BORN

1950

DIED

2020

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Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home

132 S Jardin St.

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania

Margaret Chesonis Obituary

Margaret L. "Marge" (Vislusky) Chesonis, 70, of Shenandoah Heights, passed away on Sunday morning, Sept. 20, 2020, at the home of her daughter, Beverly Labosky, in Shenandoah Heights.

Born in Shenandoah, on March 13, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Violet (Dulsky) Vislusky.

Marge was a 1967 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed at Ateeco Inc., Mrs. T's Pierogies, Shenandoah. Earlier in life, she was employed at the former Alma Dress Co., Shenandoah.

Marge was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah, and the former St. George's Church. She was a great baker and enjoyed gardening, but above all, she cherished the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, Alexander F. "Alex" Chesonis, on Feb. 8, 2018; her daughter, Angela Chesonis; four sisters, Rose Ann Pribish, Dolores Vislusky, Maryann Polaconis and Janet Palmer; one brother, Anthony P. "Tony" Vislusky.

Surviving are her daughter, Beverly Labosky and her husband, Michael, of Shenandoah Heights, with whom Marge resided; her son, David Chesonis, of Shenandoah and his fianceé, Susan Smith; four grandchildren, Melissa Chesonis and Nathan, Sydney and Morgan Labosky; three great-grandchildren, Lilliana, Gabriella and Brayden; one sister, Carol Howchick and her husband, John, of Shenandoah; two additional brothers-in-law, James Palmer, of New Boston and Joseph Polaconis, of Ohio; one sister-in-law, Helen Vislusky, of Shenandoah Heights; nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Divine Mercy Church, 232 W. Cherry St., Shenandoah, with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, pastor, as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Dawn Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A visitation will be held on Friday morning from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. in Divine Mercy Church. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah, is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a condolence for the family, please sign the guest book at www.woffuneralhome.com.

Published by Republican & Herald from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2020.
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