Barbara Michalski
Burgettstown native, was avid reader
Barbara Michalski, 71, of Troy, Ill., formerly of the Burgettstown area, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014, in her daughter’s home in St. Jacob, Ill.
She was born November 26, 1942, in Pittsburgh, a daughter to the late Hugh Jenkins and Margaret “Peggy” Smith Mendez.
On January 18, 1972, in Burgettstown, she married the love of her life, John P. Michalski, who passed away February 10, 2007.
Mrs. Michalski was a homemaker and an avid reader. She enjoyed playing bingo. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Surviving are dear children, Mike Globosky of Highland, Ill., Darla (Robert) Spence of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, Rebecca Landis of St. Jacob and John “Buzz” (Jennifer) Michalski of Bowling Green, Mo.; three sisters, Hughetta (Redo) Celli of Slovan, Renee Chesnic and Danielle Bianchini; eight grandchildren, Kacee, Kelli, Bobby, Devin, Michaela, Xander, Connor and Taylor; two great-grandchildren, Zephry and Liam; and extended family and friends.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, are two sisters, Carol Mendez and Jenny Bober.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Irwin Chapel, Glen Carbon, Ill., is entrusted with funeral arrangements.