Mary Agnes Duchek 1935-2025

She was born Aug. 2, 1935, in Campbell, a daughter of the late John and Anna Zifchak Garchar.

Mary was a 1953 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.

She worked at Bond’s Clothing in Youngtown from 1955 to 1957, and at Bloomquist and Clark in Austin, Texas, in 1957. She was a dedicated homemaker and loved her family.

Mary enjoyed going to Mountaineer Casino and watching her favorite sports teams, the Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavaliers. She also loved gardening and taking care of her yard.

She is survived by her husband, William Duchek, whom she married Feb. 9, 1957; and sons, William (Laurie) Duchek of Poland, Robert (Teresa) Duchek of Struthers and David (Shellie) Duchek of Poland. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, John Garchar, Andrew Garchar, Paul Garchar, Steven Garchar, Joseph Garchar and George Garchar; and her sisters, Elizabeth Dicsko, Helen Pervetich and Ann Zolka.

Friends will be received 10 to 10:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Holy Trinity Church, 250 N. Bridge St., Struthers, OH 44471.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. at the church.

Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Woodlands at Hampton Woods and Sanctuary Hospice for the care they provided to Mary in her final days.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sanctuary Hospice in Mary’s memory.

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