January
06,
1920
06,
1920
March
30,
2013
30,
2013
Josephine Marie Renko
Homemaker, Retired C-M Cafeteria Manager
Josephine Renko 92, of Strabane, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Saturday, March 30, 2013. Remarkably she lived independently until her passing.
Mrs. Renko was born January 6, 1920 in Strabane, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Sedmack Delost of Strabane.
She was a 1939 graduate of Trinity High School.
Mrs. Renko was a life member of KSKJ Lodge, SNPJ Lodge #138, both of Strabane, and AFU Lodge.
She was employed by Canon-McMillan School District for ten years as manager of the Wylandville Elementary School cafeteria in addition to being a homemaker.
During her retirement years, she enjoyed many family gatherings, babysitting her grandchildren, trips to Atlantic City and Wheeling, and caring for homeless and injured cats and animals with saintly kindness and unflinching dedication.
On October 7, 1942, she married Eugene Renko Sr. of Meadowlands, her loving husband of 69 years, who passed away one year ago on March 28th.
Surviving are son, William (Catherine Katrencik) Renko Jr., of Chartiers Township; a daughter, Janice (Dennis) Martin of Peters Township; three grandchildren, Anne (Don) Cross, Matthew Martin and Michael (Robin) Martin; three great-grandchildren, Morgan, Allison and Leia Cross and Chessica and Sissy , her beloved house cats.
Deceased also are brothers, Joe and Carl Delost and sisters, Margaret Guadagni, Mary Fisher and Olga Florgancic.
At the request of Mrs. Renko there will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 9:30 AM, please meet family at church at 9:15 AM, in St. Patrick Church with Rev. Father Jack Batykefer, as celebrant. Interment will follow at 11:00 AM in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be sent to the FIX UR CAT, 186 Hill Place Road, Venetia, Pa. 15367 in memory of Mrs. Renko. Arrangements are entrusted to Salandra Funeral Service, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg, 724-745-8120.
Homemaker, Retired C-M Cafeteria Manager
Josephine Renko 92, of Strabane, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Saturday, March 30, 2013. Remarkably she lived independently until her passing.
Mrs. Renko was born January 6, 1920 in Strabane, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Sedmack Delost of Strabane.
She was a 1939 graduate of Trinity High School.
Mrs. Renko was a life member of KSKJ Lodge, SNPJ Lodge #138, both of Strabane, and AFU Lodge.
She was employed by Canon-McMillan School District for ten years as manager of the Wylandville Elementary School cafeteria in addition to being a homemaker.
During her retirement years, she enjoyed many family gatherings, babysitting her grandchildren, trips to Atlantic City and Wheeling, and caring for homeless and injured cats and animals with saintly kindness and unflinching dedication.
On October 7, 1942, she married Eugene Renko Sr. of Meadowlands, her loving husband of 69 years, who passed away one year ago on March 28th.
Surviving are son, William (Catherine Katrencik) Renko Jr., of Chartiers Township; a daughter, Janice (Dennis) Martin of Peters Township; three grandchildren, Anne (Don) Cross, Matthew Martin and Michael (Robin) Martin; three great-grandchildren, Morgan, Allison and Leia Cross and Chessica and Sissy , her beloved house cats.
Deceased also are brothers, Joe and Carl Delost and sisters, Margaret Guadagni, Mary Fisher and Olga Florgancic.
At the request of Mrs. Renko there will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 9:30 AM, please meet family at church at 9:15 AM, in St. Patrick Church with Rev. Father Jack Batykefer, as celebrant. Interment will follow at 11:00 AM in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be sent to the FIX UR CAT, 186 Hill Place Road, Venetia, Pa. 15367 in memory of Mrs. Renko. Arrangements are entrusted to Salandra Funeral Service, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg, 724-745-8120.
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