Patricia Ann Sokol Gniefkowski – Rostraver Township
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February 25, 2021

Patricia Ann Sokol Gniefkowski – Rostraver Township

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Patricia Ann Sokol Gniefkowski, 82, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Born in Van Meter on Feb. 6, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Josephine Indof Sokol and Michael Sokol Sr. Patty lived a long and full life and enriched the lives of her family and friends. She married Lee Gniefkowski of Glassport on Oct. 4, 1958. They were married 62 years. She and her husband raised three children in the same house where she lived out her days. Patty was the matriarch of her family. She was a kind, compassionate and caring wife and mother. She loved spending quality time with all her grandchildren and was blessed with one great-grandchild. She was an avid traveler and enjoyed many social activities. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Lee Gniefkowski; three children, Brenda (Gary) Dilmore of Rostraver, Lee Gniefkowski of Bridgeville and Susan (John) Kosinski of Greensburg; five grandchildren, Shawn and Brandon Dilmore, Samantha Gniefkowski and J.T. and Tara Kosinski; great-grandchild, Jaylee Dobsch; brothers, Jimmy (Elma) Sokol of Perryopolis, and Frank (Barbara) Sokol of Bradenton, Fla.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike and Bob Sokol. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com.

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