Gertrude Paunovic, 97 of Aliquippa, went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was born June 5, 1926, in Germany and is the daughter of Wilhelm and Franziska Schlosser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stevan Paunovic, her sisters Anni Kozler, Hilda Schmidt, and Maria Ley, and her brothers Irvin and Herbert Schlosser.

While some called her “Gertie”, she was most well known as “Oma”, German for grandma and an appropriate title for her devoted heart. She was a passionate woman. Whether it was her Catholic faith, her German heritage, her beloved family, or her cooking, she devoted herself whole-heartedly to all things in her life. She raised her family in the St. Titus parish in Aliquippa, but also lived with family in Hookstown, Fort Lauderdale, and most recently Beaver Falls. No matter where she called home, she was always welcoming neighbors to share a cup of coffee, good food, and a good laugh. In the kitchen, her family favorite recipes included her chicken soup, potato pancakes, German potato salad, and delicious desserts like her cherry cake and potato chip cookies. Many of her dishes were from Germany, which she was extremely proud of. She enjoyed visiting her brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews still living in her home country, and even renewed vows with her husband there for their 50th anniversary in 2000. Above all, she loved her family. Nothing made her more proud than the achievements of her loved ones.

She is survived by her devoted family: Fran and Bill Napolitano, Steve and René Paunovic, Mike and Charlotte Paunovic. Grandchildren: Dino and Paula Guerierri, Renae and Jim Pursley, Katie and Brad Vukich. Gertrude was also blessed with 5 great grandchildren: Tyler, Troy, and Trent Guerierri, Ryan Gailey, and Magdelena Vukich. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends in Germany and the US.
All services were private. Gertrude was laid to rest at Mount Olivet cemetery..