Josephine "Rena" Germano, 100, of Hermitage, passed away May 1, 2022, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Germano was born February 2, 1922, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Leali. A lifelong area resident, she graduated in 1940 from Sharon High School.

Rena was a dedicated homemaker and assisted her brothers at the former Leali Brothers Meats, Wheatland.

Rena was a member of Family Life Church, Hermitage.

She was an avid reader and in her younger years, she enjoyed making noodles and going to garage sales.

Her husband, John Germano, whom she married February 22, 1943, passed away December 3, 1988.

She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Jean Gamble, Fredericksburg, VA, and Sharon Russo and her husband Alfred, Naples, FL; a son, John Germano, CA; a grandson, Charles Gamble; and a great-grandson, Lucas Max Gamble; two sisters, Eva Parich, Sharon, and Lydia Foti, Syracuse, NY; and a brother, Robert Leali, Hermitage.

In addition to her parents and husband, Rena was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Charles Gamble; a sister, Edith Schley; four brothers, John, Dan, Paul, and James Leali; and an infant brother, David Leali.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to either Family Life Church, 1455 N. Keel Ridge Rd., Hermitage, PA 16148; or St. John XXIII Home, 2250 Shenango Valley Fwy., Hermitage, PA 16148.

Calling hour will be 10 a.m. until the time of the service Wednesday (05/04/2022) in Family Life Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, in the church, with Rev. Michael Sabella, officiating.

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.