Isabelle Mirisciotti

Isabelle Mirisciotti, 98, passed peacefully in her home Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by family. Isabelle was born in Boliver, PA and maintained her love of the country, enjoying classic country music of her generation. At 18 years of age, she married Samuel Mirisciotti and was immediately enveloped in the Italian culture, traditions and cuisine of the Mirisciotti family. She had a special relationship with her mother-in-law Lucia, learning her recipes and traditions which Isabelle carried on throughout her life. 

She and Sam began a beautiful life, together demonstrating the sacrificial love of marriage to their four children, whom they encouraged and supported throughout their lives. After Sam’s passing in 1989, Isabelle carried on this legacy by attending her children and grandchildren’s events and milestones, always ready to help others. She also cherished her extended family of brothers- and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews and maintained meaningful relationships with them her entire life. She was beloved by all who knew her. Isabelle’s quiet, loving nature melted the hearts of even those with whom she had only a brief encounter, including the young daughter of a friend who met her in a store and chose to maintain a relationship with Isabelle for the remainder of her life. Her love of children was evident in her first ‘job’ as a volunteer Teacher’s Aid for St. Patrick School, helping to teach reading to the grade schoolers. They dearly loved her and she derived great joy from this position for five years until losing her sight.

Isabelle was well known for acknowledging every birthday, anniversary, milestone and emotional event by sending a card. She remembered every person’s special day and in recent years when she could no longer send them herself, her children did so on her behalf. She was a beautiful singer and although she never performed outside her home, household chores were accompanied by song.

Her greatest joy was her family and truly they were the center of her life until her last day on earth. All she ever yearned for was time with her ‘kids’ and grandkids, just being together and celebrating holidays, people and moments. She supported each of them and was the greatest mother, sacrificing endlessly for her children.

At the ripe age of 82 years old, she had her first green beer on St. Patrick’s Day and started a tradition that would continue the rest of her life. The celebration grew each year as more people wanted to share time with her in this fun and special way. Isabelle’s willingness to try and do more than could be expected carried her through many health challenges in life. Her resilience and determination to remain in her home and her incredible ability to accept whatever life dealt her are an inspiration to many people and will remain part of her legacy. Most of all, Isabelle exhibited selfless love, compassion and grace, expecting nothing in return. She truly only saw the best in others and leaves a vast void with her passing. Sweet” was the word most often used to describe Isabelle and surely, she is claiming her sweetest reward for a life of giving and loving.

Isabelle was predeceased by her husband Sam, her daughter Simone, her mother Sarah, father Howard, sister Rosie, and half siblings Howard, Jimmy and Nancy Lea as well as brothers- and sisters-in-law Frank (Inez), Joseph (Irene) and Tony (Pauline), and two nephews. She is survived by her daughter Lucy (Ed) Hosni of Canonsburg, PA, son Joseph (Roberta) Mirisciotti of Dayton, OH, daughter Mary (Jon) DeMartino of Dedham, MA and daughter Ryta (David) Jungling of Franklin Park, PA; her grandchildren Jeaninne (Keir) Josephson, Joshua (Shirley), Ed (Sara) Hosni, Samuel, Elizabeth (Bobby) Smith and Lindsay (Jason) Penix and several great-grandchildren, Samantha, Scott, Joseph, Mia, Keegan, Mara and Sebastian, half-sister Patty, several nieces, nephews and dear friend Tyran “Teddy” Thornhill.

Donations may be made to the Bright Focus Foundation (brightfocus.org) to support research into macular degeneration and glaucoma.

Friends and family will be received Sunday, March 29, from 2–8 PM in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, at 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 30, at 10:00 AM in St. Patrick–St. Oscar Romero Parish, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317, with a burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery following the mass. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.