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Blanche Sowinski Plute

  • On February 25, 2024
  • 59 Comments

Blanche Angeline Sowinski Plute, age 74, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on February 24, 2024 in her McDonald home she designed and built with her high school sweetheart and husband of 55 years Kenneth Robert Plute.

She is survived by her husband Ken; her children Amanda Yetter (Jay), Rebecca Plute (Michael Wudkwych) Carrie Hanna (David), Kenneth A. Plute (Erica), and Thomas C. Plute (Kelly Rae); 18 grandchildren, Marissa (Short/Lopez), Jenna, and Aarik Yetter, Shai, Jonas, Sarina, Josiah, Doron, Seth, and Tova Wudkwych, Graceylyn, Lilyan, and Wilson Hanna, Talen and Maci Ann Plute, Kami, Zack, and Kenni Plute. Her great grandsons Braylon and Rhyder Short, Greyson and Wyatt Lopez. Her brother, James Sowinski;
She kept dearest friend Beverly Schwab close with her family. She welcomed Jason Woyicki into her home; whom all of her children consider as another brother. She is also cherished by a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws as well.

Preceding her in death were her parents Stanley C. and Blanche Sowinski, her brothers Stanley M., Steven, Robert and sister, Dolly Sowinski, and great granddaughter Wynter Rose Short.

Blanche grew up on a local dairy farm and graduated Canon McMillan High School in 1967. Her practical, tough, and loving nature is remembered fondly by her large family. In addition to raising her children, she is well known for raising puppies for over 50 years. Her work with animals, especially her excellence in breeding dogs, was a huge blessing of light and love to so many. She enjoyed being outdoors, finding passion in gardening and hunting. She impacted the lives of many, always helping others see their own potential and inspiring them to be who they want to be, while she herself strived to bring out the best in everything she touched.

Family and friends are welcome on Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 2-8 pm at Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546. Additional visitation will be held on March 1 from 12-2 pm with a service at 2 pm at the funeral home.

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59 Comments

Lee Ann Dernovsek
Blessings of peace and comfort . May our Lord and savior hold you in the palm of his hand
Lowenda Hallberg
My deepest condolences and prayers for peace and comfort. Lowenda Hallberg
Dana Coleman
I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Blanche. She was truly an extraordinary woman, and her strength was an inspiration. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this incredibly difficult time. May you find comfort in all of the memories you shared together, and may her legacy of resilience and courage live on in your hearts. Dana Coleman
Brianne Collins
Uncle Ken, Mandi, Becky, Carrie, Kenny, Tommy, and families … You are all in our thoughts and prayers ❤️ We love you all so much and are here if you all need anything ❤️
Casie Slaby
What a great loss to our family. Aunt Blanche was one of a kind, like a second mom. I will always cherish the nights I stayed over and the great advise she always gave me. You are going to be missed dearly!
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