Mildred Roney

Jan. 10, 1926 – April 15, 2019

Mildred “Millie” Roney, 93, a resident of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, April 15, 2019.

She was born in Glassport, the eldest child of the late Victor and Mary (Kivador) Shandor. Graduating from Glassport High School in 1943, she went on to attend West Penn Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, where she earned her registered nursing diploma in 1946, one of her proudest moments. On Oct. 12, 1946, she married James R. McKenna of E. Pittsburgh who died in 1964. On July 1, 1967, she married the late DeWayne K. Roney of N. Versailles. They lived many years in Green Valley before making their home in Barefoot Bay, FL in 1995, where they spent over 20 years.

Surviving are two daughters: Janet McKenna (Linda Snyder) of Tyrone and Eileen Kite (Ed Bellush) of Greensburg; grandchildren: Jason Lovett (Cassondra), Jessica Lovett (Eric Canova), Jaclyn Hutchins (John), Emily McKenna Smith (David), Alexis McKenna and Erin McKenna; also surviving are great-grandchildren: Hailey and Kailyn Hutchins, Aaliyah and Kearah Lovett and Elliana and Mia Smith. Also surviving are DeWayne’s children: Janet Patricia Speedy (Harry) of Latrobe, Vicki Hahn (Mark) of Issaquah, WA, and daughter-in-law Linda Roney of Greensburg.

Sons, Kenneth DeWayne Roney and Albert Louis Roney predeceased Mildred.

Mildred is also survived by a sister, Marilyn Mance and two brothers, Robert Shandor and Victor Shandor. A brother, William Shandor, predeceased Mildred.

Millie enjoyed games, puzzles, reading a good book, biking, cooking delicious meals, pleasant conversation and a hot cup of coffee. She had a wonderful sense of humor and will be remembered for her kind encouragement, the pride she always took in looking her best and the desire to find the good in all people.

Millie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was a social and outgoing friend to the many who knew her. Millie left this world a little better than she found it. She will forever inspire us to stay connected to one another.

Memorial and burial arrangements will be held at the convenience of the family.