Milka Vucetich

Milka (Cokic) Vucetich, 91 of Aliquippa, lovingly known as “Babi” passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023, with her devoted family by her side. Born April 14, 1932, in Donji Budacka, Yugoslavia, daughter of the late Petar and Angelija (Pavkovic) Cokic. She immigrated in 1957 to the United States to join her husband, Mile, and built their home together in Aliquippa. Determined to help and provide for her family, she worked at various places throughout her life including Paul’s Bakery, Phoenix Glass (currently Anchor Hockey), and Homestead Industries until her retirement. She was a member of the Serb National Federation, St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church, Former Roosevelt Lodge 127 (currently 123), St. Elijah Kolo Srpske Sestare (KSS), where she was honored Kuma in 2012. She was known for being an amazing cook and baker and was very active in the noodle and nut roll operations for the KSS. Milka will be sadly missed by her children: Mirko Vucetich and Diane and Robert P. Baron, Sr. Four grandchildren who were her pride and joy: Maria (Hixenbaugh) and Anthony Domenick, Nicole Hixenbaugh and fiancé Nicholas Korach, Natasha Vucetich and Petar Vucetich, one very special great-grandson Craig Domenick, her brother Nikola Cokic, many Kumovi and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mile Vucetich, two sisters and brothers-in law: Zorka (Cane) Todoric, Danica (Nikola) Trbojevic and a brother Mirko Cokic, all residing in Croatia. Friends will be received Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa from 3pm to 8pm. A service will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 11:00 am in St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church, Aliquippa. Fr. Branislav Golic will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Cemetery, Hopewell Township. Pomen (blessing service) will be Wednesday, October 25th at 7:30pm.in the funeral home. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the Vitas Hospice Team, for their compassion, loving care, and friendship.

Milka Vucetich

April 14, 1932 - October 22, 2023