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Mary Catherine “Kate” Dickman, age 77, of West Mifflin, PA, died on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was born in Las Vegas, NV, on October 21, 1947, and is the daughter of the late Ralph and Angeline Todry Cruso. She was employed as a surgical technician. She enjoyed watching TV series, including Chicago P.D., Med and Fire. She also loved painting scenery, going to thrift stores with her daughter, and going on Facebook to interact with her many friends.
Kate is survived by her husband, Paul Dickman; son, Ralph “Pete” Slaby; daughter, Lisa Anklewitz; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and sister, Madilyn.
Services will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Source Church of Pittsburgh, 1922 Pennsylvania Avenue, West Mifflin, PA 15122. A burial will take place at Southside Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA. Arrangements are being cared for by Strifflers of Dravosburg/West Mifflin, Inc., 740 Pittsburgh McKeesport Blvd., Dravosburg, PA 15034 (412-678-6192).
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