Ernest L. Ernie Valdiserri; 80; of North Belle Vernon; died Saturday; May 7; 2005; in Canonsburg Hospital. A son of the late Silla and Lena Pieri Valdiserri; he was born in Belle Vernon on July 1; 1924. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church and the North Belle Vernon Fire Department; a former member of the Belle Vernon Lions Club; and had been a referee for recreational basketball in the Mon Valley area. Mr. Valdiserri was an avid sports fan; especially of Notre Dame football. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; he and his wife owned and operated Valdiserri’s Bakery until his retirement in 1987. Survivors include his wife; Nell Malaga Valdiserri; with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on Nov. 26; 2005; four daughters and three sons-in-law; Sheryl and Gary Cramer; of Mt. Lebanon; Teri and Rick McFerron; of Indiana; Pa.; Cathie and James Cramer; of Peters Township; and Valerie Valdiserri; of Upper St. Clair; a brother; Roger Valdiserri; of South Bend; Ind.; 12 grandchildren; Palmer McCloskey and wife; Christina; Kristen Dexter and husband; Kevin; Matthew Cramer and wife; Bonnie; Michael Cramer and wife; Jen; Katie; Jenna; Ashley and Jordon Cramer; Joseph and Nikolas McFerron; and Lindsay and Drew Hinzman; and eight great-grandchildren; Alex; Ethan and Lina Grace McCloskey; Adele; Gus and Colton Cramer; and Addison and Clayton Dexter. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICE; (724-929-5300); a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A blessing service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home; followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass in St. Sebastian Church with the Rev. Ronald Cyktor Jr.; parochial vicar; as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m. Monday in the funeral home; led by members of St. Sebastian Parish; and the North Belle Vernon Fire Department will meet to hold services at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers; memorial contributions may be made to the Brother’s Brother Foundation; 1200 Galveston Ave.; Pittsburgh; PA 15233.

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