Gazella C. Demko
October 31, 1905 ~ October 7, 2010
Gazella C. Demko, 104, of Weirton passed away Thursday October 7, 2010, at the Weirton Geriatric Center.
Born on October 31, 1905, in Smithton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Bauer Shalk. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Demko on September 5, 1965; a son, Thomas G. Demko, a brother, Joseph Shalk, and her sisters, Barbara Brostman, Marie Chamberlain, and Josephine Gauger.
She is survived by her three grandchildren, Thomas G. Demko, Jr. (Jackie) of Steubenville, OH, George Demko (Shelly) of Weirton, WV, and Diahn Bates (Joe) of Sparks, NV.
Gazella requested that her funeral services be private.
Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Her family would like to thank the staff at Weirton Geriatric Center for all the love and care that they gave to Gazella during her stay.
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What a beautiful lady your grandmother was. My sympathy on her passing.
sorry about your loss..my lose was not meeting you..prayers to your family…
Aunt Gazella and Uncle George visited often with us when we were children and throughout our formative years…. always bringing their smiles with them. My cousin Anna Krak Warbel sent articles and photos of Aunt Gazella posing with dignitairies. She consistently outshone them with a distinctive warmth and a love of life. She was a gracious, elegant, beautiful young woman who matured into an exquisite and spirited and fun-loving lady. We will all miss Aunt Gazella……..and the Pittsburgh Steelers lost their most devoted and avid fan. Aunt Gazella and all of her loved ones are in my prayers. Marie Demko Mentzer
Psalms 91:14-16 (KJV) 14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. 15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. 16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
Gazella was an honorary Grandma to my son, James, from the day he was born. She was also a great friend to me, but especially to my mom, Ida Lemmon. She was a lady in every sense of the word. Her loving kindness graced the lives of all those she touched. May God give you all comfort and peace at this time of loss, knowing that you had this very special lady in your lives.
George, Shelly and Family, our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Grandmother. Sondra & Ray Brokaw
When I worked at the Geriatric Center many years ago, Gazella was one of the ladies that I looked forward to seeing each day. She always had a smile. She was about 95 then and sometimes had more energy then the helpers. I know she will be missed by family and staff.
I worked on Gazella’s floor @ the geriatric center. I’m so sorry. She will be missed. I loved her like a grandma.