Emelina Bahurinsky

Emelina (Emmy) Bahurinsky, age 97, of Meadville PA, passed away peacefully on Friday August 7, 2026 at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community. She was born January 7, 1929 in Meadville PA, the daughter of the late Dominic and Marie (Grasso) Bengivenga. She married David Bahurinsky on August 5, 1950. He preceded her in death April 17, 2021.

Emelina retired from Avtex Fibers but she was also known for being an Avon representative for many years. She also worked at DeSantis Party Shop and Gabby Ave News. She was a member of St. Mary of Grace of Meadville.

Emelina enjoyed going to the casino and doing crafts. She loved to be around people and children. She was a people person.

She is survived by one daughter, Laurie (Ken) Stewart of Meadville, PA; one son, David (Lori) Bahurinsky of Meadville, PA; two grandchildren, Brian (Brittany) Bahurinsky of Piittsburgh, PA and Erin (Jeff) Mackiewicz of Venango, PA and three great-grandchildren; Emma, Ava, and Bristol.

In addition to her parents and husband, Emelina was preceded in death by a daughter, Leslie Ann; sisters, Carmella Feleppa, Helen Camasi, Rose Musica, Gertrude Krem and Ann Bergamasco; brothers, Ciro Bengivenga, Anthony Bengivenga, John Bengivenga, Clem Bengivenga, Michael Bengivenga and infant siblings, Mary and Joseph.

All services will be private at the convenience of the family. She will be laid to rest at St. Brigid Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Please sign Emelina’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.