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Augusta Zeljak

1925 - 2016

BORN

1925

DIED

2016

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Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. - White Oak

1638 Lincoln Way

White Oak, Pennsylvania

Augusta Zeljak Obituary

Augusta Zeljak, affectionately known as Baba Gusta, 90, of McKeesport, formerly of Aliquippa, died Thursday, June 23, 2016. She was born July 4, 1925, in Noumea, New Caledonia, the daughter of the late Auguste and Louise Arnaud Guichard. She was the wife of the late Alexander Zeljak. Augusta spent many hours volunteering in various capacities at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport and St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church in Aliquippa. She is survived by her son, Ted (Diane) Zeljak, of Clearwater, Fla.; daughter, Denise "Dee Dee" (Dan) Vranesevic, of McKeesport; four grandchildren, Pamela Zeljak, Ted (Cheryl) Zeljak, Alexis (fiance, Elijah Rach) Vranesevic and Mila (Steve) Conley, of White Oak; great-grandchildren, Noah and Cora; nieces and nephews.
Friends are welcome from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at the GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 412-672-6322 (Troy J. Gilbert, director). Burial service and interment will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 27, in the chapel of St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Cemetery, 2187 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001, with the Very Rev. Milan Krstic and the Very Rev. Stevan Rocknage officiating. (Everyone please meet at the cemetery).
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to a church of your choice. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

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Published by Pittsburgh Tribune Review from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26, 2016.

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Linda Lis

June 27, 2016

Ted, Diane and Family. Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Those of us who still have/had mothers at this older age are truly blessed and you were. Many prayers are being said for her and you. God Bless.

Fila Dianne

June 27, 2016

Sending my prayers from Baltimore for the loss of my Kuma Augusta. I have such fond nd wonderful memories growing up with Kum Alex and Kuma Augusta in my life as a child. May her memory be eternal.

June 25, 2016

Saturday June 25,2016
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayer are with you and your family. I remember her happy laugh. God bless you all. Ted and Diane and Denise and family

Dana Esposito, Aliquippa

Paul and Anita Kisucky

June 25, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing She was a blessing to my sister
And anyone who knew her.

My prayers are for you and your family
For God's comfort and strength.
God's Blessings.
Love Anita and Paul Kisucky

Carolyn Drositis DiGiandomenico

June 24, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of your mom... Some of my best memories growing up in Hopewell was visiting Alex and Gussie. And of course the great gatherings and dinners for Serbian Christmas each year.

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26

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12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. - White Oak

1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

Jun

27

Burial

11:30 a.m.

Chapel of St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Cemetery

2187 Broadhead Rd., Aliquippa, PA

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1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

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