Stella Marie Raho
Stella Marie Raho, 88, of Masontown, Pa., died peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2003 at the Uniontown Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born November 24, 1914, in Sunshine, Fayette County, Pa., a daughter of Magdalena and Joseph (Madjecyk) Malinsky.
As the last member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by her parents, dear husband, William A. Raho on October 24, 1979, beloved daughter-in-law, Marilyn K. Raho on March 25, 2000, an infant twin sister, sisters, Martha Kolar and Rose Pierno, and two brothers, Charles Malinsky and Carl Malinsky.
Mrs. Raho was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Leckrone, Pa., and a lifelong member of the Rosary Society.
She was a devoted, loving mother, and a beautiful caring person, who loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She had a great devotion to the Mother of God and The Sacred Heart of Jesus, praying the Rosary daily.
Surviving are three sons: William J. Raho and Robert A. Raho both of Uniontown, Pa., and Kenneth E. Raho and wife, Catherine, of Masontown, Pa.; four grandchildren: Attorney David A. Raho and wife, Melissa, of Johnstown, Pa., Richard W. Raho of Chicago, Illinois, Regina M. Ziegler and husband, Neil A., of Venetia, Pa., and Kenneth E. Raho of Masontown, Pa.; two great-grandchildren, whom she lovingly referred to as her “Little Bunnies”, Olivia Rose Ziegler and Mason William Ziegler; and many nieces, nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews.
Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC., A Dignity Memorial Provider, 515 North Main Street, Masontown, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, June 27, until 11 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said.
A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Leckrone, with Rev. Fr. Donald P. Trexler as main celebrant.
Interment will follow at Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. Mary Cemetery, Leckrone, Pa.
Memorial donations, in her memory, may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Leckrone, PA 15454.
The Rosarian and Parish Family Rosary will be recited today at 3 p.m.
Parish Wake Service today at 8 p.m.
Visitation was also held Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.