Maria Mickey Obituary

Maria Saluda Mickey, 92, of Sewickley, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Apple Blossom Memory Care, Moon Township. She was born on June 22, 1933, in Gary, IN; she was the daughter of Betty Anderson Saluda and John Saluda. Maria married Henry Mickey on June 3, 1956, and they celebrated 69 years of marriage. Henry Mickey died on March 18, 2025. Maria loved fashion. She worked herself up in the industry as a salesclerk at Saks Fifth Ave. in Pittsburgh. When Saks closed its doors, she opened a little shop in Sewickley where she sold women's blouses. Then she ventured out and opened a larger boutique on Beaver Street in Sewickley with designer clothes, showcasing the latest trends and timeless pieces from top labels. Maria not only had local clientele but was also a personal shopper for her customers from the Pittsburgh area, but also from Chicago, IL, to Palm Beach, FL. Maria did not have any employees. She was the owner and buyer and managed her businesses. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Maria is survived by her close friends, Norma and Bob Trombino of Belle Vernon, Marilyn and Terry Mewton of Sewickley, and Josie White and Mark Kujawski of Sewickley. Private inurnment took place at Belle Vernon Cemetery. Maria's funeral arrangements have been entrusted to PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATIONS LLC, family-owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183.