Kathleen Sichi –  Belle Vernon
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December 10, 2019

Kathleen Sichi – Belle Vernon

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Kathleen Sichi
Belle Vernon
Kathleen Sichi, 72, of Belle Vernon, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec.10, 2019. A daughter of the late Donald and Margaret White Sterner, she was born in North Charleroi on Sept. 26, 1947. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, she was a member of the First Christian Church of Fayette City. In the early 2000’s, Kathleen had worked for several years at the North Belle Vernon Dairy Queen. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, James A. Sichi; a daughter and son in-law, Leigh Ann and Eric Kostelac of Belle Vernon, a son and daughter in-law, Eric and Theresa Sichi of Twilight; three grandchildren, Eric Kostelac II of Belle Vernon, Sage Kostelac also of Belle Vernon, and Jacob Sichi of Twilight; a sister and brother in-law, Rebecca and Mike Gillock of Belle Vernon; and her favorite therapy dog, Lily. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave. Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. A funeral service will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec.15, 2019 in the funeral home with the Rev. Wayne Boring officiating.

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