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CATHERINE "CATHY" BUCHKO
CATHERINE "CATHY" BUCHKO
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CATHERINE BUCHKO Obituary
Age 69, of McKees Rocks, after a long illness, on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Daughter of Catherine and the late William Olyha; beloved wife of Jim Aiken; loving mother of Karen Buchko, Kimberly Berry and the late William Buchko, Jr.; grandmother of Paul Paige, Kendall Paige, Chastity Buchko, Demetrius Berry, Jayden Berry, Tyler Berry, and Victor Johnson; eternal friend of Bill Buchko; preceded in death by three brothers; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Friends received Friday 12-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks. Funeral Saturday 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Parish the Church at St. Mary's at 9:30 a.m.
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robert smith
May 23, 2020
i just knew bill and bill jr i sure she was a fine lady! still fill bad SMITTY AND ELLEN
Heather
January 9, 2020
Say hello to my dad aunt Cathy <3 rest up with the angels.
robert smith
May 31, 2019
so sorry for your loss smitty
May 30, 2019
My deepest condolences goes out to the Buchko family and friends in the loss of your dear loved one. 1 Corinthians 15:26 (ID)
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May 30, 2019
My deepest condolences for your loss. May memories of joyful times together and the comforting promises found in God's Word bring you strength, hope and peace 2Thessalonians 2:16, 17.
Mark n Deb Corso
May 30, 2019
Jim, Mark n I are so very sorry to hear about Cathy. We both have such wonderful memories of her. Our heartfelt sympathies to you n the family. Cathy will be greatly missed by all. May your memories ease the heartache by her passing.
May 30, 2019
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Olyha and Buchko Family.
Denny and Darlene Skosnik
Steven Stack
May 29, 2019
To the Butchko family,my heart goes out to you at this time of loss. I knew Cathy since I was a kid and she always treated me like her own. She was one of a kind and will be truly missed.
Rayna Thornton
May 29, 2019
Karen & kimmy so sorry for ur loss
Joanie Mudryk
May 29, 2019
Karen and Kim, I am so very sorry to hear about your mom, We have been friends for over 45 years this news is so heart breaking. May she rest in peace and fly with the angles.
Bob Vojtecky
May 29, 2019
Goodbye, My Friend ... My family will remember the good times you and my mother always had together. She talked about you always . We will remember you ....
Mary White
May 29, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss it's so sad to lose your mother our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family love you
Carrie Webb
May 29, 2019
Karen,Kimmy and the entire Butchko family. I am so deeply saddened about your mother's passing. She was always real and straight forward. That's what I loved about her.. The queen is at rest. She will be missed forever. Love ya Karen and Kimmy. Your mom will be watching over you.
May 29, 2019
I love you so much Gram.
Lucinda
May 29, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May God's love and grace help you, comfort you and grant you peace. At 1 Peter 5:10 God gives the guarantee that He will make you firm, He will make you strong.
May 29, 2019
Please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your dear loved one. 1 Corinthians 15:26 id
May 29, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. 1 Corinthians 15:26.
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