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Julia Hribal Obituary

Julia Jean Hribal, 84, of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.
She was born June 2, 1930, in Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, to the late Joseph Thomas Biller and Nellie Shibilsky Biller.
She married William John Hribal Feb. 20, 1950, and he preceded her in death Nov. 8 1962. Her longtime companion since 1964, Bernard John Ernette, preceded her in death June 7, 1980.
She retired from "Area of the Ages" in Jeannette, where she served senior citizens.
She was a member of St. Peters Roman Catholic Church in Slippery Rock and Slippery Rock Senior Care.
She enjoyed going with her girlfriends to the Slippery Rock Senior Center, on bus trips and to church dinners in the evenings.
Survivors include her son, William J. Hribal Jr. and his wife, Tina, of Slippery Rock; two daughters, Rebecca L. Hribal and her husband, Mike Fotta, of Morgantown, W.Va., and Bernadette J. Ernette and her husband, Shawn Abbott, of North Olmsted, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Adam Michael Fotta, Erin Elizabeth Bertani, Meredith Fotta Miller, Kailee Rae Hribal, Dustin Lee Hribal, Devan J. Hribal and Amanda Genevieve Abbott; and her great-granddaughter, Lily E. Bertani.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Keith William Hribal; her sister, Catherine Mihalik; and her brother, Joseph Thomas Biller Jr.
Hribal - The family of Julia Jean Hribal, who passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015, will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peters Roman Catholic Church in Slippery Rock, with the Rev. Father Kevin Poecking presiding.

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Published by Butler Eagle on Mar. 5, 2015.

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Al & Adele Veit

March 6, 2015

Tina & Bill,You have lost a true friend. Thank you for the years of caring that you gave Jean. We're praying that all the happy memories of time shared will ease the sadness you are feeling now.

Sarah Jackson

March 6, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She was a good friend for many years and I, too, will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this trying time. My love to all of you.

Robin elbaum

March 5, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Sending my prayers and love to everyone during this difficult time. Love, Robin Elbaum

Jodi Durnell

March 5, 2015

Bill and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere sympathy and prayers for your family.

Ron and Cindy Beckwith

March 5, 2015

We are so sad to hear of your Mother's passing.She was a true friend of ours.You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

robin elbaum

March 5, 2015

A wonderful lady who will be missed. Sending my prayers to everyone

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