Pauline Frances Basich

September 24, 1928 - May 18, 2018

Pauline Frances Basich, 89, of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on May 18, 2018 at Lake Med Care and Rehabilitation in Painesville, Ohio. She was born September 24, 1928 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania and was a daughter of the late Tony Neiman and Betty Anna Dacko Neiman Rust. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather Wilbur C. Rust and her beloved husband, Rudolph Basich. Mrs. Basich was a member of St. Titus Roman Catholic Church and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She will be remembered for her kindness, patience, and caring. She was an accomplished baker and wonderful cook who often welcomed friends and family into her home for some cake or muffins and a cup of coffee. Her grandsons always looked forward to the Jello that would be waiting in the refrigerator just for them. Mrs. Basich also enjoyed crafts, scrapbooking and decorating. She is survived by her devoted son and daughter-in-law Richard and Cheryl Basich, two cherished grandsons and their spouses Christopher and Crystal Basich and Jonathan and Tristan Basich. Mrs. Basich was also blessed with two great- granddaughters Ayra Rose Basich and Raegan Jo Basich. She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law Virginia and Dan Smith, a sister-in-law Arlene David, an aunt Ann Dacko, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 pm at the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. on 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. (724) 375-0496. A blessing service will take place Tuesday at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The Basich family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Lake Med for the careful attention that was given to Pauline during her stay. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made in her name to Lake Med Care and Rehabilitation, 70 Normandy Drive, Painesville, Ohio 44077.