Nancy Gusky

1942 - 2025

Nancy (Atlas) Gusky, 83, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at 3 p.m. She was born on March 20, 1942, in Washington, D.C. She was predeceased by her mother, the late Harriet (Pivowitz) Rosenbaum; stepfather, Phineas Rosenbaum; and husband, Henry Gusky. Nancy grew up in Grand Rapids, MI, and later in Kalamazoo, MI. She attended the University of Michigan, where, during her freshman year, she met her husband of over 58 years, Henry Gusky. They married on Sept. 1, 1963, and lived first in Washington, PA, and then moved to Mt. Lebanon, where they resided for over 50 years. During the 1980s and 1990s, Nancy and her close friends, Carol Knox and Jane Decker, operated a popular and successful catering business for 20 years, helping others to celebrate special occasions. Nancy spent considerable time and effort volunteering at several organizations, including her time as co-chair of Friends Indeed of the Pittsburgh section of the National Council of Jewish Women. Nancy loved to entertain and cook and always had a house full of guests during holidays and celebrations. She made everyone feel welcome with her delicious home-cooked meals and beautifully decorated tables. Nancy had a passion for gardening, always maintaining an elaborate and beautiful flower garden that was an oasis in the neighborhood. She loved designing colorful arrangements. Nancy was also an active bridge player and played twice a week until the very end. With her late husband, Nancy shared a love of sports, rooting for her favorite University of Michigan and Pittsburgh sports teams, always making sure to watch her beloved Steelers. While she would cheer louder than anyone in the house, she often turned off close games because they made her too nervous. She was a very social and loving person who had many lifelong friends from all stages of her life. Both Nancy and Henry were deeply devoted to their family, always putting loved ones first. They made sure to be present for both the big and small moments, the births of their grandchildren, birthday parties, and baby showers. Nancy was truly a wonderful and loving grandmother. Nancy had an incredible strength about her. As a two-time breast cancer survivor, she was the epitome of resilience and positivity. Nancy is survived by her sons, Edward Gusky (Halina) of Novi, MI, and Steven Gusky (Amy) of Vienna, VA; and grandchildren Oliver, Claire, Liev, Luka, and Lucy. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at Temple Emanuel of the South Hills, 1250 Bower Hill Road, Mt. Lebanon. Visitation will be one hour prior to service, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Temple Emanuel. Interment at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery-Temple Emanuel section. To honor Nancy Gusky, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Henry and Nancy Gusky Family Scholarship Fund at the University of Michigan: https://giving.umich.edu/basket/fund/798942. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL INC. www.schugar.com.