Finney Funeral Homes
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | February 25, 2022
Elizabeth Marie “Lee” Kostelnik, 88, of Dravosburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 12th, 2021. She was born in Duquesne, Pennsylvania on November 19th, 1933 to the late Peter and Anna Lepo Makay. Preceded in death by her loving husband John Michael “Timmy” Kostelnik. Also preceded in death by her brothers Michael, Paul, and Albert Makay, sisters Helen Patton, Irene Stipetic, Dorothy Cavicchia, and Eleanor Fallon. She is survived by her son, John M. (Sheri) Kostelnik, of Lancaster, California, and daughter, Sandra L. (David Mooney) Kostelnik, of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. Grandchildren, John Michael Kostelnik, Kevin Alan (Kate) Kostelnik, Kara Leigh (Nicholas) Kerr, and Michael Ryan Kostelnik. Great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Carrie, Ashley, Kennedy, Harper, and River, and many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was a graduate of Duquesne High school, Class of 1952. Elizabeth, known to everybody as Aunt Lee, was a member of Dravosburg #2 Women’s Community Club and once served as president, a constable of elections, and said rosary at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church. She was deeply devoted to God, her family, and friends. She loved family get-togethers at her home, especially poolside during the summer. She loved animals and was an excellent cook, her stuffed cabbage and nut rolls were always a gift to her family and friends. Her laugh was infectious and she was always smiling and proud of her children and grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 5th at 10:00 am at the Church of St. Agnes, Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, 622 Saint Agnes Lane., West Mifflin, PA 15122. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Association or to St. Thomas the Apostle, 363 West 11th Ave., Homestead, PA 15102. A committal service will take place at Richland Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
Originally published February 25, 2022.
Other deaths:
"Kenneth Lee McMillan" || "Mary P. Regina"
