Obituaries
March 19, 2021

Vincent J. McKeeta Jr. – White Oak

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Vincent J. McKeeta Jr., 76, of White Oak, died on Saturday, March 13, 2021. He was born in McKeesport on June 20, 1944, and is the son of the late Vincent J. Sr. and Jane Deloris Florchak McKeeta. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James McKeeta. He was a very dedicated member of St. Angela Merici Church, Mary, Mother of God Parish, and was a loving and devoted son. A gathering will be held at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177) from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2021. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2021, at St. Angela Merici Church, 1640 Fawcett Ave., White Oak, 15131. Burial will follow. The family and our team members appreciate that all visitors follow the current CDC guidelines including wearing of masks, social distancing and capacity limits. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding. To share a memory or condolence, visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

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