On Sunday March 5, 2023, Anna Mae age 78 of Swissvale passed away. After her yearlong battle with cancer she went peacefully surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late Tom and Helen Vilaj. Beloved wife of Gene Pcholinsky. Loving Mother of Lynn Pcholinsky of Plum and Kristin (Tom) Ginocchi of Oakdale. Dear grandmother of Gabby Trombetta, Michael Trombetta, Gianna Trombetta, Tommy Ginocchi and Olivia Ginocchi. Sister of Toni Buchko of North Huntingdon and Candy Vilaj of Blackridge. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Anna Mae was a 1965 graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing, Lawrenceville, PA. After graduating she spent 40 plus years working at St. Francis Hospital, first as a floor nurse and eventually becoming nurse manager of her beloved North 4400. After retiring she loved to travel and spend time with her family. She was the heart of the family. Her five grandchildren were the greatest joys of her life. Anna Mae was a member of the Jacktown Ride and Hunt Club where she enjoyed spending time with her friends and attending wine club. She was an active member of St. Joseph the Worker parish (Madonna Del Castello Church, Swissvale).
Arrangements
Friends received Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at . . .
James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory
433 Lincoln Highway
East McKeesport, PA 15035
(412) 823-4054
Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10am Madonna Del Costello Church Swissvale, PA. St. Joseph the Worker Parish.
In lieu of flowers or gifts the family requests donations be made to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Development UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 18 5150 Centre AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15232 412-623-4700.
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My deepest sympathy to Anna Mae ‘s entire family.God bless her 🙏.
I knew Anna Mae many,many years ago when I was married to my first husband,Greg. She was a kind and caring woman. My sympathy to all who loved her.
Candy so sorry for the loss of your sister
We love you anna Mae thank you for so many wonderful memories in the kitchen at Madonna always so kind would do anything for anyone and we always loved it when your husband would bring everyone flowers you were very lucky to be married to him for so long I’ll think about you everyday for the rest of my life ❤️
Anna Mae and my Mom, Kathleen Zera, were cousins and loved to laugh and commiserate together. Eternal rest grant unto, Anna Mae, and may Anna Mae and Kathleen’s souls and all the souls of the faithful departed by the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys at this time!
I’ve known Annie my whole life, we were cousins and stayed in touch this whole time. Anna Mae was one of the strongest and caring person that I know and she will dearly missed. I love you, and may you rest in peace.
I went to high school with AnnaMae. She was a dear friend and unfortunately I had not seen her since we graduated. I am so sad for the Vilaj family’s loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Anna Mae taught us how to be the best nurses when we worked for her on 4400.She taught us how family comes first and how easy it.is to be kind and caring.Thanks for being a part of our young impressionable lives.She always spoke of Gene and the girls and her family in such a loving way that Maryanne and I remember all of you in a special way.Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Joyce and Maryanne from 4400
My deepest sympathies to Anna Mar’s family! She was a wonderful head nurse. Always pleasant and she made you fee Like family. Praying for the family during this difficult time. Blessings to all.
My deepest sympathy. to Gene an family.
So sorry for your loss. Anna May was a lovely caring sweet person.
Dear Pcholinsky Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Anna Mae, in the early 80’s, when I was a new nurse on 4400. She was the BEST head nurse that anyone could ever ask for. So kind, caring and understanding. I will never forget her. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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