November 29, 2023 |
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Paul V. Haber, 89, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Elizabeth Twp, and Melbourne, Florida, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. He was born February 3, 1934 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Ralph J. and Rose E. (Mittreder) Haber. He was the loving companion of 34 years to the late Janet Ludwig, who passed away June 6, 2011. Paul was a US Army Veteran and served during the Korean War. Upon completion of his military service, he worked and owned many companies with his brothers Jack and Jim, including Arsenal Construction, three hotels in Florida and Dow Business Park. He enjoyed horse racing, and owned a racing horse and was also an avid swimmer. He will be greatly missed.
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November 28, 2023 |
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Velma Elizabeth (Poling) Walls, 96, of Port Vue, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 27, 2023. Born to parents Sherman Everett and Ethel (Heatley) Poling on March 8, 1927 at the McKeesport home of her grandparents, Richard and Mary Elizabeth (Waters) Heatley. Velma grew up with two wonderful brothers, the late Robert and Richard Poling. She graduated from McKeesport High School in 1945 where she played clarinet in the marching band and worked weekends at the J.C. Penney Co. After high school, she went to keypunch school in Pittsburgh, then worked for National Tube for 5 years. She met and married Forney Clair Walls at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in McKeesport. They were married for 53 years. She raised 3 children and was an active Cub Scout Den Mother and with Boy Scout Troop 57 and served as director of the Port Vue Legionettes, for 60 + years, and was a member of the American Legion Post 447 Ladies Auxiliary. She swam weekly with wonderful friends at the former McKeesport YWCA and took her dogs on many walks. For more than 40 years, she worked as a Bookkeeper for The Carriage Inn. Velma loved the Lord. A member of Park Baptist Church in Versailles, she served as a Deaconess for many years. She enjoyed traveling with her church family, her family, and friends.
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November 27, 2023 |
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Marianne Vidil, 77, of Greenock, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at home. She resided with her sister Carol (Kenneth) Johnson. She was born September 15, 1947 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Felix and Dorothy (Fedorka) Vidil. She was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish- St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Township. In addition to her sister, she is survived by her brothers, Ron (Jane) Vidil of Mount Vernon and Philip (Susan) Vidil of Snellville, GA, and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 9 - 10:30 am at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joachim and Anne Parish- St. Michael Church on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at the Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township, alongside her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA at 1(202) 621-6500 or aspca.org Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
November 24, 2023 |
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Glen E. Lowery, 70, of Elizabeth Township passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was born November 27, 1952 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John E. and Mildred V. (Matthews) Lowery. He worked many years at Irvin Works, and with the Elizabeth Township Sanitation Plant. Glen was a member of the Masonic Lodge #641, and was a part of the Tall Cedars; as well as a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Greenock, Elizabeth Township. He is survived by his wife, Linda Susan (McLay) Lowery; daughter, Theresa Coleman of Chattanooga, TN; and his sister, Tracey Evanko of Birmingham, AL; nieces and nephews, Christopher, Mandy, Casey, & Griffin; and great-niece and great-nephew, Wes & Sadie. There is no visitation at this time. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place at the Mount Vernon Cemetery. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
November 24, 2023 |
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Barbara Mildred Di Fabio, 87, of Verona, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. She was born May 5, 1936 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John A. and Mildred Iola (Monath) Ryan. She was the wife of the late of Paul Robert Di Fabio who passed away June 18, 2022. They were married for 56 years. Barbara was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, White Oak. She was a 1954 graduate of McKeesport High School and had worked for the former McKeesport National Bank.
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November 24, 2023 |
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James (Jimmy) Robert Boughner, 64, of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectantly from a pulmonary embolism on Monday, November 20, 2023. Jimmy was a loving husband and father, a humble and devoted man to family and friends. “Where the path of love and friendship cross, it leaves a mark forever.”
Jimmy was a 1977 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, a graduate of The Ohio State University and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He was an attorney, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
Jimmy was a person of broad accomplishments and impeccable character in his personal, professional, and civic life. He worked for five companies; Ernst & Whinney, Arthur Andersen, The Beechwood Company, Schneider Downs, and The Nutting Company, Wheeling, WV. Jimmy always worked behind the scenes to make others more successful without the desire or need for recognition.
Jimmy served as a board member and President of the Mount Vernon Cemetery, Trustee of the E.R. Crawford Estate Trust, member of Youghiogheny Country Club, member of Wheeling Country Club, committee member and past President of West Penn Golf Association, member of the USGA Junior National Committee, board member and past Treasurer of Mon River Arts, Treasurer/Secretary/Director of Membership of the Financial Planning Association of Pittsburgh, and member, elder, and former Chairperson of the Corporation of the Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church. Through all these positions, Jimmy served the Lord he loved. He knew he was blessed, and he was a blessing to others. (Genesis 12:2)
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November 21, 2023 |
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Patricia L. Atkins, 91, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born August 28, 1932, in Duquesne, and was the daughter of the late Jennie and James Hannegan. She was the wife of 56 years to the late Howard C. Atkins, who passed away, December 10, 2014. Patricia was very involved in the Girl Scouts of America and functioned as a Den Mother for many years. She worked 20 years for the Elizabeth Forward School District where she headed the cafeteria, supplying many generations of youths with delicious and nutritious meals. Patricia was a devoted Christian and member of the former Boston Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School. Patricia was a hardworking and loving woman that will be missed by her family.
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November 20, 2023 |
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Catherine M. Macey, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital surrounded by family. She was born November 27, 1935 in Greensburg and was the daughter to the late Henry V. McKay, Sr., and the late Rose Marie (Gregg) McKay. Catherine is the beloved wife of 67 years to Robert P. Macey of North Huntingdon. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in North Huntingdon, and of the Catholic Daughters and attended The Divine Redeemer Academy of Elizabeth Township. Catherine was an active member of the Christian Mothers, the Elizabeth Township Seniors, and the North Huntingdon AARP, and worked as the district office secretary at the Elizabeth Forward School District. An avid reader, a talented artist and she loved to travel, yet she enjoyed seeing her grandkids and supporting their performances or extracurricular activities the most.
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November 17, 2023 |
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Lynne A. Bonivich, 74, of Greenock, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was born November 15, 1949 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James "Jim" and Allene (Swartz) Morgan. Lynne worked for many years as a cashier at Schweibel's Bakery in McKeesport. She loved bingo and even had a bag that read "Bingos my game and Mimi is my name". She also enjoyed puzzles, word searches, and playing candy crush on her ipad. Lynne was known as Mimi to her grandchildren and Momma B to many others. She loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Lynne was a people person, with a big heart, but at the same time would tell you how it is. She will be greatly missed.
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November 17, 2023 |
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Carol (Jancef) Rice, 71, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Carol spent the majority of her nursing career in long-term care, loved her dogs and took great pride in her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Rice; her parents, Otto and Dorothy (Schmidt) Jancef; sister Linda Horne; and step-daughter, Terri Shawn Rice. Carol will be sadly missed by her daughters, Tara Hall (Christopher) of North Huntingdon, and Amber Zahorchak (Rafael Perez Diez) of San Juan, Puerto Rico; and her step-son, Dustin Rice; cherished grandchildren, Ethan Hall and Rafael, Cecilia and Gonzalo Perez; sister, Doris Phillips; and niece Tracy Seman (Richard). A heartfelt thank you to all who supported Carol and her family in this difficult time. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Family and friends will be received for a memorial service at the Penn Lincoln Memorial Park on Saturday, November 18th at 11:00 am. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
November 14, 2023 |
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Margaret "Peggy" Ruth (McCullough) Clark of White Oak, Pennsylvania, peacefully went Home to be with her Heavenly Father on November 12, 2023 after a long and full life with God and her family.
She was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania on October 29, 1941, to the late Alec McCullough and Mary Ruth Brady. She lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, most of her life, as well as part time in Clearwater, Florida.
She was the beloved wife of Thomas Clark, with whom she faithfully shared 63 years of marriage, and for whom she affectionately poured out her life. Together, they raised four children: Tom, Barb, Joe & Becky, all of whom have been profoundly impacted by her selfless, uncomplaining, hardworking life. She also was beloved and respected grandma to twenty-three grandchildren and great grandma to twelve.
She trusted Christ as her Savior as a young girl and subsequently lived her life in unwavering service to Him. She read her Bible daily, prayed to God in faith, was a committed member of the McKeesport and Tampa Gospel Halls, and was well known for opening her home in warm hospitality to God’s people.
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November 13, 2023 |
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William C. "Bull" Dusi, 66, of Clairton, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born August 19, 1957 in Wiesbaden, Germany and was the son of the late George Lucas Dusi, Sr. and Ruth A. (Rothey) Dusi. He was the husband of the late Michele Marie "Shelly" (Martin) Dusi, who passed away January 6, 2023. Bull was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and currently worked for over 20 years at ELG Metals in McKeesport and looked forward to retiring in March of 2024. He loved to watch football and cooking shows. Bull loved vacationing in Florida at he and his wife's favorite resort, Ocean East, where they went for two weeks every September and made many friends. Bull loved his family and loved spending time with them. He was also known for his love of motorcycles,a great sense of humor, his kind heart and loyalty and as a hardworking man that would help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed.
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November 10, 2023 |
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Dorothy Sorick, 91, of Forward Township, formerly of Glassport, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born October 8, 1932 in Glassport and was the daughter of the late Nicoli and Millicent (Incean) Peterson. She was the wife of the late William E. Sorick who passed away August 13, 1984. She was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish-St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Township, Blaine Hill Seniors, Elizabeth Township Seniors, and the Elizabeth Borough Bingo. She was a 1950 graduate of Glassport High School and was the organizer of the 1950 Lunch Bunch.
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November 10, 2023 |
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Margaret O. Steelnack, 95, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born October 16, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William and Irene (Toth) Orris. She was the wife of the late William K. Yotter and also the wife of the late Edward Steelnack. Margaret was a member of First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport. She loved bike riding, reading, bingo, trips to Ocean City New Jersey, helping raise her grandkids, and she loved her great grandchildren.
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November 07, 2023 |
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Elizabeth Jane (Lesher) Alder Gibbons, 92, of White Oak, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Also known as BeeDoll, Betty, Betty Boop, Gram and GiGi. She was born January 27, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Lesher. She was the loving wife of the late Charles Thomas Gibbons. She worked in the old Nabisco factory on Penn Avenue in East Liberty, now home to Google, and spent many years as a waitress at Scotty’s Diner a little further up the road in Wilkinsburg. She also worked for the Borough of Wilkinsburg as a meter maid and as a school crossing guard. In her later years, she was a caregiver for a number of older folks needing in-home assistance, providing care, companionship, meals, laundry, light housekeeping, and travel to medical appointments and the like. She was funny, feisty, playful, and loved a good game of pinochle and 500 Bid through several card clubs throughout her adult life and with family members. She was a member of Sampson Mills Presbyterian Church in White Oak for decades, volunteering there when she was physically able. What has always stood out as her most endearing gifts through the years was both her compassion and care for others and her remarkable capacity for forgiveness. She lovingly opened her home to anyone in need. She was a terrific baker and gardener, and was still shoveling and playing in the dirt well into her 80's. She was the last surviving member of her generation among the Lesher and Alder families. She had 5 living generations in the same family for the 4th consecutive time over the past 76 years.
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