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Catherine Skrtic Obituary
She died February 17, 2020, at LMH Health.
Cathy was born February 8, 1950, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Paul G. and Caroline D'Annunzio Skrtic. Cathy graduated from Mon Valley High School in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in 1969, and was employed for 20 years at the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence until her retirement in 2012. She was a member of the Natural Ties student organization at the University of Kansas, a member of the THRIL Horseback Riding Club, and a member of St. Mark Parish in Port Vue, Pennsylvania.
Survivors include her brother Tom Skrtic, Lawrence; aunt, Judy Kapuska of Brainerd Minnesota; many cousins; and her many, many friends in Lawrence and around the country and world.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Arc of Douglas County, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
Arrangements are also made at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131.
Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com
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February 22, 2020
Tom,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. Sending you thoughts and wishes that the special memories you hold in your heart will help you through this difficult time. Janeen Svitko Tokar
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