Catherine Tokich Obituary
Age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Largo Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Bowie, Maryland. Catherine loved her children and grandchildren dearly. Catherine is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary (Sherba) Tokich. She is survived by her five children, Kathleen Rene Hopkins, Joseph Garrubba, Nicholas (Lori) Garrubba, Jr., Mary Rose (Daniel) Bates, and Lisa Whigham.
Catherine is also survived by her grandchildren, Karen (Ryan) Hopkins, Krissy (Justin) Hopkins, Allison Gilleland, Jeremey Connors, Angelina (Edward) Alkema, John Flavin, and Robert Whigham. Catherine is also survived by many great grandchildren.
Family and friends are welcome 3-5 PM, Saturday, November 15, 2025, WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220 (412-563-2800) Burial will be private to the family.
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