Obituary for Pauline Doris Koval (Syrko)
Pauline Doris Koval (94) of Donora, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Jennie’s Personal Care Home in Isabella, Pa. She was born in Donora, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Buck Syrko.
She was a member of St Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Donora, the American Rusin Club of Donora, the GCU, and the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She graduated from Donora High School in 1943.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son Michael on October of 1964, her brother Joseph C. Syrko on September 26, 1998, and her sister-in-law Pauline M. Syrko on January 18, 2019.
Surviving is her son Frank Koval. Also surviving is her nephew David J. Syrko Sr (Donna Coleman and her family) and her nieces Kim Syrko and Linda Koceski (Jeffrey); 6 great nieces and nephews David J. Syrko Jr. (Felicia), Stephanie (Jeremy) Layne, Joseph (Paula) Syrko, Matthew (Jamie) Koceski, Ryan and Caitlin Koceski; 4 great-great nieces and nephews Leif and Alexis Syrko and Logan and Lucas Koceski; her Goddaughter Mary Ann Kostrubanic and family.
Although Pauline deserves a beautiful celebration of her life, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this would NOT be a socially responsible decision and in the best health interest of our family and friends. Therefore, we are limiting any funeral proceedings to the immediate family. Please be with us in prayer. We would love to hear from you through the funeral home website. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com
Pauline’s family wishes to send special thanks to Jennie, Tiffany, and Lori at Jennie’s PCH for their loving and compassionate care. Also, thank-you to Medi Home Hospice for their care during her final hours.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second Street Extension, Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, (724) 379-6900.
She was a member of St Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Donora, the American Rusin Club of Donora, the GCU, and the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She graduated from Donora High School in 1943.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son Michael on October of 1964, her brother Joseph C. Syrko on September 26, 1998, and her sister-in-law Pauline M. Syrko on January 18, 2019.
Surviving is her son Frank Koval. Also surviving is her nephew David J. Syrko Sr (Donna Coleman and her family) and her nieces Kim Syrko and Linda Koceski (Jeffrey); 6 great nieces and nephews David J. Syrko Jr. (Felicia), Stephanie (Jeremy) Layne, Joseph (Paula) Syrko, Matthew (Jamie) Koceski, Ryan and Caitlin Koceski; 4 great-great nieces and nephews Leif and Alexis Syrko and Logan and Lucas Koceski; her Goddaughter Mary Ann Kostrubanic and family.
Although Pauline deserves a beautiful celebration of her life, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this would NOT be a socially responsible decision and in the best health interest of our family and friends. Therefore, we are limiting any funeral proceedings to the immediate family. Please be with us in prayer. We would love to hear from you through the funeral home website. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com
Pauline’s family wishes to send special thanks to Jennie, Tiffany, and Lori at Jennie’s PCH for their loving and compassionate care. Also, thank-you to Medi Home Hospice for their care during her final hours.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second Street Extension, Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, (724) 379-6900.