Mary K. Nicoletti of Hermitage passed away peacefully at 2:22 p.m. Tuesday, September 19, 2017, in her residence. She was 92.

Mrs. Nicoletti was born September 30, 1924, in Warren, Pa, a daughter of Thomas and Rose (Berardi) Grillo. She graduated from Warren High School in 1942 and went to work for Bell Telephone, Warren. Mary, along with her family, then moved to Erie, Pa, for several years before ultimately settling in the Shenango Valley.

She was active in the former Shenango Valley Osteopathic Guild, now UPMC.

Mary enjoyed reading, knitting and taking walks in Buhl Park, Hermitage.

Surviving are: two daughters, Linda Marie Benedetto, Hermitage; and Debra Rhoades, Los Banos, Ca.; a son, Joseph Nicoletti, Seattle, Wa.; a sister, Frances Andolora, Jamestown, N.Y.; a brother, Thomas Grillo, Bellbrook, Oh.; six grandchildren, Brett Benedetto, Joshua and Zachary Rhoades, Jarren Nicoletti, Ryan Martin and Arielle Nicoletti Willer; two great grandchildren, Addison Benedetto and Aria Rhoades; and several nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Carl Grillo.

The family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to Dr. Ronnie Mignella and the staff of Sharon Regional Hospice for their kindness and the exceptional care they provided Mary.

In keeping with Mary's wishes there will be no calling hours and services will be held privately.

Arrangements by J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon .