Obituaries
June 9, 2020

Cynthia Lynne ‘Lukie’ Gregory – Belle Vernon

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Cynthia Lynne “Lukie” Gregory, 59, of Belle Vernon, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020, in her residence. She was born June 12, 1960, in Charleroi, daughter of Maynard Leo Clark and Charlotte Beakon Clark. Cynthia loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, ReAnna Merritt and husband Ken of Monessen; son, Jeremiah Gregory and wife Kristy of Newell; brother, Maynard Leo Clark of Florida; three sisters, Laverne Pollack and husband Mark of Donora, Dawn Hega and husband John of Donora, and Billie Jo Beatty of Stockdale; and five grandchildren, Alex Merritt, Savannah Sickles, Tabitha Gregory, Makena Gregory and Reece Merritt. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kevin Gregory, on April 10, 2008; and brother, Allan Jerry Clark. Family and friends are invited for a celebration of life from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 13, 2020, at ELEY/MCCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC., 334 Main St., Fayette City, www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com.

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