Edith D. ’Edie’ Tkatch, 75, of Kernersville, NC, formerly of Monaca, passed away, Friday evening, January 27, 2017, at her residence.Born October 10, 1941, in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Michael A. and Dwanda E. ‘Midge’ (Hilyard) Pedone. Upon graduation from high school, Edith found employment as an executive secretary. She was united in marriage to Thomas Tkatch and following retirement they moved to Kernersville, NC, where they currently reside.In addition to her loving husband, Edie will be sadly missed by her daughter, Pamela Cresine, of Ashburn, VA; two grandchildren, Tom and Alex Cresine, and a brother, Anthony (Marsha) Pedone of Meadville.Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Michelina ‘Mickey’ Kappel.Friends will be received Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where a service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow in Sylvania Hills Mausoleum.The family has suggested memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.