Pia DiCola Bruno, 88, of Niles, passed away on Monday July 3, 2023 at The Elmwood in Hubbard. She was born October 7, 1934 in Barrea, Italy the daughter of Renato and Annapace Guira DiCola. Pia was employed at The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School Cafeteria and also at Scarnecchia's and Mollica's Catering in Niles. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Niles, Blessed Mother Society, festival volunteer, enjoyed casino trips, bingo, cooking, and crocheting. Her husband Tommaso Bruno whom she married June 2, 1956 died August 24, 2014. She will be deeply missed by a son Joseph Bruno and his wife Heather of Niles, a daughter Lucrezia Emery and her husband Ronald of Columbus, a sister Marisella Cappelli of Italy, four grandchildren, Ryan Emery and his wife Michelle, Carly Emery, Gabriella Bruno, and Sophia Bruno, a great-granddaughter Carolyn Emery, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Americo DiCola, and a sister Arcangela DiCola. Friends may call Saturday from 9:00AM to 10:30AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niles. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30AM Saturday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niles. Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at The Elmwood for their kind and compassionate care for Pia. Material contributions can be made to the activity and cooking department at The Elmwood  871 Elmwood Drive, Hubbard, Ohio 44425. Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.