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Calling Hours:
Friday, January 20, 2017, 4:00-7:00pm
Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Inc., 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville, PA

A private family service will follow visitation on
Friday, January 20, 2017 with Rev. Paul Carr,
officiating.

Maria I. Kerekes, age 61, of N. Summit Rd., Greene Twp., Jamestown, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, January 17, 2017. 

She was born in Greenville on December 28, 1955 to Frank and Mary (Miller) Haverdick.  She was a graduate of Reynolds High School and retired from the Greenville Water Authority, where she was employed as the office manager for thirty-eight years. 

Maria was a member of Greenville VFW Post 3374, Greenville Family Moose Center #276, Fraternal Order of Eagles #805, and was the current Treasurer and Past Trustee of the Italian Home Club.  Her hobbies and interests included, cooking and baking, gardening, event planning, volunteering at local clubs, and most of all, her family. 

Survivors include her husband of thirty-nine years, Carl L. Kerekes, Sr.  When they met, Maria enjoyed highland dancing while Carl played bag pipes for Grove City Highland Band.   Also surviving are two daughters, Dana DiGregorio of Greenville and Donna Kerekes of Alexandria, VA, a son, Carl L. Kerekes, Jr. and his wife Lauren of Butler, two brothers, Frank Haverdick of Niles, OH and Gary Haverdick of Greenville, two sisters, Carla Myers of Greenville and Dr. Jeana Havidich of New Hampshire, two grandchildren, Jayda DiGregorio of Greenville and Adeline Kerekes of Butler and her four furry (dogs) grandchildren, Lucca DiGregorio, Mason Kerekes, Sami Kerekes and Penny Kerekes. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant grandson, Victor DiGregorio.

Memorial contributions may be made to Greenville VFW Post #3374, 54 Conneaut Lake Rd., Greenville, PA 16125.

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19 Comments

  1. Becky (Brown) & Doug Haylett Becky (Brown) & Doug Haylett
    January 19, 2017    

    We are so sorry for your loss. I’ve known Maria since school days, she was always such a fun loving person .She will truly be missed

  2. Donna Ganoe Donna Ganoe
    January 19, 2017    

    Donna – Your Boeing family sends prayers to you and your family for the loss of your loved one.

  3. Janie Scheifele (Gracie McGee) Janie Scheifele (Gracie McGee)
    January 19, 2017    

    My heart goes out to the entire family. Carl, I will truly miss Maria. You know she was my best friend in high school and I was so happy to be reunited with her on facebook after all these years. I’m so sorry for your loss….all my love…

  4. Anonymous Anonymous
    January 19, 2017    

    Our families were so close and I feel heart broken at Marias Loss. You guys weren’t just family but good friends also! Hope to make it Friday,but have to work.Please know how very sorry I am.Love youguys.Mary Lou

  5. Larry and Debbie McConnell Larry and Debbie McConnell
    January 19, 2017    

    So sorry for the loss of Maria. Both my husband and I went to school with Maria. We had many high school memories we shared at RHS. She was always so kind to everyone and such a fun loving person. She always had that beautiful smile that I will always remember too. Maria touched many lives and will be dearly missed but will forever remain in our hearts as we were BLESSED to have known her. Please accept our condolences and know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and in the days ahead.

  6. Cheryl (Meeker) Davern Cheryl (Meeker) Davern
    January 20, 2017    

    I will always remember how nice and fun Maria was, as teenagers we visited each others home for the day in the summer. Her picture looks the same as I remember her, and although I had not seen her since graduation I hope she enjoyed her life and that her family will cherish her memory. Most sincere sympathy to those missing her, gone from this life much too soon.

  7. Anonymous Anonymous
    January 20, 2017    

    hi carl cousin linda miller yesko phil and I are so sorry for you loss our though prayers are with you we will miss maria she was a good cousin lots good memorys sincere sympathy to you carl daina donna you had a good mother i was happy to have for cousin see friday

  8. Lucia D'Alfonso Lucia D'Alfonso
    January 20, 2017    

    Love you Maria… See you on the other side ️XO

  9. Jim Straub Jim Straub
    January 20, 2017    

    Sorrow and condolences to Carl and all your family for the loss of a very fine, friendly, and as personable of a lady as anyone could ever expect to meet. Warmest and best of wishes to Frank, Gary, Carla, and Jeana and families also at this time and always. God’s speed to all including her Uncle Pooch, cousins and families all for your loss of Maria!

  10. Andrea Heck Andrea Heck
    January 20, 2017    

    I’m so sorry dana. If you need anything, I’m just up the street. Xoxoxo

  11. Debbie Miller Debbie Miller
    January 20, 2017    

    Maria had such a loving and warm heart. Always, willing to lend a hand to help others. She lived life to the fullest and was taken from us much too soon! Maria, I will never forget the day you showed me how to make applesauce and we played euchere with Len and Carl. We will play euchere again someday! Sending heartfelt condolences to the family. Bless you, Debbie Miller

  12. Anonymous Anonymous
    January 20, 2017    

    Carl and family so sorry for your loss. Will never forget her smiling face. God Bless, Dale & Mary Linton

  13. John Logan John Logan
    January 20, 2017    

    Maria was such a pleasure to work with at the Water Authority. My time on the board included frequent meetings and working time with Maria, so I could count on a pleasant, cheery welcome to the office.

  14. Mark and Debbie Swick Mark and Debbie Swick
    January 21, 2017    

    So sorry for your loss. Our prays are with you all.

  15. Artiejean Pifer Dyjak Artiejean Pifer Dyjak
    January 22, 2017    

    So sorry for your loss, I’ve known Carl since high school and Maria from the good old cb days and Dear sweet Jada and her mom from Puppy classes. My heart goes out to all of you, and I will pray for all concerned.. Hugs to all. RIP Maria

  16. Ann Marie & Joseph L. Fry Ann Marie & Joseph L. Fry
    January 22, 2017    

    Carl, Dana, Donna, Carla, Frank, Gary & family, I was very saddened to hear the shocking news about Maria. She was so young and so full of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad moment. You all have our deepest sympathies. Until we meet again Maria……. Rest in Peace, my friend!

  17. Leona Leona
    January 23, 2017    

    Carl and family
    So sorry to hear about your loss.
    You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
    Until we meet again Maria

  18. Jill Sernik Taylor Jill Sernik Taylor
    January 26, 2017    

    Carl, Dana, and Donna,
    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  19. Charles N. Maietta Charles N. Maietta
    January 30, 2017    

    Carl, sorry for your lose.

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