Jennie Rosalie Kopko

Jennie Rosalie Kopko, 94, of Washington, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, in Presbyterian Senior Care. She was born March 14, 1917, in Washington, a daughter of Mike and Julia Kozdra Kopko. Ms. Kopko was a life-long member of Holy Trinity Church, where she served as financial secretary for more than 30 years. She also served on its building committee and was a member of its Ladies Adoration Society. Ms. Kopko had worked at Hazel Atlas, K-Mart as the manager of the children’s clothing department, and as a selector/packer at Brockway. She was a member of the Polish Club, where she played dart ball. Ms. Kopko enjoyed polkas, Polish music, bowling and following Pittsburgh Sports, and was an avid reader. Surviving are a brother, Edward Kopko; two sisters, Helen Skariot, with whom she made her home, and Irene Provins, all of Washington; numerous nieces and nephews, including Janine Skariot-Ware, who was her primary caregiver, and Tom Skariot; great nephews, Josh Loughman, and Jason (Valerie) Loughman; and great-great niece, Julia Loughman. Deceased are brothers, Joe, Leo and Walter Kopko, and a brother who died in childhood; and sisters, Mary Shuba, Caroline Bonus, Bertha Ward, Stella Belcastro, and a sister who died in childhood. Friends will be received Friday from 3 to 7 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 10th, in Holy Trinity Church, with Father Mark Swoger as celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Church, 605 North Hewitt Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.