December 26, 2019 |
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Jody D. Govannucci, 48, of Irwin, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She was born June 10, 1971 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph Longwell and Ruth Ann Laughlin. She worked as a cleaning specialist for Gary's Cleaning Service. Jody was a gypsy soul who loved to look pretty and go out with her friends. She loved motorcycles, especially Harleys and she loved her family.
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December 26, 2019 |
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Rudolph J. Campaneo, 86, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He was born December 20, 1933 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Julia Onorato. He was a member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens, Lifespan, Versailles Croatian Club, and the McKeesport Heritage Center. He enjoyed family gatherings, gardening, reading, dancing and trips with the seniors. He was retired from the former Enamel Products in McKeesport after 40 years of service and was a US Army Veteran. He was also a Barber and had worked for Joe's Barber Shop in Elizabeth township.
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December 26, 2019 |
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James A. McGinty, 84, of Greenock, formerly of Murrysville, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He was born January 12, 1935 in East Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Eugene and Mary (Stuckey) McGinty. He was the husband of the late Donna Mae (Hunphreys) McGinty who passed away March 29, 2002. James was a retired Engineer for US Steel. He was a graduate of East Pittsburgh High School, Penn State University, and Robert Morris University. He was a US Army Veteran and was a member of the Plum Creek/Monroeville F & AM Lodge # 799.
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December 23, 2019 |
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Edith F. Finney, 87, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was born July 7, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Isaac Wesley and Goldie (Swanson) Couchenour. She was the wife of the late Glenn Alvin Finney who passed away May 22, 2008. They were married for 59 years. Edith was a member of Kephart United Methodist Church in McKeesport. She was part owner of the former Glenn A. Finney Funeral Home in Sutersville and was a beautician. She was also a Rental Manager for Brandywine Agency, Amore, and Sierra Management. In her earlier years she loved to entertain and was a great cook. She was a friend to many, and her family was always first in her life.
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December 18, 2019 |
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Thomas Owen McCann, 66, of West Newton, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019. He was born February 27, 1953 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James and Eleanor (Hultz) McCann. Tom was proprietor of TSJ Storm Door Installation and was formerly a welder.
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December 17, 2019 |
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Anna Mae O'Brien, 88, of Greenock, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019. She was born September 1, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James E. and Anna (Kerston) McKenna. She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and the American Cancer society. She was a volunteer for the food bank and the Divine Redeemer office in Elizabeth Township. She was retired from the office of Kenny, Meta, Hilberg, Kane and Brunskill and had previously worked for the Dean of Engineering at State College and the G. C. Murphy Company in McKeesport.
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December 17, 2019 |
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Nigel Prexta Walsh, 41, of McKeesport, passed away at home on Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was born September 20, 1978 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Martella Walsh (ne Povlick) and her husband, Robert, also of McKeesport. He was a member of the Bethlehem Alliance Church in Bethlehem, WV. He was a fourth-grade elementary school teacher, having graduated from Phoenix University, Summa Cum Laude. He also was an engineer, once working for CEC in Pittsburgh. He had an associate degree in engineering from Belmont College in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Nigel loved fishing, camping, and being outdoors. He also enjoyed building aquariums and collecting and caring for fishes.
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December 16, 2019 |
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George William Brubaker, Jr., 47, of McKeesport, passed away at home on Saturday, December 14, 2019. He was born June 18, 1972 in Norfolk, VA and was the son of Patricia A. (Surgeon) Brubaker of Versailles and the late George William Brubaker who passed away October 16, 2015. George was a Radiological Supervisor for BWXT and was a US Air Force Veteran. For his service, he received the Air Force Training Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with 1 Service Star. George was a kid at heart. He loved all Superhero's and has an enormous superhero collection. He was one of the most loving and giving person. He loved his nieces and nephews, going to fleatiques and playing hockey, basketball, softball and golf. He was also a huge hockey fan.
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December 12, 2019 |
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Ruth Elizabeth Johnson, 95, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at home. She was born September 29, 1924 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John H. and Elizabeth Murman Swainson. She was the wife of 50 years to the late Norman C. Johnson, Sr., who passed away July 30, 2002. She was a member of The Evangelical Congregation Church in McKeesport where she was a member of the Faith Class for 50 years and taught Sunday school for 30 years.
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December 10, 2019 |
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Jonathan Joseph Fonos, 27, of Port Vue, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019. He was born October 12, 1992 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Larry (Sherry) Vargo of Jefferson Hills, and Kathy Hanky of Port Vue. Jonathan worked for Interstate NDT in Belle Vernon and was a US Army Veteran. He was also a member and Legion Rider of the Smithton American Legion.
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December 09, 2019 |
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William "Bill" Clyde Patterson, 77, of Buena Vista, passed away at home on Sunday, December 8, 2019. He was born October 30, 1942 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Lucille (Wolfgang) Patterson. Bill was a Master Chief in the US Navy and retired after 30 years of service. For his service in Vietnam, he received the Bronze Star, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation; Meritorious Unit Commendation, 4 Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was a member of Youghiogheny Lodge 375 F & AM.
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December 09, 2019 |
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Irene Bernadine Monezis, 90, of McKeesport, died Sunday, December 8, 2019. She was born February 25, 1929 in Hosttetter, and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Pavlok) Godula. She was the wife of the late George M. Monezis, Jr., who passed away September 21, 2016. They were married for 65 years. Irene was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, and was formerly Proprietor of Minerva Bakery in McKeesport.
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December 06, 2019 |
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Jean Suhy, 88, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019. She was born March 10, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Wilma (Markus) Smolnicky, Sr. Jean had worked for White Oak Bowl and the former Western Pennsylvania Humane Society in Elizabeth Township.
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December 05, 2019 |
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Betty Jane Hodge, 71, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019. She was born December 16, 1947 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Toth) Lukondi. Betty was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church, and had worked for the former Giant Eagle in Olympia Shopping Center. She loved flower and vegetable gardening and playing Farmville on her computer.
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November 27, 2019 |
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Dean William Czarnecki, 63, of Irwin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, November 25, 2019. He was born April 14, 1956 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert Frank and Bernice Joan (Vesley) Czarnecki. He was a 1974 graduate of Norwin High School and received his Machine Shop Certification from Forbes Trail , Monroeville in 1977. He was a Manufacturing Supervisor for the former Nuclear Components in Greensburg and had also worked for Randy's Paint in North Huntingdon, Firestone in Youngwood, and Vangura Inc., Steve Poorman Tooling and Repair, and Jim Steffey Performance Machinery Inc. Dean also manufactured and customized Caribe Boats. He was a life-member of the Italian Minor's Society of Hahntown, and was a social member of the North Irwin Vol. Fire Co.
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