Constance L. Lapikas 1928-2020

Constance was born July 24, 1928, in Farrell, Pa., a daughter of the late Andrew and Agnes Szakacs Lichvar. She was a 1946 graduate of Farrell High School. After she married Miles Lapikas, the love of her life, on Sept. 27, 1947, they made their home in Sharpsville, Pa.

She was employed as an assembler for more than 30 years at the former Packard Electric Corp. in Warren.

Constance was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Sharpsville.

Anyone who knew Constance will always remember the holidays, especially the Christmas open house where family and friends gathered all day long. Her generosity and kindness were endless as everyone enjoyed and looked forward to her delicious cookies, kolache and famous stuffed cabbage. Those times spent with family and friends brought the most joy and happiness to her life.

Constance is survived by her husband of 73 years, Miles Lapikas; two sons, John Lapikas and his wife, Linda of Stuart, Fla. and Ron Lapikas of Sarasota, Fla.; and a daughter-in-law, Mary Lynn Lapikas of Youngstown. She was the proud grandmother to five grandchildren, Brandie (Matt) Ramsay, Jeremy (Christine) Lapikas, Mark (Ana) Lapikas and Kayla and Adam Lapikas; one great-granddaughter, Alexandria Lapikas; and two more great-grandchildren on the way. As well as two sisters, Michaelene (Fred) Guillerman of Waverly, Ky. and Deborah Lichvar, of Pittsburgh.

Besides her parents, Constance was preceded in death by her eldest son, Gerald J. Lapikas; and siblings, Andrew Lichvar Jr., Edward Lichvar and Patricia Lichvar Weston.

The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the staff at West Haven and Omni Manor Health Care Centers for their compassionate care and concern, as well as the staff of Hospice of the Valley.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O .Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

There will be a celebration of her life at a later date when family and friends can gather safely. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, Pa.

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