Donnis (Exacustides) Zawasky's Obituary
Age 86, formerly of Lincoln Place (Pittsburgh) born in Homestead, PA. Donnis went into the presence of her Lord on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Donnis was a graduate of Homestead High School in 1954. She met her husband, Stephen Zawasky, while working for Westinghouse Bettis Plant. She also retired as a secretary from Westinghouse Savannah River Site, Aiken, SC.
She was the daughter of the late Gus and Ethel Exacustides. Preceded in death by her son, Brian Zawasky, and her husband, Stephen Zawasky. Donnis is survived by her children: Mark (Anne) Zawasky and Cheryl (Roger) Mahr. She is the loving Yia Yia of Leah Donnis and Logan Zawasky, and Tyler and Zachary Mahr. She is also preceded in death by her siblings: Gertrude Miller, Mary Hyland, William Exacustides, Phyllis Allen, Cleda Muskovac, and Gust Exacustides.
Donnis was a member of Library Baptist Church, Upper Room Sunday School Class and served as a volunteer of the Finleyville Food Pantry. She was an avid supporter of the ALS Association. She loved spending time with her family and listening to Elvis gospel songs. Donnis also loved planning all of the luncheons for her church Sunday school class. When she was younger, Donnis also enjoyed bowling and doing ceramics. Her favorite things to do in recent years included sitting on her front porch in the sunshine and watching Hallmark movies.
Family will receive guests for a Celebration of Life Service at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday August 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation to be held on Monday August 1, 2022 from 2 to 4 pm & 6 tp 8 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh.
Online condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the ALS Association, Western PA Chapter, 416 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15209 or online at http://webwpawv.alsa.org/goto/TeamZawk
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