A memorial service will be held Monday for Denise 'Dee Dee' R. O'Kresik of 2007 Spangler Road, Hermitage. She passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, in her home after a brief illness. Denise was 45 years old.
Mrs. O'Kresik was born in 1966 in Greenville to Harold and Leona Bell Culp.
Denise was a graduate of West Middlesex High School and the University of Pittsburgh.
She worked as a dental hygienist for four wonderful dentists, Dr. Susan Calderbank, Dr. Howard Nagle, Dr. Tom Bost and Dr. John Manganello.
As a charter member of Grace Chapel Community Church in Hermitage, Dee Dee was an active participant in the youth ministry and the café ministry at the church. She could be counted to serve in any area that was asked of her. Denise embodied the true heart of a servant and was a truly devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
The heart of Denise's life was her family. She married and is survived by her high school sweetheart, Doug O'Kresik, whom she married in 1989. Together they built a great life together and were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Kayla and Leah.
As a family, they shared a love for the outdoors, archery, working in the yard and spending time with their beloved dog, Murphy. Her life was defined by the love that she had for her very large group of extended family and friends.
Denise had a special relationship with her mother, Leona Culp. It was a loving relationship that was defined by love, respect and mutual admiration. During her illness, she received an overwhelming outpouring of love and support from her and Doug's family, friends, her church and the people who loved her dearly.
Denise was preceded in death and is now reunited in heaven with her beloved father, Harold Culp.
She will be dearly missed by all the people that she loved in this life.
Memorial contributions can be made to a scholarship fund that has been established for her two daughters at Grace Chapel Community Church, 4075 Lamor Road, Hermitage, PA 16148.
O'KRESIK Mrs. Doug (Denise 'Dee Dee' R.), 45, of 2007 Spangler Road, Hermitage.
Calling hours and service: Memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Monday (9-26-11) in Grace Chapel Community Church, 4075 Lamor Road, Hermitage, with a time to greet family and share condolences to take place directly following the service.
Friends may e-mail condolences by visiting www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
Arrangements by J. BRADLEY Mc- GONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.