CHOLKA MARY TERESA (FERA) Age 93, died peacefully on November 20, 2013 at Highland Park Care Center. Mary was born January 30, 1920 in Sharpsburg to the late Steve and Rose Fera. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Cholka and siblings, Clara Olczak, Louis, Daniel, Delores Paolini, and Michael; also preceded in death by her nephew, Stanley Olczak and her godson and nephew, Eugene R. Paolini III. Mary is survived by nieces and nephews, Dan Fera, Rick Fera, Louise Keller, Stephen Fera, Diana Thompson, Gina Paolini, Denise Sterzinger, Mary Clark, Renee Balistreri, Stan Olczak and many great-nieces and nephews. Mary spent many years working as a secretary at Kaufmann's Department Store and later as co-owner of Dee's Dairy in Sharpsburg. She enjoyed music, crocheting, horse racing, travel, gardening and sharing time with her extended family. Visitation Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at THOMAS SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., 930 Center Ave., Blawnox, followed by Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. St. Pio Parish, St. Edward Church, Blawnox. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grane Hospice Care, 260 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238-2826 in her memory. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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