Elmo J. Mariani, 100, passed away peacefully on June 30th, 2026. He was born in Ambridge on March 19th, 1926, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Kepics) Mariani.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Louis Mariani. He is survived by his beloved wife of 75 years, Mary Mariani, two sons, Joseph (Trudi) Mariani and Gary (Adriana) Mariani, his twin grandchildren, Maria and Anthony Mariani and many cherished nieces and nephews.

Elmo was a barber by trade and proudly owned and operated Elmo’s Barbershop in Monaca, for more than 40 years. He was well known not only for his skill behind the barber’s chair, but also, for his warm personality and the friendships he built with generations of customers.

He was an avid dancer who met the love of his life, Mary, at a dance. Together, they shared 75 wonderful years of marriage and spent countless weekends on the dance floor, enjoying the passtime that first brought them together.

He also enjoyed traveling with Mary and their close friends, watching baseball and football, and tending to his vegetable garden, especially his tomatoes. Gardening was one of his greatest joys, and even at 100 years old, he was still planting a garden. He especially loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and took great pride in watching Maria and Anthony play.

He was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor and loved to “kid around,” share stories from the past, and bring smiles to those around him. Above all, he treasured time spent with his family and friends. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather, he will be remembered for his kindness, laughter, and unwavering love for those closest to him.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation, on Sunday, July 5th, from 1-5 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements, and fwhere prayers will be offered on Monday, July 6th, at 10 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 A.M., in Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Entombment will take place in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 100 Resurrection Road, Coraopolis.