Mary Kay Richnafsky

Mary Kay Richnafsky, 63, of McClellandtown, passed away, after a lengthy illness, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Washington Hospital, Washington, PA.

She was born in Uniontown, PA on March 15, 1959, the daughter of the late John and Albina (Shimshock) Podolinski.

She graduated from Brownsville High School, Uniontown Beauty Academy and the Laurel Business Institute and worked for Fayette County in the Adult Probation Office for 26 years. She loved animals, especially dogs; music, especially the Bee Gees and polkas. A kinder person you’ll never meet and she was loved by all.

Mary Kay is survived by her husband of 41 years, Tom Richnafsky; son Tom Richnafsky and wife Samantha of Gates; her devoted twin brother John Podolinski III of Uniontown; niece Larissa Russell and Adam of Dawson; nephew John F. Podolinski; and Felicia Fike of Uniontown; mother-in-law Alice Richnafsky of Gates; brother-in-law John Richnafsky and Lynn of McClellandtown; two aunts Mary Ann Vlosich and Helen Skovran; many cousins, her best friends Phyllis Casurole and Gloria Hyatt and her beloved grand dog Lady.

Friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH, JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Ave., Masontown, Pa., on Friday, September 16th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Arnel Tadeo officiating.

Interment will be in the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, PA.