Minerva (Romito) Albert

Minerva Romito Albert, 98, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at The Residence at Hilltop, Monongahela, PA.

Minerva was born in Newell, PA on January 20, 1922 the daughter of the late Nicola and Jennie Romito. 

Minerva was a retired Postmaster of Newell, PA., and had previously worked for Warfare Services during WWII.

She was a a graduate of the Brownsville High School, a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church, Belle Vernon, NAPUS, NARFE, Christian Daughters Association #1141 of Brownsville, and Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW.

She is survived by her son Walter and wife Connie of Leander, TX; sister, Jacqueline Lioon of Pittsburgh; Son-in-Law Edward Quigley of Marietta, GA.; three grandchildren Christopher Albert and wife Katherine, and John and Lisa Quigley; two great grandchildren Emily and Henry Albert; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Minerva was preceded in death by her husband Walter P. in 1987, daughter Gloria Quigley, three sisters and two brothers. 

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of The Residence at Hilltop for the care and compassion they have provided her during her stay there.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent increase of infections, there will be no public visitation or service. Arrangements are being handled by Eley-McCrory Funeral Home, Inc., 334 Main St. Fayette City, PA. Internment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com. <http://www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com.> Memorial donations can be made in Minerva’s name to the American Cancer Society.   

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