Carole Ann (Breakiron) Milanek

Carole Ann Milanek, 88, of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, at Newhaven at Clearview in Butler after a lengthy battle with Dementia.

Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on March 15, 1938, Carole was the daughter of the late Albert and Lucile (Stahlman) Breakiron.

Carole graduated from Indiana Senior High School in 1956 and was admitted to the Presbyterian School of Nursing in Pittsburgh to pursue a career in nursing. Upon graduation, she was employed by the Eye and Ear Hospital in Pittsburgh, Torrance State Hospital and Allegheny General Hospital Home Health Care before finding her passion as a home care hospice nurse. Carole retired from Forbes Hospice after a 30+ year career during which time she was devoted to her patients and their families, providing comfort to them in a very difficult time in their lives.

In addition to her career, Carole enjoyed spending time with her family, outdoor yardwork, the Phipps Conservatory flower shows and traveling on cruise ships to many different countries. She was a devoted mom, wife, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Carole married Ronald Milanek on November 8, 1975, at the Bethel Presbyterian Church. They were married for 50 years.

Carole is survived by her husband, Ron; her two sons, Larry (Lisa) Boyer and Robert (Wanda) Boyer; her daughter, Suzanne (Mark) Schaefers; her step-daughter, Marian (Greg) Moorman; her step-son Matthew Milanek; eight grandchildren, Erika, Morgan, Geoffrey, Brooke, Zachary, Elizabeth, Kathryn and Shelby; two great-grandchildren, Eli and Vina; her sister, Marge (Bill) Smoker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her stepson, Michael Milanek.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Family Hospice and the staff of Newhaven Court for the compassionate care they provided for Carole. A special thanks goes to Family Hospice volunteer, Jen, for the kindness and support she provided to Carole through her end-of-life journey.

Family and friends will be received Friday, October 9, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Paul Henney Cremation & Funeral Tributes, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park, PA 15102, where Funeral services will be held at 12 PM. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Autism Speaks P.O. Box 37148 Boone, IA 500037-0148

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