Emma Swencki

Emma Popovich Swencki, 92, departed peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart. Until recent health issues, she was a longtime resident of Trafford. While employed at Armour and Co. in Pittsburgh, she met and fell in love with a co-worker, her late husband, Steven J. Swencki, whom she married Jan. 25, 1941. She was a devout, lifelong member of St. Nicholas Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, Monroeville, having served in the Mothers Club, Tamburitzan Parents and church camp. She continued to sing in the church choir past her 90th birthday. Additionally, she was an active member of the Circle of Serbian Sisters, SNF Lodge 82, the Women's Club and American Legion Auxiliary Post 331, all of Trafford. In 1995, Emma was honored as SNF Person of the Year. Her generosity and endless energy knew no bounds. Emma is survived by her sons, Steven (Cindy) and Dennis (Marion), and daughter, Kathleen Goich (Richard). She was blessed with eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She also is survived by sisters Mildred Holmquist, Stella Ardolino and Georgette Beres and was predeceased by brother Michael Popovich and sister, Sara Focareta. Emma's life will be celebrated with family and friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 602 7th St., (Route 130), Trafford, 412-372-3111, where a Pomen service will be at 8 p.m. Friday. Parting prayers will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by funeral services at 2:30 p.m. in St. Nicholas Serbian Church with the Rev. D.C. Malich officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church choir to honor Emma.