Gizel Legros

Gizel Legros, 94, of Stockdale, lost her courageous battle on December 21, 2021. Gizel passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 18, 1927 in Monongahela. She was an avid swimmer, bowler and euchre player, as well as a Pittsburgh Steeler and Penguin Hockey fan. She loved college football, especially Pitt, Penn State and Notre Dame. She enjoyed spending many hours boating on the Monongahela River, and loved spending time with family and friends.

Gizel, aka, Mimi was known for her love, kindness, generosity and gentle spirit. She was a fabulous cook and enjoyed sharing with family. A loving daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend.

She was a devoted Catholic and prayed the Rosary many times a day. Gizel will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Gizel is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne and Bill Waller of Roscoe; and Diane and Dennis Koneffko of Stockdale; 7 grandchildren, Renee (Scott) Baciak from Rostraver Township, Zach Koneffko from Lake Tahoe, CA, Nicole (Michael) Mendicino from Celebration, FL, Jayson (Desarae) Legros of Monongahela, Ian Legros of Newport, Rhode Island; Franschesca Legros Ennis (Adam) of E. Millsboro, Tyler Legros of E Millsboro; Great grandchildren: Maddie and Sydney Baciak; Michael, Corinne and Kate Mendicino; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Gizel was preceded in death by her husband JB Legros, her twin sons John and Jay Legros, brothers, Mike, Paul, Adam, George, Henry, John and sisters Fran and Helen.

Per Gizel’s wishes, no public funeral services will be held. A private memorial celebration will take place at a later date. Please show kindess to a stranger in Gizel’s memory. The Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Service in McMurray, PA was in charge of the arrangements.