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Mary Karwatsky Obituary

Mary L. Karwatsky, 85, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at Cherry Tree Nursing Center, Uniontown.

She was born June 20, 1933, in Connellsville, the daughter of the late James and Mildred (Collins) McClure.

Mary graduated from Connellsville High School with the Class of 1951. Once she graduated, she became employed at Troutman's, where she worked for many years.

Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, and going to the casino. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.

Mary is survived by her children, David Karwatsky and wife Donna of Connellsville, Shirley Pericho and husband David of North Carolina, and Kevin Karwatsky and wife Lisa of Connellsville; seven grandchildren, Kelly Thacker and husband Nick, Brian Karwatsky and wife Erin, Kristen Yoder and husband Eric, Adam Pericho, Tyler Pericho, Ashley Pericho, and Kyle Karwatsky; seven great-grandchildren, Evan, Emmalyn, Sydney, Logan, Eden, Jolene, and Harlyn; and her brother, Charles McClure of California.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Karwatsky; and brothers, James McClure and Frank McClure.

Family and friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday, the hour of service, in the Paul G. Fink Funeral Home, Inc., 418 N. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, with Pastor Michael Lyons officiating.

Interment will follow at Green Ridge Memorial Park, Connellsville.

If you wish to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit our website at www.paulgfinkfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Courier from Nov. 20 to Nov. 23, 2018.

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November 30, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm. He will make you strong. He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10

November 28, 2018

Sorry for your loss, John Ruggieri

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November 24, 2018

My sincerest condolences to Mary's Family, May the words promise at John 6:40 bring your family peace and comfort during this sad and difficult time with heartfelt sympathy

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Jason Salaway

November 21, 2018

While I did not have the esteemed privilege of knowing Mary personally, I have known my dear friend Dave Karwatsky, so I can assuredly say that Mary's legacy is evidenced by the quality of character in the children she left behind. My family's prayers and deepest sympathies are with your family.

John (Yush) &Lori Shaw

November 21, 2018

Kevin our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

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