Jane DeGregory
Republic
Jane DeGregory, 95, of Republic, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, December 6, 2019, at the Residence at Hilltop. She was born November 30, 1924, in Brownsville, to the late Achilles “Patsy” and Teresa Lacivita.
Jane was a member of Holy Rosary Church in Republic, where she was an active member of Christian Mothers and Catholic Daughters of America. After the closing of Holy Rosary, she became a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Brownsville.
Jane graduated from Redstone High School in 1942 and attended Mason Frederick Beauty School, graduating as a licensed cosmetologist.
She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, baking and spending time with her family.
In 1948, she married John A. DeGregory, who was a well-known businessman and owner of Republic Construction Company. He preceded her in death in 1998.
She was the loving and devoted mother of Theresa Baker and husband Brandan of Charleroi, Linda Kikta of Rostraver Township and the late Joyce DeGregory of Republic; and four grandchildren, Ashley Baker Brand and husband Ryan, Bethany Baker, Kylie Kikta and Alex Kikta.
Jane is survived by her sister, Leona Mazzocco; and nephew Thomas Mazzocco.
She was preceded in death by her nephew, Michael Mazzocco.
The family would like to thank the staff at The Residence at Hilltop, Viaquest Hospice and Joan Holets, her nurse from Viaquest. Joan has truly been their “angel on earth” through this difficult journey.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 8, in the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME, 819 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 9, at St. Peter’s Church, 111 Church Street, Brownsville, with interment following in LaFayette Memorial Park.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.spallinofuneralhome.com.