Patricia M. Kramer Kirk – Monongahela
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March 31, 2023

Patricia M. Kramer Kirk – Monongahela

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Patricia M. Kramer Kirk, 82, of Monongahela, passed away on March 29, 2023, in her home. She was born April 1, 1940, in Allentown, daughter of the late Howard and Dolores Coll Kramer. Patty was a homemaker and a member of St. Mark Parish in Port Vue. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul R. Jr. and Karen Kirk of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Matthew and Kelli Kirk of Baldwin; two daughters, Sharon Durosko and Kathy Verscharen, both of Monongahela; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Regis Kirk Sr., who died in 2003; her son, Steven R. Kirk, who died 2014; two sisters, Carol Ziter and Dolores “Dee” Taylor; a grandson, David Christman; and a granddaughter, Victoria Verscharen. A memorial gathering will be held at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at which time a service will begin with Pastor Ken Barner officiating. Condolences can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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