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John
John "Jocko" Cerniga
d. Dec 15, 2015
John "Jocko" Cerniga, 95, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Jocko was born May 29, 1920 and is the son of the late John and Mary Merges Cerniga. He was the loving husband of the late Irmgard Bading Cerniga. He is a WWII Veteran and was employed at National Tube in McKeesport until he retired.
He is survived by his son, Ralph (Cindy) Cerniga of Penn Hills; daughter Monika (Bart) Ryan of Plum Borough; sister, Margaret Behunek of White Oak; and cherished dog, Mira; a special friend who was like a daughter, Diane (Michael) Frazier; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, Stephen and Michael.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Heartland Hospice, especially Robin Shields and Lyndsay Mott who cared for Jocko during his illness with total compassion and kindness.
Mass of Christian burial was held Friday Dec. 18, 2015 at St. Angela Merici Church with Fr. Kevin Dominik officiating. Arrangements by Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177).
Remembrances may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant Street, Suite 900, Pittsburgh 15219.
He is survived by his son, Ralph (Cindy) Cerniga of Penn Hills; daughter Monika (Bart) Ryan of Plum Borough; sister, Margaret Behunek of White Oak; and cherished dog, Mira; a special friend who was like a daughter, Diane (Michael) Frazier; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, Stephen and Michael.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Heartland Hospice, especially Robin Shields and Lyndsay Mott who cared for Jocko during his illness with total compassion and kindness.
Mass of Christian burial was held Friday Dec. 18, 2015 at St. Angela Merici Church with Fr. Kevin Dominik officiating. Arrangements by Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177).
Remembrances may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant Street, Suite 900, Pittsburgh 15219.
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