Zora P. (Kolenac) Kurp

Of Murrysville, a native of Rankin, age 101, died at Redstone Highlands on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Zora was the beloved wife of the late Leo J. Kurp for 35 years.

She was the loving mother of Maryan (late William) Baughman of OH, Robert (Maureen) Kurp of North Huntingdon and Patricia Kurp of Penn Twp.

Zora is survived by grandchildren including Amy (Kevin Lloyd) Baughman, Christopher (Angela) Baughman, Lauren Kurp, Justin (Bethany) Kurp and Maura (David) Betthaus.

Also surviving are her 9 great-grandchildren: William, Patrick and Matthew Lloyd; Ryan, Rachel and Jennifer Baughman; Carson, Avery and Nolan.

Zora was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles and Frank Kolenac.

At age 19, after graduation from Rankin High School, Zora landed her first job as a secretary for the Rankin Schools. When Maryan was born, her work career was put on hold until her family was grown. She then continued her career as a secretary at various places, finally at Carnegie Mellon University.

Zora never had a driver’s license but even as a widow of 41 years, she maintained her independence by mastering public transportation and the Access program.

Zora was a longtime member of the Croatian Fraternal Union, Lodge 718, in Rankin. She was a volunteer for the annual Croatian Day at Kennywood Park for many years.

Friends are welcome on Friday from 4-7pm at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable Ave., East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800.

Mass of Christian Burial will be in Mother of Sorrows Church, Murrysville, on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Zora will be laid to rest in Braddock Catholic Cemetery.