Kathryn J. (Kokal) Rusnock

Kathryn Kokal Rusnock, 94, of Perryopolis, died peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Westmoreland Hospital, surrounded by family.  Kathryn (Kay/Katie) was born April 11, 1928, in New Kensington, PA, the daughter of the late Frank and Pauline (Kacin) Kokal.  Her lifetime passion was caring for her family and loved ones.  Kay was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Regis, infant son Ronald, brothers Paul Kokal and Frank Kokal and sister Teresa Potts. She is survived by her children Regis P. Rusnock (Linda) of Ames, IA; Lawrence (Kim) Rusnock of Greensburg, PA; Cynthia (Chris) Peta of Irwin, PA; and Karen (Greg) Tylka of Ames, IA; four grandchildren, Lindsey (Bobby) Swartz, Jessica Rusnock (Steve), Kristin (Michael) De Jong and Justin (Michelle) Tylka; two great-grandchilden, Juliette and Avett Swartz; sisters Paula Hribar and Mary Jane Rutherford, sister-in-law Ruzena Kokal; and several nieces and nephews and their families. She loved us all as her “dear little Chookies”. Kay loved and faithfully served her Saint John the Baptist Parish and the Perryopolis community. She enjoyed many years of gathering with her “birthday club ladies” as well as playing in the women’s bocce league.  Lastly, she was proud of and loved her Slovenian heritage.

Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC, Family Owned and Operated, 191 Liberty St. Perryopolis, PA 724-736-2515.  Prayers of Transfer will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM in the funeral home followed by funeral mass at 10:00 AM at St. John The Baptist RC Church with the Rev. Rodolfo Mejia as celebrant.  Interment will take place in Plum Creek Cemetery.

The family would like to acknowledge the loving care provided to her for the past several years provided by Weatherwood Manor of Greensburg, PA.  The Family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Kathryn Rusnock to St. John the Baptist Church, Perryopolis, PA.