Aurelia Cecilia Molka, 87, of Jameson Care Center, passed away the evening of Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Jameson Hospital.

Rel, as she was affectionately called by her family and friends, was born in Pittsburgh on June 23, 1925 to the late Lawrence and Mary Grzankowski Mizgalski.

She was married to Victor J. Molka Sr. on February 12, 1947 and he preceded her in death on July 31, 2004.

Rel was a member of Mary, Mother of Hope Parish and belonged to the Ladies Guild and Christian Mothers of the parish. She loved spending time at church activities, playing bingo and played cards with the 500 clubs at St. Mary's and First Presbyterian churches.

Surviving her are two sons, Rev. Victor J. Molka Jr. of New Castle and Michael T. Molka and his wife Roxane of Front Royal, VA. Two grandsons Russell and Ryan Molka of Front Royal. Several nieces and nephews also survive her.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were two sisters, Adelle Daley and Dolores Synowka.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. in St. Mary's Church.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 7:00 P.M. in the church by Rev. Victor J. Molka Jr.

Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Millvale, Pa.

In lue of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Mary, Mother of Hope P S P Campaign, 124 N. Beaver St. New Castle, PA 16101.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 W. Falls St.

Online condolences may be offered at www.mcgoniglefuneralhomeandcrematory.com