Pauline (Honey) Plesnik Trnka

Pauline (Honey) Plesnik Trnka 

April 21, 1937 - June 18, 2025 (88 years)

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt, Honey Trnka passed away the morning of June 18, 2025.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Milan Trnka, her parents John and Elizabeth Plesnik of Newark, NJ, her In-laws Michael and Pauline Trnka of NewYork City. She is survived by her son Michael and wife Kathy, her daughter Kim Annunziato and husband Mike, grandsons Conner and Kyle, granddaughter Holly, and grandson John. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Honey was a popular and enthusiastic member of many organizations over the years. The Sokol's of Newark were a big part of her extended family and was where she met her husband Milan. They were married August 29, 1959, and eventually settled in West Chester to raise Michael and Kim. Honey was an integral part of Faculty Dames, a local bridge club, and her local gym. Her and Milan ran a gymnastics school in town and directed a Sokol gymnastics camp in New York.  After working at Kelly’s Sporting Goods and LeMasters Racquetball Club, she eventually became a successful Century 21 realtor.  

A life long passion for quilting has led to an amazing collection of completely hand made quilts. She was noted for her red and blue work.  

Her life was filled with family, friends, love and good cooking. She gifted us all with her warm and generous spirit.

Services and Interment will be private.

Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home of West Chester, PA 610.696.1181 www.DellaFH.com