Josephine Bizick

Ms. Josephine B. Bizick, age 97, of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the evening of January 1, 2020 at Strabane Woods in Washington.

She was born July 13, 1922 in Smithton, PA daughter of the late John and Bertha Liana.

Josephine was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, George Bizick and sisters, Helen Rozak and Ann Dombroski.

She was a wonderful mother to Nancy Rosemeier (Walter) of Bentleyville and Ronald Bizick (Margaret) of High Rock Lake, Denton NC.

She was a loving grandmother to five grandchildren Ronald Bizick II (Rebecca) of Sarasota, FL; Michael Belski (Eleanor) of Wellington, FL; Brian Belski of Canonsburg; Kara Bizick of Canonsburg and Bethany Davis of Richmond, VA; nine great-grandchildren, Alexis, Luke, Michael, Hannah, Hayden, Cali, Cade, Ella and Preslie and one great-great grandchild, Elijah, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Also surviving is her best friend and loving companion of 27 years, Peter Ladisic.

Josephine graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1940 and married George on October 15, 1944 at St. Lukes Catholic Church. She remained with George until his sudden death on October 15,1981. Jo was the proud matriarch of her family. She was a follower of Jesus Christ and had made St. Luke’s Church her home church for her entire life. She led her life with kindness and warmth and leaves a legacy that will live on through those that loved and admired her. Often you would see Jo’s smile while you were in her presence and that smile remained with her through her final days.

Services will be private at the request of the family. She will be buried next to her late husband in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Monongahela.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Strabane Woods for providing professional care and showing compassion to our beloved Josephine during her time there.

In lieu of flowers, her family asks that donations be made to the Ellsworth Fire Department, PO Box 512, Ellsworth, PA 15531.

“The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you…” -Deuteronomy 33:27

Arrangements in care of the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville.

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