"Dolly"

Alva "Dolly" (Panattoni) Mariani, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, gracefully went home with her loving Lord, on Friday December 13, 2013 in Fontana, CA. Born in Carbondale, PA she was the daughter of the late Arduino and Josephine (Venturelli) Panattoni.

Dolly moved with her family to Niagara Falls, NY in 1942, and moved to California in the 1950's. She worked at Kimberly Clark in Niagara Falls, NY, and after moving to California, worked with her husband John, in real estate and home building markets. Dolly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, tending to her rose and vegetable gardens and reading. She also enjoyed traveling, especially to Carbondale, PA and Niagara Falls, NY.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Mariani is survived by two daughters, Karen Kemp and Joni (Jeffrey Edgar) Enders, both of California; a grandson, John Adam Kemp; a great grand-son, Hunter Kemp; her sister, Lena Panattoni and brother, Dennis (Leslie) Panattoni, both of Niagara Falls, NY, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister, Arlene Mena and two brothers, Leo (late Angie) Panattoni and Peter (Bonnie of California) Panattoni.

Services were held at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.