JOANNE (DeSIMONE) MIELCAREK Age 72, of Mt. Washington, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Beloved wife of 57 years to Thaddeus A. Mielcarek, Sr.; loving mother of Stephen M. Mielcarek (Beany), Christen M. Mielcarek (Ron), and the late Thaddeus A. Mielcarek, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Zachary A. Mielcarek, Isabella F. "Stella" Mielcarek, Louie A. "Luigi" Spezzano, and the late Adam R. Mielcarek; adored by her sister, Christine M. DeSimone (Barb); daughter of the late Agatha and Salvatore DeSimone; she had a cherished friendship that spanned over decades with Carol Tamulinas. Those we love don't go away... they walk beside us every day... Graveside Blessing Service Wednesday 11:30 a.m. at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Brownsville Rd. Arrangements entrusted to WM. SLATER & SONS., INC., Mt. Washington (412-381-3345). www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb