Amelia “Amy” J. DeTesta, age 91, of Harrisville, peacefully passed away late Wednesday evening November 11,2026 at Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove, while under AHN Hospice care.
Born in Carlton, PA on May 22, 1935; daughter of the late Aurelio DiMaggio who passed away in 1963 and the late Margaret Torretta DiMaggio who passed away in 1940.
She was raised in Pittsburgh, married Tony DeTesta and lived in Portersville, PA for 25 years before moving to Summerville, SC in 1985. She was an active member of St John the Beloved Catholic Church in Summerville.
Amy was an active member of the AARP Chapter 2679 since 1985 and the Dorchester Human Development Board (Senior Center) for 12 years. She enjoyed serving others and volunteered at the Oakbrook Nursing Home for 18 years and the Second Chance Thrift Shop from 1998 until she moved back to PA.
She is survived by her daughters Linda Cummings of Florida and Nancy (Eric) De Bor of Prospect; grandchildren Anthony (Jessica) Boyd, Karissa Boyd, and Finley (Hasna) DeBor; four great grandchildren; her sister Joanne Rossi; and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Tony DeTesta who passed away in 2004; her stepmother of 50 years Mildred Geottman-DiMaggio, who passed away in 1999; her brothers Martin DiMaggio, James DiMaggio, Ben DiMaggio, Aurelio DiMaggio, Jr.; and her sisters Carmella Bocca, Gloria Punk, and Mary Takos.
On Friday, November 20, 2026 there will be a 1:30pm inurnment service in the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Butler, with Rev Sean Francis from St Faustina Parish officiating.
Funeral services are under the direction of the Raisley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, pc., 387 Main Street, Prospect.
For more information or to leave an online tribute, please go to www.raisleyfuneralhome.com