May 26, 2016 |
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Albert “Jake” Popojas, age 84, of Liberty Boro, died May 26, 2016. He was born in Duquesne on October 1, 1931 and is the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Huszar) Popojas and beloved husband of Theresa (Bollas) Popojas.
He was a member of St. Mark Church and Liberty Borough Veterans Association. Jake retired from U.S. Steel where he worked as a bricklayer.
Services were held Thursday at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412 678 6177).
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May 18, 2016 |
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John R. Gyergyo, age 76 of Greensburg, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016. He was born in North Braddock on July 4, 1939 and is the son of Irene Poch and John Gyergyo. He was employed at Westinghouse in East Pittsburgh until he retired. He is survived by his son, Jeffery Gyergyo and daughter, Kelly (Bob Fraas) Gyergyo ; brother, Dave (Yoshi) Gyergyo of Jacksonville, NC; sister, Marion Morgan of West Palm Beach, FL and Rick Millen, who was like a son to him. He is preceded in death by his son, John A. Gyergyo.
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May 16, 2016 |
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John E. “Pap” Ravey, 91, of New Kensington, formerly of White Oak, died Sunday, May 15, 2016. He was born in Braddock on November 27, 1924 and is the son the late Michael and the late Clara (Brahler) Ravey and the husband of the late Eileen J. Babyak Ravey.
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May 05, 2016 |
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Elva Lee Barth Kelly, 83, of McKeesport, died Thursday, May 5, 2016. She was born Sept. 16, 1932, in McKeesport, and was the daughter of the late William and Zella Maude (Conant) Hatcher; and the wife of the late Robert L. Barth and the late Thomas J. Kelly. She was an active member of Pittsburgh Church of Christ in Oakland. She is survived by her loving daughters, Lee Ann (Jay) Sparks, of McKeesport, Roberta "Bobbie" (Keith) Kelly and Pam (Carey) Pravdica, both of Newburgh, Ind.; brother, William (Nancy) Hatcher, of Delmont; uncle, Robert Hatcher, of White Oak; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two nephews. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES INC., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel, with Minister Shaun McDonnell officiating. Burial will follow. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
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May 05, 2016 |
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Lara Jean Casaldi, age 38, of McKeesport, died May 2, 2016. She was born in McKeesport on Dec. 31, 1977 and is the daughter of the late Raymond and the late Janet (Fleckenstein) Little.
She was the loving mother of her two sons, Riley and Dustin Casaldi both of McKeesport; sister to Raymond (Jennafer) Little of McKeesport and Joseph Little of McKeesport; and nephew Raymond Boyd Little III.
Friends will be received on Friday from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (412-678-6177 Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor). Services will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ben Robinson officiating.
Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
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April 29, 2016 |
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Thomas W. Harter, 57, of North Versailles, died Thursday, April 28, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh on Aug. 20, 1958, and is the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Walsh Harter. He is survived by his loving wife, Laura Thomas Harter, of North Versailles; daughters, Elizabeth and Patricia Harter, both of North Side; sisters, Nancy (Robert) Emery, of Trafford, and Mary (Greg) Troy, of Shantilly, Va.; brothers, Gary Harter, of Vienna, Va., and Patrick (Joyce) Harter, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; step-children, Rachel Williams, of Little River, S.C., and Jason Williams, of Verona; also four grandchildren.
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April 28, 2016 |
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Ella Marie Wilson, 58, passed away peacefully at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville on April 28, 2016. She was born July 1, 1957 in McKeesport, daughter of the late John F. and Ethel Kristufek Wilson. In addition to her parents, Ella was preceded in death by her beloved brother James Wilson and niece Lydia Wilson. She is survived by brother John Jr. (Beverly) with whom she resided, brother Robert of White Oak, and sister-in-law Audra, nephews Grant and Alec, and niece Lily Wilson, all of Bethel Park. Ella was employed at Vocational Business Alliance McKeesport prior to her retirement in 2012. She was a longtime fan of the Steelers and pro wrestling. She greatly enjoyed bowling and dancing with her friends at MYARC. Special thanks to her devoted caregiver Tamika Olverson, and to our extended family and friends. The family also thanks the staff at Forbes Hospital for their caring and compassion.
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April 26, 2016 |
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David John Lorince, age 62, of E. Providence, Rhode Island, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 3, 2016 at home. David was born May 10, 1953 in McKeesport, PA and grew up in Port Vue. He is the son of Helen (Katrenic) Lorince of Elizabeth Twp. and the late John C. Lorince.
He is survived by his son, David Joseph Lorince and granddaughter, Ella of Riverside, Rhode Island; brother, Raymond (Barbara) of Elizabeth; and sister Carol Boros of N. Versailles; also aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. David was predeceased by his rescue cat, Tulee.
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April 21, 2016 |
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Terrence John Cleary, 68, of Liberty Borough, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016. He was born Oct. 10, 1947, in Braddock. He is the son of the late John and the late Elizabeth J. (Froelich) Cleary. He is survived by his beloved wife, Deidre (Kirkwood) Cleary. Terrence was a coach for South Allegheny football and basketball for over 30 years. He was a score keeper for Serra Catholic Girls Basketball. He was a graduate and star quarterback at Western State. He was a member of St. Mark's Parish, he loved trains and was his grandkids No. 1 sports fan. He was loved by everyone he met.
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April 12, 2016 |
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Genevieve Margaret Long, age 82, of McKeesport died Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Riverside Nursing Center of McKeesport. Genevieve was born August 23, 1933 in Duquesne, PA. She is the daughter of the late Husain and Anna Rusinko Sheriff and wife of the late John L. Long. She was preceded in death by sisters Marie Magdic, Dorothy Smith, and Alice Stevenson. She is survived by brothers William Sheriff and Ron (Gail) Sheriff of Jefferson Hills and many nieces and nephews.
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April 05, 2016 |
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Susan L. Anderson, 65, of Monroeville, died Monday, April 4, 2016. She was born March 12, 1951, in Clarksburg, W.Va., the daughter of the late Robert L. and Leoma Johnson Anderson. Susan was a department manager for Giant Eagle and loved dog sitting for friends. She is survived by her sister, Jennifer Anderson, of Vienna, W.Va.; and brother, David Anderson, of Greensburg; also aunt of Tiffany (David) Hoelscher, of Maria Stein, Ohio, and their children, Mary Lou, Samantha, Ronnie and Victor. Services were held Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION & MORTUARY SERVICES INC., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177). Interment will be held in Parkersburg, W.Va. Memorial contributions in Susan's name can be made to Western PA Humane Society, 1100 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233.
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March 31, 2016 |
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Marguerite (Peggy) A. Geruschat, age 74, of White Oak, died March 28, 2016. She is the wife of the late Donald Geruschat.
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March 29, 2016 |
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Paul V. Estok, age 80, of McKeesport, died March 26, 2016. He was born in McKeesport on January 11, 1936 and is the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Komar Estok.
Her served in the U.S. Army and was employed as a Hardware Manager for Sears for 47 years. He loved reading the NY Times and listening to talk radio shows.
Paul is survived by his brothers; Michael J. (Maryann) Estok of White Oak, sister in law Sylvia Estok of McKeesport; nephews; Gregory (Kelly) Estok of Duquesne, Paul (Mary) Estok of Brunswick, GA, Mike (Yvonne) Estok of Mechanicsburg, Matthew Estok of White Oak. Also great-nephews and great-nieces.
He is preceded in death by his siblings; Edward M Estok, Bernard J Estok, Betty Jane Steinkopf, and nephew; David Steinkopf.
A Blessing service will be held Wednesday at 4:00pm at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177).
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March 29, 2016 |
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Lucille L. Crowther, age 87, of Daisytown, PA died Monday, March 28, 2016. She was born in McKeesport on May 27, 1928, and is the daughter of the late John and Agnes Molnar Aranyos.
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March 29, 2016 |
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Andrew J. Bokin Sr., 66, of White Oak, died Monday, March 28, 2016. He was born May 11, 1949, in McKeesport, the son of the late David and Lucille Faircloth Bokin, and the loving husband of his late wife, Mae Bokin. He served in the Army during Vietnam and worked at U.S. Steel in both Braddock and Duquesne. He is survived by sons, Ronald (Cheryl) Faulds, of White Oak, Michael (Agnes) Faulds, of West Mifflin, Paul (Paula) Faulds, of Munhall, and Andrew J. Bokin Jr., of White Oak; daughter, Lynn Bowen, of White Oak; brothers, David (Carol) Bokin, of White Oak, John (the late Julie Bokin), of Duquesne, and Jack (Pat) Bokin, of Liberty Borough; sister, Lucille Bokin, of McKeesport; grandchildren, Ron, Ray, Sharon, Matt, Samantha, Elysia, Sarah and Anthony; great-grandchildren, Devan, Matthew, Noah, Malia and Nichole; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michele Smith; and sisters, Mary Artledge and Nancy Lynn. Friends will be received from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES INC., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177). A service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Gary LaPietra officiating. Burial will follow.
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