Dorothy Bunecicky

Dorothy (Gibala) Bunecicky 87, of Munhall, PA, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 in McKeesport, PA.

Dorothy was born in McKeesport to Walter and Margaret (Kustra) Gibala on June 10, 1927, she was predeceased by her loving husband Clarence, Sr., Brothers Pete and John, and Sisters Eleanor Gibala, Bertha Pomnian, and Mary Seyko.

Dorothy was best known as Dot, or Mrs.B, and Gramma was a lifelong homemaker, avid house cleaner /decorator and beloved mother to children Claire (Leo) Short of Minnesota, her favorite child Bud Bunecicky of Rennerdale, and daughter/caregiver Paula (William) Plichta.

She was a devoted gramma to Katelin and Aire Plichta, Melissa and Christopher Short and Brian, Nicholas and Kali Bunecicky.

Dot took great pride and pleasure in her Santa Claus collection that included statues from miniature to life size, animations, clothing, and figurines of Santa’s from nearly every country around the world.

Visitation will be held at George Irvin Green Funeral Home, 3511 Main Street Munhall on Sunday August 24, 2014 from 12 - 4 & 7- 9 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin on Monday August 25, 2014 at 10 am.

Donations in lieu of flowers should go to The Education Center at the Watson Institute or Special Olympics.

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