Jeannine Oleksak, 83, of Warren, PA. died Monday, September 10, 2012 at 12:55 P.M. at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home after an extended illness. She was born October 14, 1928 in Oil City, PA. to the late Edward and Elizabeth Sanner McGraw. She was a resident of Warren for the past 65 years and was a 1946 graduate of St. Joseph High School of Oil City, PA. Jeannine was employed as a clerk at New Process Company, former Betty Lee Dress Shop and Levinson Brothers Department Store, she retired after 10 years employment at the Bon Ton Dept. Store.
She was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church. Jeannine always put her family first, where it was the center of her life, especially loved her grandchildren. She loved watching old movies.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Anthony “Tony” J. Oleksak whom she married October 22, 1955 in Oil City, PA., 2 Daughters – Ann Oleksak Vizza and husband, Louie, Margaret Oleksak Lodowski and husband, Rick all of Warren, PA., 1 Sister – Carol Rudisille of Lancaster, OH., 1 Sister-in-law, Mary Catherine McGraw of Meadville, PA., 3 Grandchildren – Mollie (Adam) VanOre, Peter Vizza, Ricky Lodowski all of Warren, PA., several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 Sisters – Mary Margaret O’Neil and her husband, Howard, Theresa Ann McIntyre and husband, Richard “Mac”, 1 Brother-in-law, Daniel Rudisille, 3 Brothers – Jack McGraw and wife, Rita, Francis McGraw and infant brother – Jimmy Lee McGraw.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. where a vigil service will be conducted at 3:45 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Thursday, September 13, 2012 at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA. at 10:00 A.M. with Fr. Richard J. Toohey, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hospice of Warren County, designated specifically for the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1645 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA. 16505. E-mail condolences are being accepted by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
I am very sorry for you loss. I grew up on Bissell Ave.next door to your Grandfather McGraw in fact your Grandmother McGraw helped deliver my mother. My mom, Jeanne Greer Butchart grew up then with you mom and sisters in the old neighborhood in Oil City. In later life she always kept in touch with your mom when she came to OC to visit Theresa Anne. they would sit on the porch and laugh. My mom went to heaven just about a year ago. I know they are all in heaven smiling down on us. I will always remember your mom as the life of the party! Again you have my symphathy. Sheila Butchart
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family for your loss. I know what you’re going throught I lost my moyher a week ago also. Jeanine was a great lady, I enjoyed working with her at Betty Lee’s a few years ago. Again I’m sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know what you are going through my mother past away a week ago. Your wife and mother was a great lady. I worked with her several years ago at Betty Lee’s.
Dear Mr. Oleksak, Ann, Margaret, and families,
On behalf of my family, please accept our condolences for the passing of Mrs. Oleksak.
Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time and hope that your memories
will comfort you in the days ahead.
Most sincerely,
Pam Lyle