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Clarence R. Hamrock

August 29, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

CLARENCE R. HAMROCK age 97, of West Mifflin, on August 28, 2018. He was a retired tow motor operator from Fisher Body in West Mifflin. He was a member of St. Agnes Church in West Mifflin. He was always tinkering and fixing things, especially cars, and proudly served his country in the Army in WWII in the first armored division, 81st recon division. Beloved husband of 59 years to the late Irene (Orenyak) Hamrock; survived by sons, Wayne (Lora) Hamrock, of Huron, OH and David (Sandie Reeber) Hamrock, of Gibsonia; and former daughter-in-law Gail; grandfather of Michael Hamrock, Angela and Ashley Hamrock; all his brothers and sisters are deceased.

 
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Faye Baldwin

August 14, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

FAYE BALDWIN age 79, of Monroeville, formerly of Erie, on August 11, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Morris and Rebecca (Sheldon) Baldwin. She was a retired nurse from Allegheny General Hospital and the Veterans Administration Hospital, Pgh. Sister of Cheryl (George) Laboda of Erie, and Valorie (William) Bucheral of Erie; also nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 17 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to noon at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where her funeral service will be held on Saturday at noon. 
 

 


Marion M. Rosko

August 04, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Marion M. Rosko age 78 of Atlanta GA, formerly of Duquesne, on August 2, 2018. Marion enjoyed gardening, cooking, English History, and being with friends and family. She was a second mom to many people and was always ready with a casserole or a pot of soup to take to someone in need. She never met a stranger and had many friends of all ages. She was a beloved wife and mother. Wife of the late George Rosko; mother of Richard (Amy) Rosko of Monroe, GA and Renee Rosko of Atlanta, GA; sister of the late Michael (surviving spouse Julie) Tusay of West Mifflin, and the late Wilma Condioto, and the late Arthur Tusay; also survived by her beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation on Wednesday, August 8 from  2-4 and 6-8 at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300 where parting prayers will be offered on Thursday at 9:20 a.m., followed by the Liturgical Burial of the Dead on Thurdsay at  10 a.m., at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church McKeesport. Burial will be at Jefferson Memorial Park. Rest in peace friend, mother, and beautiful soul.

 


David E. Howard

August 01, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

DAVID E. HOWARD age 94, of West Mifflin on July 29, 2018. he was a son of the late Daniel and Mary (Flaherty) Howard. He was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works,  as a loader. A member of Resurrection Church in West Mifflin and he proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp. during WWII. Husband of the late Dorothy M. (Monahan) Howard; father of David M. (Ruth) Howard of Duquesne,PA, Kevin P. (Rose) Howard of Sinking Springs, PA, James E. (Paula) Howard of Lincoln, RI, and the late Colleen (surviving spouse Jerry) Kovaly; also 10 grandchildren and six great-granschildren. He was predeceased by six brothers and two sisters. Visitation on Sunday, August 5 friom 1-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave Duquesne 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 9 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Chruch of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial with Military Honors at Jefferson Memorial Park.

 


Mary Jane Schorr

July 25, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Mary Jane Schorr age 91, of West Mifflin, on July 23, 2018, at the home of her daughter. She was a daughter of the late John and Mary (McKenna) Dougherty. She was a retired programmer for the State of Pennsylvania and a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne. Mary Jane enjoyed crafts. Wife of Theodore M. "Bud" Schorr; mother of Janice Schorr of Salt Lake City, UT and Paul (Amy) Schorr of West Mifflin. Also five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday, July 27, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Her nephew, Rev. John McKenna, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. Memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research.
 


Anna Hoydich

July 24, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

ANNA HOYDICH 94, of Duquesne on July 23, 2018, at Rochester Manor. She was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Petkanick) Dendak. She was a former member of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Parish in Duquesne. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Paul Hoydich; mother of Paul George (Cathy) Hoydich of Shaler and George Steven (Anastasia) Hoydich of Beaver, PA; grandmother of Brittany, Zacharia, Ashley and Jeremiah Hoydich; sister of Margaret (late John) Joschak of North Braddock, late Mary "Jackie" (late Robert) Stoklas, late Eve (late Steve) Perish. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where her funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. Very Rev. David Lesko officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park.

 
 
 


Jacqueline A. "Jackie" (Kopco) Frum

July 24, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

JACQUELINE A. "JACKIE" (KOPCO) FRUM age 72, of West Mifflin on July 23, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Hursh) Kopco. She was a former professional nanny. Beloved wife of Larry Frum; mother of Michael (Melissa) Dzvonik of West Mifflin, Lori (Sean) McKinney of West Mifflin and Carrie (Mitchell) Joseph of Imperial; stepmother of Melissa (fiancé Andre) Frum of McKeesport and Pamela (Raymond) Cieslewicz of McKeesport; also 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Florence (late Albert) Prior and the late Andrew (surviving spouse Louise) Kopco of West Homestead; best friend of Kathy Mulvihill of West Mifflin. Visitation on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society .

 


Kathy Jo Faust

July 19, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

KATHY JO FAUST, 62, of Duquesne, died on July 17, 2018 at UPMC McKeesport.  She was born on July 31, 1955, in Homestead, to the Late Harry & Evelyn E. (Race) Faust.  She is survived by her son, Galen Faust of Duquesne, and sisters Shirley (Steve) Koresko of Eldersburg, MD, Gayle (John) Scott of Frederick, MD, and Esther (George) Cunduff of Arizona. A Memorial Visitation will be on Monday 10 am - 11 am, Memorial Service to follow at 11 am in the Funeral Home.  Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300.

 
 


Francis W. "Braz" Breznay

July 05, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

FRANCIS W. "BRAZ" BREZNAY age 84, of Duquesne, on July 3, 2018 at home. He was a son of the late Steve and Anna (Kish) Breznay. Braz was a retired boilermaker at US Steel Duquesne Works with 34 years service. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, and was a past president of their Men's Club. He served on Parish Council, volunteered at Children's Hospital, volunteered with Meals On Wheels, and co-chaired the 100th anniversary of Holy Trinity Church. He proudly served in the army; he was stationed in Germany where he was awarded the Guardian of the Outpost of Democracy, serving in the 6th Infantry Regiment. He was also a valued employee of the Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home for over 15 years. He also enjoyed golfing and fishing. Beloved husband of 59 years to Jane (Bitkowski) Breznay; father of Cindy (late Duane P.) Salopek of West Mifflin and the late Stephen Breznay; grandfather of Nicole (Brandon) Salopek, Neil (Stefanie) Salopek, Melissa (Tom) Temple; great-grandfather of Lia, Adilee Salopek, Olivia McMillan, Braelynn Temple, and Jace Nathan; brother of Agnes (Jerry) Smith of Bethel Park, Pauline (William) Robinson of Crosby, TX, and the late William Breznay. Visitation will be held on Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church at 9:30. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be with military honors on Monday at 2 p.m. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

 


Rosemary A. (Curran) Denne

June 28, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Rosemary A. (Curran) Denne age 90, of Duquesne, on June 27, 2018, surrounded by her children as they prayed and sang her favorite hymns of praise, entered eternal life to be with her Lord and Savior, at UPMC Mercy.  She was the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas & Ann (Malone) Curran. Rosemary was the former treasurer of the City of Duquesne, succeeding her husband after his death.  She was a certified tax collector; a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, and member of their former school PTG, GFWC Women’s Club of Duquesne, Democratic Women’s Club, board member of the Duquesne-West Mifflin Boys & Girls Club, 2003 YWCA Women of Achievement Honoree, member of the CLW/St. Joseph’s Church Women’s Focus Group, and volunteer at the Duquesne Elementary School until her death. She was a member of the former Football Mothers’ Club, Basketball Boosters, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Duquesne #871 and a former School Director.  She was the wife of the late Carl R. “Buck” Denne; mother of Dr. Tom C. (Mary Jane) Denne of Keyser, WV, Mame (Thomas) Donohue of Jefferson Hills, Rosie (Andy) Dubyak of Pleasant Hills, Joseph Denne of Akron, OH, Sharon (Tim) Beal of Forward Twp., Carla (Dave) Tomas of North Huntingdon; grandmother of Monica (Pete) Spence, Luke (Kirsten) Denne, Dr. Nick (Erin) Denne, Capt. Timothy (fiancé, Dr. Laura Duling) Donohue, U.S Army, Maura Donohue, Patrick Donohue, Meghan (fiancé, Lt. Nick Grace, U.S. Army) Donohue, Dan (Melissa) Dubyak, Kevin (Stephanie) Dubyak, Becky (Mark) Lucas, Tim Beal Jr., Adam Tomas, Maria Tomas; 16 great grandchildren; sister of Thomas (Elena) Curran of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and the late Lawrence Curran, surviving spouse, Angela Villaman-Curran; nieces and nephews. Visitation on Sat., June 30, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. & Sunday, July 1, 2018 from 12-8 p.m. at Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA, 412-466-3300.  Her funeral will be on Monday, July 2, 2018 with a blessing service at 9:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating.  Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the form of school supplies for Duquesne Elementary School students (donations may be brought to the Funeral Home). Rosemary lived her life serving others thru years of volunteering in the community of Duquesne.  She continuously displayed an attitude of gratitude.  GO DUKES!

 
 
 


Robert E. Hunt Sr.

June 27, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

ROBERT E. HUNT Sr. age 80, of McKeesport, formerly of Dravosburg, on June 25, 2018. He was the son of the late Clarence B. and Katherine M. (Septer) Hunt. He was a steelworker, a member of the Teutonia Mannerchor Club in Duquesne and the Dravosburg Fire Hall. He served in the Army alongside Elvis Presley. Father of Donna (Daniel) Wannstedt of North Huntingdon, Diane Rohaley of Westmoreland City and Robert E. Hunt, Jr. of McKeesport; grandfather of Steven, Samantha, Elizabeth Wannstedt, Jessica (Conrad) Mickley and Devin Hunt. Also three great-grandchildren.  A celebration of life service will be held July 22, 2018 at 12:30pm in the Norwin Community Resource Center, North Huntingdon Pa. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300.

 


Margaret O. Menhart

June 18, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Margaret O. Menhart age 90 of West Mifflin, formerly Levittown Pa. On June 17, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Walko) Rezes. Margaret had  worked in the accounting department of the Bucks County Courier Times.  She was member of the First Presbyterian Church of Duquesne, a member of the General Federations of Women’s club of Duquesne and the former West  Mifflin senior citizens. She was the former wife of the late John  (Hoppy) Horvath and the late Ernest J. Menhart; mother of Janice (Frank) Demes of Duquesne; Daryle (Joseph) Garia of Lower Burrell and Leslie  (Rick) Bittle of West Miflin; grandmother of Michael (Jenifer) Demes,  Matthew Demes, Stephen (Mindy) Nagy, Bethany (Troy) Andres, Ashley and  Amber Bittle, Jill (Mike) Gamble and Rick Bittle III; also ten  great-grandchildren; sister of the late Michael Rezes, late Helen Bertok and the late John (surviving spouse Charlotte) Rezes. Visitation  Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME 915 Kennedy Ave Duquesne 412-466-3300. And Friday June 22, 2018 from  10-11a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Duquesne at which time her funeral services will be held. Rev. Judi Slater Officiating.

 


Conrad J. "Dutch" Hart Jr.

June 14, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

CONRAD J. "DUTCH" J. HART Jr. age 82, of Sewickley formerly of Duquesne on June 13, 2018 at the Masonic Village at Sewickley. He was the son of the late Conrad J. and Helen M. (Richard) Hart, Sr. Dutch was a 32nd degree Mason of which he was very active and proud to be. Beloved husband of Mary Kathryn (Allison) Hart. Father of Cheryl Jean Hart. Stepfather of John P. Bummer, Diane Lober and Judith Bummer. Brother of Verda Marie Cross. Visitation on Friday, June 15, 2018 from 2-5 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where his funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Tim Reichard officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park. A Masonic Service will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

 


Jeanne Rae (Rogers) MacDougall

June 04, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Jeanne Rae (Rogers) MacDougall, a resident of Wilmington, Vermont passed away December 17, 2017 at her home. Jeanne was born in McKeesport, PA on May 7, 1942 the daughter of the late George and Jessie (Black) Rodgers. Jeanne was preceded in death by her late husband, Alan Miles MacDougall and her parents. She attended McKeesport High School and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of Pittsburgh. Upon graduation, Jeanne worked for the United States State Department in Washington DC and retired to Wilmington VT. She was very civically involved in Wilmington helping the Deerfield Valley Food Pantry, Friends of Historic Memorial Hall, a member of the Brattleboro Woman’s Chorus, and attended her beloved St. Mary’s In-The-Mountains Episcopal Church. Jeanne was a world traveler, was a renowned instructor in Scottish Highland Country Dancing, and loved all things Scottish. She is survived by cousins Linda Eminson and her husband Thomas and their daughter Dawn Svor all of Round Rock, TX,  Agnus Oskin of North Huntington, Alvin Oskin of Jeanette, Diana Scott of White Oak, James Orr of Murrysville and other cousins in Ohio, Florida, Washington State and Pennsylvania. A committal service for Jeanne will be held on June 9h at 11:00 AM at McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery.  

 


Doris “Dee Dee” Hamilton

June 03, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Doris “Dee Dee” Hamilton, age 63 of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018.  She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 11, 1954, one of six children of Donald H. and Mary Lou (Ray) Hamilton.  Dee Dee was an active member of the Duquesne Family Support Center and an avid volunteer and supporter of Duquesne youth athletics.

 She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her 10 children, Daniel Hamilton, Glen Hamilton, Olive (Scott Hatten) Hamilton, Kevin Hamilton, Derrick Hamilton, Amanda Davis, Crystal Smith, Meredith Smith, Victoria Smith and Donnie Smith; 30 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and 5 siblings, Patricia Leatherwood, Donald A. Hamilton, Gloria Hamilton, Mary Carman and Jacqueline Mehrmann.

 Friends will be received in the Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc., 915 Kennedy Avenue, Duquesne, Pennsylvania 412-466-3300 William B. Schleifer, Supervisor, William Brian Schleifer, Funeral Director, on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 PM.  Dee Dee’s funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at the conclusion of the visitation at 8 PM.  The Reverend Judi Slater of the First Presbyterian Church of Duquesne will be officiating.