Obituaries
August 21, 2019

Patricia L. Bakaitus – North Belle Vernon

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Patricia L. Bakaitus, 73, of North Belle Vernon, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at home surrounded by her children. She was born June 21, 1946, in Charleroi, daughter of the late Mary Harrison. Patricia was retired from Corning Glass in Charleroi. She was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Charleroi, and the Charleroi Coin Club. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Jo Rock and son, Theodore W. Rock Jr, both of North Belle Vernon; brother, Tom Bakaitus of Monongahela; sister, Betty Ann Smereczniak of Belle Vernon; friend, Diane Brigode Sollen of Tampa, Fla.; and granddaughter, Brianna L Walker. She was preceded in death by her mother; and her husband, Theodore W. Rock Sr. Memorial Service will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Charleroi. Funeral Arrangement were entrusted to the ELEY/MCCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC., 334 Main St., Fayette City, Pa. 15438.

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