Katherine ‘Kay’ Kercell Pack – Greenock
Obituaries
February 22, 2023

Katherine ‘Kay’ Kercell Pack – Greenock

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Katherine “Kay” Kercell Pack, age 100 of Greenock, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in John J. Kane Regional Center, McKeesport. Born Oct. 16, 1922, in Creslo, she was a daughter of the late Evan and Amelia Thomas Kercell. Kay worked for the former Sabin China, A.B. Murray Co. and Macy’s and was always active as a volunteer and good friend. She is a member of CFU Lodge No. 146 of Versailles, and its Ladies’ and Pensioneers’ Clubs. Widow of James A. Pack, who died May 12, 1988, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, George (Frances) and Edward (Doris) Kercell. Kay is survived by her sister, Josie Kercell; and her brother, William Kercell; her nieces Linda Mennen and Beth Ann Fechusak; her nephews, Kevin, David and Steven Kercell; as well as many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Friends will be received at DANIEL F. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 4504 Walnut St., Versailles Borough, McKeesport, PA 15132, 412-678-3454, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. A blessing will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, with Deacon Dale DiSanto officiating. Interment to follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township, www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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