Marina Malich Obituary
We bid farewell to Marina Malich (Wilmerding, Pennsylvania), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 8, 2025 at the age of 85. Marina touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her former husband Rev. Dragoljub C. Malich; her parents, Milan Goronja and Danica Goronja (Lejic); and her siblings, Mira Matavulj (Vladimir), Dragan Goronja (Marija), Branislava Gusa (Dusan), Smilja Kotur (Marko), Olivera Goronja, Danica Sobot (Nikola), Zora, Bozidar Goronja (Radojka) and Vojislava Goronja.
She is survived by: her daughter Kristina Gacesa; her grandchildren, Jelena Ribery (Sean), Marko Gacesa, Tejadora, Emilia, Tomo Ribery, Gabriel and Anna Gacesa; her son Alexandar; her daughter-in-law Zora Malich; her grandchildren, Philip, Luke and Sophia Malich; her son Nicholas Malich (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Mateja, Marija and Katerina; her sisters-in-law, Milena and Desa; and her husband Serbian Orthodox Church. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, their families, in-laws, kumovi and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Alfieri Funeral Home Inc. (201 Marguerite Ave, Wilmerding, PA 15148). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 7:00 PM and on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 10:30 AM at 32377 N. IL Route 21 Libertyville, IL 60048. A burial will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at the Monastery Cemetery.
The family requests prayers for her Eternal Memory before the Lord, and suggests donations to the St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, 2110 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, PA 15146.
