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Michael Bereznak

June 20, 2016 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Michael Bereznak, 92, of West Mifflin, peacefully at home on Monday June 20, 2016. Born July 18, 1923, in Matovce, Slovakia, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Makita) Bereznak. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne, and a retired Dispatcher for the Port Authority of Allegheny County. Mr. Bereznak was a proud Veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in World War II.

 
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"Flash" Gregory Shields

June 06, 2016 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

"Flash" Gregory Shields, 53, of Duquesne, Died peacefully at home, on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Born in McKeesport, September 26, 1962, he was the son of the late George and Pauline (Hrizo) Shields. Flash was an employee of Kiczan Manufacturing in North Versailles. Flash was the husband of the late Cathy "Poss" Shields. He is survived by two brothers; John and Bruce Shields, a sister; Toni Vranick, Aunts, Nieces and Nephews and a very special friend; Shannon. Besides his parents and wife he was also preceded in death by a brother; Steven Shields.

Family and friends will be received from 3-9P.M. on Thursday June 9, 2016 in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, Richford and Commonwealth Ave., Duquesne, Pa. 15110.

 
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John Holuka

April 08, 2016 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

John Holuka, 95, formerly of Duquesne, died peacefully, Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Locust Grove Personal Care, West Mifflin. Born April 23, 1920, in Aliquippa, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Simon) Holuka. A retired employee of U S Steel Edgar Thompson Works. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne, VFW Post 188 and a proud WWII veteran of the 8th Army Air Corps.

 
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Elmer Novak

April 03, 2016 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Elmer Novak, 84, formerly of Duquesne, died Friday April 1, 2016. Born June 7, 1931, in Cicava, Slovakia he was the son of the late John and Anna Kovach Novak. Mr. Novak was a retired employee of Bethlehem Steel and a member of SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne. Beloved husband of the late Anna Kovac Novak, he is survived by two sons, Tim (Linda) Novak of Fayetteville, NC., and Paul (Mary Beth) Novak of Whitehall; a daughter, Shirley Weitzel of Reynoldsville, two brothers, Cyril Novak of RI, and Andrew Sandor of CA; a sister, Mary Ann Klaczak of MD, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife he was also preceded in death by a son, Elmer Steven Novak.

 
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Steve Kovatch

March 08, 2016 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Steve Kovatch, 97, of Allison Park, formerly of Duquesne, died peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2016. Born in East McKeesport, August 30, 1918, he was the son of the late Steve and Regina (Lovash) Kovatch. Mr. Kovatch was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin, a retired employee of U.S. Steel Corp., Duquesne Works Electric Furnace Department, and a proud U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.

 
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John L. Fait II

March 01, 2016 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

John L. (Johnny the Love Jacket) Fait II, 33, of West Mifflin, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 29, 2016. Born in Pittsburgh, July 18, 1982 he was the beloved son of John L. Fait Sr. and Peggy (Riggar) Fait. John was an officer in the Mifflin Social Club and a social member of the Duquesne VFW Post 188 and Homeville Volunteer Fire Company.

 
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Theodore R. "Ted" Barker

February 24, 2016 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Theodore R. "Ted" Barker, 85, formerly of Duquesne, died peacefully, Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at the Southwestern Nursing Center. Born June 26, 1930 in Duquesne. Son of the late Albert and Janet (Smith) Barker. Mr. Barker was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne and a proud US Navy Veteran serving for over 25 years including the Korean Conflict. Mr. Barker was a founding member of the Duquesne Auxiliary Police, the Duquesne Little League and Pony League.

 
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Margaret (Siroky) Sabol

February 17, 2016 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Margaret (Siroky) Sabol, 94, formerly of Duquesne, died peacefully Wednesday, February 17, 2016, in Suothwestern Nursing Center. Born in Struthers, Ohio, February 19, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Galajda) Siroky.

 
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John Harbula Jr.

January 29, 2016 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

John Harbula Jr., 86, of Munhall, died peacefully Monday, January 25, 2016 in Eldercrest Nursing Center, Munhall. Born March 21, 1929, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late John and Ann (Bogdan) Harbula Sr. John was a retired Automobile Salesman for Rohrich Cadillac and a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran of the Korean Conflict. Beloved husband of the late Roseann "Cookie" Harbula and Shirley Sullivan.

 
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