Nancy "Mam" (Rubeis) DeFrancesco

July 14, 1937 - December 6, 2020

Nancy (Rubeis) DeFrancesco, lovingly known as “Mam”, 83, of Hopewell Township; passed away peacefully in the Medical Center of Beaver on December 6, 2020. Born in Aliquippa on July 14, 1937, to the late Domenic and Susan Rubeis. Nancy was a devout Catholic, a member of Our Lady of Fatima. She was also a member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers where she was crowned May Queen. Nancy was an avid bowler and loved watching Pirate and Steeler games. Nancy also enjoyed her morning with her friends at Body Buzz. Nancy as a devoted Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She loved to bake and cook for her family. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Andrew and Tony Rubeis. Brother-in-law: Robert DeFrancesco and a granddaughter: Christin Kolenda. Nancy leaves behind the love of her life, husband of 63 years, Charlie DeFrancesco. Her Children: Carmella (Fred) Kolenda, Carol (John) Burak, Charlie (Lisa) DeFrancesco and Chris (Mark) DeLisio. Sister-in-law: Mary DeFrancesco. She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. The family wishes to convey their gratitude to the staff on the Covid-19 Unit at the Medical Center of Beaver, for their kind and compassionate care they provided to Nancy. The family also wishes to thank Dr. Gregg Zernich for all his comfort and support to us. In lieu of flowers the family wishes charitable donations made in Nancy’s name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 3 to 7 PM in the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC 2026 McMinn Street Aliquippa PA 15001 724-375-0496. Departing prayer will be held at 9:30 AM in the funeral home, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Private Internment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.