Paula A. Rogowski

Paula A. Rogowski obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Paula A. Rogowski

Paula Rogowski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home Inc. on Mar. 13, 2026.
Age 76, of Pittsburgh's South Side, passed away on March 5, 2026, at Mercy Hospital.

Paula was born on July 8, 1949, the daughter of the late Stanley A. "Stush" Rogowski, Sr. and Anne (Janusiewicz) Rogowski.

She was the beloved mother of Melissa Cole and proud grandmother of Sean Cole. Paula is survived by her siblings, Barbara (Joe) Schmotzer and Pete (Leona) Rogowski, and was preceded in death by her brother, Stanley "Butch" Rogowski, Jr.

She will be dearly missed by her loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, many friends, and her beloved dog, Lola.

There will be no public viewing or service. Paula will be remembered with love by those who knew her.

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