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Anna Kocak Obituary
ANNA D.
Age 93, of Neville Island since 1972, on Thursday, August 18, 2005, preceded in death by two sisters, Julianna Bordas, Mary Yuros and three brothers, Andrew, John and Michael Kocak; beloved aunt of Alice Shalamon, Dolores Kosko (Stephen); loving great-aunt of Valerie Cooney (Kevin), Mary Ann Shalamon, Diane Mancino (Scott Nichols), Paula Holgerson (John), Karen DeLucia (Michael), Sandra Hatton (Steve), Robert & Joseph Shalamon, Jay Kocak (Marianne); also survived by several other grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Aunt Annie will be remembered for her crocheting afghans, delicious nut rolls and her love of family. Visitation Saturday, 7-9pm and Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9pm at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS 867 Fifth Ave www.copelandfuneralhomes.com
Funeral prayers will be on Monday at 9:15 followed by a Divine Liturgy in St. Marks R.C. Church, at 10am.
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Carrie (Rusiski) O'Neill
August 20, 2005
Dear Alice and all of Annie's family--My mother, Anne Rusiski, and I send our deepest sympathy to you. My Aunt Liz was married to Annie's brother, Uncle Cozy. May they all rest in peace in the glory of God.
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donna bordas kotlinski
August 20, 2005
dear dolores:
again, i am away from pgh when one of your loved ones passes. but this time with the help of the internet i am able to send my condolences. i am so sorry for your loss. i will be back in pgh sometime in nov. and hope you an d i can get together. i said that
before but have been in and out of the city for a while.
Ron and Fran Panneton
August 20, 2005
Dear Dolly/Steve & family: We know how close you all were to Aunt Annie. We too enjoyed her company at several celebrations. We are with you there in prayers though the miles separate us right now.
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