Rosaria Martorana (ITA, 1914-2025) - 2025

RE: Rosaria Martorana (ITA, 1914-2025)

diego — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:37:39 +0000

She is the 9th oldest person in Sicilian history, her successor is 11th in this ranking (unfortunately she passed away 5 days later)
She was the oldest person in Sicily since July 16, 2025 and held that position for 156 days, the shortest time since she held it from April 24, 2014 to June 4, 2014 (41 days)
She died at 111 years and 53 days old, the youngest in that position since Maria Santa Vincenza Butera (who died on January 14, 2016 at 111 years and 43 days old)
She is the first known person from Ragusa to be the oldest person in Sicily
The oldest person in Sicily now is Santa Fiducia, born on June 22, 1916, living in Catania
She is the 104th oldest person in Italian history
She died at the same age as
Antonio Baldo July 6, 1887 Aug 28 1998 ITA
Teresa Ruberto 3 Nov 1896 26 Dec 2007 ITA
She was the 48th oldest living person in Europe.
She was the 141st oldest living person in the world.

RE: Rosaria Martorana (ITA, 1914-2025)

Ale76 — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:20:44 +0000

https://longeviquest.com/2025/12/rosaria-martorana-sicilys-oldest-resident-dies-at-111/

Rosaria Martorana, Sicily’s Oldest Resident, Dies at 111

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Rosaria Martorana, the oldest living person in Sicily, Italy, passed away in Ragusa on 19 December, at the age of 111 years, 53 days. Her passing was first reported by Ragusa News.

Martorana was born in Ragusa, on 27 October 1914. She married and had four children, all of whom she outlived. She remained in regular contact with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, some of whom she connected with via video calls.

Following the passing of Francesca Fioriglio on 16 July 2025, she became the oldest living person in Sicily.

Upon her own passing, she was succeeded by Maria Giovanna Cerami, according to Supercentenari d’Italia.

RE: Rosaria Martorana (ITA, 1914-2025)

FEW — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:22:32 +0000

Rest in eternal peace, Ms Rosaria Martorana (1914-2025).

RE: Rosaria Martorana (ITA, 1914-2025)

ChrisR — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 21:22:16 +0000

Rest in peace Ms Martorana.

Rosaria Martorana (ITA, 1914-2025)

Ale76 — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:40:43 +0000

Ms. Rosaria Martorana of Ragusa, Sicily Region, Italy, sadly passed away on 19 December 2025, aged 111.

She was born in the same town on 27 October 1914.

She was the 8th OLP in Italy and the OLP in Sicily Region.

https://www.ragusanews.com/ragusa-e-morta-a-111-anni-la-signora-rosaria-martorana-la-siciliana-piu-logeva/

Riposi in pace signora Rosaria.

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