Cora Mae “Coke” Kalamasz, 86, of Center Township, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on August 15, 2024. She was born on July 11, 1938, to the late Thomas Louis Pander Sr. and Bessie Mae Hargett.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward J. Kalamasz, an infant daughter, Shelia, a son, Jeffrey Kalamasz, a great granddaughter, Charlotte, a great grandson, Timothy, a son-in-law, Thomas Davidson, siblings, Kenneth “Shorty” Richard Pander, Betty Jean Holsinger, Mary Catalanto and Thomas Louis Pander, Jr., and her sister-in-law, Eugenia Kalamas. She is survived by her children, Patricia and Arafat Shadid, Gregory Joseph and Cindy Kalamasz, Coleen Marie Davidson, Ann and Bernard Krall, and Gordon and Roberta Kalamasz. She is also survived by several loving grandchildren and great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Cora was a faithful member of St. Frances Cabrini Church of Mary Queen of Saints Parish. She was the consummate homemaker and hostess. She was known for her incredible baking and cooking skills, always filling her home with warmth and delicious aromas. Her unwavering love for her family was the cornerstone of their life. Cora’s legacy of love, faith, and culinary delight will forever remain with her family.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2- 4 p.m. and 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. Departing prayers will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 noon in St. Frances Cabrini Church. Burial will immediately follow.