Obituaries
May 6, 2019

Mary Hreha Charnok – Monongahela

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Mary Hreha Charnok, 83, of Monongahela, Carroll Township, died Sunday, May 5, 2019, in Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills. Born Jan. 26, 1936, Mary was the daughter of John and Anna Kurmisky Hreha. A 1953 graduate of Ellsworth High School, Mary worked for many years at the former G.C. Murphy Co. and Cox’s Ladies Apparel in Charleroi. She was a member of St. Damien of Molokai Parish in Monongahela. With her late husband Victor, she was also very involved with the Mon Valley Leathernecks Toys for Tots and loved polka dancing with friends. Surviving are a son, Gregory P.  Charnok of Washington; a sister, Pauline Ferhiens of Pittsburgh; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Victor P. Charnok, who died May 20, 2006; and a sister, Helen Cunningham. Inurnment will be held at a later date in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St. Monongahela, 724-258-6767 was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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