Josephine L. (Rzicznek) Lobazo

Josephine L. Lobazo, 96, of Neshannock passed away the morning of October 12, 2022 at UPMC Avalon Nursing Home.

Josephine was born March 19, 1926 in Plain Grove Twp. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Hynal) Rzicznek. She was married to the late Harry P. Lobazo. He preceded her in death on October 26, 2005. They were married for 59 years. Josephine was of the Roman Catholic faith and attended Holy Spirit Parish-St. Camillus De Lellis site.

Mrs. Lobazo retired after seven years of service as a Sales Clerk at the former Nolan’s Department store. Josephine was a member of the Polish Falcons, nest #146. She enjoyed watching baseball, going fishing, playing cards, and bowling.

Mrs. Lobazo is survived by her daughter, Joanne (Richard) Watkins of New Castle; three grandchildren, Dr. Richard (Dr. Tracy Lemonovich) Watkins of Akron, Ohio, Lynne (Robin) Weber of Imperial PA, and Melanie (Robert) Clark of South Carolina; and four great-grandchildren, Savannah and Isaac Watkins, Ethan Clark, and George Weber.

In addition to her parents and husband Harry, Josephine was preceded in death by her daughter, Diana Lobazo; five brothers, Alex, Jack, John, Pete, and Walter Rzicznek; and sisters, Stella Dudek and Mary Smith.

 Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at the Noga Funeral Home, 1142 Mill Street, New Castle.

A Blessing Service will immediately follow the visitation. Rev. Joseph McCaffrey, Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish will officiate. Burial will be in Madonna Cemetery. 

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