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June Elizabeth Peterka Babka

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June Elizabeth Peterka Babka died at age 95-1/2, of natural causes, December 26, 2020, at St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born June 13, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio.

June was predeceased by her husband, George Babka, in 2012; and her son, Patrick Babka, in 2019.

From 2017 to present, June lived with her daughter, Julie.

June was a bright light for her family and will be remembered lovingly.

June was adopted twice, survived the great Depression and World War II, worked in Illinois then married in 1949 and raised eight children. She saw her two oldest children in the Air Force and the Navy. She nurtured her children through school, college and life. She has nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild spread across the country.

Her seven surviving children include Michael Babka (Marcy) of Eighty Four, Mary Mellott (Mike) of Indianapolis, Ind., George Babka (MaryAnn) of Byesville, Ohio, Christine Babka of Chambersburg, David Babka (Julia) of Martins Ferry, Ohio, Joseph Babka of Bridgeport, Ohio and Julie Babka of Upper St. Clair.

June had a strong faith in God, devoted to Bible study and was homemaker who organized holiday and family reunions, or fun vacations for her visiting grandkids. She made quilts for the homeless, stuffed animals for the grandkids and baby items for hospital nurseries.

June will be interred at a private ceremony in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville, next to her husband George, who was a World War II Navy veteran.

Donations may be made to the American Lung Association or the Alzheimer’s Association.

A blessing Service will be livestreamed for June E. Babka at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, on the web at romeroparish.org, click Worship and Sacrements Tab, click Romero Mass Live Stream.

Arrangements are in the care of Mario L. DeAngelo Funeral Home in Canonsburg. A Tribute Wall is available at www.deangelocare.com.

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