Rebecca Marie Oravecz, 87, of Butler, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Butler Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born November 27, 1931 in Osborne, PA, the daughter of the late Thomas Costa, Sr. and Anna Marie (Massaro) Costa.
Rebecca was a member of Hilliards United Methodist Church where she was the treasurer for many years, as well as other ministries in the church. She also volunteered for meals on wheels and worked at Lifesteps.
She was a loving and devoted mother, aunt, homemaker, and friend. She enjoyed her hobbies of cooking, baking, and spending time with her family and many friends. She especially loved being “grandma” to her grandson.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Cynthia Jo (Gerald) Mannucci of Locust Grove, VA, a grandson, Jerrod Mannucci of Richmond, VA, a brother Thomas & wife Bonnie Costa of Eau Claire, a sister Rose Majeroni of Erie, and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her sisters, Lena Turk, Mary Aiken, Josephine Turk, Jenny Chernick, Lucy Courtney, Clara Wimberley, and brothers, John Costa, Carmen Costa, and Samuel Costa.
She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph L. Oravecz who passed away on February 20, 2011.
Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 11AM until the time of the service at 2PM with Pastor Sarah Adkins and Pastor Jim Lewis officiating.
Interment in the Rosewood Cemetery, Hilliards, PA.
The family would like to thank all the medical staff of 6-Main and the Palliative Care Team of Butler Memorial Hospital for their compassion and care.