Cecelia Sanko Menarchek
formerly of Newboro
Cecelia Sanko Menarchek, of Latrobe, died peacefully, in her home, Wednesday, February 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 6, 1929, in Newboro, a daughter of the late Stanislaw and Anna Augustyn Czajka.
She married her husband, Joseph, in 1951.
She was a faithful member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish and the Rosary Altar Society.
Cecelia graduated from Uniontown High School in 1947 and became an employee of Eberly Coal and Coke Co. for 5 years. She retired from Kennametal Credit Union after 18 years.
Following retirement, she was a Latrobe Hospital volunteer for 20 years.
In addition to her parents and her husband of 62 years, she was preceded in death by a beloved granddaughter, Emma Fetkovich, in 2019. As the youngest surviving member of her immediate family, Cecelia was also preceded by siblings, John “Lefty”, Jesuit Brother Peter Czajka, Frank, Mary, Rose, Lt. Joseph Sanko, Stella Palaisa, Pearl Donovan and Ann Nykiel.
Cecelia is survived by children, Diane (Joseph) Swetz, Joseph (Malinda) Menarchek, Marilee (George) Fetkovich, Michael (Sue) Menarchek, Donald (Cathy) Menarchek; grandchildren, Amanda (Michael) Noone, Adam (Megan) Swetz, Luke Fetkovich, Daniel (Olivia) Menarchek, Julia (Dominic) Donofrio, Benjamin (Haley) Menarchek, Matthew, Andrew, Anna, Nicolas and Seth Menarchek; and great- grandchildren, Asher Noone, Benedict, Cecelia and Elizabeth Donofrio, David and Levi Menarchek; and many nieces and nephews.
Cecelia’s family was the most important blessing in her life. She enjoyed cooking weekly family night dinners to keep everyone in touch. Her selfless love and caring heart will continue to be a guiding light for all of us.
Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 28, in the HARTMAN-GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Ligonier Street, Latrobe. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, in St. Vincent Basilica Parish. Everyone please go directly to the church. Interment will follow at St. Vincent Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable Foundation, or a charity of one’s choice.