Carole Rita Semonik, 84, of Harmony Township, passed away on May 23rd, 2026, at Sewickley Valley Hospital, following a courageous three-month battle with MDS, with her loving family by her bedside. She was born in Ambridge on May 21st, 1942, the second daughter of the late William Stanley and Elizabeth “Betty” (Knorr) Antkiewicz. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her oldest brother, Leroy J. “Lee” Antkiewicz. She married John “Puka” Semonik in 1972, and together they shared 31 years of marriage and raised two children, Paul Andrew Semonik (Johanna Semonik) and James Edward Semonik (Emily Kirkpatrick). In addition to her children, she is also survived by her two grandsons, Zachary Thomas and John Nicholas Semonik, a sister, Ruth Ann Nardo (Daniel), her brothers, William Antkiewicz (Kathy) and Ronald Antkiewicz (Mary Ellen), a sister-in-law, Patricia Yeager (John), a brother-in-law, Gerald E. Semonik (Ellen), along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Carole was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed the simplicity of life. She cherished raising her family, making the world’s most amazing pierogies, doing puzzles with family, fishing at Pymatuning with her brother, William, and caring for her log house — which was her dream come true. She attended St. Veronica’s Catholic High School and was a lifelong member of Good Samaritan Catholic Church in Ambridge. Before the arrival of her sons, she worked as an assistant manager at the Isaly’s Dairy Store in Ambridge.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, May 27th, from 3 P.M. until the time of blessing service at 6:30 P.M. at the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements. Internment will take place privately in Economy Cemetery, 1691 Ridge Rd Extension #1601, Ambridge.
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