Katherine (Cavanaugh) Kondos

Katherine “Karen” (Cavanaugh) Kondos, age 81, of Monongahela and formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Mountain View Senior Living Center in Greensburg on her 46th wedding anniversary. She was a member of the former St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Clairton. She retired after 12 years as the first Top Rate female boilermaker at U.S. Steel, Clairton Works. She was a former employee at DeCarlo’s Fruit Market in Elizabeth and enjoyed gardening. Born October 22, 1944 in Orlando, FL, she was a daughter of the late Francis M. and Pauline M. (McKutta) Cavanaugh. She is survived by her husband, Theodore G. Kondos; son, Richard (Denise) Miller of Monongahela; three grandchildren; siblings, Michael, Estelle, Mary, Steve, Gordon, Margaret “Maggie” and Susan “Tooie”; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, John “Jack” and Tom Cavanaugh. No visitation or services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 821 Walnut Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 or the National Down Syndrome Society, 1155 15th Street, Suite 540, Washington, DC 20005. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth.

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