Obituaries
April 18, 2022

Leah A. Wilkinson Radek – Belle Vernon

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Leah A. Wilkinson Radek, 83, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Township, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at her home. Born Dec. 17, 1938, in Pricedale, she was the daughter of the late Russell E. and Martha Keefer Wilkinson. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Mrs. Radek was a homemaker and enjoyed raising and spending time with her grandson, Jacob, who was the light of her life. She is survived by her children, Paul M. Radek of Belle Vernon, Ray R. Radek of Belle Vernon, Lawrence F. Radek and Dianne J. Radek of Donora; and her grandson, Jacob R. Radek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin P. Radek; son, Karl M. Radek; and a brother, Samuel M. Wilkinson. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC with Paul M. Radek officiating. Interment will take place in LaFayette Memorial Park. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome. com.

 

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