Josephine G. (Grecich) Marchwinski

Josephine G. Marchwinski, age 89, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, peacefully passed away on May 2, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at Forest Hill Heights in Forest Hills, Maryland.

Born June 16, 1935, in New Brighton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Caroline (Hrvoj) and Grga Grecich. Josephine, affectionately known as Josie, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was married for 52 years to her beloved husband, Daniel John Marchwinski, Sr. who preceded her in death. They resided in West Mayfield, PA where they raised their family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Barbara Shaban, brother George Grecich, and two beloved grandchildren, Mark Andrew Mikolay and Pava Marie LaPere.

Josie was the proud mother of eight children: Theresa Marchwinski (Cincinnati, OH), Pat (Bob) Tobin (Bel Air, MD), Caroline (Frank) LaPere (Tucson, AZ), Barbara Marchwinski (Pittsburgh, PA), Mary Marchwinski (Pittsburgh, PA), Anna (Mark) Mikolay (Pittsburgh, PA), Dan (Traci) Marchwinski (Billings, MT), and Janey Garcia (Bel Air, MD). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins—all of whom brought her immense joy and pride.

Josie was a lifelong member of St. Philomena Parish, the Christian Mothers, and the Croatian Fraternal Union.  Throughout her life, she held various jobs. After high school, she worked in the offices of Townsend & Co. Once her youngest child started school, she became the cafeteria manager at St. Philomena School. Later, she worked in the bakery departments at Economy and Foodland grocery stores, where her warmth and work ethic made her beloved by many. Josie also worked at the Community College of Beaver County, where she proudly learned to use a computer.

At home, Josie was known for baking the best pepperoni rolls, cookies, cakes, and her famous cherry dessert.

A passionate reader and avid card player, Josie especially loved teaching her grandchildren how to play cards and bingo. Josie loved to travel to visit family across the US, Croatia, and Ireland. Her sweet disposition, kindness, and deep faith left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at J&J Spratt Funeral Home in New Brighton, PA, on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM. A Catholic Burial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11 AM at Our Lady of the Valley Parish – Holy Family Church in New Brighton, PA. She will be interred at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Josephine will be dearly missed and forever remembered in the hearts of those she loved and who loved her.

In honor of Josie’s memory, plant a tree or consider donating to your local library—two of the many things she cherished deeply.