Mary L. Rozanski Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary L. (Homa) Rozanski Formerly of Monroeville, died on March 16, 2016, five months before her 100th birthday. She died at her oldest son Larry’s home in Franklin Park, PA., where she had resided for the past nine years after the death of her husband Stanley, of 62 years. Mary was born on August 4, 1916 in Bredinville, Butler Twp., and was the daughter of John and Catherine (Mucha) Homa. She and Stanley moved to Monroeville. PA. in 1954 and were one of the original parishioners of St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church. Surviving are two sons, Lawrence (Donna J.) of Franklin Park and Thomas (Donna M.) of Irwin. She is also survived by her sister Helen Burka of Lyndora, PA.; three grandchildren, Ryan, Justin and Matthew (Nicole); three great-grandchildren, Austin, Logan and Paige; as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband Stanley, brothers John and George and sisters, Ann, Ruth, and Katherine and their spouses. Mary was devoted to her family. One of her greatest joys in life was babysitting for her grandson Ryan. She loved her flower garden especially her zinnias which were grown from seeds harvested yearly from her mother’s garden to hers. She loved cutting grass in their large yard all the while singing Ukrainian folk songs. She enjoyed attending various harness racing tracks in PA. and Ohio, with her husband Stanley and sister Ann and her husband John Krenitsky, to watch her sister’s horses run in the races. She especially loved standing in the winner’s circle to get her picture taken with her sister’s winning horse! Mary’s other passion was baking homemade Paska bread, pierogis and other ethnic foods for the holidays. She will be dearly missed and always remembered by her family and all that had the good fortune to meet and care for her these last years of her life. Friends will be received from 2-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 21, 2016 at St. Bernadette Church. Interment following at Good Shepherd Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be sent to St. Bernadette Parish, 245 Azalea Dr. Monroeville, PA. 15146, in her and Stanley’s name. For more information please visit, www.corlfuneralchapel.com