Lottie (Hryckowian) Besong

Lottie Hryckowian Besong passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025.

Born in the borderlands of Poland and Ukraine, Lottie was the beloved daughter of the late Michael and Rose Hryckowian. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Robert Besong; her son, Michael Besong; and her brothers, Michael and John Hryckowian.

Lottie is survived by her children: Robert (Bonnie) Besong, Charlene (Joseph) Krokonko, and Michelle (Tom) Fetkovich. She was a cherished grandmother to Shawn (Devan) Besong, Craig (Kait) Besong, Jenna (Dylan) Loller, Tyler Krokonko (Leann), Dr. Kayla (Levi) Besong-Cowan, Hannah Krokonko (Shihab), Lauryn Fetkovich (Alex), Noah Krokonko, and Alex Fetkovich, and a proud great-grandmother to Easton, Brayden, Anthony, and Eloise. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Barbara and Betty Hryckowian and Nita Besong, along with many loving nieces and nephews.

A survivor of war-torn Europe, Lottie found peace and purpose in Baden, Pennsylvania, where she and her husband warmly welcomed guests to their backyard swimming pool for more than four decades. She was a faithful member of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish (formerly St. John the Baptist), where she took great joy in helping make pierogies with fellow parishioners.

Lottie had a deep love for cooking and generously shared her table with family, friends, and often even strangers. She found joy in her garden and was happiest when surrounded by the people she loved. Her radiant smile, generous heart, and nurturing spirit touched everyone who knew her. The legacy of love she leaves behind will live on in the countless memories she created through her kindness and warmth.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. Departing prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at St. Luke the Evangelist / Good Samaritan Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Interment will follow at Good Samaritan Cemetery, Sewickley.