Lily Nalevanko

Lily (Marion) Nalevanko, 99, of Crabtree, passed away surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in the St. Anne Home. She was born May 17, 1926, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Max and Liesel Rebholz Marion.

She was a member of St. Bartholomew Church. After her husband retired, she worked at Seton Hill University in both the housekeeping department and the cafeteria. Lily lost her mother at a very young age and overcame many difficulties. As a result, she became a very strong and brave woman. She loved people and made many friends over the years. She valued her family above all and they loved and cherished her in return. She enjoyed shopping, playing cards, crocheting, watching old movies and politics. Lily was very proud of a book that she wrote at the age of 95 about her life experiences. When she became a resident of St. Anne Home she enjoyed the activities and made many friends among the residents and staff.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George J. Nalevanko; grandson, Thomas J. Brennan; and her two brothers, Max and infant, Eugene.

She is survived by her three children, Sandra Ferguson (Charles) of Derry, George R. Nalevanko (Maryann) of Mt. Airy, MD and Deborah Dominick (David) of Latrobe; a granddaughter, Cindy Shafer (David) of Bowie, TX; a great granddaughter, Caitlin McCartney (Kyle) of Nocona, TX; a great great granddaughter, Lily McCartney; several nieces and nephews; a special friend and neighbor, Debbie Barger; and her “adopted grandchildren”, McKensie, Caley, Jackson, Macy and Chelsy whom she enjoyed spending time with.

Lily's family is grateful for the staff of St. Anne's for her excellent care during her time there.

At Lily’s request, there will be no viewing.

Relatives and friends of Lily are invited to attend her funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday November 18, 2025, in the St. Bartholomew Church with Fr. Justin Matro, OSB, celebrating.

Inurnment will be in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Lily’s family has entrusted her care to the Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home, Inc. 409 W. Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 837-0020. For online condolences / directions, visit us at pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.