Edith Rubino – New Eagle

Edith Gale Gates Brennsteiner Rubino, 85, of New Eagle, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Monongahela site, where she was a very active volunteer. She ran the family business, The Shining Stone Bar and Lounge in Uniontown. She was passionate about women entrepreneurship and was a former member of the Masontown Business and Professional Women’s Club, often volunteering to promote that topic. Edith was a passionate gardener and enjoyed her flower garden. She liked bird watching, was very compassionate and enjoyed family and friends. Born Aug. 27, 1938, in Adah, she was a daughter of the late Hobart and Mildred Myer Gates and beloved wife of the late John Joseph Brennsteiner Sr. and the late Robert Alan Rubino Sr. She is survived by her sons, John Joseph (Sue) Brennsteiner of McClellandtown, Karl (Cindy) Brennsteiner of Daisytown, William (Sue) Brennsteiner of Perryopolis, Albert (Shannon) Brennsteiner of Lake Jackson, Texas, Paul Brennsteiner of Clairton and Michael Brennsteiner of Uniontown; stepchildren, Michelle (Dennis) Riegner of Elizabeth, Kristi (Robert) Ronayne of Finksburg, Md., Robert (Melissa) Rubino of Belle Vernon and Stephanie (Donnie) Smith of Tunkhannock; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Marcelene Bailey of Windsor, Ohio, and Natalie Matthews of Tennessee; along with nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024, at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Monongahela site, with the Rev. Kevin Dominik officiating. Burial will be private. Arrangements by PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, Elizabeth. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.