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Lavina F. Kerklo

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | July 05, 2023

Lavina F. Kerklo, age 86, of Liberty Borough, died July 2, 2023, at AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born November 20, 1936, in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah Jane (Plaster) Randolph and the wife of the late Donald C. Kerklo. Lavina was a member of the Liberty Presbyterian Church. She was an Elder, Deacon, Sunday School teacher, and Bible School Director at church. Lavina was involved in many community activities and was always ready to help someone in need. She was a councilwoman in Liberty Borough for over 28 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Lavina is survived by children, Donnajo (Michael) Couch and Dean Alan Kerklo; grandchildren, Kimberly Joelle Couch, Kellie Lynn Couch, and Elisha (Kerklo); brother, Carl (Janet) Randolph, of Trenton, FL; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Lavina was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Carlie Elizabeth Kerklo; daughter-in-law, Renee Kerklo; siblings, Albert, Irene (Joe) Lehner, William (surviving Eunice), Allen (Marie), Evelyn (Lewis) Sorg, Grace (Harry) Smith, Clyde (surviving Erma), Richard (Martha), Betsy (Robert) Pearrell, LaRue (Harry) Spudy, Louella (Edward) Boczar, Jack (surviving Nancy), and Jacqueline (Carl) Lewis. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 2 to 8 p.m. and Friday, July 7, 2023, from 2 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Memorial contributions are suggested to Camp Kon-O-Kwee, 126 Nagel Rd., Fombell, PA 16123. Charles Danforth, Supervisor

Originally published July 05, 2023.

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