Carol Bashada – Fallowfield Township
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June 19, 2020

Carol Bashada – Fallowfield Township

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Carol Bashada, 74, of Fallowfield Township, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. Born on Aug. 25, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Kesman Ceci. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and was an avid euchre player and chocolate lover. Her greatest joy was taking care of her family. Carol is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Lee and Tanya Bashada, both of Fallowfield Township; former son-in-law, Jimmy Lee; granddaughters, Caitlyn and Christina Lee, both of Pittsburgh; several nieces and nephews; cat, Patches; her “girl,” Pepper; and grand-dog, Mater. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Darryl E. Bashada; son, Darryl Bashada Jr.; and sister, Joan Pesi. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2020, at CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, 819 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Andrew the Apostle, Charleroi, with interment following in Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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