Anna L. Galassi

Anna L. Galassi, 89, of Karns City (Roseville) died Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by family, at her home.

Born March 21, 1936 in Perry Twp, she was the daughter of John L. and Mary Carrie (Gershak) Barger.

Anna graduated from Karns City High School and during her teenage years, played the Hawaiian Guitar on WISR Radio.  She spent her career as a homemaker and working as a cook at various area restaurants including the Plaza Pantry.

On October 5, 1963, she married Carino “Carl” Galassi.  Together they shared a loving marriage and set an example of devotion for their family. They loved animals and could often be heard bantering in the kitchen about each other’s cooking.   

Anna was a Catholic and a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Bradys Bend.  She was a hard-working wife and mother who never did anything for herself but instead, gave herself to her family.  She loved baking pies and visiting those who were ill, lost or lonesome.

Surviving are three children, Susan (Kevin) Reeves of Kaylor, Domenic (Lorie) Galassi of Kittanning, Mary Ann (Mark) Carlson of Bradys Bend, seven grandsons, Kevin (Kayla) Reeves Jr., Christopher (Stephanie) Reeves, Matthew (Logan) Reeves, Lucas (Wren) Galassi, Benjamin Galassi, Logan Carlson, Spencer (Alexis) Carlson, one great granddaughter, Zoey Simmers Reeves and one great grandson, Carino Reeves.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother John Barger and one sister, Doris Hice. 

The Galassi family would like to thank Anna’s neighbors, Glen, Cindi, Lisa and Eric and her dear friend Mary Ann for their care and dedication.  Your kindness will never be forgotten.   

The world has lost a bright light full of love, compassion and acceptance.  We take comfort in knowing she has been reunited with our dad whom she longed for.  “God Bless you sweetheart!” is what she always said, God Bless you mom.  You will always be loved and missed.  May each of us strive to be as wonderful as you. 

Friends of Anna L. Galassi will be received from 3:00-7:00 PM Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Friday, May 9, 2025 at St. Patrick Church, Bradys Bend with Rev. Arnel Tadeo, officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

The Galassi family asks that memorials be made in Anna’s name to the Mechling-Sheakley Veterans Center 1413 PA-268, Cowansville, PA 16218.

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