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Stephanie M. Gennock
November 6, 1931 to September 20, 2020
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Stephanie M. Gennock, 88, of New Castle passed away the evening of Sept. 20, 2020, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Mrs. Gennock was born on Nov. 6, 1931, in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Constance and Christina (Zych) Gozewski. She was married to the late John "Rags" N. Gennock. He preceded her in death on Sept. 15, 1986. They were married for 30 loving years.
Mrs. Gennock was Roman Catholic and attended Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus site. Stephanie was a graduate of Shenango High School, class of 1949.
Mrs. Gennock will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family and faith were two of the most important things in her life. She dedicated her time to her children and grandchildren and had a strong belief in her faith and church. Stephanie had a love of cooking, enjoyed a big garden and traveling with her family.
Stephanie is survived by seven children, Christopher (Carmie) Gennock of Fresno, California, Denise (Ted Albertini) Galmarini of New Castle, Janine (James) Book of Wexford, Pennsylvania, Laurie (Michael) DeRosa of York, Pennsylvania, Barbie Gennock of New Castle, Mary (Peter) Moniodes of New Castle and John S. (Debra) Gennock of New Castle; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, John, Stephanie was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathleen Gennock; two brothers, Stanley Gozewski and Walter Gozewski; and two sisters, Mary Seergae and Genevieve Gozewski.
A private Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Church. The Rev. Brendan Dawson, parochial vicar of Holy Spirit Parish, officiated. Committal and burial was in SS Philip and James Cemetery. The family is asking that memorial contributions be made in Stephanie's name to Holy Spirit Parish, 910 S. Mercer St., New Castle, Pa. 16101.
Lord God, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. Give Stephanie eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on her forever. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.
