Mary Josephine Kuruc Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Josephine Kuruc (Vandergrift, Pennsylvania), who passed away on December 28, 2023 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Josephine Kuruc to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Stefan Grupac and Maria Grupac (Celko); her husband John M. Kuruc; her siblings, Helen (Joseph Zelonka), Anthony (Lena Chelko), Margaret Grippaldi (Jan Chelko), Irene (Anthony Stano), Cyril (Mary Grupac) and Frank (Betty Grupac); and her siblings-in-law, Mary, George Ryerson, Helen, John Paul Korkes, Elizabeth Fabry, Eleanor, Andy Batiz, Susan, James Couslin, Steve, Nellie Kuruc, Robert, Emma Kuruc, David, Dorothy Kuruc, Harry Kuruc and Kathleen Kuruc of Parks Township.
She is survived by: her children, Judith "Judi" M. Shaffer of Savannah, GA, John S. Kuruc (Joann) of Parks Township and Thomas M. Kuruc (Kathy) of Marietta, GA; her grandchildren, Dr. John C. Kuruc (Jess Ritegno) of Timnath, CO, Garret A. Kuruc of Crafton Heights, Allison M. Kuruc of Parks Township, Michael J. Shaffer of Orlando, FL and Ashley M. Harris (Sean) of Guyton, GA; and her great grandchild Nolan Michael Harris of Guyton, GA. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary's name to Our Lady Queen Of Peace Catholic Church, 429 McKinley Ave., East Vandergrift, PA 15629.
