Stella I. Uleski, 99, of Butler, passed away on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, while in the company of family at her daughter’s home.

Stella was born Sept. 12, 1922, in Natrona, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Mary Ann (Nitoski) and Adam Rykaceski.

Stella lived most of her life in the Laneville section of Freeport. She was the widow of Stephen G. Uleski, who passed away in 1993.

During World War II, Stella worked as a mirror polisher at Liberty Mirror in Brackenridge.

She was a member of St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Freeport.

Stella volunteered for many years with the Freeport Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed playing bingo, quilting and cooking.

Stella is survived by her two daughters, Christine Shaffer of Tarentum and Barbara Jean (Phil) Abraham of Butler; her grandchildren, Diana (Regis) Charlton, Andrea Shaffer, Phillip (Darla) Abraham, Brian Abraham and Alicia (Dan) Jordan; and four great-grandchildren.

Stella is also survived by her sister, Jean Myers of Rural Ridge.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her three brothers, Joseph, Steve and John Rykaceski; her sister, Sophie Carter; and her son-in-law, William Shaffer.

ULESKI — Family and friends of Stella I. Uleski, who died Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Redmond Funeral Home, 524 High St., Freeport.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary, Mother of God Church in Freeport, with the Rev. Edward Volz OPS officiating.

Burial will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Freeport.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions and condolences may be made to the funeral home at www.redmondfuneralhomeinc.com.