ANNA MAE VILAJ PCHOLINSKY

Class of 1965

MOTHER'S OBITUARY

Vilaj

On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Anna Mae, age 78, of Swissvale, passed away. After her yearlong battle with cancer, she went peacefully surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late Tom and Helen Vilaj. Beloved wife of Gene Pcholinsky. Loving mother of Lynn Pcholinsky of Plum and Kristin (Tom) Ginocchi of Oakdale. Dear grandmother of Gabby Trombetta, Michael Trombetta, Gianna Trombetta, Tommy Ginocchi and Olivia Ginocchi. Sister of Toni Buchko of North Huntingdon and Candy Vilaj of Blackridge. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Anna Mae was a 1965 graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing, Lawrenceville, PA. After graduating, she spent 40-plus years working at St. Francis Hospital, first as a floor nurse and eventually becoming nurse manager of her beloved North 4400. After retiring she loved to travel and spend time with her family. She was the heart of the family. Her five grandchildren were the greatest joys of her life. Anna Mae was a member of the Jacktown Ride and Hunt Club where she enjoyed spending time with her friends and attending wine club. She was an active member of St. Joseph the Worker parish (Madonna Del Castello Church, Swissvale). Friends received Wednesday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 433 Lincoln Hwy., East McKeesport, PA 15035. (412) 823-4054. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10 am Madonna Del Costello Church Swissvale, PA, St. Joseph the Worker Parish. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests donations be made to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Development UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 18, 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, 412-623-4700.



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