YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Alice H. Csejtey, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at her home.
Born May 27, 1951, in Youngstown, Alice was the daughter of the late Joseph “Curley” and Rose M. (Tkach) Halaparda. She was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley and remained deeply connected to her community throughout her life.
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Alice attended St. Matthias grade school and graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1969.
She spent her career in banking, working as a bank teller for First National Bank in downtown Youngstown for over 14 years before retiring in August 2025. Over her 35-year career, she also worked with Mahoning Bank, Sky Bank and Huntington Bank-all in Youngstown.
A devoted Catholic, Alice was a member of St. Patrick’s Church on Oak Hill and also attended St. Matthias Church, Our Lady of Sorrows and St. Dominic’s Church.
More than anything, Alice cherished her role as a mother, grandmother and sister. She treasured every moment spent with her daughter, Marnee and granddaughter, McKenna, who were the lights of her life.
Alice is survived by her beloved daughter, Marnee M. (Michael) Sweeney of New Middletown; her cherished granddaughter, McKenna M. Sweeney; her sister, Rosalie Chalk of Falls Church, Virginia and her nieces and nephew, Wendy McKean, Shannon Chalk-Kwon, Kerry Bullock, Holly Radcliff, Kami Bacon and James Chalk.
In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her sister, Delphine Kosmo.
Family and friends may call on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, 270 N. Main Street in Poland.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Matthias Church, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, 915 Cornell Street in Youngstown with Fr. John Jerek officiating.
Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to Cardinal Mooney High School, 2545 Erie Street, Youngstown, OH 44507, in Alice’s memory.
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