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Patricia A. Sivak

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 14, 2024

Patricia A. Sivak, age 85, of North Versailles, formerly of Port Vue, died peacefully at home on March 13, 2024. Born October 12, 1938, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Viola (Lineburg) Marcinko and loving wife of 58 years to the late James Sivak.
Her life was marked by a deep faith as a devoted member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, and the former St Stephen Church and St. Joseph Church. Engaging with her community, Pat was involved in various clubs, including the Port Vue Women's Club, Port Vue Seniors, the McKeesport Hospital Auxiliary, the St. Stephen's Christian Mothers and Rosary groups. She participated in many card clubs. Pat enjoyed and had special talents in cooking, baking, gardening, and crafting. She also was a Pittsburgh Steelers season ticket holder for many years and enjoyed attending games with her family. In addition to caring for her family, she held a variety of secretarial positions throughout her life, including US Steel, Port Vue Borough, and a local shipping company.

Pat is survived by her children, Janice (Rodney) Howells of Fuquay-Varina, NC and Michael (Paul Mages) of Brooklyn, NY; grandchildren, Olivia Howells of Maryland and Joshua Howells of North Carolina. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Albert Marcinko, Jr. A special thanks to the Point Pleasant Community and Gallagher Home Health Services for their exceptional care and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gallagher Foundation, 1370 Washington Pike Suite 401B Bridgeville, PA 15017, in memory of Pat Sivak.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church. Entombment will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

Originally published March 14, 2024.

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