Jennie Desiderio, 86, of Elm Street, Washington, died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 1998, in Washington Hospital. Mrs. Desiderio was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and the Christian Mothers. She was formerly employed at Washington and Jefferson College for 14 years. On June 16, 1931, she married Moses J. Desiderio, who died July 27, 1949. Surviving are two sons, Falco J. Desiderio of Indianapolis, Ind., and Michael Desiderio of Canonsburg; a sister, Donette Cononico of Latrobe; five grandchildren, Debbie Weaver, Donna, Michael III and Becky Desiderio and Giovonne Thomas; and four great-grandchildren. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Thursday, October 8, 1998Jennie Desiderio
Former employee of W&J College
She was born May 28, 1912, in New Alexandria, a daughter of James and Rose Pickle Cononico.