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Carol M. Alberts, 78, of Monessen, died Monday, November 10, 2025, in Encompass Health and Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville. She was born December 15, 1946, in Minneapolis, MN, a daughter of the late John and Susan (Brinda) Michalov. Prior to retirement she had worked as a certified surgical technician in various hospitals across the country and was a member of the Association of Surgical Technicians. She had also taught surgical technology classes at Westmoreland County Community College and worked for the Orthodox Campus Commission and the Department of Christian Education of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese. Carol also had worked as the cook for St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary as well as at the Antiochian Archdiocese Headquarters. She was a member of St. Michael’s Orthodox Christian Church, Greensburg, PA. She was a member of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Women’s organization and served as a Church School Director and teacher for most of her life. Carol especially enjoyed teaching arts and crafts at the Antiochian Village Summer Camp and the Christian Education Institute. Carol is survived by her husband of 52 years, the V. Rev. Fr. George A. Alberts; her son, David Alberts (Anna); two daughters, Christina Alberts-Surdyn (Jeff) and Sarah Goldie (Christopher); six grandchildren, Damien, Jacob, Noah, Morgana, Penelope, and Illeana; her brother, Charles Michalov; her sister, Cheryl Andrew (Fr. Jonah); brother-in-law, Michael Alberts (Mary); and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Thursday at St. Michael’s Orthodox Christian Church, 1182 Ashland St., Greensburg, PA 15601. Trisagion prayers will begin at 7:30 Thursday in church. A funeral service will begin at 10 AM Friday in the church with His Grace Bishop Thomas (Joseph) officiating along with the Rev. Fr. David Hyatt, Pastor, and Diocesan clergy. Interment will follow in St. Clair Cemetery, Greensburg. LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton Street, Greensburg is assisting with arrangements. www.bachafh.com
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