Albina A. (Picel) Garstecki
Albina A. (Picel) Garstecki, age 85, of Connellsville, Pa., passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 in LaFayette Manor, Uniontown, Pa.
She was born on Thursday, April 24, 1930 in Lemont Furnace, Pa., daughter of Urban Picel and Barbara (Grygroich) Picel.
Albina graduated from the former North Union High School.
She was a member of the former Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Connellsville, Pa., and a current member of the Partner Parish of Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church.
Albina enjoyed playing cards and visits with her old friends and the new friends that she made while residing at Beechwood Court and at LaFayette Manor for the past 14 years.
Albina was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Paul F. Garstecki in 2002; a grandson, Gregory Paul Garstecki in 2010; her brothers, Mike Picel, Joe Picel, Frank Picel, Ed Picel; her sisters, Mary Peccon, Catherine Skoric, Ann Trop, and Helen Gibson.
Albina was a loving mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving children: Mark Garstecki and wife Marian of Connellsville, Pa., Paul Garstecki and wife Denise of Scottdale, Pa., and James Garstecki of Connellsville, Pa.; her grandchildren: Michelle Aftanas and husband Curt, Melissa Garstecki, Megan Garstecki, and Amanda Garstecki; her sisters: Faye MyCinski of Columbus, Ohio and Dorothy Matykavisch and husband Don of McKeesport, Pa.; her special nephews: Paul Skoric of Miami, Florida, and Robert Peccon of Maryland; and her special childhood friend, Mary Sikina-Kubiak.
The family gives a special thank you to Father James W. Clark, other visiting ministers, hospice, and to the staff of LaFayette Manor for all of their compassion and care.
It was Albina’s request that there be no public viewing or services.
Arrangements are under the direction of the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 East Green St., Connellsville (724.628.1430) www.brooksfuneralhomes.com