Anna M Matesich, 88, of Monongahela, formerly of Donora, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2014 in her home with her loving family at her side.

She was born Sunday, August 23, 1925 in Donora, PA the daughter of the late Thomas and Teresa (Andras) Zelinsky.

During World War II she was a Rosie the Riveter building LST's at Neville Island. After the war she met Mike her husband on a blind date. She was employed at the Irvin Works as a mail clerk for a few years before getting married and starting a family.

Anna was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Michael Matesich; a son, David Matesich; and a brother John Zelinsky.

Survivors include her daughter, Teresa (Alvin) Kotlar of Monongahela; five sons, Michael (Lee Ann) Matesich of Charleroi, Joseph Matesich of Monongahela, Timothy Matesich of Monongahela, Thomas (Celia) Matesich of Charleroi, and Daniel (Cheryl) Matesich of Centerville; a sister, Mary Kalbfell of Rostraver Twp.; a brother, Thomas Zelinsky of Monongahela; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emily, Zachery, Cameron, Mark, Andrew and Ashley; also a great grand daughter, Haley.

The family will receive friends on Monday February 24, 2014 from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 PM in the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc, 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Tuesday February 25, 2014 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Valley Church, Donora, PA with the Rev. Fr. Pierre M. Falkenhan as celebrant.

Interment will follow in St. Dominic Cemetery, Donora, PA

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of your choice.