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CARRIE KROKONKO Obituary
Age 57, of Pittsburgh, on Wednesday morning, March 4, 2015. Beloved daughter of Dr. Vera Krokonko; beloved partner and soulmate of Fritzi Degrosky; adored mother of Lee Ann Reid and husband, Jeff; cherished grandmother of Zachary and Ashlee Reid; sister of Tarrie Buchanan, Tina (Oren) Kephart, Trina (Ted) Hennigan, and Carmel Bynum; seven nieces and nephews; and four great-nieces and nephews. Family to receive friends at the HERRICK COMPASSIONATE FUNERAL SERVICE, PC, Edward M. Herrick, Supervisor/Owner, 951 Cliff Mine Rd., N. Fayette Twp., Imperial, PA 724-695-7332 Sunday, March 8, 2015, between the hours of 4-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 9, 2015, at 10 a.m., in St. Columbkille R.C. Church, Rt. 30, Imperial followed by interment Resurrection Cemetery. It is respectfully requested memorial donations be sent to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pgh, PA 15237.
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March 20, 2015
Dr. Krokonko and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I 'll keep you in my prayers. Joanne Lynn-Lesovitch
Diane Stadnik-Riffle
March 19, 2015
I was saddened to hear that Carrie had passed. Though it's been a long time since I've seen Carrie I can remember good times we had as teenagers and young adults. My sympathy to Dr. K, Tarrie, Tina, Trina, Carmel and Fritzi.
March 10, 2015
carrie is my twin. I miss her so much. She had a wish to see her sister tina &myself before she passed. we were with her at the end . I could not of got through that day without you Tina.thank you and I love you.Carrie I miss you but I know you are at peace now.you are missed. love always Tarrie
Penny Thompson
March 9, 2015
Dr. K.,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your daughter.
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Tracey Baker
March 9, 2015
My deepest sympathies to Dr. Krokonko and family.
Nancy Maker
March 8, 2015
My deepest sympathy to my dear friend, Dr Vera and all the family. Carrie and all of you will be in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.
George Marek
March 8, 2015
So sorry for your families loss. Thoughts, prayers and hugs.
Vera Marek
March 8, 2015
Sending my love to all of you, you're in my thoughts and prayers God Bless
Joe and Kelley Marek
March 8, 2015
Dear Dr. Krokonko, Tarrie, Tina, Trina and Carmel,
Sorry to hear about Carrie. May God Bless her and your family. Sending love and prayers.
Vera Marek
March 8, 2015
My love to all of you, may God Bless you are in my prayers.
March 8, 2015
Tarrie isCarries twin.THEYshared avery special bond.AS A FRIEND I have never witnessed anything like their twin bond. when 1 was sick the outher 1 knew.they would think to call each outher at the same time.they knew what the outher 1 was going to do.Tarrie was with Carrie when she passed. Tarrie told me she felt Carries last breath.I've have never heard that before.Carrie will greatly missed.Bethlyn
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