Catherine T. (Traynor) Orsini

Catherine T. Traynor Orsini, 95, of Perryopolis, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at AHN Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills.  Born November 28, 1927 in New Salem, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Gallagher Traynor.  A resident of Perryopolis for the past 68 years, Mrs. Orsini was a member of St. John The Baptist RC Church.  Catherine was a homemaker and owned and operated their family business Orsini's Greenhouse, Perryopolis.  She enjoyed her daily tea, was an animal lover, enjoyed traveling and was very proud of her Irish heritage.  Catherine’s greatest joy was spending time and helping to raise her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Alfred Orsini to whom she was married to for 68 years, daughter & son in law Colleen & Jake Pontoriero of Perryopolis, son Randy Orsini of Perryopolis, three grandchildren Kyler Pontoriero, Kayleen Pontoriero, Katie Orsini, and numerous nieces and nephews to whom she was very close to.  Catherine is preceeded in death by 3 brothers Joseph, John and Tom Traynor and a sister Mary Wells.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC, Family Owned and Operated, 191 Liberty St. Perryopolis, PA 724-736-2515.  Prayers of Transfer will be held Friday at 10:00 AM in the funeral home followed by funeral mass at 10:30 AM at St. John The Baptist RC Church with the Rev. Rodolfo Mejia as celebrant.  Entombment will take place in LaFayette Memorial Park.  Members of St. John the Baptist Church will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Catherine on Thursday at 3 PM in the funeral home.  The family would also wish to thank all of the close family and friends that assisted with Mom's care.