Marie J. Kolcun 1923-2021
MINNEAPOLIS — Marie J. Kolcun, 97, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn.
Marie was born in Sharpsville, Pa., on Dec. 1, 1923, the daughter of Samuel and Susan Kordovan Sharfal.
Her parents; and siblings, Susan (Michael) Vanik, Samuel (Ann) Sharfal, John (Eve) Sharfal and Ann (Bill) Habovsky, preceded her in death. She has many loving nieces and nephews.
She graduated from Butler Business School in Bridgeport, Conn., in 1942. She was employed by Bridgeport Department of Health for several years. She then moved back to Struthers. She was employed by Robins Furniture and Colonial Finance in Youngstown.
In 1947, Marie married Paul Kolcun Jr. They were the second bride and groom in St. Nicholas Church in Struthers. They were married for 57 years and had two children, Ruth (Joseph) of Minneapolis, and Paul (Harriette) of Tampa, Fla. God blessed them with three grandchildren, Katherine (Steve) Bruhn of St. Paul, Minn., Jacqueline (Rob) Hillman of Minnetonka, Minn., and Paul (Debra) of Lithia, Fla. Paul Kolcun Jr. died before all the great-grandchildren arrived. Marie enjoyed all her loved ones, Zachary Kolcun, Rue, Mae and Josephine Bruhn, and Margo and Lydia Hillman.
Marie was a member of the Boardman Democrat Women’s Club for 20 years. She was a Boardman precinct poll worker for 10 years at the Evangelic Baptist Church on Southern Blvd.
Originally, she was a member of St. Charles Church in Boardman, then she joined St. Luke’s and the Altar and Rosary Society. Many people remember her helping make kolachi.
She was a member of Steel Valley Chapter 13 – American Ex-Prisoners of War in Youngstown.
There will be a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman. Friends may call from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the church, prior to Mass.
Donations in her memory may be made to Catholic Charities, 144 W. Wood St., Youngstown, OH 44503, 330-744-8451, or to St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman, OH 44512.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman. Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Marie’s family.
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Marie J. Kolcun 1923-2021
MINNEAPOLIS — Marie J. Kolcun, 97, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn.
Marie was born in Sharpsville, Pa., on Dec. 1, 1923, the daughter of Samuel and Susan Kordovan Sharfal.
Her parents; and siblings, Susan (Michael) Vanik, Samuel (Ann) Sharfal, John (Eve) Sharfal and Ann (Bill) Habovsky, preceded her in death. She has many loving nieces and nephews.
She graduated from Butler Business School in Bridgeport, Conn., in 1942. She was employed by Bridgeport Department of Health for several years. She then moved back to Struthers. She was employed by Robins Furniture and Colonial Finance in Youngstown.
In 1947, Marie married Paul Kolcun Jr. They were the second bride and groom in St. Nicholas Church in Struthers. They were married for 57 years and had two children, Ruth (Joseph) of Minneapolis, and Paul (Harriette) of Tampa, Fla. God blessed them with three grandchildren, Katherine (Steve) Bruhn of St. Paul, Minn., Jacqueline (Rob) Hillman of Minnetonka, Minn., and Paul (Debra) of Lithia, Fla. Paul Kolcun Jr. died before all the great-grandchildren arrived. Marie enjoyed all her loved ones, Zachary Kolcun, Rue, Mae and Josephine Bruhn, and Margo and Lydia Hillman.
Marie was a member of the Boardman Democrat Women’s Club for 20 years. She was a Boardman precinct poll worker for 10 years at the Evangelic Baptist Church on Southern Boulevard.
Originally, she was a member of St. Charles Church in Boardman, then she joined St. Luke’s and the Altar and Rosary Society. Many people remember her helping make kolachi.
She was a member of Steel Valley Chapter 13 — American Ex-Prisoners of War in Youngstown.
There will be a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman. Friends may call from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the church, prior to Mass.
Donations in her memory may be made to Catholic Charities, 144 W. Wood St., Youngstown, OH 44503, 330-744-8451, or to St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman, OH 44512.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman. Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Marie’s family.
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Marie J. Kolcun 1923-2021
MINNEAPOLIS — Marie J. Kolcun, 97, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minn.
Marie was born in Sharpsville, Pa., on Dec. 1, 1923, the daughter of Samuel and Susan Kordovan Sharfal.
Her parents; and siblings, Susan (Michael) Vanik, Samuel (Ann) Sharfal, John (Eve) Sharfal and Ann (Bill) Habovsky, preceded her in death. She has many loving nieces and nephews.
She graduated from Butler Business School in Bridgeport, Conn., in 1942. She was employed by Bridgeport Department of Health for several years. She then moved back to Struthers. She was employed by Robins Furniture and Colonial Finance in Youngstown.
In 1947, Marie married Paul Kolcun Jr. They were the second bride and groom in St. Nicholas Church in Struthers. They were married for 57 years and had two children, Ruth (Joseph) of Minneapolis, and Paul (Harriette) of Tampa, Fla. God blessed them with three grandchildren, Katherine (Steve) Bruhn of St. Paul, Minn., Jacqueline (Rob) Hillman of Minnetonka, Minn., and Paul (Debra) of Lithia, Fla. Paul Kolcun Jr. died before all the great-grandchildren arrived. Marie enjoyed all her loved ones, Zachary Kolcun, Rue, Mae and Josephine Bruhn, and Margo and Lydia Hillman.
Marie was a member of the Boardman Democrat Women’s Club for 20 years. She was a Boardman precinct poll worker for 10 years at the Evangelic Baptist Church on Southern Blvd.
Originally, she was a member of St. Charles Church in Boardman, then she joined St. Luke’s and the Altar and Rosary Society. Many people remember her helping make kolachi.
She was a member of Steel Valley Chapter 13 – American Ex-Prisoners of War in Youngstown.
There will be a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman. Friends may call from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the church, prior to Mass.
Donations in her memory may be made to Catholic Charities, 144 W. Wood St., Youngstown, OH 44503, 330-744-8451, or to St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman, OH 44512.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman. Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Marie’s family.
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