Florence Jean Wetzel

Florence Jean Wetzel obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Florence Jean Wetzel

Florence Wetzel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. on Apr. 24, 2025.

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Florence Jean Wetzel of Ocala, FL, formerly of O'Hara Township, PA, age 92, passed away on April 20, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Florence was the daughter of the late Zygmunt and Mary Dziubinski. Florence was a graduate of Sharpsburg High School and worked for Herbick and Held Printing as a receptionist for 20+ years. Florence was very active as a Girl Scout leader, was an avid reader and bridge player, enjoyed sailing and square dancing and traveling with her husband and family.
Florence is preceded in death by her husband, John H. Wetzel Jr., whom she married November 27, 1952. She is survived by her daughter, Florence J. Wetzel (Elizabeth) of Silver Springs, FL and son, John H. Wetzel III (Marian) of New Castle, PA. She is also survived by two sisters, Lucille Hudak (Jim) and Rose Yobst (Robert), 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and many dear nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by brother, Sigismund Dziubinski and sisters, Ches Mafrice, Genevieve Lesko and Victoria Taylor and her step-father, Albert Cichon.
An interment service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10am at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery Memorial Chapel, 700 Soose Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209, officiated by Ian Kelley.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Marion County, P.O. Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478-4860 or at hospiceofmarion.org
Professional services entrusted to Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd; 930 Center Avenue Blawnox, PA, 15238; www.thomasmsmithfuneralhome.com.

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Donna Palagano

April 30, 2025

I was an extraordinary minister of holy communion to Florence for about seven years at Windsor. Every Monday we would have a communion service and once a month and priest would come and give them mass. Florence was an eager participant and very religious. She knew all her prayers by heart And I got to know and love her. She will be missed! By me and also the community at Windsor. God bless Florence and may her soul rest in peace.
A mass is being said for her on Sunday, September 14 at 8:45 AM.

Mark and Doreen Benkoski

April 25, 2025

Please know that you are in my dearest thoughts and prayers. Hearing about your mother“s unexpected passing has left me heartbroken for you. No one is ever prepared to say goodbye under such tragic circumstances. Stay strong and lean on loved ones who can offer comfort during this unimaginably painful time.

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