Lillian Marie Markle – White Oak
Obituaries
May 24, 2021

Lillian Marie Markle – White Oak

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Lillian Marie Markle, 100, of White Oak, died on Friday, May 21, 2021, in the company of her family and loved ones. She was born in Sutersville on Nov. 22, 1920, and was the daughter of the late Michael E. and Louisa Weimer Kertis and the wife of the late Paul William Floriani Sr. and Albert S. Markle. She is survived by her son, Paul William Floriani Jr., with whom she resided; and daughter, Eileen (Raymond) Witkowski of Jeannette; grandsons, Jaison (Gina) Kenney and Thomas Ryan (Casey) Kenney; great-grandchildren, Ella Nicole and Charles Albert Kenney and Lainey and Rylee Warfel; and nieces and nephews. Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177) from 10 a.m. until noon, when a blessing service will be held. Burial will follow in West Newton Cemetery. The family and our team members appreciate that all visitors follow safety guidelines, including wearing of masks and social distancing. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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