Obituary - Marie A. (Danko) McCutcheon

Marie Annette (Danko) McCutcheon, a longtime resident of Oakmont, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at the age of 81, in the presence of her loving and devoted daughters, Marsha and Linda.

Marie was born Sept. 23, 1933, to her late parents, John Andrew Danko and Mary (Tkach), and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, H. Claude McCutcheon (October 2011). She was a sister of Joan Yuhas (Chuck), the late John A. Danko Jr., Dee Fazio (Bob Tach); and Richard Danko (Susan); sister-in-law to M. Louise Bergamasco (late Joseph), the late Wilbert McCutcheon (late Carol) and the late John McCandless; also loving aunt of more than 20 nieces and nephews.

Marie was a 1951 graduate of Duquesne High School, followed by a heartfelt vocation calling as a registered nurse graduate from Braddock General Hospital. She worked at Braddock General through 1965, upon moving to Oakmont to start a family. Allowing no gaps in her career, she joined the professional staff of Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont, serving as supervisor and charge nurse for more than 33 years, including skilled care over varying shifts until her retirement. She held high standards in the execution of care provided, which was passed on to her primary caregiver in her last few years of need, daughter, Linda, along with Marsha.

Marie had a strong will and drive, an interest to do the right things the right way. Her entire life was caring for others - whether it was the career of nursing within the community or immediate family. She had many talents, enjoyed movies, music, vacations, good times and laughing with family and friends, but what she enjoyed most in life was being a mother. She will be greatly missed.

Friends and relatives will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2015, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2015, at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES INC., 421 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday July 25, 2015, in St. lrenaeus Catholic Church, Oakmont. Interment will be next to her beloved husband, Claude at The Verona Cemetery, Oakmont.

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