Irene Anne ("Reenie") Zuchelkowski

Irene Anne "Reenie" Zuchelkowski, age 76, of New Salem, PA passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Peroni's Personal Care Home after an extended illness.

She was born on May 3, 1944 in New Salem, PA

Daughter of the late John and Anna (Borchin) Zuchelkowski

Irene was a member of St. Thomas R.C. Church in Footedale, PA, now St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church.

She was employed for 34 years at Prudential Life Insurance Company.

Irene was an avid animal lover, loving all animals, especially her two cats: Stripes and Jasmine.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers:  Francis "Zeke" Zuchelkowski and Edward Zuchelkowski

her sister:  Mary Ryan

Irene is survived by her two nephews:

Bernard Zuchelkowski and wife Natalie and their son, Zachary - Brownsville, PA

Edwin Zuchelkowski and wife Cindy and their sons, Benjamin, Eli, and Daniel - Uniontown, PA

Two cousins:  Charlotte Komar - Merrittstown, PA

                   Elaine Galati and husband Frank - Coraopolis, PA

Friends will be received in The Dearth Funeral Home 35 South Mill Street New Salem, PA on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8PM and on Saturday until 9:30AM where a Prayer Service will be held followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM at St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church - Footedale Site with Rev. Fr. William G. Berkey as Celebrant.  Interment will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery - Footedale, PA

The Family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Peroni's Personal Care Home and to the nurses and aides from Allegheny Health Network Hospice for the comfort and exceptional care that they provided.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in Irene's name to Fayette Friends of Animals PO Box 1282 Uniontown, PA 15401.

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