Margaret Ann (Deley) Belcik

It is with a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Maragaret Ann Belcik, 92, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 10, 2026, surrounded by her family at the Hospice of Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio.

Margaret was born February 15, 1934, in Youngstown Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna Rigelsky Deley and was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area.
Margaret was a 1951 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and then worked for Ohio Bell for five years following graduation.
Margaret married the love of her life Michael J. Belcik on July 7, 1956, at Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Together they shared 68 wonderful years of marriage.
Margaret and her husband Michael had a passion for polka music and enjoyed attending dances with friends in the community. Marge cherished her role as a mother and homemaker, and she took great pride in her Catholic faith and Slovak heritage. Many people enjoyed her apple pies, clothespin cookies and Kolachi.

She was a devoted member of Saint Dominic Church, where she was an active member of the Altar and Rosary Society and volunteered at the St. Vincent DePaul Society local soup kitchen. Margaret attended mass daily and said the rosary several times throughout the day.

She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her as “Baba”. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children Michael A. (Doreen) Belcik of Wooster, Mary Jo (John) Joyce of Mentor, Maureen (Christopher) Tesone of Poland and Mark (Martha) Belcik of Loveland.  Her eleven grandchildren Brian (Melanie), Jeffrey (Danielle), Eric, Jessica (Zach), Patrick, John, Nora (Mirria), Meredith (Ben), Matthew (Alanna), Jacob (Katie) and Claire; and as well as four great grandchildren Jack, Emma, Layla, and Millie, all of whom brought her great joy.

In addition to her parents and spouse, Margaret was preceded in death by her brothers Frank Deley, Peter Deley, and John Deley.

Family and friends may call from 9 to 10:00 a.m.at the Fox Funeral Home on March 16, 2026, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Dominic Church 77 E. Lucius Ave. Celebrated by Rev. Charles Rooney. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

The Belcik family requests that material contributions be made in Margarets memory to St. Dominic Church, 77 E. Lucius Ave. Youngstown, Ohio 44507.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. Boardman.

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