Serena Onofrey

1930 - 2025

Serena Onofrey, 95, of North Huntingdon passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2025. Serena was born on Aug. 29, 1930, in West Mifflin, and graduated from Duquesne High School. She studied at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago and became an accomplished opera singer, performing in the Chicago Opera Company and the Pittsburgh Opera Company. She was a devout member of St. Agnes Church in North Huntingdon, where she was a member of Christian Mothers and the Choir, which the parishioners enjoyed. Serena had a special devotion to St. Therese, the Little Flower, and was a member of the Secular Carmelites of Latrobe. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph, of 65 years. They were an example of lasting love, holding hands throughout their beautiful marriage. Her parents and brother were Michael, Helen, and Eugene Svirbely. Serena is survived by her son, Robert Onofrey, and his wife, Laurie, of McKinney, TX; daughter, Karen Dvorsky of Jeannette; daughter, Gail Karanovich, and her husband, Kurt, of Greensburg; and son, Roy Onofrey, and his wife, Leslye, of Washington. She also has 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Serena found great joy in spending time in her yard attending to her beautiful plants and flowers. We'd like to thank the Redstone Highlands Memory Care staff and hospice for their dedication and hard work. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9638, or to Carmel of the Assumption, 5206 Center Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in St. Agnes Church. Please go directly to the church. Interment to follow in New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com