Florence S. ‘Herk’ Dermont – Bunola
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April 10, 2020

Florence S. ‘Herk’ Dermont – Bunola

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Florence S. “Herk” Dermont, 83, of Bunola, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born in McKeesport on Dec. 6, 1936, a daughter of the late Martin and Mary Morgavich Mihalek. She was employed for 45 years with U.S. Steel, finishing her career as a transportation supervisor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, James Bruce Jr.; one daughter, Christina Dermont Nagy; and one brother, Martin “Bud” Mihalek Jr. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband of 36 years, John Dermont; one daughter, Lori (Mike) Pozzuto of Florida; two sons, Justin (Stephenie) Dermont of Monongahela, and Jonathan Dermont and (fiancée Amanda Macfarlane) of Perryopolis; eight grandchildren, Jeanna, Keith, Logan, Brianna, Zachary, Preston, Owen and Connor; one great-grandchild, Dakota; a brother, Tom Mihalek of Florida; one sister, Margie (Justin) Wilson of Maryland; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township, Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900. Our dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother deserves a beautiful tribute. However, we appreciate in this unknown time with the COVID-19 pandemic this would not be a socially responsible decision and in the best health interest of our family and friends. Therefore, we are limiting any funeral proceedings to the immediate family. Please be with us in prayer. Interment will be private and will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery in McKeesport. We would love to hear from you through the funeral home website. To share a condolence, please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

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