Viola A. Bise Santella, 77, of Crawford Road, Fredericktown, died Tuesday, January 2, 2001, in her home following a lengthy illness.
She was born November 6, 1923, in Rices Landing, a daughter of Eastman and Slinda Ankrom Bise.
Mrs. Santella was a member of the Parish of St. Oliver Plunkett, a member of Fredericktown Civic Club and a member of John Corbly Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution in Waynesburg.
She was employed at the former First National Bank and Trust Co. in Fredericktown, retiring in 1988.
During World War II, she worked for a defense plant in Detroit, Mich.
Mrs. Santella enjoyed traveling and had been a season-ticket holder for Civic Light Opera and Symphony in Pittsburgh for many years.
On May 26, 1943, on Wallawalla, Wash., Air Force Base, she married Albert C. Santella, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Robert C. Santella of Clarksville; a daughter, Brenda L. Nichols of Fredericktown; three grandchildren, Nicole M. Santella, Jessica A. Beck and Aaron T. Beck; two sisters, Malvine Zollars of Waynesburg and Audrey Jacobs of Waynesburg R.D. 1; and several nieces and nephews.