Margaret L. Kolan 1930-2020

Margaret “Peg” was born June 19, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to John and Gladys Licek.

On June 6, 1953, she married Edward S. Kolan, who preceded her death.

Peg was passionately devoted to her family, friends and church. Her strong faith fueled her love for her husband and children, whose needs she humbly put before her own. Her generosity of spirit was evidenced in her friendships and in her volunteer work for St. Winifred’s Christian Mother’s Association. She loved her home, was a great cook and took pride in her daily family meals. She had a quick wit, enjoyed making people laugh and never missed an opportunity to dance the jitterbug with her Ed.

She is survived by her four children, Lorraine, David (Mary), Thomas (Diane) and James (Nana); beloved brother, William Licek; sisters-in-law, Pat Licek and Marlene Kolanko; six grandsons, Michael (Elizabeth) and Daniel, Christopher (Jessica) and Justin (Valerie), and Xavier and Benedict; and granddaughter, Chynne Xi’an; two great-grandsons, Lucas and Levi; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, John and Robert; and her sister, Lisa “Sis” Donatelli.

Friends may call 9:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Maron’s Catholic Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial. The committal service will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in McMurray, Pa. at 1 p.m.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The family would like acknowledge her friend, Rita Madak, and her caregivers at Brookdale Austintown and Asbury Villas. Donations may be made to St. Paul of the Cross, 400 Hoodridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15324.

Arrangements were handled by Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel.

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