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Margaret A.
Kondrick
Jan 22, 1935 — Mar 9, 2023
Margaret A. "T" Kondrick, 88, of Rural Ridge, Indiana Twp., PA, passed away, March 9, 2023, at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Margaret was born, January 22, 1935, at home in Russellton, daughter of the late Steve and Margaret K. (Borgna) Monarko. She was a lifelong resident of West Deer and Indiana Townships. Margaret was a 1952 salutatorian graduate of West Deer High School. She was active in music and stage and belonged to the National Honors Society. She was employed in the office of a mill before her graduation. She then married Paul Kondrick Jr. in 1954 at St. Michaels Greek Orthodox Church. Her and her family then settled in Rural Ridge with their three sons. In 1974, after a close loss in a general election, she was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Indiana Township Board of Supervisors. The next year, she was the first woman elected under the new Home Rule to represent the residents of Rural Ridge on the Indiana Township. She was also the first woman to serve as Deputy Mayor for Indiana Township, Board of Supervisors. Her work history included more than forty-nine years of employment and self-employment including; secretary to two insurance agencies, bookkeeper, accountant, consultant, payroll clerk, in addition to tax preparation for small businesses, corporations, partnerships, non-profits, and individuals. She was a secretary for the West Deer Chamber of Commerce, collected items for the Chamber's newsletters, commissioned Notary Public for over twenty years, and a licensed real estate sales agent. She was a past member of the Pennsylvania Society of Public Accountants, Pittsburgh Board of Realtors, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries, as well as various state and local municipal associations. Margaret was Secretary/Treasurer for many years of the Victory Council #69 and National Commissioner of the Italian Workers Aid Society Sons of Columbus of America. She was a life member of the Rural Ridge Volunteer Fire Company and on the committee that helped establish the company in 1953. Her and her neighbor controlled the original fire alarm phone in front of their homes. Although she attended various places of worship, she was a long-time member of Walter Chapel United Methodist Church, where she served God in various offices, committees, and musical programs. She designed and planted the Memorial and Inspirational Garden, containing painted messages on stones by the children's Sunday school classes with her sons helping with the hardscape. Her hobbies were gardening, sewing, crafts, and repurposing vintage items. She was also known for designing and sewing handmade gifts for her family. Her joy was her family. Pride in all of their talents and accomplishments. Margaret is survived by her sons, Marty (Cindy), Paul (Marsha), and Jeff (Kim) Kondrick; grandchildren Marty (Jen) Kondrick, Berny (Eric) Zoric, Sarah (Erik) Pierwsza, Michelle (Chris) Drum, Brenda (Chris) Aleski, Paul (Crissi) Kondrick, Jeffrey Kondrick, and Katie Kondrick; and twelve great-grandchildren; brother, Stephen Monarko. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Paul Kondrick Jr, in 2008 and a brother, Joseph V. Monarko. Friends and relatives are invited to attend visitation from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm, Monday, March 13, 2023, at Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home, 179 Starr Road, Russellton, West Deer Township. A funeral service will be celebrated 12:30 pm, Tuesday in the funeral home. Margaret will be laid to rest next to her husband, Paul, at Walter's Chapel Church Cemetery, Rural Ridge. The family suggest memorials, in her name to: Rural Ridge VFC, PO Box 58, Rural Ridge, Pa 15075. For online condolences, please visit, www.westdeerfuneralhome.com.
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