Josephine Laura (Schich) Beres

Josephine Laura Beres (Schick) of West Mifflin on February 3, 2026. Age 101.

Daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Thebery) Schich, Beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Beres, Loving mother of Carol Beres, Beverley (Roy) Leuch, Linda (Thomas) Worth and Joseph Beres II. Grandmother of Erik Beres, Michael Beres, Kristen Beres and Ian Brown. Great-Grandmother of Julia, Nicole, Danielle, Violet, Lucy and the late Erika. Great-Great-Grandmother of Roman and Carmine. Sister of the late Edward Schick, Louis Schick Jr., Charles Schick, Steven Schick, Frank Schick, Marshall Schick, Ralph Schick, Mary Wolak, Elizabeth Gustashaw, Teresa Yousko, Pauline Morgan and Anna Schich. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews as well as her beloved cat Tiny.

Josephine was a former active parishioner of Resurrection Church and member of various organizations including The Ladies of Charity and Homeville VFD Fire Ladies. She enjoyed going to Kennywood, playing bingo, cooking, baking and making candy. She worked at various stores in the area including Blue Bonnet Bakery and Allegheny Co. Airport Concession.

Special Thanks to her caregivers Michelle Raynak, Debbie Archer and Audra Raynak and visiting nurse Taylor and Nikia. Memorial contributions suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Friends received Savolskis-Wasik-Glenn Funeral Home Inc., 3501 Main St. Munhall on Thursday February 5th from 4 – 8 PM. A Blessing Service will be held on Friday February 6th at 10 AM at the funeral home.

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