Obituaries
June 2, 2022

Kenneth C. Syrko – Monroeville, formerly of Donora

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Kenneth C. Syrko, 73, of Monroeville, formerly of Donora, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. He was born Jan. 27, 1949, in North Charleroi, son of the late Paul Syrko and the late Margaret Bretcko Syrko. Ken graduated from Donora High School with the Class of 1966 and then from Robert Morris College in 1975, where he received his bachelor’s degree in business administration. He was employed with the Federal Reserve as a computer technician. Catholic by faith, he was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Monroeville. Ken was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force as a sergeant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul B. Syrko; a sister, Joan Evon; and a brother-in-law, Ron Gade. Surviving to cherish his memory is a sister, Joyce Gade of Greensburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Private interment in St. Dominic Cemetery, Donora, was held at the convenience of the family as per Ken’s wishes. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900. To share a condolence please visit massafrafuneralhome.com.

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