Atlas – Orelia "Babe" Filohoski, 96, of 451 W. Saylor St., passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Shamokin on September 26, 1924, the daughter of the late Anello and Concetta (Bressi) Sabella.

Orelia was a 1942 graduate of Mount Carmel Hight School. She was a lifelong resident of Atlas and worked as a laborer in a garment factory.

On March 19, 1944, she married Alexander "Fuzzy" Filohoski in St. Peter's Church, Mount Carmel.

She was a member of Divine Redeemer Church. She loved to cook for her family and spend time with them during summer picnics. She loved to crochet, enjoyed watching baseball games when her husband coached the Rotary Teener League and loved to watch the Phillies.

Orelia is survived by her daughter, Sandra Kostenbauder and husband, Paul of Aristes; two granddaughters, Tracie Templin and Kimberly (Bishop) Yanchowsky; a grandson, Joseph Yanchowsky; a great grandson, Sevren Templin; two great granddaughters, Aurelia Jean Yanchowsky and Ashley Slack; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Gloria Jean Yanchowsky; grandson, Scott Kostenbauder; two sisters, Mary Bolesta and Pauline Kaminski; and a brother, John Dascani.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Orelia "Babe" Filohoski, 96, of 451 W. Saylor St. , Atlas - Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2020 in Divine Redeemer Church, 300 W. Ave., Mt. Carmel, with Father Ryan Fischer officiating. Burial will follow in Aristes Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 N. Vine Street, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851, C. J. Lucas IV, Supervisor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Sandra Kostenbauder at 158 Willow Rd. Aristes, PA 17920. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com.