Obituaries
June 11, 2022

Vicki L. Rock

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Vicki L. Rock

MONESSEN

Vicki L. Rock, 62, of Monessen passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022. Born on June 15, 1959, she was the daughter of the late James and Shirley Ann Shepard. She was a member of the Charleroi Russian Club. Vicki is survived by her children, Barton Walker, of Perryopolis and Shirley Walker (Michael Ramsey), of Charleroi; grandchildren, Brianna Walker, Kayla Dickerson, Elijah Thomas, Calvin Fitzwater and Kaleigh Walker; great-grandchildren, Kayliana, Katalina and Kobe Chilzer; step-children, Ted Rock Jr. and Mary Jo Rock, both of Belle Vernon; brothers, James Shepard, of Monessen, Henry Shepard, of Monessen and David Macko of Belle Vernon; and sisters, Colleen Works of Washington, Linda McCandless of Lancaster, Dora Nicolaidou of Greece, and Cynthia Flamou-Gianniodi of Monessen. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Ted Rock; sister, Lynette Dellavella; and brother, William Shepard. As per Vicki’s wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements are entrusted to the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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