Margaret A. Jezik

Margaret Alice Jezik (nee Woolslayer) passed away June 24, 2020 at the age of 99 in
the comfort of her children. Margaret, also lovingly called Peg/Peggy, was born
November 12, 1920 in Tarentum, PA, the daughter of the late George and Ethel Mae
(Householder) Woolslayer. She resided in the Tarentum/Brackenridge area as a child
and then moved to Natrona Heights where she lived for more than 70 years as a
homemaker. She graduated from Har-Brack High School in 1938. Margaret was a
faithful member of Grace United Methodist Church, Natrona Heights. She loved raising
her four children and being with her grandchildren; visiting with her huge family
including her many nieces and nephews; taking care of her home; gardening; doing
crossword puzzles; and watching her “Play” - General Hospital. Margaret was loved by
her entire family and will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her husband
of 63 years Joseph J. Jezik Sr, and prior to that, her first husband of four years Eugene
T. Ewing, who died while serving his country in WWII. She is survived by her three sons
Eugene (Karen) Ewing, of Cheswick, PA, Barry (Janet) Ewing, of Butler, PA and Joseph
(Charlene) Jezik Jr., of Verona, PA; her daughter Marilyn (Mark) Francis, of Mt.
Lebanon, PA; four grandchildren, Beth and Laura Jezik, both of San Diego, CA; Scott
Ewing and Jennifer Ewing Karpinski, of Greensburg, PA; and great granddaughters,
Amanda Ewing, of Natrona Heights, PA; and Crystal (Nick) Kane, of Butler, PA. She was
the last of 10 children; preceded in death by her brothers, George, John, Floyd, James,
and Robert Woolslayer; sisters, Edna Mae Foeks, Marian W. Lehman, Helen Morford
and Martha J. Valasek. Because of the current COVID-19 health concerns, there will be
no public visitation. All services and burial for Margaret will be private. If lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, 15065. Arrangements are under the care of the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., Natrona Heights 724-224-8688. To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.