Frances Geraldine Polosky
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Frances Geraldine “Shim” Polosky, 85, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 10, 2018, in South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Canonsburg.
She was born March 29, 1932, in Strabane, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Velpert Vercek.
On July 7, 1951, she married Stanley A. “Sasa” Polosky, who passed away May 23, 2003.
She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Canonsburg.
Mrs. Polosky worked at several locations in the area throughout her life, including Hazel Atlas Glass in Washington, Canonsburg Pottery, Canon-McMillan School District and South Hills Convalescent Center.
She was a huge Pittsburgh Penguins hockey fan. She enjoyed watching their games on TV and displayed her loyalty to the team proudly. Mrs. Polosky also enjoyed playing the lottery, watching Hallmark movies on television and listening to WJPA radio. Her favorite music to listen to was polka and she especially loved to eat dinner out with her family and friends at many local establishments.
Surviving are four sons, Stanley J. Polosky (Celeste) of Canonsburg, Gregory A. Poplawski (Anna) of Garfield, N.J., Robert D. Polosky of Canonsburg and William M. Polosky (Patricia) of Canonsburg; a brother, Tom Vercek of Vero Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren, Justin Polosky and Michael Jeniskis; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are a brother, Joe Vercek; three sisters, Mary Ann O’Klesson, Dorothy Chesnik and Elizabeth Rodgers; and a son who died in infancy.
Friends are welcome from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 17. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Canonsburg.
To view or leave condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.