Yolanda Lamanna

February 26, 1925 - November 11, 2019

Yolanda Lamanna (nee DiSilvestro) of Upper Gwynedd, PA, formerly a long-time resident of Blenheim, NJ, and originally of South Philadelphia, PA, passed away on November 11, 2019 at the age of 94 years. Devoted wife of the late Ernest R. Lamanna who predeceased her in 2013. Beloved mother of Frances L. Darby (the late Joseph), and Gina Y. Marshall (Joseph). Proud grandmother of Lauren Darby, Patrick Darby, and David Marshall (Ryoko); and great grandmother of two great-granddaughters, Kino Marshall and Kae Marshall, and one great-grandson Brady Joseph Wilkins. Dear sister of Mary Gauder (the late George), Gilda Pellechia (Daniel), Jennie Romano (the late John), Rita Weber (Edward), and Louis DiSilvestro (the late Connie). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her parents Louis and Carmella (nee D’Addazio) DiSilvestro, as well as three sisters, and two brothers. Yolanda was born on February 26, 1925 in Philadelphia, where she spent her childhood. She was an active parishioner for many years at St. Rita’s parish, where she married her beloved husband Ernest. She was a talented seamstress and worked at Aprendi’s while living in South Philadelphia. Ultimately, she and her husband relocated to the Blenheim section of Gloucester Twp., NJ, where they lived for over thirty years until he passed in 2013. Yolanda lived her life very simply. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and housekeeping. Yolanda cherished her family and her faith. She lived her faith by always placing others’ needs before her own, yet expecting nothing in return. Viewing will be Friday, November 15, 2019 from 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM at Our Lady of Hope Parish/St. Agnes Church, 701 Little Gloucester Rd., Blackwood, NJ 08012, where her Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment with her late husband will follow at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the "Joseph J. Darby Memorial Scholarship Fund", and mailed to Jefferson Office of Institutional Advancement, 125 S. 9th St., Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19107. In the memo line please include: "Joseph J Darby Memorial Scholarship Fund" and you can include a brief note as well. Or it can be done online; https://giving.jefferson.edu/giving-guide/give.html In the additional notes section put: "Joseph J Darby Memorial Scholarship Fund"