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Patricia Pleskovich Obituary

Patricia K. Pleskovich, 76, of Burgettstown, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Canonsburg, following a long battle with cancer. She was born October 19, 1948, in Washington, a daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Samloff Wasik. Patty was a 1966 graduate of Union High School in Burgettstown. She had worked on various production and assembly lines for a number of businesses including Budget Gourmet, Cintas, Sarris Candies and most recently All-Clad Metal Crafters in Canonsburg. Patty enjoyed bingo and going to the casino. She did her best to enjoy life. On July 24, 1971, she married Frank J. Pleskovich Jr., who died February 14, 2005. Surviving are three children, Michelle Nichol (Jim), Dana Petronka (Richard "Dickie"), Frank J. Pleskovich III, all of Washington; three grandchildren, Dylan Dingle (Tiffani), Mariah and Maksim Petronka; a great-grandson, Oliver Dingle; a stepgrandson, Jimmy Nichol of Avella; and three stepgreat- grandchildren, James, Dominic and Athena Nichol; a sister, Gerry Mascarella (Bob) of Friendship, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, a brother, Melvin Wasik, is deceased. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 10, in the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Burgettstown. Condolences may be left for the family by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2025.

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Patricia, Lillard, Tomblin

April 9, 2025

My sympathy goes out to Pat's family. I've known her since grade school. She will be missed by many. God bless you all

Joanne Garritano Lombardo

April 8, 2025

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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