December 24, 2025 |
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Joseph A. Santora, 79, of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born August 13, 1946 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Anthony and Mathelia (Guy) Santora, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary (Holsinger) Santora, son T.J. Santora, and grandson Brian Santora. He loved music and enjoyed playing guitar. His other hobbies included coin and stamp collecting. Joseph is survived by his daughter Ann Santora Bartko (Ken Bartko); grandchildren Hailey Bartko (Seth Stetar), Casey Bartko, and Aubrey Bartko; great granddaughter Ilah Stetar; sister and brothers Casandra Benzel, Leonard “Lenny” (Kathy) Santora, Ross Santora; also many nieces and nephews. Services are private, and are being handled by William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc. , 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com (http://www.snyderfuneralservices.com/).
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December 24, 2025 |
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James P. Blake, Sr., 87, of North Irwin, formerly of Finleyville, died Friday, December 19, 2025. He was born April 5, 1938 in McKeesport, a son of the late William and Pearl (Wyant) Blake and was also preceded in death by his first wife Bonnie (Forbes) Blake, his second wife Daisey (Kemp) Blake, and brothers William and Gary Blake. Jim was a 1955 graduate of McKeesport High School, was a Vietnam veteran who served 22 years in the Army. He then retired as field operations manager for Icee Co., Bridgeville. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 212, Donora and the White Oak Rod & Gun Club. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and rode with the American Legion Riders in Monroeville, Charleroi, and Donora and also with the Patriot Guard.
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December 24, 2025 |
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Lois (Bittinger) Karaffa, 92, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was born May 21, 1933 in South Greensburg, the daughter of the late Ervin and Ethel G. (Smith) Bittinger and was also preceded in death by her husband Andrew B. Karaffa and a brother James Bittinger. She was a retired operator for Bell Telephone and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin. She is survived by her daughters Susan (Karaffa) Lobur and her husband Daniel of Monroeville and Amy Karaffa of North Huntingdon; and her granddaughter Kaitlyn Karaffa. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 26, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main St., Irwin, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 27. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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December 16, 2025 |
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Adam G. Eisaman, 50, of Irwin, died Sunday, December 14, 2025, at home. He was born May 28, 1975 in McKeesport, a son of Mary Lou (Adams) Eisaman of Irwin and the late Gerald M. “Jerry” Eisaman. Adam was a 1993 graduate of Hempfield Area Senior High School, graduated from Muskingum University, New Concord, Oh., then received his Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University, Atlanta, Ga. He was an avid disc golfer and was instrumental in developing a disc golf course at Oak Hollow Park in North Huntingdon. He participated in regional disc golf tournaments and was active in developing interest in the sport and disc golf leagues. He was a passionate outdoorsman and sportsman and was also a foodie and loved to cook. In addition to his mother he is survived by his brother Eric Eisaman and sisters Elise (and Frank) Gwynn, Gwen (and Brad) Smith and Amy (and Jeremy) Nutting; his nieces and nephews Krystal and Brett Gwynn, Preston and Hunter Smith, Kennedy Dorta, and Tyler, Liam, and Reid Nutting; his great nephew and nieces Wilder, Reese, and Juniper; many cousins; and his beloved chihuahua Weezy. There will be no viewing. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The William Snyder Funeral Home, Irwin is handling arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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December 15, 2025 |
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Virginia Mae (Fletcher) Solar, 85, of Irwin, died Monday, December 8, 2025. She was born April 22, 1940 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Allan F. and Beatrice (Harvey) Fletcher and was also preceded in death by her husband Paul M. Solar and siblings Miriam “Cookie” Mattern, Allan F. Fletcher Jr., Jerry Geyer and George Fletcher. Ginny worked at Bob Evans for many years and had also worked at the former Norwin Diner. When able, she attended Word of Life Church and was active with Community Life. She enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by her sons Jeff Solar, Kirk (Dawn) Solar, and Scott (Lori) Solar; her grandchildren Ben, Cody, Sarah, and Katie; sisters, Janice DiVito, Darlene (Ken) Laliberte, and Leslie Costelnock; also several nieces and nephews. Friends were received from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, December 11, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main St., Irwin, where a funeral service followed at 6 p.m. Private interment will be at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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December 15, 2025 |
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Gregory H. “Mickey” Maguire, 87, of North Versailles, died Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born November 22, 1938 in Braddock, a son of the late James R. and Madeline (Singer) Maguire and was also preceded in death by his wife of over 57 years, Sandra Sue (Magyar) Maguire in July of 2024. He worked as a machinist for over 50 years for Whitaker Metals and Tri State Hydraulics. He was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish and a longtime member of the former St. Robert Bellarmine Church. He enjoyed woodworking, playing the piano and spending time with his family. He is survived by his children Colleen (Maguire) Yester (Fiancé Doug Worrall) of White Oak and James (Jennifer) Maguire of Plum; grandchildren Taylor Mari (Jimmy) Young, Erin Maguire, Kaylie Shae Yester, Kelly Maguire, Shannon Maguire and Ryan Maguire; a great grandson Dominic James Young; and a brother Pat Maguire of Seattle, WA. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 10, at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, December 11, at 10 a.m. at Mary Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici Church, White Oak. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, North Versailles. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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December 06, 2025 |
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Carol Lynn Pascarella, 69, of North Versailles, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025. She was born April 15, 1956 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Joan M. (Paisley) Nicholls and the late Dale S. Nicholls and also preceded in death by her step-mother Nellie Nicholls. She was a retired secretary for Carnegie Mellon University and also had formerly worked at Rankin Forge. She was an active member of Linway Presbyterian Church where she served as treasurer, sang in the choir, played with the bell choir, and was a Sunday School teacher and deacon. She was president of PTA for several years, was an avid reader, and was the go to person in the family for genealogy. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Mark Pascarella; her son Anthony Pascarella and his wife Jacqueline; her grandsons Leo and Landon; her siblings Larry Nicholls and Debbie Ostapchenko; two half-brothers; and many nieces and nephews, Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 28, at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 29 in Linway Presbyterian Church, 600 Lincoln Hwy., North Versailles. Those attending the funeral service please go directly to the church. Interment will follow in Restland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society at nationalmssociety.org. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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December 06, 2025 |
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Kenneth E. Frye, 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born May 23, 1944 in Greensburg, a son of the late Kenneth E. and Pearl (Woodward) Frye, and in addition to his parents Ken was preceded in death by his sister Heidi A. Halvin and brother Mark C. Frye. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, and the LOOM Lodge 236, Irwin. Ken is survived by his wife Mary C. Frye, son K.C. (Lynn) Frye of Doylestown, grand children Justin Frye, Michael Frye, and Daniel Frye, siblings Lorena (Earl) Richards of Marietta, Georgia, Joel (Sue) Frye of Savannah, Georgia, Scott (Sandy) Frye of Ligonier, and brother and sister in-law Robert and Pat Steimer of North Huntingdon. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. Interment will follow in I.C. Cemetery. William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200 is handling arrangements. Those wishing can make a memorial donation to Rescue 8 North Huntingdon EMS, 11259 Center Hwy, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com .
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November 18, 2025 |
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Shirley Ann Dickson, age 93 of East McKeesport, passed away peacefully November 14, 2025, during prayer. She was born March 29, 1932 in East McKeesport, the beloved daughter of the late Carl and Julia (Mauger) Larson.
A devoted wife, she shared her life with her beloved late husband, Carl O. Dickson Jr., with whom she built a home filled with warmth, faith, and family. Together, they were active and cherished members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in North Versailles, where their presence and service touched the hearts of many.
She grew up in East McKeesport and later continued to reside there with her husband Carl. In the past two years she resided at Vincentian Home in McCandless, where she was lovingly cared for and remained surrounded by kindness and companionship.
In addition to her parents and her husband she is preceded in death by her sister-in-law Janet Noel and her brother-in-law Bo Swanhart. She is survived by her sister-in-law Nancy Swanhart; nephews Paul Swanhart, Tom Noel, and Ron Noel; nieces Jennifer Mance (D.J.) and Barb Reese (Dennis); as well as a large and loving extended family of grand nieces and nephews, each of whom brought her immense joy.
She will be remembered most for her gentle, caring nature and her deep love for her family. Her kindness, steady presence, and quiet strength will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
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November 18, 2025 |
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Virginia L. “Ginny” Ives, 95, of Irwin, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, November 15, 2025.
She was born June 21, 1930 in East McKeesport, a daughter of the late Oliver and Florence (Utt) McLaughlin and was also preceded in death by her husband Nathan A. Ives and sisters Shirley Cooper and Margaret June Smouse.
She is survived by her daughters Nancy (Joe) Fletcher and Cathy (Mike) Ziros; her granddaughters Kelli (Jason) Floder and Kayla Fletcher; her great grandchildren Ava and Bryce Floder and Bentley Callen who brought her endless joy; along with many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
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November 18, 2025 |
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Thomas A. Stewart, 78, of North Versailles, died Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was born August 16, 1947, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Clarence and Louise (Dalton) Stewart. He was a retired custodian for the Penn Hills School District. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Jane A. (Ginther) Stewart and brothers Robert, Wayne, Clarence, and Dennis Stewart. He is survived by his children Larry Hall, Mary “Cathy” Leonard, and Edward Leonard (Tom Mahon); his grandchildren Joshua Hall (Heather), Zachary Hall, and Sebastian Cruz (Mary Schuneman); four great grandchildren; brothers Keith Stewart and Kevin Stewart; also nieces and nephews. Friends and family were received at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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November 18, 2025 |
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Mona L. Starr, 79, of McKeesport, died Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Concordia at Weatherwood, Greensburg. She was born May 24, 1946 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late William and Charlene (Sadler) Wehrer. Mona was a former nurse’s assistant at LifeCare Hospitals, Pittsburgh. She enjoyed her coffee, loved the outdoors, ceramics, playing bingo, and karaoke. Most of all she was a loving mother. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son John Byers and a sister Judy Cusick. She is survived by her husband of over 22 years Allan J. Starr; her children Jeffrey Byers (Barbara), Joseph Selembo (Tracey), Pasquale Marasco (Diane); her step-daughters Krissy Starr (Scott) and Jennifer Starr (Kevin Randall); nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; siblings Lynda Matesic (the late Frank), Darlene Holmes (the late Paul), and Barry Wehrer (the late Kim); a brother-in-law Regis Cusick; also nieces and nephews. Arrangements were in care of the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway Ave., East McKeesport. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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November 03, 2025 |
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Paul P. “Mr. Paul” Stolinski, 101, of North Huntingdon, went home to Jesus Thursday, October 30, 2025. He was born June 24, 1924 in West Wilmerding, a son of the late Michael and Mary (Pijar) Stolinski and was also preceded in death by his wife Anna (Diamond) Stolinski; his daughter Christine (Stolinski) Henderson, and siblings Jennie Kolkosky, Freda Prugar, Albert, Andrew, and Victor Stolinski, Eleanor Zajdel, and Cecelia Bezick.
He was an Army veteran of WWII and retired from Westinghouse Airbrake, Wilmerding. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, North Huntingdon. He enjoyed working around his home, and he and his wife enjoyed traveling with their late, lifelong friends George and Elsie Dopirak.
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October 30, 2025 |
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Thomas M. Yeager, 88, a resident of Boardman, OH, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Monday, October 27, 2025. He was born July 17, 1937 in McKeesport, a son of the late Michael and Ann (Yaga) Yeager. He was preceded in death by his wife Constance L. (Greenwalt) Yeager, his son-in-law Keith Mohsinger and a sister Joanne Scott. Tom was an Army veteran and a retired operations manager for Guardian Industries. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. He is survived by his daughters Karen Mohsinger of Edgewater, MD and Bethany (David) Stauffer of Boardman, OH; his grandchildren Alyssa Yeager-Perry (Lonzelle), Drew Guty, and Jake, Coleman, and Luke Stauffer; and his great grandson Kieran.
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October 27, 2025 |
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Robert C. Aitken, 87, of Irwin, died Monday, October 20, 2025. He was born October 12, 1938 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Peter S. and Helen P. (Markham) Aitken. He was a retired mechanic for the Port Authority of Allegheny County, an Army veteran of the National Guard, and enjoyed photography and golf. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Agnes L. (Leightley) Aitken; his son Robert C. Aitken Jr.; grandchildren Mark Wunderly and Kim Wunderly; also a great granddaughter Emily Wunderly. At Bob’s request there will be no viewing. Private interment will be in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. The William Snyder Funeral Home, Irwin, is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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