Leona M. Czerniak

Leona M. Czerniak, 97, of Scottdale, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, surrounded by her family. Leona was born in Mt. Pleasant on March 26, 1927, a daughter of the late Ruth L. Rinehart and Burl Milliron. She was the widow of Thomas (Blackie) Czerniak who passed in 1986. She had a tremendous faith in God and was a member of the Pennsville Baptist Church. Along with her talent for crafting and sewing, she enjoyed reading and most of all gathering the family together where she could sit around to talk and laugh for hours. She was also an avid Steelers and Penguins fan. Leona is survived by her son David (Jeanne) Czerniak of Winchester, Ca. and her daughter Diane (Bill) McDonough of Sarver, Pa. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren; Krissy (Chris) Pellegrino, Jeff Hernley, Dave Overly, Ben (Eva) Katz, Kelli (Rob) Davis, Kari (Steve) Skovira, Aaron (Lisa) Czerniak, Nate and Leah Czerniak and 12 great grandchildren; Layla, Jude and Dylan Pellegrino, Ben Overly, Stephen and Josh Hernley and Kristina (Randy) Fuller, Catie Davis, Josie Talak, Hollie and Sophie Czerniak, Ellie Katz and 3 great great grandchildren; Rowen, Lilly and Sophie Fuller. Leona was preceded in death by her daughter Kathy Hamlin, grandson, Mike Overly and 3 siblings. Mom/Grammy, we know you prayed for each of us daily and now that you're in the presence of the Lord "Let your light shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven" Matthew 5:16. We love and miss you so much! There will be no public visitation. A private family burial will be held in Green Ridge Memorial Park in Connellsville. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

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