Irene G. Ratica

Irene G. Ratica, 87, formerly of Trafford, died Friday, December 4, 2015 at home in White Oak. Born in Duquesne, PA, December 14, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Sklenka Gay and wife of the late Michael Ratica. She was a retired supervisor at Bell Telephone and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin. She is survived by 2 sisters, Gertrude Dobransky of White Oak and Margaret Byrne of Irwin, also by nieces and nephews. Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 is in charge of arrangements. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Alvin Cabungcal on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. Interment will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Human Society of Western PA.