Mildred Irene Krichbaum Oravets “Millie”
Mildred “Millie” Irene (Krichbaum) Oravets, 85, of Smithfield, Pa., passed away at home with her loving family by her side Wednesday, July 11, 2018
She was born March 4, 1933 in Smithfield, Pa., the daughter of Philip Krichbaum and Emma (Clark) Krichbaum.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband of 46 years, Frederick John Oravets Sr.; three brothers; five sisters; and a son-in-law, Ron Novotny.
Surviving are seven children: Fred Oravets Jr. and wife Pam, Jim Oravets Sr. and wife Deb, Kathy Novotny, Steve Oravets Sr. and Marsha Oravets, Mary Gallagher, Carol Angel and husband Joseph Jr., and Sandy Quarrick and husband Chris; fourteen grand children; seventeen great grandchildren; sisters: Veda Angel and Dorothy Janesko; brother, Henry Krichbaum; and many nieces and nephews.
Millie loved cooking, baking, canning, gardening and flowers and enjoyed spending time with her family.
She attended the Uniontown Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
The family will greet friends and family in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa., Monday, July 16, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 until 10:00 a.m. when the Funeral Service will begin with Mr. Michael Cook officiating.
Interment will follow in Saint Mary Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Leckrone, Pa.
A Special Thank You is extended to Dr. Afaq Aahmad and Staff at the Hillman Cancer Center in Uniontown, Pa.