Alberta “Bert” Jean Kostry

Finney Funeral Homes

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | January 13, 2016

Alberta “Bert” Jean Kostry, 93, of West Mifflin passed away at home on Sunday, January 10, 2016. She was born June 20, 1922 in West Mifflin to the late Charles Albert and Mayme Agnes Caldwell Gordon. Alberta was preceded in death in 1994 by her loving husband of 43 years Joseph Kostry. She is survived by daughter, Marsha (Jay) Novak of Finleyville; granddaughter, Tiana (fiancé Rick Genser) Novak of North Hills; nephew, Clyde (Judy) Hertzog; great nephew, James (Jen) Hertzog; great niece, Sheri George; great great niece Carys; great great nephews Sawyer and Koen.

Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sister, Mary Hertzog and brother Earl Caldwell. Alberta was a 1940 graduate of Clairton High School, a 1944 graduate of California University of PA with a BS in education, a secretary at the Pentagon, Ford Motor Co., and Noble J. Dick Transportation. She was a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Christian Servitors (serving on the banquet committee), and AARP. Alberta loved to travel and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter. Family and friends will be received Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm at S M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Service will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at noon, presided by Pastor Bob Titus. Interment will follow service at Lebanon Church Cemetery. http://www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Originally published January 13, 2016.

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