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Mildred "Millie" Tarasevich
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Mildred Tarasevich Obituary
80 of West Homestead, formerly of Munhall on June 14, 2008. She was the owner of Straka's Restaurant with her loving late husband Joseph which was started by her late parents Joseph and Julia (Janesko) Straka. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy at Seton Hill College and attended Duquesne University. She volunteered and was very active in her church St. Anne's in Homestead. She is the beloved mother of Susan Lynne Tarasevich of West Homestead and Julie A. (Michael) Dever of Munhall; loving grammie of Margee and Maeve; sister-in-law of Tillie Tarasevich; loving aunt of Ralph (Rosanne) Baker and David (Judy) Tarasevich. Special thanks to caregivers Elizabeth Sanders, Sister Norma Rodriguez and Vitas Hospice. Friends received Sunday 7-9 pm and Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St. Munhall. (A Selected Golden Rule Member) Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anne's R.C. Church on Tuesday at 10 am. Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, Mt. Thor Road, Greensburg, PA 15601 or the Carnegie Library of Homestead. georgeigreenfuneralhome.com
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Ann (Lazo) Shapiro
June 21, 2008
Susan,
Saw the obit and wanted to extend my sympathies. I lost my mother in 1990, so I know this is tough. You and Julie have my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Lammie
June 16, 2008
Dear Susan & Julie,
I am so sorry to hear about Your mom. Millie gave me a job when jobs were hard to come by in the early 80's. My two plus years at Straka's kept me out of trouble and kept the bills paid. Millie, Joe and your grandmother were great people to work for and I'll always look back at my time at Straka's with fondness and gratefulness. Homestead and the steel valley lost another part of it's history with the passing of Millie. Your both in my prayers during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Bill Lammie
Sheila Raza-Self
June 16, 2008
Susan and Family:
I really enjoyed meeting Millie at your Christmas party a few years ago and remember her spirit and humor, which I'm sure are among the many wonderful things she passed on to her daughters and grandaughters.
My thoughts are with you all.
Cele Fichter-DeSando
June 16, 2008
Dear Susan,
I am so sorry to learn about Millie's death. She was a brave woman who taught us how to live and die with grace and courage.
Millie meant a lot to many people and I know you will miss her greatly.
Here are some of my memories of the things that Millie gave to all who knew her.
I remember Millie welcoming all of us from the prevention department at St. Francis to Straka's with open arms and great food.
Millie was a gracious host and an astute business woman.
I remember Millie standing by her husband's casket with her two daughters by her side.
Millie was a faithful wife and a loving mother.
I remember Millie treating you and me to a seafood dinner in Boston when you and I took a business trip and she knew that our Catholic hospital per diem didn't stretch too far.
Millie was a kind and generous woman.
I remember Millie's sympathetic, heartfelt prayers for my dying mother.
Millie was a spiritual gift to many with her willingness and faith to pray unceasingly.
I remember Millie's beaming face when you recieved your doctorate.
Millie was a go getter and always valued and supported education and hard work.
I remember Millie giving me advice about a happy marriage when I got married.
Millie was a wise woman.
I remember Millie bursting with pride and joy at the birth of her grandbabies.
Millie's love goes on from generation to generation.
I remember Millie's courage every time she faced an illness, a surgery or a setback.
Millie was a survivor who taught the world about living in the midst of suffering.
Most of all I remember Millie's love of family, God and community.
Millie gave the world an unending legacy that is now yours to carry on.
She will be with you always.
I will be forever grateful for all she shared with me and the world.
May you and Julie take comfort in your many memories.
Cele
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Sharon Showalter
June 16, 2008
Dear Susan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I always enjoyed the "stories" you told of your mom. I hope your faith, family, friends and all of your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. ~Sharon
The Rev. James Von Dreele
June 15, 2008
Dear Julie,
Please accept my condolences upon the death of your mother, Millie. I enjoyed many hours chatting with her at home and at Straka's. I miss the old place.
Jim
deRicci Horwatt
June 15, 2008
Dear Susan and family,
Ricci & I express our love and prayers --Millie was a treasure to know and love. Always a smile and sweet words of support or a wonderful compliment. She is now with the the angels. Bless her and all of you! Your friend--deRicci
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