Obituaries
March 5, 2024

Bertha Sucevich Krajac – formerly of Clairton

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Private services were held for Bertha Sucevich Krajac, 102, formerly of Clairton, who passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024, at The Residence at Hilltop. Born in Monessen on Nov. 17, 1921, to the late Stanko and Anna Nicksich Sucevich, Bertha was the last surviving member of her immediate family. A 1940 graduate of Monessen High School, Bertha worked at Bergstein’s Cash Market prior to her marriage to Michael F. Krajac in 1959. Serbian Orthodox by faith, she was a devoted aunt and friend to all. Left to cherish Bertha’s memory are her sister-in-law, Concetta Savarino; nieces, Darlene Pushnack and Phyllis Stock; nephews, Russell Kotys, Gregory Kotys, Douglas Pushnack, Kim Sellaro, Mark Sucevich, Vince Sucevich and Shawn Sucevich; and several great as well as great-great nieces and nephews. Bertha was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Michael; sisters, Kathryn Kotys, Millie Obitko, Mary Sambochini, Dorothy Pushnack and Hellen Sellaro; and brother, Mark Sucevich. The family would like to extend its sincere thanks to The Residence at Hilltop and OSPTA staff members for the care and compassion they provided to Bertha of the past two years. ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.billicksfuneralhome.com.

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