Dolores L. (Briskey) Slazek
Dolores L. (Briskey) Slazek, age 68, Hopwood, Pa., passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 surrounded by her loving family in Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC.
She was born Monday November 1, 1948 in Uniontown, Pa., daughter of Joseph Briskey and Anna (Jacob) Briskey.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin G. Slazek; a son, George J. Slazek; and by her parents.
Dolores graduated with the class of 1966 from South Union High School
She was retired from the United States Post Office in Uniontown where she worked for more than 35 years.
Dolores was an avid reader, enjoyed listening to oldies music and Barry Manilow, loved watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers, and enjoyed trips to casinos and outings with her close friends.
Dolores most enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her son, Ben, who brought such joy to her life.
Left to cherish Dolores’s memory are her son, Benjamin R. Slazek and his fianceé Andrea Cutter of Uniontown, Pa.; brother, Kenneth Briskey of Hopwood; sister-in-law, Tammy and husband Russ Zack of Uniontown, Pa.; and many friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, Pennsylvania The family will receive friends today from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m.
Visitation will continue in the funeral home on Wednesday, March 8, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. followed by a Blessing Service at 10:00 a.m.
Interment will follow in Mount Saint Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa
The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Magee Womens Hospital and the Mount Macrina Manor staff for all their kindness, and especially Dr. Mary Beth Krafty for her years of care of Dolores.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.