Phyllis J. Staskiewicz
Phyllis J. Staskiewicz, 91, of Washington, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2020, in Strabane Woods, surrounded by her family.
She was born September 7, 1928, in Belle Vernon, a daughter of the late William Gauden and Elizabeth Livingston Gauden.
Phyllis was a graduate of North Belle Vernon High School and went on to earn her registered nursing degree from St. Margaret’s School of Nursing.
A lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, she was a Christian Mother and a Eucharistic Minister.
Phyllis was an accomplished artist, winning many awards for her prolific paintings, and was often commissioned for personal pieces of her art.
On September 1, 1949, she married Dr. Bernard A. Staskiewicz, a Washington & Jefferson College professor, who preceded her in death December 30, 2015.
Surviving are two sons, Dr. Thomas (Alma) Staskiewicz of Mars and Charles (Elizabeth) Staskiewicz of Richland; three daughters, Gail Warner of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Catharine Ann (John) Simpkins of Huntington, W.Va., and Barbara Jean (Matt) Daniels of Canadensis; a brother, Gary (Sue) Gauden of Denver, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased is a brother, William Gauden.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the time of a blessing service, Friday, January 31, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Covenant House, 550 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10018.
Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.