Leonora “Corky” Mickey, of Monaca, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on December 11,
2022. Beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend Corky was the daughter of
the late Samuel J. and Anna Setting. Corky was also preceded in death by her adoring husband
of 35 years, Edward J. Mickey.
Corky found happiness and joy in her large and loving family and lifelong circle of friends. That
happiness and joy was reciprocated by all who knew her. Corky was dedicated to the
community where she was born and raised and was just recently inducted to the Monaca Hall
of Fame, Class of 2022.
Corky leaves behind her five cherished children David (Joanne), Sammy (Cynthia), Jodi, Michael
(Anita) and Gina (John) Murphy; sister Patricia and the late Richard “Shot” Pavlinch; and
brother Sam (Janice) Setting Jr. She will be remembered always as the best Nana to Erica
(Brian) Andrews, Shannon, Giovani, David, Maya, Michael, Gianna Carina and Lily and was loved
dearly by several great-grandchildren. Corky was also a loving Aunt and will be missed by many
nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will be received Thursday, December 15th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. in
the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services 1119 Washington Ave., Monaca where prayers will
be offered on Friday, December 16th, at 9:00 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10
a.m. in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca.
To be in Corky’s presence was an experience. She was funny, energetic, and loud! Corky, you
will be missed. For now, we carry your memory as you take a piece of our love into your destiny
– Heaven. You will remain forever in our hearts. We love you, Mom!
Contributions in Corky’s memory may be made, if desired, to the Beaver County Humane
Society, 3394 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001 or beavercountyhumanesociety.org.
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