Philomena Minnie Gysegem, 94, of Charleroi, formerly of Fallowfield Township, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born October 6, 1913, in Charleroi, a daughter of the late Frank and Lena Bailey. She was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish in Charleroi, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas No. 669, a member of the church choir, a member and past president, historian and auditor of the Mon Valley Nurses' Association, and a member of the St. Francis School of Nursing Alumni. Minnie graduated from Charleroi High School in 1931 and St. Francis School of Nursing in 1934. She was employed at the Charleroi-Monessen Hospital for 25 years, mostly in the obstetrical department. Minnie then became a nursing home administrator at May Belle Manor in Washington, Pa., for 10 years prior to retirement. As a volunteer, she took blood pressures at various churches, senior citizens centers, Corning Glass and AARP. She also conducted musical programs for nursing homes, was a Red Cross volunteer for 10 years and served as a bereavement volunteer and assisted in distributing the Holy Eucharist to patients at Havencrest Nursing Center. Surviving is one son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Bernice Bandini Gysegem, of Fallowfield Township; two grandchildren, Valerie (Robert) Consonery and Stephen (Nina) Gysegem; four great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Anthony, Chandler Christina Consonery and Nathan Bryner; and many nieces and nephews. In addition lo her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Gysegem, in 1977; two sisters, Theresa Giannie and Rita Ostifin; two brothers, George Bailey and Father Ralph Bailey OSB; one half sister, Margaret Brown; three half brothers, Lawrence, Thomas and Frank "Stump" Bailey; one step-brother, Edward Ritzer Sr.; two step-sisters, Marie Hallinean and Marcella Rigby; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leo and Ida Gysegem. There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. in Mary, Mother of the Church with the Rev. David F. Dzermejko, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in Maple Creek Cemetery. As per Minnie's request, donations may be made to the Good Angels Fund, the Rosary Makers, or to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are being handled by the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME, Charleroi.