Passed away peacefully at the Juravinski Hospital on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in her 80th year. Loved and cherished wife of Mario for 60 years. Loved mother of Ugo Ventresca (Leona Preistley), Benny Ventresca and Lina Ventresca (Joan Navin-Barker). Beloved nonna of Alaina, Benjamin, Dylan, Elizabeth, Emilio and Steven. Cherished sister of Gaetano Tiberi (Teresa) and Lena Silvestri (the late Camillo). Sister-in-law of Ailanda Foglietta (the late Domenico), Ilda Colilli (the late Mario), Giuseppe Ventresca (Maria), Maria Fortunato (Michele). Missed also by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Paolina Indiciani, cousin Guy, sisters-in-law Giannina Imperatore (Francesco) and Vena Volpe (Elio). Predeceased also by her parents Angelo Tiberi and Panfilia D'Andrea. Special thanks to the 4th floor staff of Arbour Creek Nursing Home and the staff at the Juravinski Hospital for their sincere care and compassion. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 454 Highway #8 (east of Millen Road) STONEY CREEK (905-664-4222) on Monday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. with Vigil Prayers 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Barton Street East and Gage Avenue North, Hamilton on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.