Josephine G. (Grecich) Marchwinski, 89, formerly of Beaver Falls, peacefully passed away on May 2nd, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at Forest Hill Heights in Forest Hills, Maryland.

She was born in New Brighton on June 16th, 1935, a daughter of the late Caroline (Hrvoj) and Grga Grecich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Daniel John Marchwinski, Sr., her sister, Barbara Shaban, her brother, George Grecich, and two beloved grandchildren, Mark Andrew Mikolay and Pava Marie LaPere. She was the proud mother of eight children: Theresa Marchwinski (Cincinnati, Ohio), Pat (Bob) Tobin (Bel Air, Maryland), Caroline (Frank) LaPere (Tucson, Arizona), Barbara Marchwinski (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), Mary Marchwinski (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), Anna (Mark) Mikolay (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), Dan (Traci) Marchwinski (Billings, Montana) and Janey Garcia (Bel Air, Maryland). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom brought her immense joy and pride.

Josephine, affectionately known as Josie, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her and her husband resided in West Mayfield where they raised their family.

She was a lifelong member of St. Philomena Parish, the Christian Mothers, and the Croatian Fraternal Union.  Throughout her life, she held various jobs. After high school, she worked in the offices of Townsend & Co. Once her youngest child started school, she became the cafeteria manager at St. Philomena School. Later, she worked in the bakery departments at Economy and Foodland grocery stores, where her warmth and work ethic made her beloved by many. Josie also worked at the Community College of Beaver County, where she proudly learned to use a computer.

At home, Josephine was known for baking the best pepperoni rolls, cookies, cakes, and her famous cherry dessert.

She was a passionate reader and avid card player who especially loved teaching her grandchildren how to play cards and bingo. She loved to travel to visit family across the United States, Croatia, and Ireland. Her sweet disposition, kindness, and deep faith left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the J&J Spratt Funeral Home in New Brighton, on Friday, May 9th from 4-7 P.M. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 P.M. A Catholic Burial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 10th at 11 A.M. at Holy Family Church, 521 7th Avenue, New Brighton. She will be interred at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 1501 1st Avenue, New Brighton.

Josephine will be dearly missed and forever remembered in the hearts of those she loved and who loved her.

In honor of Josephine’s memory, plant a tree or consider donating to your local library, two of the many things she cherished deeply.