Rose Marie (Chevinsky) Duda

Rose Marie Duda, 86, formerly of Freeland, passed away Thursday evening at the Pavilion at St. Luke Village, Hazleton. 

Born in McAdoo, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Rehal) Chevinsky, Sr.

Prior to retiring, she was employed in the area garment industry.

Rose Marie was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, McAdoo. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s choir, the St. Olha Society, and a caretaker of the church and altar linens for over 10 years. She was also a dedicated pyrohy maker for the parish.

Rose Marie was a judge of elections for Freeland borough for many years.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. 

Preceding her in death, were her husband Peter Duda; son-in-law Peter Holoviak; brothers Thomas, Joseph Jr. and Robert Chevinsky.

Surviving are her daughter Paula Holoviak, of Sugarloaf; son Michael T. Duda and wife Sandra, of Lehighton; grandchildren Zoryana Duda, and Vladimir and Alexander Holoviak; and nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The Divine Liturgy with Office of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, McAdoo. Rev. Oleh Kuts will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

A calling hour will be held Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. in the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s U.C. Church, 210 W. Blaine St., McAdoo, PA 18237.

The Damiano Funeral Home Inc., McAdoo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be entered, and information is available at www.damianofhinc.com. 

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