Isabelle N. (Malatesta) Stopera, 89, of Colerain, OH died Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Gables of Kent Ridge, Kent, OH. She was born February 28, 1928 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Flory and Emma (Uphold) Malatesta.
She retired as Assist. Store Mgr. and Office Mgr. for the former F. W. Woolworths of Martins Ferry. Isabelle was a member of Colerain Presbyterian Church, Colerain, OH.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony "Tony" Stopera, daughter, Tina Stopera, brothers; Julius, Paul, Canado, Carl, Marshall and Leonard Malatesta and sisters; Phoebe Kronjaeger, Rose Marangoni, Rita Roth, Josephine Buonamici and GeGe Reese.
Surviving are her children, Tony (Cindy) Stopera of Barberton, OH and Judy (Roger) Blumling of Myrtle Beach SC, sisters; Ann Davies of Wake Forest, NC and Jenny Malatesta of Ft. Mills, SC, grandchildren, Jeffery (Denise) Stephens and Scott (Laura) Stephens and great granddaughter Brianna.
Friends will be received Thursday 5-8 p. m. at Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH where services will be held Friday, February 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Joe Ellis officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.
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In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Meals on Wheels, Belmont Senior Services, Inc., 45240 National Rd. W., St. Clairsville, OH 43935.
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