Mildred Stoogie Zabawsky; 88; formerly of Charleroi; went to be with her Savior on Sunday; Jan. 27; 2013. A daughter of the late Theodore and Antonnina Spiwak Stetz; she was born May 27; 1924; in Charleroi. Mrs. Zabawsky was a member of the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church and was an associate at the former Living Word Book Store; both in Charleroi. Affectionately known as Aunt Stoogie by her nieces and nephews; she loved spending time with children and teaching them the Christian values that would help them throughout their lives. Mrs. Zabawsky is survived by a daughter; Madeline Madge Zabawsky and husband; Dr. John DuBose; of Houston; Texas; close friend and caregiver; Juanita Bickerton; of Monongahela; sisters; Helen Gialames; Marcie Povich; Julia Suskd and Catherine Kask; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Andrew Zip Zabawsky; on Oct. 11; 1994; brothers; John; Mike and Steve Stetz; sisters; Ann Dominick and Helen Gialames. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday; Jan. 31; in the MELENYZER-DUBARR FUNERAL HOMES and CREMATION SERVICES; INC.; 825 Fallowfield Avenue; Charleroi; where a funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday; Feb. 1; with Father Gregory Peterson presiding. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; it was Mrs. Zabawsky’s wish that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Hospital for cancer research (Form can be obtained at http://www.stjude.com/donate). Condolences for the family may be left at http://www.melenyzer-dubarr.com.
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