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Janet (Hixenbaugh) Szalai, 85, of Allegheny Township, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was born and raised in Harwick and graduated from Springdale High School. Janet enjoyed being with her family and friends. She especially loved to travel, the outdoors, and watching the Pittsburgh sports teams. Janet had a wonderful sense of humor. She was a fantastic cook and had many family and friends picnics and parties throughout the years. Janet will be greatly missed by all. Surviving her are daughters, Diane Szalai, of Wisconsin, and Sharon Szalai, of Virginia; son, Craig Szalai, of New York; and two sisters, Sharlene Mickelic, of Harwick, and Linda (Irvin) Snyder, of Cranberry Township. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Szalai; and her parents Ab and Goldie Hixenbaugh. Per her wishes, her services and burial are private. Funeral arrangements were supervised by the CHARLES B. JARVIE SPRINGDALE FUNERAL HOME INC., 801 Pittsburgh St. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local animal shelter, Salvation Army or veteran's organizations. www.jarviefuneralhome.com.
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