Elaine B. Cincala

Elaine Cincala, beloved mother and teacher, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Brookdale in Cary, NC. She was 74 years old. Always full of life, Elaine was born Elaine Beverly Mosovsky in 1947 in Tarentum, PA, a small town Northeast of Pittsburgh to parents Ann and Steve Mosovsky. She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1969 with a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and went on to receive a Master’s degree in Child Development from the University of Kentucky in 1971. While participating as a Bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding, she was paired with Groomsman George Cincala, Jr. from Natrona Heights, PA and the two began dating. They married in 1971. A leader and mentor to many people, Elaine worked as a food services director for over 25 years, primarily with Aramark at Chatham University in Pittsburgh. She was a comfortable orchestrator who was not afraid to roll up her sleeves to pitch in. One could frequently find her staying late in the dish room to help clean up for the next day. She moved on from food service in 2000 to take a position at Union High School in Rimersburg, PA as the home economics teacher. Elaine always valued education and enjoyed teaching core life skills to her students. She retired in 2012 but was certainly not done giving her time. Elaine volunteered many hours prepping and delivering meals through Meals on Wheels in the North Hills of Pittsburgh and eventually helped manage the branch. Elaine was a devoted member of the Catholic Church. She attended St. Teresa of Avila Church in the North Hills of Pittsburgh for over 35 years. Elaine could frequently be found volunteering with the church, especially at the Summer Fair’s bingo game and fish fries during the Lent season. Elaine and George moved to Durham, NC in the Fall of 2017 to be closer to their two children, Mike (Katy Sampson) and Nicole. Elaine loved beach trips and outdoor recreation with family, so North Carolina’s weather was welcoming. She quickly made friends in her neighborhood where they frequently walked, talked, and laughed together. Elaine was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in 2012 and Alzheimer’s in the Summer of 2018. She participated in memory studies at the University of Pittsburgh to help research Alzheimer’s and plan for her future. Elaine also battled with kidney cancer and metastatic bone cancer. Elaine and her family are so thankful to the nurses and staff at Brookdale Cary and Duke Hospice for their tireless care and friendship. In addition to her husband and children, she is survived by her grandson Noah Cincala, brothers Steve Mosovsky (Patti Sweeney) of Pittsburgh, PA, John Mosovsky (Molly Mitke) of Orefield, PA, nieces Sherri Mosovsky (daughter Lyra) of Pittsburgh, PA, Kara Mosovsky (Paul Stewart) of Bethlehem, PA, and nephews Steve Brian Mosovsky of Tarentum, PA and Brock Mosovsky (Lot Geels and children Aila and Thijs) of Lafayette, CO. A memorial service and celebration of Elaine’s life will take place in the Spring. She will be placed at St. Francis of Assisi Columbarium in Raleigh, NC. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Duke Dementia Family Support Program by clicking the link: https://www.gifts.duke.edu/dukehealth/?designation=3910194

Elaine B. Cincala

November 26, 1947 - November 22, 2022