Mary Jayne Cocchiara –  Long Branch
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December 23, 2020

Mary Jayne Cocchiara – Long Branch

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Mary Jayne Cocchiara, 65, of Long Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. A daughter of the late Albert and Josephine Lourencevia/Logan Radacy, she was born in Brownsville on Feb. 18, 1955. Formerly of Belle Vernon, Mary Jayne had resided in Long Branch for the past 33 years. She was retired from Corning Glass and was a member of the Slavik Club in Lock Four. She loved dogs and cats, especially her lab dog, Rocky and cat, Kit. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Michael S. Cocchiara; a sister, Carol Radacy; and two brothers, Bob “Rad” Radacy of Belle Vernon and Abe Radacy of Monessen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jo Gleason of Farmington. There will be no public visitation or services. Burial will be in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements are entrusted to the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, PA, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society.

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