Carolyn Jean Marszalek Despotakis Obituary
The world bids farewell to Carolyn Jean Marszalek Despotakis (East McKeesport, Pennsylvania), born in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, departing on August 17, 2025 at the age of 83. Carolyn leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Carolyn had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Carolyn may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Stanley Marszalek and Regina Marszalek (Kasprzyk); her sister Jane Ebbitt; and her in-laws, Betty and Mike Despotakis.
She is survived by: her husband Richard "Deppy" Despotakis; her son Mark Despotakis of White Oak, PA; her pet Fleury; and her sisters, Frances O'Donnell of Norristown, PA, Marianne Popyak of Westerville, OH and Dorothy Szymarek (Raymond) of White Oak, PA.. She is also survived by her many friends and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hair Peace Charities (https://hairpeace.org) of which Carolyn benefited during her bout with breast cancer many years ago.
