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Betty J. (Davis) Serro

December 06, 2017 |

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Betty J. (Davis) Serro, age 88, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was born September 12, 1929 in Duquesne, a daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (Atterbury) Davis. She lovingly supported her husband’s ministries for numerous Assembly of God Churches including the Assembly of God Church in Bradenville for over 20 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 65 years Rev. Richard J. Serro; sister Florence Whitmore; and brother Thomas Davis. She is survived by her daughters Bridget (Rev. Cletus III) Hull of Saltsburg and Rebecca (Eric) Davis of Greensburg; grandchildren Marcie (Michael) Carbonara, Melissa (Jeff) Davis, Amanda (George) Polombo and Kathryn Brown; and great grandchildren Samantha (Darius) Henry, Justin (Lindsay) Carbonara, Gabriel Carbonara, Cameron Davis, Colin Davis, Giovanni Palombo and Marco Palombo.
 
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Eric M. Stoll

December 04, 2017 |

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Eric M. Stoll, 49, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday December 3, 2017 at home. He was born March 30, 1968 in Braddock, a son of Marilyn (Hoffman) Stoll of North Huntingdon and Richard C. Stoll of Florida. Eric was a graduate of Norwin High School Class of 1986, an employee of Giant Eagle, North Huntingdon for 26 years, and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brothers and sister Richard (Denise) Stoll Jr. of Greensburg, David (Deborah) Stoll of Ligonier, Joseph (Bonnie) Stoll of Hempfield Township, and Diane Stoll of North Huntingdon, also aunts, uncles, and many nieces and nephews.
 
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August W. “Gus” Pastor

December 03, 2017 |

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August W. “Gus” Pastor, 73, of North Irwin, died suddenly Saturday December 2, 2017 while hunting in Avella. He was born November 14, 1944 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Frank and Goldie L. (Burkhart) Pastor. Gus retired as owner of RTP Machine and Manufacturing and was a former machinist for Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding. He was an Army veteran and an avid outdoorsman and hunter. He was a member of North Irwin Fireman’s Club and liked to watch Judge Judy and the Price is Right. He loved driving his Jaguar and riding his Harley Davidson. He is the beloved husband of 28 years of Tracy (Payne) Pastor; loving father of Ronald J. Rodgers (Christine Christopherson) of CA, Colleen (Tom) Cimino of Houston, Cathleen (Jay) Siefert of Greensburg, and Bill Pastor of GA; loving grandfather of ten grandchildren; cherished brother of Frank (Arlene) Pastor of Burgettstown; son in law of John and Mary Lou Payne of North Huntingdon; brother in law of Sherry Payne (Bob) DiCristofaro, John (Linda Pavlik) Payne, and Jody Payne (Raun) Churchfield all of North Huntingdon; also many nieces and nephews.
 
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Marion E. (Haus) Morgart

November 30, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Marion E. (Haus) Morgart, age 88, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at home. She was born March 4, 1929, a daughter of the late William and Louise (Lersh) Haus. She enjoyed going to flea markets with her late son Tom where she and her son sold flea market items and produce. She was an animal lover. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Walter C. Morgart and sons Scott H. and Thomas J. Morgart. She is survived by her son John W. Morgart of Herminie; grandchildren Tammy Morgart and J.J. Morgart; also nieces and nephews.
 
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James P. McFadden

November 29, 2017 |

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James P. McFadden, 21, of Liberty Boro, died Sunday November 26, 2017. He was born October 3, 1996 in Monroeville, the beloved son of Thomas D. McFadden and his wife Tania of Liberty Boro and Beth (Ross) Harrison and her husband James of Irwin; loving brother of Carrie McFadden, Jonathan McFadden, Allen Harrison, and Samantha McFadden; loving grandson of Thomas and Donna McFadden, Louella Teck, Geri (the late Donald) Ross, and Connie (Donald) Harrison; also aunts, uncles, and cousins.
 
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Gerald J. Holderbaum

November 12, 2017 |

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Gerald J. Holderbaum, 83, of Irwin, died Saturday November 11, 2017 in Transitions Health Care, North Huntingdon. He was born August 10, 1934 in Hahntown, North Huntingdon Township, a son of the late Joseph and Charlotte (Bevan) Holderbaum and was also preceded in death by his son Troy L. Holderbaum. He was a retired truck driver having driven for SuperValu, Last Minute Leasing, and also as an independent trucker. He was a Marine veteran. Surviving is his wife of 61 years Marilyn J. Holderbaum; his daughter Jerri Holderbaum of North Versailles; his granddaughters Taylor (Drew) Reken and Paige (Michael) Zurenski; his great grandson William Zurenski; and sisters Evelyn Shivley of North Huntingdon and Sandra Gillespie of Virginia.
 
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Betty Lou (Campbell) Baker

November 08, 2017 |

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Betty Lou (Campbell) Baker, 85, of Redstone, North Huntingdon, died Tuesday November 7, 2017. She was born January 24, 1932 in North Irwin, a daughter of the late John C. and Margaret (Wade) Campbell II. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert L. Baker, a sister Peggy Ann Campbell and a brother John C. Campbell III. Betty was a faithful member for over 50 years of the First Presbyterian Church, Irwin. She had worked at the G. C. Murphy company in her younger years but greatly enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. Betty is survived by her children Denise (Tom) Shipley of Sewickley, Diane (Don) Menzies of Beaver Falls, and Greg (Peg) Baker of Gouldsboro; grandchildren Heather, Brad, Bethany, Leanne, Jeffery, Aaron, Tony, Megan; 14 great grandchildren; siblings Sally Clark of North Huntingdon, Cordelia Salsi of Jeannette, and Janice Oliver of TN; and many nieces and nephews.

 
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Robert N. Button

November 07, 2017 |

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Robert N. Button, 89, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday November 5, 2017 at home. He was born December 11, 1928 in Hazelwood, a son of the late Robert William and Catherine Rita (McGeary) Button and was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Irene Barbara (Kolesar) Button, his son-in-law Steve Alagich, and siblings Earl, Jane, and William Button. He was an Army Air Forces WWII veteran and a retired employee of Blawnox Machine. He was a founding member of All Souls Episcopal Church, North Versailles, a 60 year member of Shidle Lodge No. 601 Free and Accepted Masons, Irwin, the Bromas Club, and Syria Temple. He loved his family and enjoyed visiting his daughter and granddaughters in Texas. Surviving are his daughters Deborah E. (Richard) Silcox of Texas, Cheryl Alagich of North Huntingdon, and Barbara L. (John) McIntyre of North Irwin; granddaughters Danielle Blair (fiancé Billy), Nicole (John) Webb, Melissa (Ed) Waible, Amber Alagich, Ashlee (Dan) Pelczar, and Whiney (Tyler) Briggs; and great grandchildren Ty, Kassidy, Harleigh, and Claire.
 
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Michael J. Lilja

November 07, 2017 |

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Michael J. Lilja, 64, of North Huntingdon, died Monday November 6, 2017. He was born November 23, 1952 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Jack B. and Marilyn E. (Markley) Lilja. Michael was retired of Famous Supply, Pittsburgh and a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing. Michael is survived by his wife Linda R. (Patton) Lilja; children Amber Lynn Fiore and her fiancé Lance Vivio of North Huntingdon and Kimberly Lynn Lilja and her fiancé Stephen Wise of Turtle Creek; grandchildren Noah and Zachary Fiore, Brayden Vivio, and Evan Wise; brother in law Hugh (Patricia) Patton of Monroeville; and cousin Trudy (Tom) Welch of Erie.
 
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P. Paul Pomaibo

November 05, 2017 |

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P. Paul Pomaibo, 89, a resident of Redstone Highlands Greensburg, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Friday November 3, 2017. He was born July 5, 1928 in McKeesport, a son of the late John and Suzanna (Matura) Pomaibo and was also preceded in death by his wife Evelyn J (Lowe) Pomaibo and a daughter Jerilyn Johnson. Paul was a retired employee of Westinghouse Energy Center, Monroeville and a member of Lutheran Church of Our Savior, North Huntingdon. He was a past master of Shidle Lodge No. 601, Free and Accepted Masons, Irwin, and a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Syria Temple. Surviving are his daughter Paula (Ed) Washburn of Delmont and son in law Tom Johnson of North Huntingdon; five grandchildren Aaron (Kellie Person) Washburn, Ashley (Adam Teslevich) Washburn, Kelly (Mike) Buscemi, Melissa (Dave) Cantalupo, and Jennifer (Steve) Schambura; and nine great grandchildren J.T. Dietz, Dante Cantalupo, Madison and Isabella Buscemi, Andrew and Hannah Schambura, Jane and Anne Teslevich, and A.J. Washburn.
 
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Dale R. Matthews

November 04, 2017 |

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Dale R. Matthews, age 69, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was born December 29, 1947, in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late David E. and Leola “Marie” Matthews. He was a long-time member of the Norwin Alliance Church in North Huntingdon. He worked as a master stater winder at Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh for over 21 years before going onto work at Curtis Wright in Cheswick for the next 18 years before retiring. He was a member of the Pitcairn and Ligonier Guns Clubs, the church dart league, and the Westinghouse Bowling Team. He coached softball for PAL and loved hunting and fishing, as well as watching Penn State Football and the Pittsburgh Penguins and Steelers. He is survived by his wife of over 48 years Denise “De” (Thompson) Matthews, daughters Dayna Matthews Ceresa and Dianna Matthews both of Pitcairn; Susan Ashley Baden and Sara Jane Matz who he considered grandchildren; brothers David “Joel” (Joann) Matthews of Ligonier and Daniel “Danny” (Marlene) Matthews of Level Green; and his two dogs Turner and Walle.
 
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Mary Ann (Bencho) Rossey

October 18, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Mary Ann (Bencho) Rossey, 67, of Wilmerding, died Sunday October 15, 2017. Surviving are her longtime friend and caregiver Daniel Cizauckus; her children Michael (Christina) Rossey, Dana LaVerde, and Ralph LaVerde; several grandchildren; siblings Sally Ann (Charles) Baine, Joseph (Arlene) Bencho, Michael Bencho, and the late Barbara; also nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
 
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Patricia L. (Eckenrod) Stefancis Rubright

October 18, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Patricia L. (Eckenrod) Stefancis Rubright, age 78, of Wendel, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was born December 22, 1938 in East Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sophie (Perello) Eckenrod. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. She worked for over 20 years in housekeeping at the Briarcliff Pavilion in North Huntingdon before retiring. She is survived by her son Eric (Lisa) Stefancis of Wendel; granddaughter Brittney Stefancis; brother Lawrence (Renee) Eckenrod of East McKeesport; and nieces and nephews. Services are private.
 
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Robert Ross Mowry

October 18, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Robert Ross Mowry, 91, of Irwin, died Sunday October 15, 2017. He was born November 9, 1925 in Irwin, a son of the late Glenn and Grace (Bell) Mowry. He was a retired general foreman for Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding, and a member of American Legion Post 359 and L.O.O.M., Lodge 236, both of Irwin. Bob was a Navy veteran of WWII and was recently recognized by the Tribune Review for being one of the last remaining survivors of an explosion on the USS Turner off the coast of New Jersey that killed 136 sailors in January of 1944. The cause of the explosion was never solved. He is survived by his wife Anne S. (Pertzog) Mowry; his children Bea (Tom) Airgood of Penn Hills, Robert R. (Jerilyn) Mowry of Kittanning, and Pam (Don) Wise of CA; grandchildren Robbie, Steve, Nikki, Matthew S. Mowry, Christina, Jennifer, and Chris; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; brothers Gene Mowry of Plum and Sam Gibson of NC; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Gertrude Feeney

October 12, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Gertrude Feeney, 89, a resident of Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon, formerly of North Versailles, died Saturday October 7, 2017. She was born December 11, 1927 in North Versailles a daughter of the late George and Gertrude (May) Feeney. She was a retired secretary for Westinghouse Airbrake Company, Wilmerding. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by siblings Harry Feeney, Howard Feeney, and June Kudman. She is survived by her brother Earl Feeney of North Huntingdon. Services and interment were private. Arrangements were handled by Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, East McKeesport. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfueralservuices.com.
 
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