Gertrude J. Kalafsky

Gertrude J. Kalafsky, 86, of Greensboro, Pa., passed away at 3:02 P.M. on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Morgantown Health and Rehabilitation Center, Morgantown, W. Va. She was born November 9, 1934 in Republic, Pa., a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Bernice "Bessie" (Hench) Minkus. Mrs. Kalafsky was a graduate of Redstone Township High School and resided most of her life in Greene County where she was a member of the St. Matthias Parish. She met her husband, Stephen P. Kalafsky, while working at the Fayette Grocer's Association in Republic. The couple were married on December 29, 1955 and Stephen passed away on February 3, 2004.

Mrs. Kalafsky and her husband, Steve, owned and operated the Greensboro Cash Market, locally known as "Steve's", after World War II until the late 1990's. She especially cherished her grandchildren.

Surviving are two daughters, Janet K. Boord and Judy L. Gashie (Tony), all of Greensboro; seven grandchildren, Brianna Vanata (John), Chris Boord, Jesse Boord, Melissa Butera (Alex), Jill Gorbach (Joe), Lyndsey Gashie and Matthew Kalafsky; two great grandchildren, Sophia Vanata and Johnny Vanata; a brother, Robert Minkus of Republic; a daughter-in-law, Diane R. Kalafsky of Masontown, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Ann Minkus of Whitehall, Pa. and several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to her husband and parents are a son Stephen P. Kalafsky, Jr.; a son-in-law, Lawrence "Butch" Boord; a brother, Joseph Minkus, Jr. and a sister, Leona Nazimek.

The family extends their appreciation for the wonderful care provided by the staff at Point Manor Personal Care Home, Point Marion, Pa.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the St. Matthias Parish at St. Hugh, 408 Route 88, Carmichaels, Pa. with the Rev. David Nazimek as celebrant.

Face masks and social distancing will be required in the church .

Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Park.