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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Mary Pollock
Mary
Pollock
Mar 26, 1922 — Jan 31, 2018
Mary Pollock's Obituary
Mary Pollock, 95, of Carroll Township, formerly of New Eagle and Van Voorhis, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018 in her son's home. She was born March 26, 1922 in Brownfield, the daughter of Steve and Julia Revilak Starinsky. Mrs. Pollock was a 1941 graduate of Monongahela High School. For forty two years, she along with her husband, John, owned and operated the New Hill Store in Van Voorhis until it's closing in 1980. From 1941 to 1945, Mrs. Pollock operated the store alone while her husband served our country in the US Army during World War II and was a prisoner of war. Mrs. Pollock was a dedicated member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Monongahela. For over twenty five years, she was the recording secretary for the church board, a Sunday school teacher, secretary for the Ladies Altar Society, a member of the ACRY and the Ladies Guild. She was a former member of the AARP 4095 in New Eagle and the Forward Township Senior Citizens. She loved to travel and one her most memorable trips was when she visited Mt. Rushmore. She enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles.
She is survived by her son, Mark Pollock and wife LaVerne with whom she made her home; daughter, Mary McDevitt of Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren whom she held a very special place in her heart for, Christina Turner and husband Kyle, Beth Carey and significant other Jake Holloway, Julie Trybus and husband Adam, Kate McDevitt and significant other Dave Achey, Rob Williams and wife Melissa, Mary Williams and significant other John Blum, Aaron Williams and wife Catherine; fourteen great grandchildren, Mallory and Drew Turner, Grace Trybus, Amanda Maddey and husband Justin, Jake Williams and significant other Shelby, Garret and Noah Kent, Jasper and Jacey Blum, Mike and Willow Williams, Jadon, Joseph and Elizabeth Williams; one great great granddaughter, Rosalie Williams; brother, Paul Starinsky and wife Carol of Naples, Florida; two sisters, Irene Watson of Georgia and Helen Reynolds of Connecticut; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Pollock who died Nov. 29, 1985; and three brothers, John, George and Steve Starinsky.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to OSPTA, Linda Wilson and Tanya Coleman for the loving care given to Mrs. Pollock.
Friends will be received on Monday, February 5, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A blessing service will begin at 8:45 AM on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in the funeral home, followed by the funeral service at 9:30 AM in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Edward Pehanich as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.
Panachida services will be conducted on Monday evening at 7:00 PM in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 6th & Marne Streets, Monongahela, PA 15063.
She is survived by her son, Mark Pollock and wife LaVerne with whom she made her home; daughter, Mary McDevitt of Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren whom she held a very special place in her heart for, Christina Turner and husband Kyle, Beth Carey and significant other Jake Holloway, Julie Trybus and husband Adam, Kate McDevitt and significant other Dave Achey, Rob Williams and wife Melissa, Mary Williams and significant other John Blum, Aaron Williams and wife Catherine; fourteen great grandchildren, Mallory and Drew Turner, Grace Trybus, Amanda Maddey and husband Justin, Jake Williams and significant other Shelby, Garret and Noah Kent, Jasper and Jacey Blum, Mike and Willow Williams, Jadon, Joseph and Elizabeth Williams; one great great granddaughter, Rosalie Williams; brother, Paul Starinsky and wife Carol of Naples, Florida; two sisters, Irene Watson of Georgia and Helen Reynolds of Connecticut; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Pollock who died Nov. 29, 1985; and three brothers, John, George and Steve Starinsky.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to OSPTA, Linda Wilson and Tanya Coleman for the loving care given to Mrs. Pollock.
Friends will be received on Monday, February 5, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A blessing service will begin at 8:45 AM on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in the funeral home, followed by the funeral service at 9:30 AM in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Edward Pehanich as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.
Panachida services will be conducted on Monday evening at 7:00 PM in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 6th & Marne Streets, Monongahela, PA 15063.
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Funeral Services for Mary Pollock
Visitation
February
5
Monday
Frye Funeral Home
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Visitation
February
5
Monday
Frye Funeral Home
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Funeral Service
February
6
Tuesday
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
Starts at 9:30 am
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