Veronica Jean Karichko Russin

Veronica Jean Karichko Russin, age 95, originally of McKeesport died Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Grove at Irwin.  She was born February 28, 1922 in Duquesne, the daughter of the late John and Mary Polakovsky Karichko. During World War II she worked for US Steel in Duquesne, and after the war as an operator and supervisor for Bell Telephone.  She is survived by her children, Donna (Matt) Clay of Greensburg, Judi  (Tom) Ridge of Scottsdale, Arizona, Steven Russin and Judy Thomas of Greenock, Lois (Greg) Stepansky of North Huntingdon, Valerie (Mark) Bradley of Manor and Robert Russin of North Versailles; grandchildren, W. Russin (Vivian) Clay, Steve Russin, Katherine (Phil) Horrell and Jake Stepansky; great-grandson, Phillip Mathew; numerous nieces and nephews; companion, Jim Devlin and dear friend, Jodilynn Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen and siblings, Anna Kerekach, Pauline Cowell, and John, Joseph, Michael, Frank, and Robert Karichko.  The family would like to thank the staff at The Grove in Irwin for their loving and compassionate care. Friends will be received on Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 4 pm until 6 pm at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177). Mass will be held at 10am on Monday, May 1, 2017 at St. Angela Merici Church with Father Kevin Dominik officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com