Claudia Marie Navaroli – Wilkins Township, formerly of White Oak
Obituaries
July 21, 2022

Claudia Marie Navaroli – Wilkins Township, formerly of White Oak

By Mon Valley Independent

Claudia Marie Navaroli, 63, of Wilkins Township, formerly of White Oak, died on July 18, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on April 27, 1959 and is the daughter of the late John and Rosemarie Miller Navaroli. She had a very strong faith and prayed daily. She was previously employed at USX National Tube, then later at Sam’s Club, where she performed several jobs including forklift driver and baker. She loved her cats and driving her car while listening to a diverse selection of music. She is survived by her sister, Debbie Navaroli of Wilkins Township; brother, Richard J. (Linda) Navaroli of White Oak; nephew, Ryan (Dana) Navaroli; niece, Amy (Ryan) O’Grady; and great-nieces, Edie Navaroli, Iris Navaroli, Lydia O’Grady and Ricki O’Grady. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her niece, Madison. Graveside services and burial took place Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at New St. Joseph Cemetery in North Versailles. Arrangements were handled by STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

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