May 06, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Margie S. Smyrnes (nee Stoupis) passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 from congestive heart failure, surrounded by family and friends. It would have been her 71st wedding anniversary.
Margie, born in Cleveland, OH on December 5, 1926, was the daughter of Koula Logaras Stoupis and George Stoupis of McKeesport. Her beloved younger brother, Manuel G. Stoupis predeceased her in September 2014.
She was the co-owner, from 1956 to 1989, of the former Flair Cleaners and Home Laundry in White Oak, PA with the love of her life and partner in marriage and business, Michael V. (Mike) Smyrnes who predeceased her in October 2015.
She married her high school sweetheart on May 5, 1946 after graduating co-valedictorian and year book editor of her McKeesport High School class of 1945. Her first job was an executive secretary for the GC Murphy company.
After World War II, Margie and Mike had several business adventures as partners in Paterson NJ, New York City and Canton, OH before moving back to McKeesport and North Huntington, PA.
Always active in the church, Margie was a former choir director of the Greek Church of the Annunciation when it was located in McKeesport. After the parish moved to White Oak in 1966, she was active in the McKeesport International Villiage with her church and was President of its Philoptochos for several years.
As President of the Ridge Road Women’s Club, she spearheaded the effort to raise funds for the purchase of the first modern ambulance for Rescue 8 paramedics in North Huntington.
Margie, despite her full-time work as a business woman, always had time for whoever needed help. She had boundless energy, tenacity, wit, intelligence and sage advice. Her math skills were legendary. Margie was also a Girl Scout troop leader for 10 years.
She enjoyed flying with her husband in his Cessna airplane, sewing, gardening, music, and reading articles on medical research and finance. She was also a good Canasta player.
She is survived by daughters, Peggy (Dr. Karl Williams) Smyrnes-Williams of Squirrel Hill; Kathleen S. (Eric) White of Bradford Woods; and grandson, Michael E.C. Williams of Pittsburgh; and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. She will be sorely missed by all who loved her.
In addition to her beloved husband, daughters and their husbands, her absolute joy was her grandson, Michael E.C. Williams. She taught him to play checkers, card and math games and the video game Zelda.
Friends will be received at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177) on Monday May 8th from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Trisagion at 7:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday May 9th, 10:00 am at the Greek Church of the Annunciation in White Oak with visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Funeral Services will be co-officiated by Father William Zotis and Father Christopher Bender. Entombment will follow in the Lebanon Chapel Mausoleum.
Remembrances in Margie’s name may be made to the Eye and Ear Research Foundation of the University of Pittsburgh, the Philoptochos of McKeesport, or the American College of Lakota Sioux.
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May 04, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Charles Jack Smith, age 96, formerly of White Oak, died May 3, 2017 at UPMC East Hospital in Monroeville. Born October 20, 1920, “Jack” was the son of Wesley L. and Carrie Fisher Schroth Smith, of Pittsburgh. He is survived by his daughter Charlene M. Jackson formerly of North Versailles. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
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May 04, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Judy Bortak, age 79 of White Oak, died Friday, April 28, 2017. She was born in Mt. Pleasant on December 16, 1937, daughter of the late Jack and Jeanne Porch Simpson and wife of the late Lawrence M. Bortak. Judy was proprietor with her husband of the former Marribee Framing in Rainbow Village, White Oak.
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April 28, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Veronica Jean Karichko Russin, age 95, originally of McKeesport died Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Grove at Irwin. She was born February 28, 1922 in Duquesne, the daughter of the late John and Mary Polakovsky Karichko.
During World War II she worked for US Steel in Duquesne, and after the war as an operator and supervisor for Bell Telephone.
She is survived by her children, Donna (Matt) Clay of Greensburg, Judi (Tom) Ridge of Scottsdale, Arizona, Steven Russin and Judy Thomas of Greenock, Lois (Greg) Stepansky of North Huntingdon, Valerie (Mark) Bradley of Manor and Robert Russin of North Versailles; grandchildren, W. Russin (Vivian) Clay, Steve Russin, Katherine (Phil) Horrell and Jake Stepansky; great-grandson, Phillip Mathew; numerous nieces and nephews; companion, Jim Devlin and dear friend, Jodilynn Jackson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen and siblings, Anna Kerekach, Pauline Cowell, and John, Joseph, Michael, Frank, and Robert Karichko.
The family would like to thank the staff at The Grove in Irwin for their loving and compassionate care.
Friends will be received on Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 4 pm until 6 pm at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177). Mass will be held at 10am on Monday, May 1, 2017 at St. Angela Merici Church with Father Kevin Dominik officiating. Burial will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com
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April 28, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
William James Petro, age 66 of Plum Borough, died Thursday, April 27, 2017. He was born on September 11, 1950 in McKeesport and is the son on the Late John W. and Ruth Hughes Petro. He served in the Navy and retired from the former Perkin Elmer Corporation. He also enjoyed listening to music and playing the guitar and piano.
He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Petro of North Braddock; son, Justin Petro of Penn Hills; brothers, Jack (Nancy) Petro of White Oak, Daniel (Deborah) Petro of McKeesport; sisters, Karen (John) Cargill of Sebastian, Florida, Kim (John) Kovac of Bethel Park, Tracey Hobson of McKeesport, Terri Cain of Turtle Creek, Allison (Raymond) Frankoski of Penn Hills, Melissa (Louis) Biscardo of Peters Twp; ex-wife, Sandy Petro of North Braddock; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Friends will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177) on Monday May 1st from 10:30 am until the time of service at 12:30 pm. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel with Father Kevin Dominik officiating. Burial will follow. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com
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April 21, 2017 |
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Florence J. Stokan, age 90 of North Huntingdon, died Friday, April 21, 2017 at St. Anne Home in Greensburg.
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April 21, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Donna L. Harpster, age 50 of Lincoln Place, died on Thursday, April 20, 2017.
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April 14, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
George J. Myczka, age 68 of McKeesport, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017. He was born in McKeesport August 6, 1948, the son of the late John K. and Genevieve Zajdel Myczka.
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April 11, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Leslie J. Haney, age 72 of Port Vue, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
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April 11, 2017 |
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Sylvina A. Black, age 87 of White Oak, died Monday, April 10, 2017.
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April 10, 2017 |
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James Anthony Schaible, age 79, of Rushville, Ohio, entered eternal life on April 10, 2017. James was born October 22, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. James attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, he was a graduate of McKeesport H.S. Class of 1955, James was a proud Veteran of the United States Army.
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April 08, 2017 |
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Susan Lynn Knoll Dorn, age 47, of New Kensington, died Saturday, March 25, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on August 27, 1969, the daughter of the late Harold and Lois Staley Knoll. Susan is survived by her two sons Garry and Michael Runion of Glassport, sisters; Vivian Jean Evans of Pitcairn and Barbara Anne (Ray) Berta of Arkansas, and grandchildren.
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April 06, 2017 |
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Bonita T. Carter, age 73, of Pittsburgh, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 22, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Grace Allegro. She was employed as a school bus driver for many years, loved arts, crafts and painting.
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April 05, 2017 |
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Donald John Argyle, Sr. age 81, of Dravosburg, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He was born in McKeesport on January 11, 1936 and was son of the late Thomas Argyle and Thelma Miller Cislo
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April 02, 2017 |
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Dorothy M. Donnelly, age 93, of McKeesport, died on Sunday April 2, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. She was born in Wall, PA on May 27, 1923 and is the daughter of the late William and Nellie Hefferman Finger.
She is survived by sons; Jack Donnelly of McKeesport; Richard Donnelly of White Oak; daughter, Marge (Chuck) Heidenfelder of McKeesport; sister, Shirley Valkanas of Flinton, PA; and grandchildren, Chuck and Lori Heidenfelder. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harry “Bud” Donnelly; and sister, Irene Pizzuto.
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