Ella M. (Giovanini) Halverstadt's Obituary
Ella Marie (Giovanini) Halverstadt, 96, of Alliance, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 8:05 p.m., at McCrea Manor. Born on October 17, 1915 in Alliance, she lived in Alliance all of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Ella had previously been employed at Sebring Pottery and Morgan Engineering. In her past-time, she enjoyed dancing, especially Polkas; and listening to her son s band, "The Paul Halverstadt Band". Survivors include her daughter Glenda Zimmerman of Alliance; several nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews and great-great nieces & nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, Glenn Halverstadt on October 7, 1984; a son, Paul Halverstadt on August 8, 2011; her parents, Antonio and Teresa (Carli) Giovanini; a sister, Palma Marietti; two brothers, Harry Giovanini and Paul Giovanini; and two half sisters, Mary Yeagley and Marie Carli. As per Ella s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Regina Coeli Catholic Church on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Howard Ziemba and the Rev. Fr. Louis Santucci, as con-celebrants. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park.
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