Obituaries
November 23, 2021

Kathy L. Sekerka – Rostraver Township

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Kathy L. Sekerka, 58, of Rostraver Township, passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. Born in Donora on Nov. 7, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Patricia Robinson Sitar. Kathy worked in the secretarial field for several businesses. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Matt Sekerka; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Brian Huebner; granddaughter, Braelynn; brother, Edward Sitar Jr.; sister, Sue Ann Santo Columbo; three nieces, a nephew and many other living relatives. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her sister, Karen L. Wilson; sister-in-law, Anita Sitar; and her in-laws, Paul and Hazel Sekerka. As per Kathy’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com.

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