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Deborah H. Cole

July 03, 2018 |

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

 Deborah H. Cole, age 61of McKeesport, died Saturday, June 23, 2018. She was born May 25, 1957 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Charles Hall and Maria H. Intrieri. 

 
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Nicholas V. Mallen

July 02, 2018 |

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

Nicholas V. Mallen, age 80 of North Huntingdon, died Sunday, July 1, 2018.

He was born December 1, 1937 in McKeesport, the son of the late Nick and Thelma Williams Mallen. Nicholas was an active member of St. Mary’s Romanian Church in McKeesport and past member of the church council. He loved bowling and doing yardwork, often helping his neighbors.

 
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Nora Riley

June 30, 2018 |

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

Nora “Nonnie” Riley, age 86 of Versailles Borough, died Friday, June 29, 2018. She was born June 20, 1932 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Philip and Mary Lacey Riley. Nora was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and an active member and past secretary of the former St. Pius V Church in McKeesport.

She is survived by her sister Helen Uhrin of Versailles Borough, many nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, James, Jack and Philip Riley.

 
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Daniel S. Radocay

June 29, 2018 |

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

Daniel S. Radocay, age 61 of West Mifflin, died Sunday, June 24, 2018. He was born September 11, 1956 in West Mifflin, the son of the late Daniel J. and Virginia B. Hlad Radocay. Daniel is survived by his sons, Daniel J. of Washington, PA, and Andrew D. (Katlyn) Radocay of West Mifflin, brother David J. (Jamie) Radocay, grandson Barrett, and nieces, Cristin and Kelly Radocay, all of West Mifflin. Arrangements were handled by Strifflers of Dravosburg/West Mifflin, 740 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Blvd., Dravosburg, PA 15034, (412-678-6192). Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

 


Margaret J. Hart

June 26, 2018 |

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

Margaret J. Hart, age 82 of White Oak, died Monday, June 25, 2018. She was born December 1, 1935, the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Coughenour Dillon. Margaret had retired from Marraccini’s in White Oak where she had worked as a cashier for 27 years, and  was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church Women’s Circle. 

 
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Irene D. Bruner

June 26, 2018 |

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

Irene D. Bruner, age 92 of North Versailles, died Monday, June 25, 2018. She was born March 29, 1926 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary M. Slebodnick Olszewski.

Irene is survived by four sons, Randy of North Versailles, Russell of Castle Shannon, Robert (Carolyn) of Greensburg, and Richard (Judy) of West Mifflin; grandchildren, Robert, Matthew, and Athena; great grandchildren, Jordan, Draven, Tyler, Callie, and Landon, and brother Thomas Olszewski of Indiana, PA. She was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and the Christian mothers, an avid bowler, full time mother of four boys, and an excellent cook and baker.

 
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Mary A. "Maisy" Welsh

June 21, 2018 |

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

Mary A. “Maisy” Welsh, age 90 of McKeesport and Port Vue, died Thursday, June 21, 2018. She was born January 4, 1928 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Daniel P. and Agnes Holtz Raible, and the wife of the late James A. Welsh.

 
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Patricia Lynn Pastories

June 14, 2018 |

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

Patricia Lynn McDowell Pastories, age 69 of McKeesport, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. She was born September 19, 1948 in McKeesport, the daughter of Earl E. McDowell and the late Norine Taylor Jasper.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Jay McDowell. Patricia was a faithful Christian who adored her grandchildren and loved helping people. She was a talented crafter and especially enjoyed ceramics. In addition, she was a member of the Clan McDougall Society.

 
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Arthur M. Russell

June 13, 2018 |

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

Arthur M. Russell, age 73 of Port Vue, died Saturday, June 9, 2018. He was born on January 27, 1945 in Heidelberg, PA, the son of the late William M. and Margaret R. Harrison Russell. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, and resided in California until 1998. He was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Kathleen Radan Russell.

 
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Susan Sikorsky

June 07, 2018 |

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

Susan Sikorsky, age 73, of Saint Charles, Missouri, formerly of McKeesport, died December 26, 2017.  She was born on October 8, 1944 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Stanley Edward and Mary Louise Lichman Sikorsky.  She is survived by her brother, James Sikorsky of White Oak; companion, Robert McDonough of Saint Charles, Missouri, and niece Olivia (Mark) Donnan of Mt. Lebanon. 

 
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Daniel Harry Deaton

June 06, 2018 |

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

Daniel Harry Deaton, age 90, of White Oak, died Monday, June 4, 2018. He was born on September 4, 1927 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the son of the late Earl Mellinger and Irene Tuttle Deaton. Daniel was employed as an apprentice then became the president/CEO of Wayne Crouse, Inc. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Daniel was an avid sailor and enjoyed the time he spent on his sailboat.

 
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Charlene Marie Smith Jackson

June 04, 2018 |

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

Charlene Marie Smith Jackson, 70, formerly of North Versailles and White Oak, died June 3, 2018 at LGAR Health and Rehabilitation Center in Turtle Creek. Born in McKeesport, on June 26, 1947, Charlene was the daughter of the late Charles Jack and Katherine Julia Hornfeck Smith.

 
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Mrs. Rosalie Duncan

June 02, 2018 |

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

Mrs. Rosalie Duncan, 86, departed this life, May 26, 2018 at McKeesport Hospital. She was born May 24, 1932 in Sharpsburg, PA to parents; Mr. Eugene Fletcher Wright & Mrs. Mamie Elizabeth Williams. Mrs. Duncan was foster parent to more than 30 children in McKeesport, PA.

The Louise Day Care was established & became a care center in McKeesport for many years in her home. She (Rosalie) was a well-respected woman of God who was a lifelong church member; who during illness joined Payne Chapel AME Church in Duquesne, PA under the Pastorate of The Rev. Dr. Helen M. Burton (Senior Pastor at the time).
Her favorite scripture: Psalm 23 & favorite songs were “Fragile Heart” by Yolonda Adams, and the well-known “Walk Around Heaven All Day”.
Mrs. Duncan was adorned with a beautiful smile; Her signature personality, and was never seen without it.

Preceded in death by her spouse, the well-known, late, Joseph Duncan, Jr. of McKeesport; and sons, Alexander Calvin Jordan of McKeesport, Robert Riley of Maine and Melvin Duncan of McKeesport.; She leaves to cherish her memories: A brother-Julius Wright, Sr. of Duquesne, A daughter- Jozette E. (Kent) Gates of McKeesport, stepdaughter- Martha L. Duncan of Pittsburgh, son- Joseph (Danna) Duncan, III of Pittsburgh, son- Darnell D.F. of Myrtle Beach, son Tyler T. of McKeesport, daughter- Darla R. (Isaac) Solomon Stephens of Albuquerque, NM, Grandchildren include: Karl K. Sullivan, II of McKeesport, Karlisha J.I. Washington of Myrtle Beach, Rosa McLaughlin of Pittsburgh, Larry Morris & Lashawn Grimes of Pittsburgh, C.J. Jordan of Maine, Josalee Pattillo of Fredericksburg, VA, Chyna M. Brown of Virginia, Aaron J. Barber of Virginia, Krysten Smith of Myrtle Beach, Bradley Tyler Simonson of McKeesport, host of nieces and nephews, God-Child- Ashante Nicole Kirby of Denver, CO, devoted friends- Ted, Mary Jane, and Rashad Kirby; LaVelle Murphy, and Antoinette Vining all of McKeesport.

“When you cry, do not cry for me for God has set me free.”
Done by the Order of the Duncan Family

Family and friends will be received at the Hunter-Edmundson-Striffler Funeral Home, 600 Market Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 (412-678-6191) on Tuesday June 5, 2018 from 10:00 am until the time of service at noon with Reverend Helen Burton and Lieutenant John Esker, Jr. officiating. Burial will take place at the National Cemetery of The Alleghenies. Condolences may be made at strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

 
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Thomas John Marena

May 31, 2018 |

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

Thomas John Marena, age 72, of Pittsburgh, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018.  He was born in Pittsburgh on March 4, 1946 and is the son of the late Joseph Peter Marena and the late Catherine Watslof.  He was employed at Slogan Engineering in Mt. Lebanon for over 30 years until he retired.  He enjoyed attending the local car cruises.  He also like to fish and listen to all different types of music. 

 
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Basil C. Youhouse

May 30, 2018 |

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

Basil C. Youhouse, age 81 of McKeesport, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018. He was born December 1, 1936 in Brownsville, PA, the son of the late Frank and Helen Sweany Youhouse and husband of the late Norita Jean Goodnight Youhouse. Basil worked at HB South Printing for 55 years until his retirement. He was a member of the former Swedish Club in McKeesport and PBOE Elks. He loved hunting, fishing, bowling, casino trips and going out to dinner.

 
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