Obituaries
December 29, 2020

Catherine Mae Ruschak – Greensburg, formerly of Monessen

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Catherine Mae Ruschak, 90, of Greensburg, formerly of Monessen, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. She was born Sept. 7, 1930, in Stockdale, daughter of the late Joseph and Mae Mathanius. She had been a member of First Christian Church, Monessen. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Theodore Ruschak; and a sister, Lois Jean Grabke. She is survived by a son, Andrew (Miki) Ruschak of Sammamish, Wash.; a daughter, Sharon (Roger) Baxter of Greensburg; three granddaughters, Carla Cmar, Milla Ruschak and Amy Long; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. For online condolences, visit BarnhartFuneralHome.com.

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