Betty Jo Zelinsky, 80, of New Eagle, formerly of Finleyville, died Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in Manor Care, McMurray. She was born February 3, 1938 in Monongahela, the daughter of Joseph Lee and Betty Davis Howard.
Betty Jo was a 1956 graduate of Monongahela High School and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Finleyville. She retired after twenty years of employment as a custodian from the Ringgold school district. After retirement, she worked for several years at Cicci Dance Supplies in Finleyville. Betty Jo enjoyed genealogy, trips to the casinos and loved spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Edward G. Zelinsky with whom she celebrated sixty one years of marriage on August 24, 2017; three daughters, Joni Verduci and husband Fran of Carroll Township, Jill Zelinsky of Reading, Lisa Knavish and husband Tim of Peters Township; four grandchildren, Matt Verduci and fiance' Courtney Baker-Schroat, Eric Verduci, Kylie and Mia Knavish; brother, Richard Howard of Georgia.
Friends will be received on Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 4-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Parish with the Rev. Robert M. Miller as celebrant. Committal services and interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington City Mission, c/o Development Office, 382 W. Chestnut Street, Suite 108, Washington, PA 15301.