Rudolph Mrvos Hermitage, Pennsylvania Obituary

Rudolph Mrvos

<p>Rudolph (Rudy) Mrvos, 98, of Pittsburgh, died on Thursday, May 25, 2023, peacefully at his daughter’s home with family by his side. Born in Greenville, PA on September 4, 1924, he resided in Hartstown, PA at his countryside home that he loved. </p><p><br></p><p>Rudy enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17, serving in World War II on the USS Dortch DD 670. He also was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. A proud patriot, he received the Valor in the Pacific Medal in 2012, “Our Grateful Islands Remember”, honoring veterans of World War II in the Pacific. He was employed by Westinghouse Corporation for 40 years.</p><p><br></p><p>He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred E. (Kusich) Mrvos, who died in 1999; they were married July 3, 1954. Rudy was also predeceased by his parents Joseph Mrvos and Martha (Kosanovich) Mrvos, sisters Cecelia (Mrvos) Choolitch, Mildred (Mrvos) Mulligan, and brothers Ret. Lt. Colonel Peter J. Mrvos, Louis Mrvos, and Michael Mrvos. Beloved niece and nephew, Elaine (Choolitch) Paulekas and Dr. Melvin P. Coolidge, also predeceased him.</p><p><br></p><p>He is survived by his children, Rudley Mrvos (Dessa), Elliott Mrvos, Celia Vuich (Christopher), and Marie Mrvos; grandchildren, Peter Mrvos (Christie), Christal Steinbach (Douglas), Sara Kusic (Christopher), Clay Vuich (Hannah), Emily Mosebach (Christian), Jelena Mrvos, and great-grandchildren Casey Mrvos, Vivia Steinbach, and Claire Vuich with many more loving family members. </p><p><br></p><p>A lifelong member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Hermitage, visitation and funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the church. There will be visitation from 10am-12pm with the funeral service starting at 12pm. Military burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, donations in Rudy’s memory may be made to St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 65 South Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage, PA 16148. </p><p><br></p><p>May his Memory be Eternal.</p><p><br></p><p>FUNERAL SERVICE</p><p>Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 12pm in St. George Serbian Orthodox Church with Fr. Vedran Grabic</p><p>Friends may sign guest book at www.flynnfuneralhome.com</p><p><br></p><p>VISITATION</p><p>Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 10am to 12pm in the church</p><p>BURIAL</p><p>Hillcrest Memorial Park</p><p><br></p>
September 4, 1924 - May 25, 202309/04/192405/25/2023
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Stephen Tenkewich
May 29, 2023
Uncle Rudy, Had to move the chicken pen every time I went to visit and that was usually every weekend.
Of course he had to explain how to do it and why each time.
Shot my first deer with him and he also explained about safe hunting and that too was each time we hunted. L...
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Annie Byler
May 29, 2023
One of my few memories of Mr. Mrvos was that he would come visit us from time to time. My dad did carpentry work for him. He brought us kids a bag of lollipops. RIP Rudy and our condolences to the family.
Annie Byler and parents, Reuben & Nancy Byler
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Anonymous
May 27, 2023
With all of our love and deepest sympathy.
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