Olga (Staraniec) Pusateri
Rural Ridge
Olga (Staraniec) Pusateri, 85, of Rural Ridge, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Alle-Kiski Medical Center, Harrison. She was born Dec. 24, 1925, in Poland. A holocaust survivor, she and her son, Andrew Staraniec Sr., immigrated to America in 1950 and moved to Rural Ridge the same year, where she resided for the past 61 years. Olga worked for H.J. Heinz Co. for more than 32 years and was a member of the PNA, Russellton. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One of her favorite pleasures was cooking traditional European meals for her family and also enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading and listening to polkas. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Joseph A. Pusateri; son, Andrew (Sara) Staraniec Sr., of West Deer; grandchildren, Michelle Staraniec, of West Deer, Andrew Staraniec Jr., of New Kensington, and Heather (Dean) Chiamonte, of Etna; great-grandchildren, Eric and Anthony, Jacob, Jessica and Isabella; brothers, Walter and Peter Staraniec; and her sister, Sophia Staraniec, all in Europe. Olga was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mary (Krwczyk) Staraniec; and four other brothers and sisters. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the SIWICKI-YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer Township, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Indiana Township.
I was privileged to get to know this lady and her family. She embodied the spirit of Pittsburgh and it's work ethic and attitude. she was forced labor for the Nazis and i can not imagine her experiences. nor do i want to.
In the begining life was harsh here for her and her son but she persevered and in time she and her son became a part of the american dream. i will always have a soft spot in my heart for her memory.
Rural Ridge
Olga (Staraniec) Pusateri, 85, of Rural Ridge, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Alle-Kiski Medical Center, Harrison. She was born Dec. 24, 1925, in Poland. A holocaust survivor, she and her son, Andrew Staraniec Sr., immigrated to America in 1950 and moved to Rural Ridge the same year, where she resided for the past 61 years. Olga worked for H.J. Heinz Co. for more than 32 years and was a member of the PNA, Russellton. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One of her favorite pleasures was cooking traditional European meals for her family and also enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading and listening to polkas. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Joseph A. Pusateri; son, Andrew (Sara) Staraniec Sr., of West Deer; grandchildren, Michelle Staraniec, of West Deer, Andrew Staraniec Jr., of New Kensington, and Heather (Dean) Chiamonte, of Etna; great-grandchildren, Eric and Anthony, Jacob, Jessica and Isabella; brothers, Walter and Peter Staraniec; and her sister, Sophia Staraniec, all in Europe. Olga was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mary (Krwczyk) Staraniec; and four other brothers and sisters. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the SIWICKI-YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer Township, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Indiana Township.
I was privileged to get to know this lady and her family. She embodied the spirit of Pittsburgh and it's work ethic and attitude. she was forced labor for the Nazis and i can not imagine her experiences. nor do i want to.
In the begining life was harsh here for her and her son but she persevered and in time she and her son became a part of the american dream. i will always have a soft spot in my heart for her memory.
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