STELLA (SALE) "DUCKY" KAUSLER

FUNERAL HOME

Szafranski-Eberlein Funeral Home Inc.

101 3rd St

Carnegie, Pennsylvania

STELLA KAUSLER Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 14, 2016.

KAUSLER STELLA (KEAN) "DUCKY" (SALE)
Age 82, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Ducky was preceded in death by her late husbands, Allan Kean and Sonny Kausler; her daughter, Karen Rice; her parents; and her siblings, Richard Sale, Donald Sale, Greta Speroulias and Bobby Sale. She is survived by her children, Allan and Martha Kean, Donna and Steve Young, and Sandra and Richard Hlipala; as well as her siblings, Pat Hrasky (James), Dennis Sale, and Mary Berneking (Bob). She was adored by her grandchildren, Aaron (Summer) Kean, Jami (Heath) Graff, Dana (Brandon) Wheeler, Ashley Rice (Corey) Schaufus, Weston (Sylvia) Rice, Ariel (Jarred) Rice Isgette, Cassie Young, and Cameron Young; her great-grandchildren, Alex Graff, Arianna Schaufus, Reese Wheeler, Jase Graff, Gavin Wheeler and Violet Kean, will miss their GG. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom we did not have space to name. Born and raised in East St. Louis, IL the daughter of Simon and Stella Sale. "Ducky" as she was lovingly known, was a nickname she picked up when she was a little girl who enjoyed playing with ducks at her father's poultry business. She and her young family put down roots in Scott Twp. located in South Hills of Pittsburgh in 1964, where she had lived until passing. She worked for and retired from Columbia Gas. She was a member of several area social clubs and enjoyed the company of her friends and family. She was a master bridge player and organized a woman volleyball group at Henry Roberts Gym in Bower Hill during the 1960s as well. Friends received Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at the SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie, where funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with burial to follow in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. The family is asking for donations in lieu of flowers in Stella's name to the Washington Health System Foundation, 155 Wilson Ave., Washington, PA 15301.

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March 18, 2016

Sherry Kean-Zottola

I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Mrs. Kean...from the Civic League Pool, John Knox Church, to our recent talks at the social club. Prayers are being sent to all.

March 15, 2016

Cindy Witkowski Majewski

Kean Family

Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Ducky was a special lady.

March 15, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Ducky was a heck of a woman. Will miss seeing her.

Kathi Kandracs

March 14, 2016

Pam Skelley

To Ducky's family,

My sincerest condolences to you. Your mom was a beautiful, kind, funny, strong and loving woman. The adjectives describing her are endless. I'm blessed to have known her. She will be sorely missed.

Please be proud that she was loved by and touched many.

Fondly,
Pam Skelley

March 14, 2016

Linda Willems

We are so saddened to hear that Aunt Ducky has passed away. It was an honor to be her niece and enjoy her kindness, love of life and loving nature. She will be missed by everyone who's lives she touched and influenced.

March 14, 2016

Grier & Natalie Hixson

We are sorry to hear of Ducky's passing. She was a wonderful person who could always make us laugh. She will be greatly missed. Our condolences go out to her family and friends.

March 14, 2016

We will miss Ducky and her friendship. We are better people having the pleasure to have known her. Bob and Diane Urbanic

March 14, 2016

Daryl Golinski

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND

March 14, 2016

We are very sad to hear of Ducky's death. May she rest in Peace, she was a wonderful Lady!

Dan and Barb Riley
Mt Lebanon PA

March 14, 2016

Randy Toomey

Family and friends,
I am saddened to hear of Ducky's passing.
She was a remarkable woman, always so pleasant and a pleasure to be around.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rest In Peace, Ducky, you will be missed.

March 14, 2016

Fear Family and Friends of Ducky:

I have enjoyed playing Bridge with your Mom for the past 15 years. I learned a lot from her, and always enjoyed her company. My sincere sympathy for her pain and discomfort over the last 3 months, and your loss in her passing.

Sincerely, Terry Barker

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