Veronica (Ozimok) Trach

Veronica Trach, 88, formerly of Rillton, passed away December 6, 2025, at Benbrook Place in Butler.  She was born November 4, 1937, in Washington, PA, to the late Michael and Regina (Bajtelsmit) Ozimok.  Veronica had a love of family and a nurturing personality supported by her deep faith.  Living in Rillton, she and her husband raised five daughters and as a family attended St. Edward Church in Herminie.  At St. Edward, Veronica created and led a vibrant prayer group, supported the Pro-Life movement, organizing the annual Pro-Life Prayer Breakfast in Westmoreland County and was a member of the Sunshine Club.  She was also a member of the Rillton VFD Ladies Auxiliary.  After raising her family, Veronica’s boundless energy led her to start a consignment store, Things Old and New, in Hempfield.  She ended her working career as an employee of Mellon Bank in the downtown Pittsburgh headquarters.  

While living in the Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople, Veronica started a prayer group for residents, led a Bible Study group and provided a weekly showing of The Chosen video series.  She enjoyed playing contract rummy with her family and loved reading religious literature.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George A. Trach; her daughter, Diane Namestka; her grandson, Jacob George Cowell, and her son-in-law, Richard Stokoski.  Veronica is survived by her four daughters, Bernadette (Jim) Garrison of Pittsburgh, Michele Stokoski of Valencia, Veronica (Anthony) Vitari of Ohio, and Karen (Greg) Cowell of Zelienople; twelve grandchildren, Elizabeth, Drew, Aaron (Kate), Laura (Benoit), Melissa, Emily, Bethany (Nick), Brendan (Kelli), Nina (Joaquin), Nicolas (Taylor), Zachary (Ally) and Alexandra; six great-grandchildren, Maggie, Miley, Abigail, Leon, Teal and Tessa. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Ann (Jon) Tvaroha and family of New Jersey and her former son-in-law, J. Robert Namestka (Lori) of Irwin.  Veronica will be missed dearly by her family, friends and neighbors.  

The family would like to thank the staff at Benbrook Place (Lutheran Senior Life) and Good Samaritan Hospice for the wonderful care they provided.  Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the JOSEPH W. NICKELS FUNERAL HOME INC., Herminie, 724-446-7251.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in St. Edward Church, Herminie, with Rev. David Nazimek as celebrant.  PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH.  Interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Edward Church, 120 St. Edward Lane, Herminie, PA  15637.  To send online condolences, please visit http://www.nickelsfuneralhomeinc.com.  

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