BORN

1964

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Soxman Funeral Homes. Ltd. /Roth Chapel

7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Kathleen Harrington Obituary

Kathleen "Kathy" (Kokal) Harrington, 55, of Plum Borough, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of George R. Jr.; mother of Brittany (Marc) Jaroudi and 2nd Lt. USAF Alexander (2nd Lt. USAF Torrey) Harrington; sister of Bill (Lisa) Kokal and Valerie (Pamela Cochenour) Kokal; daughter of Ruzena Varcova Kokal and the late Paul H. and Lois Kokal; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Kathy retired after 32 years from a successful career as a registered nurse. She was much loved by her family and friends.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES LTD., 7450 Saltsburg Road at Universal Road, Penn Hills. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Published by Advance Leader from Jun. 30 to Jul. 11, 2019.
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Dear George and family
I just learned of Kathy's passing. My most sincere sympathy. Kathy and I worked on 7 South, St. Francis Medical Center in the late 80s. I loved working with her and our other great staff, several of whom also have passed.
May she rest in peace.

Chris Larcovic

July 4, 2019

George, Brittany, Alex, Val,Bill,Mrs Kokal, Marc,Torrey,Pam,and Lisa, My deepest sympathy on your loss. I know a part of Kathy will always remain in your heart. I was privileged to know and work with her for 11 years. She spoke so fondly of her family and you were the center of her universe .. Love , Lynn

Lynnmarie Leng

July 3, 2019

Dear Bill and Lisa, We are very sorry for your loss.

Susan and Tom Shimko

Susan Shimko

July 2, 2019

"You are in my thoughts and prayers"

Denise Scott

July 1, 2019

Sorry for your loss. May God give your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Isa 66:2

July 1, 2019

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Soxman Funeral Homes. Ltd. /Roth Chapel

7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Pittsburgh, PA 15235

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Church

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7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Pittsburgh, PA 15235

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