Worthington High School

Worthington-West Franklin
High School

Worthington, PA

1933 - 1984

 
Julia Ann Sallustio Kersul

Julie Ann Sallustio Kersul, age 96, of Worthington, PA passed away peacefully
into the hands of our Lord on Sunday, March 12, 2023. 

Julie was born September 13, 1926, to Joseph and Frances (Denardo) Sallustio.

She was a 1945 graduate of Worthington-West Franklin High School, Worthington,
Pa.  

Julie was very active in the community, either working or volunteering for most
of her life. During her lifetime she managed the Diner on Waterstreet in
Kittanning for many years, then opened the Corner Cupboard Restaurant in
Worthington. She ended her working career working for the Community Action
Network, doing outreach and ensuring that families received the assistance they
deserved. 

Julie worked as a volunteer and belonged to many organizations that support the
community. She belonged to the Worthington-West Franklin Volunteer Fire
Department Auxiliary, Ford City Women’s Auxiliary, and Lady Rebecca Lodge in
Craigsville, and in conjunction with her husband and several other couples,
established the Worthington American Legion. Julie also spent over 25 years as a
volunteer at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. 

Julie will be remembered by her son, Frank Kersul (Kathy Armstrong) of Olympia,
Washington, and her daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Ralph White, of
Worthington. Also, surviving are grandchildren, Stephen Waratuke (Cecily),
Jeffrey Waratuke (Jennifer), and Samantha Kersul (Alex Hur).

With the greatest love,, she will also be remembered by her great-grandchildren,
Kameron Kersul, Emma Rose, Juliet, Kenneth Waratuke, and Tyler Waratuke. 

Julie has rejoined her husband, Frank, her parents and brothers, Arthur and
Patsy that have passed before her.

The family would like to thank all the staff of Sugar Creek Rest for their
kindness and tireless care and support. They continually showed compassion,
patience, and respect over the many years of Julie’s stay. 

Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, March 17,
2023, at the F. Duane Snyder Funeral Home, 119 Bear St., Worthington, Pa. 
Additional visitation will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18,
2023, at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at
St. John the Evangelist Church, 668, Clearfield Road, Fenelton, Pa. 

Following services, she will be taken to her final resting place at Lawn Haven
Burial Estates in Worthington.  

A luncheon will follow at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 212 S. Water St.,
Kittanning, Pa.

Arrangements by F. Duane Snyder Funeral Home, Worthington, Pa.