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1932 Jean 2023

Jean Ellen Kinlough

February 2, 1932 — January 2, 2023

Jean Ellen Kinlough, age 90, of Plum, formerly of White Oak, died on Monday, January 2, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on February 2, 1932 and is the daughter of the late John and Estelle Orlow Monahan and is the beloved wife of the late John Kinlough. She worked at the pool at Kennywood Park during high school, became a secretary at Firth Sterling, then spent the majority of her life as a homemaker. Her most treasured time was serving as a CCD instructor for second through twelfth grades for 25 years, specializing in teaching First Holy Communion. She served as the vice president of council at Holy Family Parish, Our Lady of Joy Church. She was also a founding member of the McKeesport Choraliers. She is survived by her children, Thomas (Julie) Kinlough of Plum; Kathleen (the late Charles) Gregory of Avon Lake, OH; Christine (Jeffrey) Brown of North Canton, OH; Carol (Steven) Truschel of Harrison City; grandchildren, Heather (Jayson), Keith (Liz), C.J., Connor, Logan, Kylie, Kaycee, Dylan, Nicholas, Adelina, and Lydia; great-grandchildren, Jacob Akeo and Charlotte; and brother, John (Lil) Monahan of Oil City. Family and friends will gather on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177). Family and friends will also gather on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Parish, Our Lady of Joy Church, 2000 O’Block Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Burial will follow. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com
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Thursday, January 5, 2023

3:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, Inc.

1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

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Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, January 6, 2023

10:30 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)

Holy Family Parish, Our Lady Of Joy Church

2000 O'Block Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239

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