Sylvia B. Maryniak's Obituary
Sylvia B. Maryniak, age 95, of Baldwin, formerly of Yatesboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Sylvia was born on May 15, 1929, the daughter of the late Benvenuto Brena and Paulina Armanini.
Sylvia enjoyed a long career at Mellon Bank before retirement. She was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Hope Parish.
Sylvia enjoyed vacationing with her family and occasional trips to the casino. She was a strong matriarch of her family and enjoyed the time she spent making memories alongside them. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Sylvia is survived by her loving children, Linda (the late, Rick) Jankowski and Gary (Debby) Maryniak; her adored grandchildren, Nicole Jankowski, Daniel Jankowski, and Michael Maryniak; and her great grandchildren, whom she treasured, Dustin, Travis, and Ryder. Sylvia also leaves her beloved sister, Alice Joyce, her cherished nieces and nephews and many extended family members.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Harry A. Maryniak; her sisters, Tresi Bertocchi and Marie Formaini; and her brothers, Joseph Brena and Louis Formaini.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for visitation on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. A blessing service will be held in the chapel at the funeral home on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Sylvia may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To leave online condolences please visit www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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