Obituary

Dorine Ann (DiCiccio) LaValle, 96, of Industry, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in the comfort of her home.

Born January 29, 1930, in Midland, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Anna (DeMatteis) DiCiccio. 

A devoted mother and wife, she loved cooking large meals for her family on Sundays, holidays, and family gatherings.  She was a member of St. Blaise Church of St. Augustine Parish, and a member of the St. Anthony’s Club Auxiliary.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Vincent LaValle, Sr.; five brothers, Ralph Bernabie, Orland, Edmund, Anthony, and Louis DiCiccio; and two sisters, Carmella Granito and Rita DiMarzio.

She is survived by her children, Cynthia Kaletz, Lorraine (Francis) Barthold, Vincent LaValle, Chuck (Carol) LaValle and Shari (Tony) Birocco; seven grandchildren, Carie (Ken) Michell, Kristopher (Rebekah) Kaletz, Nicole (Matt) Schmidt, Matthew (Madeline) LaValle, Craig (Lindsay) Barthold, Lauren (Tom) Mazzant and A.J. (Amanda) Birocco; and eight great-grandchildren, Tyler (Lauren), Drew, Carter, Austin, Ryan, Barron, Kennedy and Niko; a sister-in-law, Sandra (Saya) DiCiccio.

Friends will be received on Friday, March 6^th from 2-4PM and 6-8PM in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third St., Beaver PA 15009.

Departing Prayers will be offered on Saturday, March 7th at 9:45AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Blaise Church of St. Augustine Parish, 772 Ohio Ave., Midland PA 15059.  Fr. Kim J. Schreck will serve as celebrant.

Interment will follow in Beaver Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Dorine’s honor may be made to St. Blaise Church Parish Share, 772 Ohio Ave., Midland, PA 15059.

Dorine’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to Three Oaks Hospice, especially her nurses, Theresa and Rachel, as well as her caregivers who showed compassion and love, Lisa, Alexis, Deb, Kelly, and Heather.  A special thank you also to Darla.