Obituaries

Stella Pezzino

Date of Death: September 3, 2018
Viewing/Services:

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Rhome Funeral Home Inc., 1209 Grand Blvd. Monessen, where friends will be welcomed on Thursday 6-8 p.m., Friday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. (Trisagion Friday at 7 p.m.) at the funeral home and   Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church of Monessen with Fr. George L. Livanos officiating church service starting at 11 a.m.  

Interment will follow at the Belle Vernon Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Stella's name to the Breast Cancer foundation at cancer.org or by calling 1-877-813-2862.   

 

 

 

Obituary:

Stella Pezzino, 86 of Speers in Charleroi, PA passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Blue Diamond, KY, a daughter of the late Pete and Eudoxia Doolas.  She was a 1951 graduate of Charleroi Area High School and went on to become a certified beautician.  Stella was a faithful Orthodox Christian that attended St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox church in Monessen where she served as a member of the Philophotos Ladies Society and Catering Auxiliary.  She was also a lifetime member of the Speers Civic Club.   Surviving are her daughters, Mary Ann Papantonakis of Charleroi and Irene (Steve) Douglas of Canonsburg.  Stella was a proud Grandmother “Yia Yia” of three granddaughters, Kari (Dean) Heffernan, Lexie Papantonakis, and Katrina Papantonakis; three grandsons, Sean, Chris and Matt Douglas and two great-granddaughters, Adalyn Heffernan and Amelia Seaman-Papantonakis.   She is also survived by her extended family, two nephews, Gregory (Joyce) Ploussas and Peter (Susannne) Ploussas; three great nieces Kristin DeVall, Kimberly (Daniel) Bean, Nicole Ploussas and a great nephew, Robert (Jessica) Ploussas as well as her Godson, John Brouzakis.   Stella was loved dearly by her caregiver and close friend Connie Mickulicz for the past five years.  Stella was blessed with a large circle of friends throughout her lifetime and leaves some to cherish her memory.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Cono J. Pezzino, and a sister, Despina (Thomas) Ploussas.  Stella will always be remembered for being a great baker for her famous cookies including everyone’s favorite – baklava.