October 05, 2018 |
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James M. Foster, age 92 of Port Vue, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born February 13, 1926 in Dravosburg, he was a son of the late Ellis and Anna Foster and stepson of the late Cecilia Foster. A retired millwright for US Steel National Tube Works in McKeesport, James was a US Army Veteran of World War II and a member of Mentor Road Bible Church in Forward Twp. In his spare time, he loved baseball (especially keeping score) and football and was an avid bird watcher and woodworker. To his family, who called him "Happy Pappy," he was a generous, happy, and dedicated man who was always in a good mood and was the light of their lives.
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October 04, 2018 |
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Brandon R. Hanratty, age 37, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. He was a quality assurance inspector for Superior Forge & Steel in Pittsburgh. A member of Liberty Presbyterian Church, he was an active member of Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge 526 of Elizabeth and a member of Liberty Borough Veterans Association.
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October 03, 2018 |
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Marie C. Stefan, age 76 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Born March 26, 1942 and raised in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Santo and Florence (Palumbo) Calabro. A former office manager at Kids Plus Southwestern Pediatric in Jefferson Hills, Marie is survived by her husband of almost fifty years James M. Stefan; her children Arthur (Jean) Stefan, Scott (Alissa) Stefan, and Jill (Karen) Stefan Pazo; her grandchildren Nicole (Donald) Holtz, Trevor (Erin) Stefan, Vincent A. Stefan, Michaela Stefan, and Alyssa (Dale) Morgele; her great-grandchildren Avery Pearl and Allyson Rose Holtz, Alora Faye Morgele, and Anthony James DeArmitt; her brother David (Mary) Calabro; and also nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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October 02, 2018 |
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James J. Tortorice, age 95 of Somerset and formerly Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in The Patriot in Somerset. Born January 19, 1923 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Joseph and Frances (Moresea) Tortorice. A parishioner of St. Clare of Assisi in Clairton and a US Navy Veteran of World War II, James was a barber and painter in the area and a member of both the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75 and Sons of Columbus in Clairton.
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September 28, 2018 |
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Robert T. "Lefty" Nutt, age 63 of Charleroi, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 in John J. Kane Regional Center, McKeesport. Born February 28, 1955 in Charleroi, he was a son of the late Thurman R. and Dolores (McDonald) Nutt. A US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, Robert loved to hunt and fish.
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September 28, 2018 |
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Sr. Dorothy Ruth Varga, S.D.R., age 87, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 in the Divine Redeemer Motherhouse in Elizabeth Twp. Born February 10, 1931 in Cleveland, OH, she was a daughter of the late John and Therese Mary (Yambor) Varga. Sr. Dorothy was a Professed Sister of the Divine Redeemer for 66 years.
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September 27, 2018 |
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Clifford A. Gephart Sr., age 83, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired as a co-owner of Cannon - Tedesco & Company in McKeesport. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family.
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September 26, 2018 |
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Mark R. Fehr, age 63 of White Oak, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh. Born January 8, 1955 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George Raymond Fehr and Helen (Ross) Fehr. A field auditor with GMAC in Cranberry and member of Mt. Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, Mark received his bachelor's degree from Point Park College and his master's in organizational leadership from Geneva College.
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September 25, 2018 |
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Frank B. Connors, age 102, of Elizabeth, passed away the day after his 102nd birthday on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. He was the “last man standing” of his siblings. He retired as a conductor for the Union Railroad. An Army veteran having served in World War II, he was a lifetime member of the Elizabeth Moose and an avid hunter and fisherman.
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September 24, 2018 |
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Helen D. Clark, age 93 of White Oak, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 in her daughter's home. Born June 24, 1925 in Versailles, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna Lukas. In her spare time, Helen loved to garden and work in the yard and was also very talented in the kitchen. Most of all though, her family will remember her as a selfless mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother whom they will love and miss always.
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September 24, 2018 |
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Elizabeth "Betty Lou" Criswell, age 80, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. She retired as a custodian in the Elizabeth Forward School District.
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September 23, 2018 |
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Mary Jane "Dolly" Speney, age 90 of Port Vue, passed away at home on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Born September 2, 1928 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Josephine Morningstar. A former secretary at Speney Chevrolet in West Newton and a former co-owner of the Palisades Ballroom in McKeesport, Mary Jane was a member of St. Mark's Parish in Port Vue and actively involved in the former Port Vue American Legionettes.
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September 21, 2018 |
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Faith Ann Pascoe, age 71, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport. A 1964 graduate of Duquesne High School, she retired in 2010 after 25 years as a teller at Huntingdon Bank in Jefferson Hills. She formerly worked for Three Rivers Bank and Sky Bank.
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September 21, 2018 |
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On September 20, 2018, we lost a great family member and friend: P. Jeff "Heffy" Julian, age 61 of Clairton. Jeff was always there to put a smile on your face and lend a helping hand to whoever needed it. Jeff was a member of the Sons of Columbus, the International Union of Operating Engineers Local L0095, and also worked for the University of Pittsburgh for fifteen years and also formerly Clairton High School. Born April 22, 1957, he was a son of the late James F. and Phyllis C. (Criswell) Julian.
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September 17, 2018 |
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August M. Gatto, age 84, of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at HCR Manor Care in Whitehall. An Army veteran, he retired after 42 years as a pipefitter for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. He was a lifelong member and devout supporter of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. where he was active in numerous church functions. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren's competitions.
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