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Genevieve “Jenny” D. (Frew) Frye

August 05, 2019 |

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Genevieve “Jenny” D. (Frew) Frye, age 86, of North Huntingdon passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019. She was born June 19, 1933 in Blairsville, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frew. She was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Irwin. She was the proud owner of Frye’s Garden Center in North Huntingdon for over 20 years before closing. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Earl Kenneth Frye Sr.; sisters Ruth, Grace and June; and brother Carl. She is survived by her children John R. Frew of Export, Margaret Svitko of 84 and Earl (Melissa) Frye Jr. of State College; grandchildren Ashley (Rich), Bella and Tony; and great grandchildren Summer, Willow and Meadow.
 
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Stephen “Steve” M. Brunecz III

August 05, 2019 |

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Stephen “Steve” M. Brunecz III, age 60, of North Huntingdon passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. He was born October 31, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the Stephen (Kay) Brunecz and the late Joanne Brunecz. He worked his whole career in construction, and had spent the last ten years as a Sr. Project Manager with Rycon Construction in Pittsburgh. He was an avid golfer and loved listening to Neil Diamond songs and working with model trains. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his brother Russell Brunecz. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of 32 years Jody E. Brunecz; son Hunter Brunecz; brother Phillip Brunecz of Easton, Maryland; and sister Dawn (Rob) Cichon of Mandarin, Connecticut.
 
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Adella E. (Lucas) Mazzocchetti

July 30, 2019 |

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Adella E. (Lucas) Mazzocchetti, age 77, of Ardara passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019. She was born February 12, 1942 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late George and Florence Lucas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Mazzocchetti; and brother James Lucas. She is survived by her sister-in-law Dorothy Lucas of Turtle Creek; niece Dania Riley; nephew James Lucas; and close friends Richard Rodgers and Patricia “Patti” Wentroble.
 
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James R. Faison

July 27, 2019 |

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James R. Faison, age 82, of North Versailles passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019. He was born March 22, 1937 in Jeannette, the son of the late Lynwood and Laura Faison. He attended St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport and was a member of the Elks in Norwin. He worked for over 31 years as a MI Writer working with manufacturing blueprints for Westinghouse in East Pittsburgh. After retiring, he worked in the tri-state area setting up Hallmark Card displays in stores. He is survived by his wife of over 58 years Georgeanne W. (Wallace) Faison; children Michelle (Paul) Wassel of Scottdale and James R. (Bernadette) Faison Jr. of Murrysville; grandchildren Mallory Schank of McKeesport and Ross Schank of White Oak; and sister Margaret Roy.
 
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Richard “Dick” J. Lewis

July 23, 2019 |

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Richard “Dick” J. Lewis, 78, of Irwin, passed away peacefully at home Monday, July 22, 2019. He was born February 18, 1941 in Braddock, a son of the late Thomas J. Lewis Jr. and Virginia L. (Wescott) Lewis. He was a 1959 graduate of Jeannette High School, and a long time member of First Presbyterian Church, Greensburg . Prior to his retirement, Dick was a plant manager of Latrobe Foundry, Whitney and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was an avid Steeler fan, loved hunting and fishing with his dad, cousins, and nephews. Dick was an animal lover and will be missed by his “grand –dogs” Zuzu , Lucy, Stella, and Stanley. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his beloved nephew Kevin Thomas Pushic. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Arlene (Gallaway) Lewis, his children Pam (Alex) Cotter of Irwin and Kelly (Glenn) Stants of Smithton; grandchildren Tara, Brandon, Cameron, Kayleigh, Kaine, and Gavin; his siblings Ronald (Jan) Lewis of N.C. and Linda Lewis Frye of Greensburg; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
 
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Steve G. Gasparovic

July 23, 2019 |

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Steve G. Gasparovic, 95, of Ardara, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019. He was born Feb. 1, 1924, in McKeesport, a son of the late Mark and Mary (Blazik) Gasparovic. Steve was a longtime member of Ardara United Presbyterian Church, a proud World War II Air Force veteran, and prior to retirement, he worked as a crane operator at Josh Steel Co., Braddock. He was member of American Legion Post 359, Irwin, and VFW Post 5008, Braddock. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
 
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Brian Lawrence Hetrick

July 18, 2019 |

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Brian Lawrence Hetrick, 21, of North Huntingdon died at home on July 16, 2019. He was born February 28, 1998 in Greensburg, the loving son of Warren Hetrick and Marina Venturelli. In 2002, Brian became the older brother to his surviving sibling, Alex Hetrick. Brian was a 2016 graduate of Norwin High School. He was about to begin his Senior year at University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, where he was a Dean’s List student after transferring from WCCC in 2018. He also worked at Kohl’s, North Huntingdon for the past few years.
 
Brian was a good kid. He didn’t do drugs, never got into trouble, and hardly drank. He went to pre-school at Calvary Preschool Center, attended first grade at West Hempfield Elementary before transferring to Sunset Valley Elementary, and continued his high school career at Norwin School District. He received First Communion and Confirmation at St. Agnes Church.
 
He played soccer for many years at the Norwin Soccer Club, playing for coach Seth’s Travel Team, and later for the 9th Grade High School Team. He went on to play for WCCC his freshman year in college. He also participated in martial arts, T-ball, baseball, basketball and track growing up. Brian spoke Italian, and he loved travelling to Italy to visit his Nonni, and especially adored being with his two young cousins there, who took to him so much. He also enjoyed beach vacations growing up, and being with his good friends Marc, Cayden, Cam, Kevin, and many other special friends from all parts of his life.
 
 
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Clark M. Kerr

July 16, 2019 |

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Clark M. Kerr, age 90, of Irwin, died July 14, 2019. He was born in Turtle Creek and the son of the late Mary and Edwin O. Kerr. He graduated from Turtle Creek High School then served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After serving in the military, he earned a bachelor degree from Slippery Rock University and a master’s degree from Indiana University. He taught at South Fork, Gateway, and 25 years as a guidance counselor in the Hempfield Area School District. He was preceded in death by son-in-law Ben Lubinsky, brothers Blaine Craig, Carl Kerr, and sister Elva Zenk. Surviving are his wife Mildred Patterson Kerr, two children: Dr. Clark M. Kerr, Jr (Judy), Lori Lubinsky, five grandchildren: Nathan (Dory)Kerr, Travis Kerr, Whitney (Ryan) Driscoll, Lauren (Dan) Blaszkowski, and Taylor (Lane) Waltenbaugh, and two great-grandchildren: Maxwell Kerr and Peyton Blaszkowski.
 
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Sean M. Brown

July 10, 2019 |

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Sean M. Brown, age 36, of Washington D.C., peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 7, 2019. Sean was born on July 5, 1983, in East McKeesport, PA to William and Mary Lynn (Rosenbayger) Brown. He was a 2001 graduate of East Allegheny Junior/Senior High School. After high school, Sean pursued his love of theater at the University of Pittsburgh where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts. While his passion for theater, film, and music was present for his entire life, Sean’s focus after college changed to being more politically minded and finding ways to make this a better world. After a brief time as a paralegal, Sean attended the University of the District of Columbia where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with his Juris Doctorate. Thereafter, Sean was selected for the Legal Honors Program at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development where he worked as a Trial Attorney until his death, assuring decent and affordable housing, enabling all Americans to achieve homeownership, providing resources for communities to build strong neighborhoods, preventing homelessness, and enforcing fair housing laws.
 
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Sophia E. (Bialon) Churley

July 05, 2019 |

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Sophia E. (Bialon) Churley, age 96, of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was born May 11, 1923 in Bovard, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Bialon. She was a long-time member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport. During World War II she worked as a mechanist at the Chicago Latrobe Plant in Chicago, Illinois. Later in life she helped with the Mercy Sisters of Pittsburgh at St. Xavier in Latrobe. She always enjoyed playing cards and bingo with the Senior Citizens group in North Versailles. She is survived by her children Scilene Niki (Sam) Mraz of Latrobe and Bernard Churley of Squirrel Hill; Grandchildren Carolyn and David (Alexis); sister Elizabeth (James) Annavella; and nieces and nephews especially Trish Porchiron and Daniel Pushic because of the time spent together.
 
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William S. Kuharski

July 05, 2019 |

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William S. Kuharski, age 75, of East McKeesport, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born February 9, 1944 in McKeesport, a son of the late Stanley and Jennie (Lenart) Kuharski. He was a long time member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport. He was an Army veteran that went onto become the President of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul and was very proud of the 25 years that he spent as a member of the Society helping the needs of others in the Pittsburgh area. He is survived by his Uncle Edward (Toni) Lenart of Brentwood; and many cousins.
 
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Mary I. “Marie” (Frydrych) Plecenik

July 01, 2019 |

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Mary I. “Marie” (Frydrych) Plecenik, 96, of East McKeesport, died Saturday, June 29, 2019. She was born May 19, 1923 in South Wilmerding, a daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Dlugosz) Frydrych and was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Stephen C. Plecenik and brothers Blanchard, Edward, Henry, and Chester Frydrych. Marie was an employee of Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding from the early 1940’s until she married her husband in 1949. She was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and was an avid bowler with her husband at Great Valley Lanes. She was very proud of her Polish heritage. Surviving are her children Marian (Art) Belotti and Mark Plecenik; her grandchildren Christina (Marty) Moyer and Annette (Nathan) Suwalski; three great grandchildren Breanna and Dylan Suwalski and Levi Moyer; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Dolores J. Mautino Knapp

June 30, 2019 |

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Dolores J. Mautino Knapp, 85, died June 29, 2019. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. July 1 at Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway Ave., East McKeesport, PA, 15035, where a service will be held at 10 a.m. July 2. Interment to follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon Twp. Arrangements in charge of Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home.

 

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Stefina Bernice Ann (Kozek) Ogrodnik Garcia

June 28, 2019 |

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Stefina Bernice Ann (Kozek) Ogrodnik Garcia, of North Versailles, passed away in God’s arms at the age of 95, on June 25, 2019. Steffy was born on February 23rd, 1924, in East Pittsburgh, PA. She was a blessing to her mother, Josephine Kellar Kozek, her father, Anton Kozek, her two sisters, Mary (née Kozek) Novotny and Helen, and her brother Edward. She cherished her childhood with her loving family, and it developed into the most important legacy she would leave behind. Her first marriage to Walter Ogrodnik and second marriage to Joseph Garcia, exemplified love everlasting through family bonds. They made memories in East Pittsburgh, East McKeesport and ultimately, North Versailles, each place having value simply because they were together. Later in life, Steffy moved into the Redstone Highlands community, where she continued to enjoy the company of her family and friends for the remainder of her days.
 
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Carolyn “Carol” (Lenhart) Weiss

June 21, 2019 |

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Carolyn “Carol” (Lenhart) Weiss, age 87, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Redstone Highlands in North Huntingdon. She was born October 10, 1931 in Circleville, North Huntingdon Township, a daughter of the late J. Rush and Ruby (Davidson) Lenhart. Carolyn graduated from North Huntingdon High School class of 1949, attended Burroughs Business School and worked for the National Supply company in Pittsburgh. She was the organist for the former Bethel United Presbyterian Church and a Sunday school teacher. Carolyn received a B.A. from Muskingum College and taught for 17 years in the Gateway School District. She did graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh, Penn State and the University of Indiana of Pennsylvania. She was a member of Hannastown Golf Club, Greensburg Garden Club, the National Retired Teachers Association, the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, the U.S. Golf Association, and a former volunteer at the Redstone Highlands.
 
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