Jane D. Surniak

1931 - 2019

Jane D. (Minnie) Surniak, 87, of Greensburg, formerly of Everson, passed away Friday afternoon, March 22, 2019, in Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, in the presence of family.

Jane was born in Everson on Oct. 28, 1931, the daughter of the late Anthony (Sept 21, 1967) and Angeline Jadwiszak Surniak.

Jane was a devout Catholic and a member of the Partner Parish of St. Joseph R.C. Church in Everson and was known to pray the Rosary daily.

Minnie was a graduate of the former Scottdale High School. She was a retired court stenographer for the State of Pennsylvania Workman's Compensation, Greensburg, with 50 years of service.

Her most cherished memories consisted of her international travels. She loved to be around small children, especially babies, and rejoiced in the beauty of nature that God has given us.

Minnie is survived by the following nieces and nephews: Phyllis, Patricia, Bernadette, Cindy, and Angela Shutty; Diane Koza Pohodich and husband Donald of Ohio; and Richard Koza and wife Karen of Valencia; and a number of great- and great-grand-nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Minnie was preceded in death by the following members of her family: brother, Joseph A. Surniak on Oct. 12, 1995; sister, Stephanie N. Shutty on Jan. 27, 1976; sister, Josephine Scanlon on July 3, 1975; brother, John A. (Boom) Surniak on Jan. 26, 1998; brother, Edward Surniak on July 10, 2006; sister, Mary B. Surniak on April 18, 2000; sister, Theresa E. Koza on Feb. 18, 2004; nephew, Casimir Koza Jr.; and niece, Beverly Koza Bentz.

Family and friends are cordially invited from 4-8 p.m. Monday, March 25, to the Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc., 417 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, where Prayers of Transfer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, followed by her funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in the Partner Parish of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Everson, with the Rev. Andrew M. Kawecki as Celebrant.

Her final resting place will be in St. Joseph Parish Cemetery.

Members of St. Joseph Church will recite the Rosary at 3:45 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

A parish wake service will be held at 7:45 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

Jane's family would like to thank those at New Haven Court at Linwood for providing her a comfortable home and exemplary care and compassion.

To sign the guest registry, or to send condolences or flowers, please visit www.kapr.com.