Shelley Lynn Swiantek – Donora

Shelley Lynn Swiantek, 52, of Donora, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with leuk emia. Her father, Will iam Hecklick Jr., passed away Jan. 7, 2019. She is survived by her mother, Norma Muccino, and her stepfather, Mario Muccino Jr.; beloved daughter, Alexis Federer; brother, Ed Povrzenich; loving boyfriend, Lenny Sassak; fur baby, Angel Hope; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private funeral arrangements were entrusted to DALFONSO- BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND C...

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