (Ray) Ammons, Lisa Broucker (Troy Adams), Ryan (Sreynich) James, Michael Gasper, and Evan Gasper; four great grandchildren, Taylor Ammons (fiancé Cole Lab), Lucia Adams, Kalie Fisher, and Annyka James; one great great grandchild, Zarraelia Rose and two step great grandchildren, Hunter and Hayden Adams.  The family would like to thank St. Luke Lutheran Home in North Canton (especially the staff of the Laurel Valley Memory Care Unit) and Aultman Hospice for the excellent care and kindness they gave to Lucia during her stay there.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11:00am in St. James Catholic Church with Fr. Matthew Humerickhouse as Celebrant.  Interment in Sandy Valley Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9:30am-10:30am in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lucia's memory may be made to St. James Church or St. James School, 400 West Lisbon St., Waynesburg, OH  44688.  Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

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