ANNA J. (GILARSKI) SZWARC Of Braddock, age 94, passed away peacefully at Providence Point in Scott Township on Saturday, April 4, 2020 with her family at her side. Previously she was a resident of The Willows in Kennedy Township. Born and raised in Braddock, Anna was a devout member of the Sacred Heart Church. After graduating from Braddock High School she worked at Westinghouse and Wonday films until she met the love of her life, Joseph Red Szwarc. They married in 1950 and had four daughters. She was extremely active in the church and was a Rosary Mother. She volunteered with her children's school events and was a member of the Polish National Alliance. Anna served holiday meals to the guys at the Polish Club and enjoyed volunteering at Braddock Hospital. She also loved to play bingo, but her favorite time was spent with her grandchildren. Loving mother of Kathleen Szwarc, Joanne (Jeff) Naugle, Andrea Szwarc (Mark Alfred) and Ann Marie Mimi (Joseph) O'Donnell. Cherished grandmother of Marissa and Justin Naugle and Joseph O'Donnell. Anna leaves behind her sisters, Theresa Kobylanski and Josephine Pallotta; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to her deceased husband, Joseph, Anna was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Catherine Gilarski; and her siblings, John, Anthony Anners, Charles Cuddy, Stanley, Frances and Josephine Gilarski, Mary Sidor and Helen Maszkiewicz. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, her viewing and service will be private at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC. Anna will be laid to rest at Braddock Catholic Cemetery in Braddock Hills. After this pandemic ends, family and friends will be invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at Good Shepherd Parish, Sacred Heart Church in Braddock Hills. Contributions in memory of Anna to Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Avenue, Suite E201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (www.alz.org) or a charity of your choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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