Kathleen L. Russell –  Rostraver Township
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May 20, 2020

Kathleen L. Russell – Rostraver Township

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Kathleen L. Russell, 65, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, May 17, 2020. Born in North Charleroi on Sept. 20, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Carl E. Russell Sr. and Genevieve Druciak Russell. Kathy was a toll collector for the PA turnpike. She held numerous other jobs over the years, including as an account executive for Revlon Cosmetics, Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and she also worked in the service department for Casey Harper. She was member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver. She is survived by her brothers, Carl “Caz” Russell of Port Royal, S.C. and John “JJ” Russell of Rostraver; and her significant other, Mark Gonzales. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert “Bo” Russell; and nephew, Clarke Russell. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2020, in the Church of St. Anne with the Rev. David J. Nazimek presiding. Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery. Due to the state mandate, the memorial Mass will be limited to 25 guests with face masks required. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com.

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