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Louise T. Napoli Mezell


Louise T. Napoli Mezell, 83, died Friday, January 15, 2010 in the home of her beloved daughter, Lenora and surrounded by her loving family.

She was a retired waitress at the former Rea & Derrick Drug Store, Steelton and was a member of the former St. Ann Roman Catholic Church and member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton.

Louise was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Adeline Fortino Napoli and is survived her husband of 59 years, Leonard W. Mezell; three daughters, Deborah Wetzler & husband Howard, Liverpool, Mary Mezell, Lebanon and Lenora Pfautz & husband Michael, with whom she resided; one brother, Ernest Napoli, Harrisburg; three grandchildren, Zebulon Swartz & wife, Leeann, Michael Pfautz, Jr. and Alexandra Pfautz. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Mary Napoli; sisters, Irene Napoli, Catherine Smith and Carmella Kufner; brothers, Anthony and Frank Napoli.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Prince of Peace – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 815 South Second Street, Steelton, with the Rev. Msgr. James M. Lyons, Pastor, Celebrant. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery . A viewing will be held on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in the Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 South Second Street, Steelton, where the rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 100 East Brown Street, Ste. 23 , Middletown , PA 17057 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place , Memphis , TN 38105 .