Jean (Smrekar) Pukanich, 93, of Monaca, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, January 18, 2011, in Friendship Ridge. Born February 12, 1917, in Aliquippa, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Grum) Smrekar she was a graduate of Aliquippa High School, Class of 1934. Jean was a member and scribe of SNPJ LodgeContinue Reading
Jean (Smrekar) Pukanich, 93, of Monaca, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, January 18, 2011, in Friendship Ridge.
Born February 12, 1917, in Aliquippa, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Grum) Smrekar she was a graduate of Aliquippa High School, Class of 1934. Jean was a member and scribe of SNPJ Lodge #721, Aliquippa and a past secretary and scribe of SNPJ Lodge #618, Monaca. Jean loved to read and cook and she enjoyed people and pets.
In addition to her parents Jean was preceded in death by her husband, George Pukanich; her son, George F. Pukanich; two sisters, Elizabeth Raub and Mary Leasha and a brother, Frank Smrekar.
She is survived by a sister-in-law, Anna Pukanic of Monaca and many nieces and nephews and dear friends.
At her request private services were held Thursday at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Ave., Monaca.
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