Official Obituary of
Margaret Ann "Marge" (Wansack) Panzarella
July 29, 1932 ~ May 13, 2017 (age 84) 84 Years Old
Margaret Ann "Marge" Panzarella Obituary
Margaret Ann “Marge” (Wansack) Panzarella, 84, of Hermitage, formerly of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 13th, 2017 at Sharon Regional Health System.
She was a caring and giving person who would help anyone in need.
Margaret was born on July 29th, 1932 to John and Pauline (Kernisky) Wansack in West Middlesex, PA. She graduated from West Middlesex High School class of 1950. Margaret worked as head teller for National City Bank, subsequently Integra and McDowell Bank. She retired after 40 years with the bank. On February 23rd, 1956, she married the late Louis “Lew Russell” Panzarella, who passed away in 1987.
She was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd. Margaret enjoyed cooking, playing MAHJONG, bus trips and casino trips with her friends. In her earlier years during the 1960’s Margaret lived in California and St. Petersburg, FL. She lived a religious life that was dedicated to God. Most important to Margaret was her family who she had a deep love and affinity for.
Margaret is survived by her son, Jay Panzarella of Gibsonia, PA; grandsons, Justin and Ian Panzarella, sisters, Helen M. Gladysz of Hermitage, PA, Anna Mae (Norman) Oliver of West Middlesex, PA, Catherine (James “Jim”) Sarvas of Sharon, PA, Cindy (Michael) Bartolo of West Middlesex, PA, brothers, Joseph (Joanne) Wansack of Mercer, PA, John E. “Buddy” Wansack of West Middlesex, PA, nieces, Karen (Denny) Paxton who was Margarets God daughter, Jacque (Joe) Grasso, Jill Sarvas, Lisa (Thomas) Oliver-Lapikas, Lori (David) Stonebraker, Carolyn Wansack, nephews, Ken (Jennifer) Wansack, Keith (Jennifer) Wansack, Chris (Cheryl) Wansack, also surviving are great nieces and great nephews, Janelle, June, Jio, Jeno, Olivia, Nolan, Kayle, Cash, Tyler, Maddie, Stefanie, Kyleigh, Kendall, and Megan.
She was preceded in death by father, John Wansack, mother, Pauline Wansack, husband, Louis Panzarella, brothers, Peter Michael Wansack, Johnny George Wansack, daughter in law, Karen Brownlee Panzarella, brother in law, Stanley J. Gladysz, and sister in law, Kathy Wansack.
Friends may call Tuesday, May 16th, 2017, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017, 11:00 am at the Church of the Good Shepherd West Middlesex, PA, with Father Glenn Whitman, officiating. Friends are welcome to meet directly at church for Mass.
Burial will take place in St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Cemetery Hermitage, PA.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Church of the Good Shepherd 3613 Sharon Rd. West Middlesex, PA 16159, in memory of Margaret.
Arrangements entrusted to the Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service
She was a caring and giving person who would help anyone in need.
Margaret was born on July 29th, 1932 to John and Pauline (Kernisky) Wansack in West Middlesex, PA. She graduated from West Middlesex High School class of 1950. Margaret worked as head teller for National City Bank, subsequently Integra and McDowell Bank. She retired after 40 years with the bank. On February 23rd, 1956, she married the late Louis “Lew Russell” Panzarella, who passed away in 1987.
She was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd. Margaret enjoyed cooking, playing MAHJONG, bus trips and casino trips with her friends. In her earlier years during the 1960’s Margaret lived in California and St. Petersburg, FL. She lived a religious life that was dedicated to God. Most important to Margaret was her family who she had a deep love and affinity for.
Margaret is survived by her son, Jay Panzarella of Gibsonia, PA; grandsons, Justin and Ian Panzarella, sisters, Helen M. Gladysz of Hermitage, PA, Anna Mae (Norman) Oliver of West Middlesex, PA, Catherine (James “Jim”) Sarvas of Sharon, PA, Cindy (Michael) Bartolo of West Middlesex, PA, brothers, Joseph (Joanne) Wansack of Mercer, PA, John E. “Buddy” Wansack of West Middlesex, PA, nieces, Karen (Denny) Paxton who was Margarets God daughter, Jacque (Joe) Grasso, Jill Sarvas, Lisa (Thomas) Oliver-Lapikas, Lori (David) Stonebraker, Carolyn Wansack, nephews, Ken (Jennifer) Wansack, Keith (Jennifer) Wansack, Chris (Cheryl) Wansack, also surviving are great nieces and great nephews, Janelle, June, Jio, Jeno, Olivia, Nolan, Kayle, Cash, Tyler, Maddie, Stefanie, Kyleigh, Kendall, and Megan.
She was preceded in death by father, John Wansack, mother, Pauline Wansack, husband, Louis Panzarella, brothers, Peter Michael Wansack, Johnny George Wansack, daughter in law, Karen Brownlee Panzarella, brother in law, Stanley J. Gladysz, and sister in law, Kathy Wansack.
Friends may call Tuesday, May 16th, 2017, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017, 11:00 am at the Church of the Good Shepherd West Middlesex, PA, with Father Glenn Whitman, officiating. Friends are welcome to meet directly at church for Mass.
Burial will take place in St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Cemetery Hermitage, PA.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Church of the Good Shepherd 3613 Sharon Rd. West Middlesex, PA 16159, in memory of Margaret.
Arrangements entrusted to the Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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