Surviving is a daughter, Joni Laura, of California; a son, Joseph Laura, of Michigan; 3 grandchildren: Jay Laura, Kami Cornelio and Bayleigh Bogan; and a sister, AdelineNazzaretta.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Judyth Laura Mielnik; and siblings: Sylivia Sabatine, Virgina Stachmus and Rudy Giosia.

Julia was a 1944 graduate of Altoona High School and was co-owner of LaJo's Italian Market.

She was the first City Councilwoman of Altoona and belonged to the ISDA, Italian Sons and Daughters of America.

Julia was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church.

Due to the current impact of Covid-19, services will be held privately at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. As circumstances permit, a Celebration of Life will be held for Julia later this year.