Mary M. Hatala

HATALA
MARY M. (YANKOVIC)
Age 93 of N. Braddock died on Friday, March 9, 2007 at UPMC Braddock. Mary was born in Homestead, PA on September 18, 1913 to the late Izadore and Mary Magdalen Mikus Yankovic. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sister, Steve and Dominic Yankovic and Mildred Yankovic Kushner. Mary fell in love with Joseph C. Hatala and they were married on August 30, 1932. He preceded her in death February 5, 1990. Together they raised a family of four children in N.Braddock. Mary is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Joseph Sepesy of Pittsburgh, her daughter Diane McHugh of Moncton, New Brunswick; her daughter-in-law Ethyl Hatala of St. Thomas, PA, Meem Hatala of Sante Fe, NM; 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, Ronald Hatala and Gilbert Hatala. She loved them all very much. Mary's great loves were her family, her faith and her sewing. Mary was happiest when she was talking about her f amily. She was a life long member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Braddock and was an active member of the Altar Society. She was an avid seamstress in her younger years and was especially fond of sewing clothing for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her handiwork is still being worn and enjoyed. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2007 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the RONALD V. LUCAS FUNERAL HOME, 534 Jones Ave. at Bell Ave., N. Braddock. A Prayer Service will be conducted at the funeral home by the Rev. John Lynam. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 am on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Madonna del Castello Catholic Church, 2021 S. Braddock Ave., Swissvale with the Rev. Joseph Grosko and the Rev. Dennis Bogda co-celebrating.
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