Obituary of Aura Supina

Aura Lee Supina, 79, of Redington Beach Florida and State College, died Friday, May 11, 2012 at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, Florida. Born June 9, 1932, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Aura Tyrrell. In 1950 she graduated from the Melrose Academy in Philadelphia. In 1954 she graduated from The Drexel Institute of Technology in Philadelphia with a degree in Home Economics Education. She was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. Aura Lee married Walter Supina on August 18, 1956, who survives. Accompanying Walter as he attended graduate school, Aura Lee moved to State College in 1956. Aura Lee is survived by two children, Richard Supina and wife Martha of State College and Anne Supina and partner Sandra Twoey of Redington Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by a son, David Supina in 1985. Also surviving are three grandchildren Kathryn, Megan and Kevin Supina; and a brother, Richard Tyrrell and wife Joan of Los Gatos, CA. Earlier in Life, Aura Lee gave back to her community as an Alpha Ambulance volunteer and as a volunteer at Centre Community Hospital. She also served on volunteer boards for the Borough of State College and several local crafting organizations. Aura Lee held an amateur radio license and was a proud, active member of the Quarter Century Wireless Association. She was also proud to have been recently presented with a 50 year Drexel Dragon Alumni pin. She enjoyed travelling, painting, needlework and reading. She split her time between her homes in Redington Beach, FL and State College, PA. Friends will be received at the Koch Funeral Home, 2401 South Atherton Street, State College, PA. on Friday, June 14, 2012 from 7 until 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, June 15, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in State College with Monsignor David A. Lockard officiating. Burial will be at the old St. Andrews Cemetery on Sycamore St in Newtown, Bucks County, PA at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, Our Lady of Victory Church, or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the care of the Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com.