Margaret Kolessar
May 01, 1936 - February 15, 2026
Visitation: Wednesday, 2-4 & 6-8PM, Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Hwy., Pgh, PA 15229
Service: Thursday 10AM, St. Teresa of Avila Church, 800 Avila Ct., Pgh, PA 15229
Kolessar
Margaret T. (Kachinko)
Age 89, of McCandless Twp., passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Donald Kolessar, Sr.; Loving mother of Donald Kolessar, Jr., Nicholas Kolessar, Margaret Bly (Kenneth Bly), and Dana Vardzel. Proud grandmother of eight grandchildren: Kathryn Bly DeVita, Emily Kolessar, Jaclyn Bly, Andrew Bly, Nathan Bly, Evan Vardzel, Justin Vardzel, and Brooke Vardzel, each of whom held a very special place in her heart. Margaret is also survived by loving relatives and friends.
Margaret is the sister of Florence McBurney, Edward Kachinko, Albert Kachinko, Donald Kachinko and the late Loretta Brunk, Dorothy Lamentia, Jane Lukasik, Geraldine Arnold Chinko, Raymond Kachinko, Charles Kachinko, Robert Kachinko, Joseph Kachinko, James Kachinko, Kenneth Kachinko and William Chinko.
Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., Pgh, PA 15229. A Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. Teresa of Avila Church, 800 Avila Ct., Pgh, PA 15237 on Thursday at 10 AM.
Margaret, also known as Marge, Grandma and affectionally called Grandma Marge by friends, was the true center of her family. A devoted Mother and Grandmother, she loved unconditionally. Her strong faith guided her life and shaped the way she cared for others, and her generosity knew no bounds. Her smile brightened the room and her warm hugs and joyful laugh energized the atmosphere. She had the biggest heart and gave endlessly to those she loved.
Since the late 1970’s Marge enjoyed a successful career in Real Estate grounded in integrity, hard work, and genuine connection. Through determination and tireless effort, she worked hard to provide a beautiful life for her family and create lifelong friendships with clients who quickly became part of a wonderful extended family. In 2007, Marge was conferred Life Member Status by the Realtors Association Of Metropolitan Pittsburgh in recognition of her 25 years of exemplary service.
Marge will be remembered for her unwavering faith, warmth, strength, generosity, and the immense love she shared. Her legacy lives on through her children, grandchildren, and all whose lives she touched.
She will be deeply missed and forever loved. Margaret is now at peace, welcomed into God’s loving arms, reunited with loved ones, and watching over her family with the same care and devotion she showed throughout her life. Our love for her will last throughout eternity…
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in her memory, www.stjude.org/donate
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Our deepest condolences to your family. Marge was an incredible woman who raised a wonderful family. Her love and kindness will always live on through each of you. We are keeping you all in ourthoughts and prayers.
Dear Don and Kolessar family,
So sad to hear Marge has passed. I alwayys appreciated when working with her her kindmess and professionalism .My sincere condolences to all.
Hey Marge, I have to travel starting tomorrow and I’m gonna be in Rockville until Friday, but I wanted to extend my condolences in regards to your mother. I really enjoyed her and found her to be a special human being. Jack