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BORN

1948

DIED

2024

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505 East Pittsurgh Street

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Carol Colarusso Obituary

Carol A. Colarusso, 75, of Greensburg, on passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. She was born Oct. 17, 1948, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Harry 'Peck' and Margaret Logan Lopes. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Greensburg. Prior to retirement, she worked for nearly 40 years as secretary at the former Greensburg Tire. Carol was an avid bowler. She enjoyed weekends at the family cottage in Pymatuning and playing Mexican Train. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Betsy Lopes. Carol is survived by her husband of 55 years, Mark Colarusso; a son, Vincent Colarusso, of Carmichaels; a daughter, Jody (James) Kesslick, of Collegeville; four grandchildren, who were the light of her life, Kristi, Kevin, Dominic, and Giana; a brother, Dennis Lopes, of Greensburg; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews; and a special cousin, Sandra Zebrak. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at BARNHART FUNERAL HOME, 505 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. For online condolences, visit BarnhartFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Tribune Review from Aug. 10 to Aug. 11, 2024.

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Barbara Terek

August 30, 2024

Our deepest sympathies Mark, Jody and Vincent, I just heard of Carol´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ted and Barbara Terek and family

Renee Schoenfelder

August 12, 2024

Dear Colarusso Family, our hearts go out to you. Carol was one of the sweetest ladies, we are lucky to have known her. We enjoy spending time with her at Pymatuning Lake. She will be missed. May God bless you.
Renee, Craig, Tyler and Austin

Doris COLARUSSO Gillman

August 11, 2024

Mark and family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carol was so very sweet. May you find comfort to know that she is resting in peace.
Our deepest sympathy.
Love, Cousin Doris and family.

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Linda (Smalley) Sooks

August 10, 2024

OH Dear Mark, I just saw this on the computer and am so very sorry for you loss. I am on the west coast at the moment or I would be there to give you a hug. Carol was always so sweet and always stopped and talked when we would cross paths! God give you peace as she is home safe now!

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Aug

12

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Barnhart Funeral Home

505 E. Pittsburgh St., GREENSBURG, PA 15601

Aug

12

Service

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Barnhart Funeral Home

505 E. Pittsburgh St., GREENSBURG, PA 15601

Aug

13

Service

11:00 a.m.

Barnhart Funeral Home

505 E. Pittsburgh St., GREENSBURG, PA 15601

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