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Katherine Dupay

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Katherine Dupay, 101, of Monongahela, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, Saturday, December 5, 2020, in the Residence at Hilltop, Monongahela.

Katherine was born May 24, 1919, in Weirton, W.Va., a daughter of John and Katarina Wanchic. The family moved to Toronto, Ohio, where Katherine graduated from Toronto High School in 1936. That same year she met and married her husband, Michael Dupay September 5, 1936. They would have been married 60 years until his passing of Parkinson’s disease in June 1996.

Katherine was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon. She retired from Monongahela Valley Hospital in 1984 with 15 years of service as a food service supervisor. During her employment, she was recognized by the Management Board for successful completion of the Management Board Seminars in Supervisory Training and Management Development. In July 1982, she completed the Dietetic Assistant Independent Study Course through The University of Florida Division of Continuing Education, where she met the requirement for membership in the Hospital Institution and Education Food Service Society.

On Katherine’s 100th birthday, she was honored on the Smuckers portion of the Today Show with Al Roker honoring individuals celebrating their 100th birthdays.

Some of her favorite pastimes were browsing through cookbooks, as she was a wonderful cook and baker. She enjoyed watching QVC, especially the cooking segments on Sunday afternoon and the Saturday cooking show on WQED. Katherine’s favorite snack was gummie bears. She shared with anyone who entered her room at the Residence. Her most joy came from having her children and their families gather around her dining room table to enjoy the delicious foods she prepared. Her family never left her home without taking a “care package” of their favorite baked goods that she always had for them.

Katherine will be deeply missed by her son, Michael (Joann) Dupay of Charleston, W.Va.; daughters JoAnn (David) Metz of Monongahela and Janice (Robert) Waltz of Washington; her eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her five brothers, John, Stephen, Michael, Joseph and Nicholas Wanchic; as well as her grandson, John David Metz.

The entire staff at The Residence at Hilltop provided wonderful care to Katherine while she lived there, in addition to her nurse, Joan and aide, Nikki of ViaQuest Hospice, who provided additional care.

In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation to the Angel Fund at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 217 Plainview Avenue Belle Vernon, PA 15012.

Family and friends will be received from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the time of a funeral service, Wednesday, December 9, in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 222 Mary Street, Belle Vernon, with the Rev. Stephan Gresh officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery.

In order to be compliant with state guidelines concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, masks MUST be worn and social distancing maintained. The family would like to thank you in advance for your understanding.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Frye Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.

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