Olga Palombo Kosanovich Obituary

Olga Palombo Kosanovich was faculty at Moon High School in Moon Township, PA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Olga Palombo Kosanovich.

School Role	Faculty
Date of Passing	Apr 06, 2025
About	Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Olga Palombo Kosanovich 91, a lifelong resident of Aliquippa passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Melvin Kosanovich Sr., who preceded her in death on May 13, 2013. Born to Anthony and Frances Palombo, Olga was a proud graduate of Slippery Rock University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education. Her passion for teaching led to a distinguished 37-year career in the Moon Area School District, where she taught physical education and inspired generations of students. Olga was a cherished mother to her son, Mel Kosanovich and his wife Mimi, and her daughter, Judi Kosanovich. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Carly, Bria, and Jaiden, whose lives she touched deeply. She is also survived by a sister-in-law Mary Palombo and numerous loving cousins, nephews, and nieces. She was preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses, Elda (Nick) Yanessa, Floridge “Porky” (Mary Lou), Natalino “Nalie” (Vera), Guido “Geets” (Zenida), William “Willie” (Christie), Adolph (Anna Jano), and August “Augie” Palombo. A woman of deep faith and commitment to service, Olga was a member of Mary Queen of Saints Parish, Our Lady of Fatima Church and the Christian Mothers. She was also an active member of PSEA and NEA Retired. Olga will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her family, students, faith, and community. Her legacy of love, education, and kindness will continue to live on in all who knew her. Olga’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Carnegie Park Acute Care, Encompass Health, Heritage Valley Hospitals Sewickley and Brighton, Three Oaks Hospice and Personal Care at Harmony Diamond Ridge for their compassion and care shown to Olga.
Events	Family and friends will be received for a public visitation on April 8, Tuesday, from 3-7 pm in the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC. 2026 McMinn Street Aliquippa PA 15001. 724-375-0496. Departing prayers will begin at 9:30 am in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10 am in Mary Queen of Saints Parish, Our Lady of Fatima Church. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, if desired to St. Jude 500 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38015