Obituaries
June 11, 2022

Carol Ann Grilli

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Carol Ann Grilli

CLAIRTON

Carol Ann Grilli, 73, of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at home. She retired as clerk for the City of Clairton. She was a former employee at Sky Bank in Jefferson Hills, worked at Walnut Bingo Hall in Wilson and was a former employee at Foodmart in Clairton. She enjoyed trips to the casino and was an avid reader. Born Nov. 3, 1948, in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Emerson and Hilda (Trasp) Jones. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dean A. Grilli; daughter, Danielle (Brian) Pavlack of Elizabeth Township; son, Shawn (Cyndi) Grilli of White Oak; granddaughter, Seneca Thompson of Elizabeth Township; step-grandchildren, Hollah, Aria, Paige and Christopher; and also, aunts and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by stepfather, Paul Jones. Friends will be received in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 North Second Ave., Elizabeth on Monday, June 13, 2022, from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at noon in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bob Fagan officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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