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Eileen Dorothy Thompson Zurku

April 10, 1937 - October 28, 2020

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Obituary For Eileen Dorothy Thompson Zurku

Zurku, Eileen Dorothy Thompson, age 83, of Whitehall, surrounded by her family passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

Eileen was born on April 10, 1937 in New Brighton, PA and graduated from New Brighton High School. Beloved wife of 62 years to the late Joseph W. Zurku; loving mother of Claudia Ann (Walter) Mikulski, John Eric Zurku, Kathleen Jane (Robert) Totterdale, Lydia Ann (Jeffry) Weber, Theresa Marie Zurku and Laura Lee (Raymond) Shore; cherished grandmother of Walter (Christine), Brandon, Amanda and Mack Mikulski, Nicholas Zurku, Dustin and Hannah Shore; great-grandmother of four and great-great-grandmother of two; daughter of the late Robert and Ellen Thompson, and sister of the late Bob, Dave, and John Thompson. Eileen was a long-term parishioner of St Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin and was an active member of the church. She was a member of the Christian Mothers and the Christian Family Movement (CFM) throughout her life. A devout catholic, she lived by the words of Padre Pio: “Pray, Hope, and don’t worry”. She was an active member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority (ETA RHO CHAPTER), an International Women’s friendship network for over 50 years. Eileen enjoyed the many charity works that the Sorority sisters provided for the community. A caring and giving individual, Eileen committed her life to her children and her extended family. She lived her life as a great example of how to love like Jesus. She always saw the good in others. She influenced everyone who had the honor to know and love her. She changed numerous lives as she navigated her life. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 2 - 8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Monday morning at 9:00. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow graveside in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Due to the public health crisis, mask and social distancing guidelines must be adhered to. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions be made to St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church, 5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15236.

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  • October 31, 2020

    Reynolds Clark

    To the Zuruk family. The children may remember us as we were neighbors to your mother and father when we moved into our first house at 4310 Highgrove Road. You lived several houses away from us. Your mother and father were always so friendly to us and really welcomed us to the neighborhood. When we adopted our son Paul in October 1972, your mother was the first one to come to our house and help Linda, since Paul was only six days old when we brought him home. Your mother was so helpful in aiding Linda during our initial weeks of parenthood. We send our deepest and sincerest sympathy in the passing of a wonderful woman. May precious memories bring you all comfort in the weeks ahead. Renny and Linda Clark