Irene Marie Valuchuck

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Born April 12, 1932 in McIntyre, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest child of Michael John Valuchuck and Anna Margaret Witco.

Description

Irene was average in build and stature (5 foot 7 inch). She light brown hair and blue eyes.

As she was the youngest of the family, when the older Timko sisters came home from work they would play and hold as if she were a baby doll. It was there and then their sister Irene's name became "Dolly."

Early Years

• Childhood
• Siblings
  • Edward Michael Valuchuck
  • Jenne Theresa Valuchuck
  • Carolyn Agnes Valuchuck
  • Helen Teresa Valuchuck

Education

Dolly graduated in 1950 from Elders Ridge High School.

Religion

She attended Our Lady of the Assumption in Lucerne Mines, Indiana County, Pennsylvania

Military Service Years

She never served in the U.S. Armed Forces

Family Years

She married Joseph George Kosmack Jr. and the couple had two children: one boy - Joseph George and one girl - Michele Ann.

• Joseph George Kosmack
• Michele Ann Kosmack

Residences

She lived the greater part of her life at 570 South Railroad Avenue in Homer City, Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

Working Years

Dolly was employed as a cook for Indiana Hospital for 38 years.

Previously she worked as Seamstress, and worked in a diode manufacturing plant.

Personal Life

Dolly was a wonderful cook and found great joy in the kitchen, where so many memories were made. She loved baking and was especially known for her tradition of creating personalized birthday cakes for every member of the family, year after year. Each cake was more than a dessert; it was an expression of love, thoughtfulness, and her joy in celebrating others. She was also famous for her Christmas cookies and took great pride in contributing to beloved Pittsburgh cookie tables, sharing her talents and traditions with family and community. Dolly had a special gift for crocheting, lovingly making afghans for each family member and their babies. In a final act of quiet generosity, she prepared a bin filled with handmade baby afghans, thoughtfully set aside for her great-grandchildren to receive in the years to come. A lasting symbol of her enduring love.

Death

Dolly passed away on May 4, 2026 at Indiana Hospital in Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

She was buried on May 8, 2026 the church cemetery at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Lucernemines, Indiana County, Pennsylvania.