Earlene (McCreary) Kalakewich

Earlene F. McCreary Kalakewich, 75, of Belle Vernon, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Penn Highlands - Mon Valley, Monongahela surrounded by her loving family.  Born January 18, 1948 in N. Charleroi, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Bernice Gohosky McCreary.  A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Earlene was a member of St. Sebastian RC Church, Belle Vernon, and the Belle Vernon Recreation Board.  Earlene was a kind and caring mother of three sons, however, many people considered Earlene their, “second mother.” Additionally, Earlene enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family while always putting the needs of others before her own.

She is survived by her three sons & daughter in law, Dr. Ryan Douglas & Nicole Kalakewich of Pittsburgh, Bret Michael Kalakewich of Belle Vernon and Cody Garrett Kalakewich of Las Vegas, NV; granddaughter, Londyn Nouvelle Kalakewich; and two brothers, Barry McCreary of Arnold City and Arnie Santavicca of Arnold City.  She is preceded in death by her husband Doug Kalakewich (3/14/2016) and two brothers, Dale McCreary and Earl McCreary.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC, Family Owned and Operated, 626 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon 724-929-6183.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC at 10:00 AM with the Rev. Wayne R. Boring of First Christian Church of Fayette City officiating.  Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery.