Irene Starinsky Watson
Irene Starinsky Watson, 89, formerly of Monongahela, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 28, 2018, in John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital, Thomasville, Ga., with her adoring family at her side.
She was born April 1, 1929, in New Eagle, a daughter of the late Stephen and Julianna Revilak Starinsky.
She was a 1947 graduate of Monongahela High School. In her later years, Irene was a resident of Southern Pines Independent Living Community in Thomasville.
She was an accomplished seamstress and loving homemaker for her family, and she worked at Monongahela Area Library. She enjoyed shopping, playing bridge and golfing at Country Oaks in Thomasville with the many friends she met there and never forgot. She was a member of Monongahela Country Club, where she was a previous multi-tournament winner and ladies club champion. She was an avid reader, which she especially enjoyed while relaxing with a glass of fine wine.
She is survived by her devoted children: a daughter, Suzanne Sable of Venetia, and three sons, Robert Watson and wife Donna of Venice, Fla., Thomas Watson and wife Toni of Tulsa, Okla., and Benjamin Watson and wife Dr. Lisa Rudolph-Watson of Thomasville. She was the cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren: Hana Lance, Chloe Irla, Zachary Watson, Sarah Watson, Paige Sable-Baker, Robert Sable III, Matthew Sable, Julianna Watson, Jocelyn Watson and Hogan Watson, and great-grandmother of five. She is also survived by a brother, Paul Starinsky of Naples, Fla.; a sister, Helen Reynolds of Southbury, Conn.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, John Starinsky, George Starinsky and Steve Starinsky; a sister, Mary Pollack; and a loving son-in-law, Robert Sable Jr.
A celebration of her life and legacy is planned for the spring, with graveside services to be held in Monongahela Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest. Details will follow at that time.
Memorial remembrances in her honor may be made to Monongahela Area Library, 813 West Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063.
Arrangements are entrusted to Louis E. Rudolph Funeral Home, Point Marion.