Michael S. Kudra – California, Pa.
Obituaries
June 29, 2021

Michael S. Kudra – California, Pa.

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Michael S. Kudra, April 3, 1956, to June 25, 2021. Mike died peacefully at home sur-rounded by his family. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Alex and Theresa Kudra. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Barbara Patsko Kudra; daughter, Darcie Kudra; sister, Judy (Rick) Weinzen; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, an uncle and his special friend, Bill. Mike was retired from U.S. Steel Irvin Works. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, growing his prized Russian tomatoes and baking his delicious pies. Mike had a great sense of humor, and he never ran out of interesting stories. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to a very special angel, Kristen, who was Mike’s liver donor last July. Special thanks to AMEDISYS for their special care and support. Relatives and friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at TERRAVECCHIA-HAKY HOME FOR FUNERALS INC., 515 N. Main St., Masontown, Pa., 15461. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021, in the historic church of St. Peter, 300 Shaffner Ave., Brownsville. Entombment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park Mausoleum. If you wish to leave an online condolence for the family please visit our website at www.terravecchiahakyfh.com.

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