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Edna Prokopchak Obituary
EDNA MARIE PROKOPCHAK (nee Serafine) (Age 92)
On Sunday, August 14, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Maj. Michael J. Prokopchak; mother of Michele E. Prokopchak, Donna M. Flaherty, and Leonard F. Prokopchak. Also survived by nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, four sisters and one brother. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, August 17, 10:30 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Brady's Bend, PA on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans or American Cancer Society.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Donna
April 7, 2025
Miss you Mom
Donna Weyman
August 19, 2011
I do not know your family, but I so enjoyed the account of Edna's life. So sweet and refreshing. I pray peace and blessings on your family at this time, and thanks be to Jesus for those that have been influenced by this wonderful woman. Sincerely, Donna Weyman
Debra Serafine
August 16, 2011
I have many memories of spending time in Bethel Park and Silver Springs, and all of the family reunions with Aunt Edna and Uncle Mike.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of my cousins in the days that follow.
Debbie Serafine
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