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Candice A. (Swedish) Mitrik, age 61, of Pittsburgh, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021.
Candice was the daughter of the late Rosella A. (Muckle) and Raymond C. Swedish, both whom she loved and cared for her entire life. She was the beloved wife for 31 years of Ronald S. Mitrik and the loving mother of Shayla and Jordan Mitrik. She is also survived by many cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.
Candice attended St. Benedict Academy and graduated in 1978. As a mother, she had fond memories of sharing family time at Walt Disney World and spent many years volunteering at her kids' schools and extracurricular activities.
A woman of many gifts and talents, she is perhaps best known for her baking. To many, particularly her family, she was known as the "Cookie Queen" and delighted many across the world with her cookies and baked goods. When she wasn't cooking or baking for others, she enjoyed spending time with her two kids, whom she cherished most of all. She truly was the rock of her family, and she will be dearly missed.
Family will welcome friends Tuesday and Wednesday 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 388 Center Ave., West View, PA 15229. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in Northgate Church, 238 West View Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Entombment will follow at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery.
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Pam Falcione
December 21, 2021
Ron, I am so deeply sorry for you and your kid's great loss of Candice. I am at a complete loss of words for you, as you go through all of this, as well as handling her parents funerals as well. I will continue to pray for your strength as you do, and for your kids as well. I know that you have a huge hole in your heart and I pray in time that God gives you the peace to fill it.
Pam Falcione - Clearwater, FL
ELMER FALCIONE
December 21, 2021
My Sincere Condolences to Ronald Mitrik and Family. I was Sad to hear of the Passing of your Dear wife, Candice. She will be truly missed by our family. May God the Father, give you the strength to get through this trying time. May your loved one, Candice,... Rest In God's Loving Peace. And May God Be With You and your family. Know that Candice is with Her heavenly Father now!!!!
With my Sincere Sympathy,
Elmer Falcione and Family
Pgh., Pa.
Gloria Valeriano
December 20, 2021
My beautiful, compassionate, completely wonderful friend Candice. I will miss you forever and love you always.
Stacey McCann
December 20, 2021
I am shocked and saddened to hear of this news. I met Candice at Nativity Grade School in the third grade. I remember her beautiful voice and the fun times we had in the many musical things we did at Nativity. I moved on to North Catholic and she moved on to St. Benedict's. We recently reconnected on Facebook and I enjoyed our occasional chats. Hugs and much love to her children.
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