Patricia Marie Galaski

Patricia M. Galaski 74 of Monessen, on Monday April 1 2013 in Hallsworth House Personal Care Home. Born in Charleroi on September 17 1938 she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Beresh Twardy. Pat retired after 41 years as a teacher for the Monessen School District. She was a Member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, the National Education Association and the Pennsylvania State Education Association. Pat was an avid painter and artist and enjoyed traveling with her husband both domestically and internationally, She is survived by her husband Edwin Galaski of Monessen. One son and daughter in law, Edward and Brenda Galaski of High Point NC., a grandson Joshua, and a brother Michael Twardy of Pittsburgh. Friends will be received on Tues from 6 until 8 pm and Wed from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 pm in the Robert A. Billick Funeral Home Inc. Grand Blvd. and Marion Ave Monessen (724) 684-3700 www.billicksfuneralhome.com A Blessing will be held on Thursday at 9:30 am in the funeral home followed by a 10 am funeral Mass in the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Crookston Officiating interment will follow in St. Hyacinth's Cemetery.