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Chesteria Havrilla

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | December 19, 2022

Chesteria Havrilla, 99, of North Versailles, born Nov. 3, 1923, died peacefully Dec. 13, 2022.

Affectionally known to extended family and friends as Ceil, our Mom was the second child of five born to Polish immigrants, Anthony and Sophie Chisco. Our Mother spent her childhood and part of her adult life living in North Braddock. A true “Rosie the Riveter,” our Mom supported the war effort as she rolled coils at Westinghouse in East Pittsburgh.

Mom was her happiest surrounded by family and floral arrangements. A longtime member of the McKeesport Garden Club, her fingers were always busy designing and arranging. She had a talent and shared her creations with family, friends, and people she barely knew but instantly liked. Mom loved playing cards, as well as ready to hit the machines at the casino in a moment’s notice. A true believer in God and His goodness, our Mother was dedicated to her church and prayed the rosary for comfort and guidance.

Mom was predeceased by her love, George. She is survived by children, Adrienne Virtes(Ron), Richard Sandor(Sandy), Kenneth Havrilla(Connie). Grandmother of six and Great Grandmother of nine, Mom will be sorely missed and remembered tenderly. So much to say in so little the space, our Mother was as strong as she was tender. Truly a risk taker and a dare devil, Mom believed in living each day to the fullest. Although in the minds of most , one might say she lived a long, full life. For us, it wasn’t long enough.

Arrangements were in care of

James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory
433 Lincoln Highway
East McKeesport, PA 15035
(412) 823-4054

Originally published December 19, 2022.

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