Obituary for Carole M. Verona

Carole Marie Verona, 77, of Philadelphia, who enjoyed a long and productive career as a writer and communications officer, died Wednesday, July 8, in her Chestnut Hill apartment after a long and heroic struggle with cancer. 

The daughter of Peter and Nancy Verona and the sister of Joanne and Betty, Ms. Verona graduated from Ancilla Domini Academy in 1961, attended Rosemont College, and earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Temple University in 1969. She held editorial roles at the American Red Cross, Einstein Hospital, the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, CoreStates Bank, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. A deeply spiritual woman who had a great sense of humor, Ms. Verona left her mark on everyone she met.  

Friends and family are invited to the memorial service that will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 11:00 AM, at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.