Georgia C. Wisyanski  –  Rostraver Township, formerly of Monessen
Obituaries
January 10, 2020

Georgia C. Wisyanski – Rostraver Township, formerly of Monessen

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Georgia C. Wisyanski

Rostraver Township, formerly of
Monessen


Georgia C. Wisyanski, 83, of Rostraver Township, formerly of Monessen, passed away on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at her home. She was born on July 25, 1936, in Monessen, the daughter of the late George and Catherine Nickolich Kerestan. Georgia lived most her life in Monessen and moved to Rostraver Township with her late husband, Ernest S. Wisyanski. She was a 1954 graduate of Monessen High School. Georgia worked various jobs in Monessen and her favorite was as a Monessen school crossing guard. She was a member of St. Basil the Great Russian Orthodox Church, where she helped with church activities. Georgia was an accomplished painter and her paintings will be cherished by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Georgia also was a woodworking crafts person, who went to craft fairs with her family. She enjoyed reading, music, cooking and spending time with family. She supported her husband Ernest and her children in their education and activities. She is survived by her children, Bill (Isobel) Parks of Maryland, Rebecca (David C.) Kierski of Irwin, Stephen (Timi) Wisyanski of Harrisburg, Kevin Kaylin of South Carolina; grandchildren Allan and Elisabeth Parks and Haila Kaylin; and a great-grandson, Declan Parks. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Kerestan Kohut. Friends will be received in DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Basil the Great Russian Orthodox Church, 1449 Ridge Road Rostraver Township. NOTE: Everyone is to meet at the church. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Monessen. The family would like to thank Amedysis Hospice for its wonderful care and assistance. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

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