Anna M. Palavage

Anna M. Palavage, affectionately known as Sissy, 90, of Shenandoah, passed away on Saturday, July 4th at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community, where she was cared for by a loving and devoted staff.

Born in Shenandoah on October 11th, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Swingle) Palavage. Anna worked in the local garment industry for many years and was a member of the ILGWU.  She was also a lifelong member of the former St. George’s Roman Catholic Church in Shenandoah.

She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Andrew “Cookie” Palavage, 4 sisters, Mary Kubilis, Florence Rudolph, Ruth Paulonis, and Margaret Pape.  Anna was the last member of her immediate family.

Surviving are her niece and caregiver, Darlene Kubilis with her husband Bobby, several nieces and nephews, and her sister-in-law, Carol Palavage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated privately with family on Wednesday, July 8th at 10am in Divine Mercy Parish, 218 W. Cherry St, Shenandoah and will be officiated by Msgr. Ronald Bocian.  Interment will follow in Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.

Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, Shenandoah are handling the arrangements.

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