Regina Eleanor Gorski Skrobacz
Regina Eleanor (Gorski) Skrobacz, 93, of Connellsville, Pa., passed away peacefully Friday, May 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Family Hospice and Palliative Care in Mount Lebanon, Pa.
She was born October 23, 1924 in Connellsville, Pa., the daughter of the late Theodore and Wanda (Zimmerman) Gorski.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis A. Skrobacz; and daughter, Regina D. Masciarelli (March 2, 2018).
Regina was a long-standing member of the former Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville, and was presently a member of Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville. She was a member of the Christian Women’s Group, the Mozart Club, the Red Hat Society, and Connellsville Senior Citizens Center.
Throughout her life she enjoyed music, walking, reading, sewing, and spending time in the mountains.
After graduating high school, Regina worked for numerous companies, including Hagan’s Ice Cream Compay, Burn’s Drug Store, Kaufman’s, McCandless Insurance. Her favorite job, though, was being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother Her family was her pride and joy and brought her tremendous happiness.
She credited her longevity to her devotion to God and family and the company of her beloved Shih Tzu, Holly.
Regina is survived by her children: Bernard F. Skrobacz of Ridgefield, Connecticut, Beverley M. Kostek (James) of Glen Mills, Pa., Anna M. Farrell of Valencia, Pa., Joseph J. Skrobacz (late Catherine), Connellsville, Pa., Germaine Thomas (Bradley) of Morgantown West Virginia, Gabrielle Sniezek (Andrew) of Hookstown, Pa., and Mark E. Skrobacz (Lori) of Freedom Pa.; grandchildren: Michelle Skrobacz, Mark Cope, Justin Cope (Jessica), Lisa Graham (Dyron), Krista Masciarelli, Bethany Campbell (Bill), Jason Skrobacz (Morgan) Joseph Skrobacz (Stephanie), Zachary Thomas, Anastasia Thomas, and Matthew Thomas, Maryann Sniezek, and Kameron Skrobacz; great grand children: Nicholas Cope/Salustri, Juliana Cope, Eliana Graham and Michaela Graham, Kolby, Samantha and Reese Skrobacz, Casey and Kendal Skrobacz, Gunnar and Luke Skrobacz; and her dog, Holly.
“Mom, you freely gave us so much. Thank you for all that you sacrificed for us, for passing your faith and tireless perseverance on to us, for teaching and listening to us, and for helping and forgiving us. But most of all, thank you for loving us. You will remain forever at home in our hearts. We love you.”
Family and friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 418 North Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville, Pa., today, May 22, from 3 to 8 p.m. Additional visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said.
A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville, with Rev. Father Robert T. Lubic as the Celebrant.
Remembrance donations may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.
If you wish to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit our website: www.paulgfink funeralhome.com