Bernadette R. Sosovicka

Bernadette R. Sosovicka obituary

Bernadette R. Sosovicka

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Bernadette Sosovicka Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burket-Truby Funeral Home Cremation & Alternative Services on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Bernadette R. Sosovicka
June 27, 1934 – September 30, 2025

Bernadette R. Sosovicka, 91 of Springdale, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, with family by her side. A lifelong resident of the area, she was born on June 27th, 1934, to Frank and Hattie (Zaleski) in New Kensington, and graduated from New Kensington High School before working in Accounts Payable at PPG in Springdale. Bernie was best known for being a meticulous homemaker and talented baker, with a renowned specialty in nutrolls. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping with her best friend and following all of the Pittsburgh sports teams. As a former parishioner of St. Alphonsus Church in Springdale, she was involved in the Catholic Daughters of America, and more recently became a member of St. Mary of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church in New Kensington.

Bernadette was predeceased by her husband Joseph M. Sosovicka, granddaughter Laura Sosovicka, brother Emanuel Rozpierski, and BFF Rose DeSantis. Survivors include sons David (Janet) Sosovicka, Mark (Lynn) Sosovicka, granddaughter Leslie (Rob) Bock, great grandchildren Trevor and Camille Bock, and sister Constance Rospierski. The family wishes to thank her many wonderful friends and neighbors, especially Janeane Tabaka, Cathy Moretti and Gina Namey.

Friends and family will be received on Sunday October 5, 2025, from 2-7 PM at the BURKET -TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave. Oakmont, PA 15139. A Christian Funeral Mass at St. Mary of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church, 857 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington 15068 on Monday October 6th at 10AM with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lower Burrell.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

5

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Burket-Truby Funeral Home Cremation and Alternative Services, Inc.

421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139

Send Flowers

Oct

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church

857 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, PA 15068

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.