Mary Buzzie

December 20, 2024 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Mary Buzzie, age 106, died on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on May 10, 1918, and was the daughter of the late Rocco and Maria Scrima Poppa. She was the wife of the late William Buzzie.

Elsie Josephine Schmidt

December 20, 2024 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Elsie Josephine Schmidt, age 97, of North Versailles, PA, died on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was born August 2, 1927, in Duquesne, PA, and is the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Mary Moros Chorman.

Patricia "Tricia" Shaw Warren

December 20, 2024 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Patricia "Tricia" Shaw Warren, 72, of Washington, formerly of Mount Vernon,  passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born July 8, 1952 in Pittsburgh, and was the eldest daughter of the late Ira Dayne and Patricia (Jaycox) Shaw. Tricia attended high school with her husband, Steve, at Elizabeth Forward, and were graduates of the class of 1970. She went on to graduate with a bachelors degree in Economics from Grove City College in 1974, and Boston University for a graduate study in Communications. She worked for WTAE as a news producer while her husband attended law school at Duquesne University. When Steve served as an attorney in the U.S Navy Jag Corps in Norfolk, VA., Tricia raised their two children while doing free lance production for a local cable station. Later on, when they returned to Washington, still raising the children, she pursued a passion as a water color painter and potter while Steve worked as a trial lawyer in Pittsburgh. She painted many landscapes from this area and of their travels around the U.S and abroad. She particularly liked to paint the various changing seasons at their farm pond in Greene County. She belonged to the McMurray Art League and was also invited to be a member of the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society. She and Steve shared a love of nature and the arts throughout their marriage.

Kathleen Deiser

December 20, 2024 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Kathleen “Kathy” Deidre Deiser, 80 of Glassport, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday December 19^th, 2024 at her home. She was born in Pittsburgh on August 3^rd, 1944 to the late Elmer Deiser and Evalyn Murphy. Kathleen is survived by her children Lisa Hill-Oster of Clairton, and Kevin (Jyrel) Deiser of Singapore, 2 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and niece Brienna O’Lleary. In addition to her parents, Katheleen was preceded in death by her siblings Claire O’Leary and Robert Schlernitzaur. She enjoyed to knit and read various novels. Arrangements have been entrusted to E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to donors.diabetes.org. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

Ronald Lee Given

December 19, 2024 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Ronald Lee Given, 75, of East McKeesport, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at home. He was born July 19, 1949 in North Versailles, a son of the late Alexander and Gertrude (Jenkins) Given and was also preceded in death by his brother David Given. Ron had worked for U.S. Steel and then finished his career with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and a member of the VFW Hilltopper Post 8430 and the White Oak American Legion Post 701. Back in the day he enjoyed playing tennis and golf. He is survived by his wife Maria A. Given; his children Heather M. Barish and her husband Thomas Bostedo and Ron Given; his grandchildren Glenn Turok, David Barish, Alex Barish, Abbegayle Bostedo, Jackson Given and Samuel given; his great grandchildren Emma, maverick, Magnolia, Josephine, and Jameson; and a sister Donna Given. Friends will be received from Noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport. A funeral service followed by Navy honors will be held in the funeral home at 6 p.m. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

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Veronica Lynn (Henderson) Meriwether

December 19, 2024 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Veronica Lynn (Henderson) Meriwether, 61, died December 12, 2024. Services were in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home.

Cheryl L. LeRoy

December 19, 2024 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Cheryl L. LeRoy, 73, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was born July 4, 1951 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Lemuel and Gladys (Galley) James and was also preceded in death by her husband Dennis R. LeRoy. Chery was a retired employee of UPMC. She was a homebody and enjoyed tending to flowers around her house and watching foreign subtitle movies. She is survived by her son Darrin R. LeRoy and his fiancé Jennifer; her brothers Kerry James and Dennis James; also her beloved pet dog Millie. At Cheryl’s request there will be no viewing. A committal service will be held at Plum Creek Cemetery on Monday December 16. Anyone wishing to attend please meet at 11 a.m. at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main St., Irwin, for the procession to the cemetery. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

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Thomas P. Patterson

December 19, 2024 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Thomas P. Patterson, 84, of Irwin, passed away peacefully Saturday December 14, 2024. He was born September 29, 1940 in Wilmerding, a son of the late James and Lucille (Moore) Patterson and in and was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters James Patterson, Janny Boben, Robert Patterson, Joyce Blasko; and his beloved wife Janice (Phillians) Patterson. He was a proud veteran who served in the Army, and prior to his retirement worked in the lumber industry for 84 Lumber, Gilbert Lumber, and Samford Lumber.

Tom volunteered and was recognized for over 10 years of service as a driver for the Department of Veteran Affairs, Westmoreland County. He enjoyed his volunteer work, fishing, and traveling with his late wife, especially to Stone Harbor, New Jersey. He is survived by his children Tammy (Don) DiMartino of Jeannette, and Kathy Patterson (Anthony Seethaler) of Pittsburgh; grandchildren Taylor (Nicholas) Repasi, Joseph (Keeley) DiMartino, Cory DiMartino, Jeffrey DiMartino, Khegan Young, Calahan Young (Eliana Mason), Saige Young, and Jonathan Seethaler; great grandchildren Avary, Ansley, Clayton, Isla, Bennet, Jacob, and Tanner; sister Joann Arway of State College; and many nieces and nephews.

Vivian Jean Ledgard

December 19, 2024 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Vivian Jean Ledgard, 74, of Irwin, passed away Saturday December 14, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born August 22, 1950 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late George and Dolores (Fink) Breitinger and was also preceded in death by her sister Nancy Brinkos and brother Jerry Breitinger. Jean was a loving mother and her decade’s long love and devotion to her grandchildren is beyond description. She was an animal lover and adored her Irish Setters Lola and Abby. Jean is survived by her beloved husband James W. Ledgard with whom she celebrated 55 years of marriage on November 29, 2024; children Tracy (Mark) Scozio of Darragh, and Kim (David) Bush of Irwin; grandchildren Lexie (Russell) Dayton, Lea Scozio (fiancé Travis Frum), Maddi Scozio (fiancé Luke Vukovich), Sergei Scozio, Kali Ledgard (Tony Harper), Lacey Knox (fiancé Justin Watson), and Alex Knox; great granddaughter Ellie Dayton; sister Pat Magel of Murrysville; and nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024., at the William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Suncrest Hospice for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute to ASPCA, http://aspca.org . For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

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Gerald Walton Christian

December 19, 2024 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Gerald Walton Christian, 65, of McKeesport, PA departed this earthly tabernacle on December 13, 2024. Born November 19, 1959, in McKeesport, PA. He was the son of the late Charles Clark and LaRelda Eileen Christian. Gerald was a 1977, graduate of McKeesport High School where he starred in three sports. Upon graduation, he attended New Mexico Highlands University and Marshall University on a football scholarship. Gerald was preceded in death by his father Charles Clark, aunts Annette Beulah Shark and Ada Younger, uncles Herbert Christian and Gary Christian. He is survived by his three sons Gerald Jr. (Collen) of Bel Air MD, Jeremy of Arlington VA, and Jason of Pittsburgh, PA; Four grandchildren, Blaise, Cruz, Maeze, and Jordan; his mother LaRelda E. Christian of White Oak, PA, sister Maureen D. Christian of Pittsburgh, PA, Uncle William Christian Jr. of White Oak, PA, and Aunt Patricia Christian of McKeesport, PA, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Mary Ethel (Shaw) Stone

December 19, 2024 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Ethel (Shaw) Stone, 90 years old of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Mary departed this life on Friday, December 13, at UPMC East with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, daughter, Rose Lynn Stone, and brother, Henry Harris.

Formerly of Clairton, Pennsylvania, she was born February 19, 1934 in Wadesboro, North Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of the late James Henry (Bully) Harris and the late Adelia Elizabeth Shaw.  Mary’s mother passed when she was three years old, she was then raised by her grandparents, the late Diana and Charles Shaw. In September of 1942, her Uncle Junius Davenport sent for her grandmother and her, they arrived in McKeesport, by train, met by a complete stranger who transported them to Clairton where she grew up. She married the late William Delmar (Dale) Stone on May 24, 1952.

Mary was very proud of her Clairton High School diploma. She was a stay at home mother, raising her two children until she became employed as a nutritionist at the former McKeesport Hospital. Mary enjoyed learning and was an avid reader.

John Thomas Domingo

December 19, 2024 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary

John Thomas Domingo, aged 77, of San Antonio, TX, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on December 9, 2024.  Born February 2, 1947, to John F. and Margaret R. (Fichera) Domingo of McKeesport, he was the first of five children.  A graduate of Serra Catholic High School, John served his country in the U.S. Navy with Assault Craft Unit 1 for three tours of duty during the Vietnam conflict on riverboats. During his service he married his neighbor and high school sweetheart, Christine Zambo, and that union produced 2 daughters. After serving, John was employed by Delta Airlines for thirty-three years.

Pre-deceased by his first wife Christine, and his sister Patricia (survived by Eugene) Tognarine, John is survived by his wife Valerie, daughters Deanna (Scott) Hoelscher and Beth (Jorge) Merendon, son-in-heart Rocky Hernandez, 6 grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and siblings Nancy Quinn, Joseph (Tonya) Domingo, and Marie (Annette James) Domingo.

Betsy Lee Aldridge

December 19, 2024 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Betsy Lee (Schrader) Aldridge, age 72, of Rostraver Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital. She was a retired supervisor for the Department of Labor and Industry. Born May 10, 1952 in Greensburg, she was a daughter of the late William and Dolores (Jones) Schrader. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Richard M. Aldridge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Karen and Kim. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

Jeryl D. Jacobs

December 18, 2024 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Jeryl D. Jacobs, age 76 of Irwin died December 17, 2024, at Westmoreland Manor. She was born January 23, 1948, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late George and Melva Yates Irwin. Jerri was a member of the Community Methodist Church and a former member of Circleville United Methodist Church where she served as an interim choir director of the chancel choir. She also enjoyed interior design and painting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Jacobs, and her sister Rhonda Gumbert. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Peak and her husband Jason, one granddaughter, Cassidy. There will be no public visitation. JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

Adam Blake Carter

December 18, 2024 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Adam Blake Carter, 40, of Swissvale passed away peacefully in his sleep, Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was born January 26, 1984 in McKeesport and is the beloved son of Jeffrey and Mary Ann (Karlovski) Carter of Buena Vista. Adam graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 2002 and attended Allegheny Community College for Paralegal. He had a big heart, and was so full of compassion. He loved to make people laugh and smile. He appeared as a comedian at the Funny Bone Comedy Club in Pittsburgh, a free-lance writer, and a server. Him and his daughter were Batman and Star Wars fanatics. He was always so proud of her, and loved her so deeply. Adam believed in and loved the Lord and at times would attend Mass at Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Michael Church with his daughter. He will be forever missed.