Verna J. Dikun
Verna J. Dikun, 89, of Rices Landing, died Friday, April 17, 2020, in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.
She was born April 26, 1930, in Jefferson Township, a daughter of the late Peter and Helen Krisa Dikun.
Verna was a 1948 graduate of Jefferson High School.
She was a longtime bookkeeper for R.A. Matteucci Distributor in Dry Tavern for more than 35 years.
Verna was a member of several organizations, including Carmichaels Senior Citizens Center, St. Hugh’s Activity Group, former Sacred Heart Ministry, Jefferson Community Club and Clarksville Professional Women, where she also served as treasurer for both organizations at one time.
She was a member of St. Hugh Worship site of St. Matthias Parish and the former Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Consolation Parish.
Verna enjoyed traveling and charter bus trips with friends and family.
Surviving are five siblings, Helen Maletta of Pittsburgh, Elizabeth “Libby” Senegar of Monroeville, Margaret Ferrari of Dry Tavern, George Dikun of Newfoundland, N.J., and Charles Dikun of Dry Tavern, and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two sisters, Anna Hundrieser and Mary Gazy, and four brothers, Mike Dikun, Andrew Dikun, John Dikun and a brother in infancy, Charles Dikun.
Due to the state and federal guidelines and restrictions for COVID-19 events, the viewing and services are private and entrusted to Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor.
Condolences may be expressed at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.