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Marilee M. Desiderio, age 75, of Clairton, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a retired hospitality server and a member of the Daniel Keffer American Legion Post 75 Ladies Auxiliary. Born August 15, 1950 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Cassie (McCall) Cummins. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Charles R. Desiderio; daughter, Julie Hitchens of Beaver Falls; sons, Lou (Lisa) Pavlack Jr. of Jefferson Hills and Brian (Danielle) Pavlack of Elizabeth; stepsons, Charles J. (Christina) Desiderio of Austin, TX and Ryan (Stephanie) Desiderio of Pleasant Hills; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; aunt, Dolly Nagy of Elizabeth; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Aleck and Ray Cummins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth, Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 1-5 PM. A funeral service will be Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 11 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp.
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