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Ninfa Julia Massey, 83, of Belle Vernon, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 9, 2024. She passed peacefully, with her family at her bedside at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born on June 18, 1940 in Charleroi and is the wife of the late Jules M. Massey, Sr.; they married in July of 1968. Jules, the love of her life, predeceased her on December 10, 2023. She is the youngest daughter of the late Pete Pennline and Frances (Scardina) Pennline of Charleroi and was the last surviving member of Pete’s children. Ninfa was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was always known as “Fuffy” to her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, great nieces and nephews. A graduate of Charleroi High School, she spent most of her time in the local dance studio. Growing up in a musical family, she also studied voice and piano. She was a soloist, choir director, and keyboardist at church. While raising her children, she worked her way up to area manager in Home Interiors for over 35 years. After designing and sewing her daughters’ prom dresses, she became a popular seamstress which led to owning and operating her bridal store, Divine Designs, in her hometown of Charleroi from 1989 to 1994. From that time and up through her last months of life, she was still called upon to use her seamstress skills. She was endlessly creating from crocheting to floral arrangements and jewelry, but her favorite was preparing the special desserts and Italian recipes handed down to her with her ever growing family that will miss her dearly. Ninfa was a strong, ever hopeful, vibrant personality. She simply lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed to shop at ALDI’s and had a strong love for animals. She was known for her determination, eagerness to make a new friend, and words of encouragement. She was immensely proud of her family. She loved being a part of her local church. It was her happy place. Ninfa was a member of the HOPE Church worship team and prayer ministry and helped with various community outreaches. She always gave the best hugs. Ninfa leaves behind a loving family including her five children, Alicia (Terry) Santoro of Perryopolis, Chris (Gail) Humes of Houston, TX, Jules (Lorrie) Massey, Jr., of Fayette City, Julie (Paul Reed) Anders of Cape Coral, FL and Christopher (Kelly) Massey of Perryopolis, 14 grandchildren, Chelsy (Joshua) Kemp, Kylie (Michael) Horrell, Zachary (Shykila) Santoro, Mallory (Joseph) Scalise, Hannah Santoro-Laing, Elijah Santoro, Grace (Chase) Humes, Katlyn Massey, Caleb Massey, Jacob (Amanda) Anders, Emily (Levy) Montes de Oca, Morgan (Anthony) Lucketti, Christopher (girlfriend, Maria Gagetta) Massey, Jr., and Mackenzie (fiancé Dylan Celaschi) Massey; and 14 great grandchildren, Joshua Kemp, Jr., Carmen and Lorenzo Scalise, Kalani and Karina Horrell, Kingsly Laing, Antonio, Liliana, Maximus, and Benjamin Anders, Brinnleigh, Rhett, and Asher Roberts, and Levi Lucketti. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her only sibling, her sister, Veronica Pennline Pollack. The family would like to thank Dr. L. Douglas Pepper, Dr. Joseph Porreca, and the staff at MVH CCU, as well as Pastor Jeff Marton and the HOPE Church family. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 4 P.M. and 7 to 9 P.M. in the HOPE Church, 813 Fayette Avenue, Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the HOPE Church on Thursday at 10 A.M. with Pastor Jeff Marton officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon. 724-929-5300. www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

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Ninfa Julia Massey

June 18, 1940 - June 9, 2024