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Marie P. Howard

February 26, 2018 |

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Marie P. Howard, age 75, of East McKeesport, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018. She was born January 15, 1943 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Vincent and Miriam (O’Brien) Marcello. She was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Church, Wilmerding, and was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 2152. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years Mayor Robert P. “Butch” Howard; her sons Scott V. (Tammy) Howard and Todd R. (Karen) Howard; her grandchildren Jason Henshawe, Ashley Howard, Michael McAnnelley, and Marissa Howard; her siblings Denise (Rodney) Glover and Jerry Marcello; her mother-in-law Bernice Howard; also nieces and nephews.
 
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John F. Connelley Jr.

February 09, 2018 |

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John F. Connelley Jr., age 77 of North Versailles passed away Monday, February 5, 2018. He was a Navy veteran during the Korean War that when onto work for Westinghouse in Monroeville as a computer programmer before retiring. He was a member of the Duquesne McKeesport Lodge #731 F & A.M. and the American Legion in White Oak. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Dorothy Connelley; and daughter Jennifer Louise Connelley. He is survived by his daughters Martha (David) Montose and G.G. (Jason) Sanders.
 
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William F. Malt

February 07, 2018 |

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William F. Malt, 94, of Larimer, died February 6, 2018 at home. He was born May 26, 1923 in Greensburg, a son of Dora (Malt) Hough and was also preceded in death by his son William F. Malt Jr., a brother Joseph Hough, and a sister Wilma Duncan. Bill was a retired employee of Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding and an Army veteran of WW II. He was a longtime active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Larimer, a charter member of Larimer Volunteer Fire Department and longtime bartender at the Larimer Fireman’s Club. He is survived by his wife of nearly seventy one years Anna Mae (Wright) Malt; his children Robert J. “Zeke” Malt and his wife Amy of Larimer, Bruce E. Malt and his wife Brenda of Confluence, and Janet Bettencourt and her husband Ronald of North Huntingdon; a grandson Shawn Malt; step grandchildren Brian Burkett, and Jody Roe; great grandchildren Austin and Braxton; sisters Sara Geiger of Larimer and Dorothy Green of Plum Boro; also numerous nieces and nephews.
 
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John “Chris” C. Wolfram

February 07, 2018 |

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John “Chris” C. Wolfram, age 69 of Irwin, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born October 7, 1948, the son of the late Victor and Helen (Loveday) Wolfram. He was a Navy veteran who went on to work as a finance manager for numerous car dealerships for over 30 years before retiring. On his days off, you would always find him on the golf course. He is survived by his daughters Paula (Michael) Giran of North Huntingdon and Brandi Wolfram of Irwin; granddaughter Ciara Giran; sisters Susie (Robert) Golier of Pittsburgh, and Barbara (Alvin) McElfresh and Victoria (Dick) Muckinhaupt both of Venice, Florida; his very special aunt Lois Meisel, also of Venice, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
 
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Arlene L. (Aston) Izatt

February 02, 2018 |

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Arlene L. (Aston) Izatt, 82, of North Versailles, died Thursday February 1, 2018. She was born July 18, 1936 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late George Moore and Margaret Mary (Quinn) Aston and was also preceded in death by her beloved son James George Izatt, former husband James Izatt, and siblings, twin sister Elaine C. Hickey, Rowland Aston, George D. Aston, and Audrey Aston McIndoe. Arlene was a retired employee of Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding, a member of Linway Presbyterian Church, North Versailles, an avid bowler, an excellent pianist, and was wonderful at handicapping horseracing. She is survived by two grandchildren Lauren Lisa and James Michael Izatt, brothers H. Carl Aston of Wilmerding and A. Craig Aston of FL, and many nieces and nephews.
 
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Paul L. McDonald

January 31, 2018 |

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Paul L. McDonald, 92, of North Huntingdon, died Monday January 29, 2018. He was born October 19, 1925 in East McKeesport, a son of the late Leonard S. and Emma C. (Rolison) McDonald and was also preceded in death by his wife Grace J. (Rankin) Vranich McDonald, and his siblings Harry McDonald, Mary Caldwell, and Helen Bernhardy. Paul was a retired tool and die maker for Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding, a member of Norwin Alliance Church, Shidle Lodge No. 601, Free and Accepted Masons, Irwin, and Syria Temple, Pittsburgh. He is survived by his children Paul L. McDonald Jr. and his wife Barbara of CA, Elaine McDonald of East McKeesport, Mark Vranich and his wife Cindi of FL, Carole Hancsak of UT, Martin Vranich and Cathy McDeavitt and her husband Thomas both of FL, Corrine Zecchini and her husband Thomas of North Huntingdon, and Connie Vranich of FL; eleven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Zachary J. Ebbitt

January 29, 2018 |

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Zachary J. Ebbitt, age 33, of Pittsburgh, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018. He was born November 30, 1984 in Monroeville, the son of James (girlfriend Hazel Bizub) Ebbitt and the late Cheyrl S. (Redeker) Ebbitt. He graduated from Norwin High School and went onto earn a degree in Safety Engineering from Slippery Rock University and was the past Vice President of the fraternity Phi Kappa Theta. He went onto work at many locations as a safety engineer and was always smiling and well liked. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his grandparents Claude and Polly Redeker and Clyde and Norma Ebbitt.
 
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Paul T. Cody

January 23, 2018 |

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Paul T. Cody, 89, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday January 20, 2018. He was born November 30, 1928 in Pittsburgh a son of the late Martin and Marie Cody and was raised by his grandparent the late Timothy and Mabel Sexton. Paul was a retired dispatcher for the Port Authority of Allegheny County, a Navy veteran of WWII, and a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, North Huntingdon. He enjoyed his golfing and bowling leagues, was an avid reader and history buff, and loved to fish. His Sunday was not complete if he could not complete the New York Times crossword puzzle in an hour. In addition to his parents and grandparents he is preceded in death by children Paul Cody and Kathleen Billings and siblings Dorothy McDermott, Terrance and Patrick Cody. He is survived by his wife Theresa (Cicco) Cody; his children Barbara Mills, Vicki Weber, Mary E. Aitkin, and Christopher Cody; eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; also nieces and nephews including special niece Linda Williams.
 
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Daniel Shane Powell

January 21, 2018 |

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Daniel Shane Powell, 38, of Pittsburgh, passed unexpectedly Friday January 12, 2018. He was born August 21, 1979 in Braddock, a son of the late Daniel H. Powell Sr. and Debbie Reynolds. Daniel had a great sense of humor, enjoyed making others laugh, spending time with friends, playing computer, and video games. He is survived by his siblings Daniel H. (Danielle) Powell Jr. of Jeannette, Joph Greyno of Uniontown, Crystal (Jeff) Bick of Jeannette, Amanda Reynolds of Blairsville, Jeff (Rebecca) Greyno of Monarch, Samantha Powell-Reedy of Pittsburgh, Katie Powell-Reedy of White Oak, Richard Powell-Schmidt of Jeannette, and Tabatha Powell-Reedy of Irwin; many nieces and nephews.
 
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Marie Camille Pape (Sturchio) Del Grosso

January 21, 2018 |

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Marie Camille Pape (Sturchio) Del Grosso, age 83, went home to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was born August 10, 1934 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Louis and Anna Marie Sturchio. She retired after 20 years as a deli cook at the Foodland in Turtle Creek and enjoyed the time she spent at the Life Pittsburgh Senior Center in McKees Rocks. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband John Del Grosso and second husband Jack Pape; son John Del Grosso; brother Ralph Sturchio; and sister Nancy Carnevale. She is survived by her children Lena (Doug) King, Frank (Karen) Del Grosso and Jack Pape; 10 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; brothers Louis (Myra) Sturchio and Larry (Marilyn) Sturchio; and sisters Betty (Henry) Bachorski and Dolly Pici; and special cousin Tony DelleFemine, loved by many nieces and nephews; close friend Betty Zielinski; and Marie’s poodle Bella.
 
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Ramona L. (Nelson) Lucas

January 15, 2018 |

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Ramona L. (Nelson) Lucas, 88, of North Huntingdon, died Friday January 12, 2018. She was born January 26, 1929 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late John P. and Muriel (McMichael) Nelson and was also preceded in death by her husband Roscoe Lucas, her daughter Jennifer, a step son Ross Lucas, and a great grandson Zachary Hall. She was a social member of VFW Post 781, Irwin. Surviving are her children Diana Jones of Jeannette, Parago (Zia) Jones of CO, Dave (Lisa) Jones of North Huntingdon, Jan (Pam) Jones of Wall, and Dayna (Tony) Shusteric and Tom (Mary) Keaton both of North Huntingdon; fifteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; a sister Greta (Jim) Shumate of OH; also many nieces and nephews.
 
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Ruth Owens Cox

January 15, 2018 |

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Ruth Owens Cox, 100, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday January 14, 2018, at home. She was born November 10, 1917 in Penn Shaft, North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late James Garfield and Elizabeth (McCann) Owens and was also preceded in death by her husband Donald C. Cox, her daughter in law Judith Cox, and siblings Richard, Charles, James, and Mary Owens. She is survived by her children Franklin D. Cox of Venice, FL, James C. (Barbara) Cox of Sarasota, FL, and Donna Cox of North Huntingdon; her grandchildren Leslie (Dennis) Kennemur, Franklin D. (Linda) Cox Jr., James C. (Michele) Cox II, Michael J. Cox (Justine LaMastra), and Kathleen (Kyle) Cancellieri; and her great grandchildren Sarah Elizabeth Cox, Jesse Elizabeth Cox, Dylan Cancellieri, and Camden Cancellieri.
 
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Dorothy J. “Dee Jay” (Wright) Becker

January 11, 2018 |

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Dorothy J. “Dee Jay” (Wright) Becker, of Westmoreland City, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She was born September 9, 1934 in Westmoreland City, a daughter of the late William Henry and Eleanor (Wolf) Wright. She was a great wife, wonderful mother, and loving grandma to 4 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, and 3 great grandchildren. Dee Jay graduated from North Huntingdon High School, Class of 1953. While at North Huntingdon High she was a member of the marching band, never having missed a parade or half time show performing on her clarinet. She could be heard rooting for the “Bulldogs”. During her junior and senior years she was selected for the Westmoreland County Orchestra. She marched for the Manor Fireman’s Band until it disbanded in the 1950’s. The day before high school graduation she was hired as a clerk typist for Westinghouse Airbrake Company and worked there until 1959. She took ten years off to raise her two children.
 
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Ethel G. (Frye) Lewis

January 11, 2018 |

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Ethel G. (Frye) Lewis, 100, of Irwin, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Golden Heights Personal Care Center, Irwin. She was born February 4, 1917 in Irwin a daughter of the late Adam H. and Anna M. Kontur Frye and was also preceded in death by her husband Arthur W. Lewis, a son John “Jack” Lewis, and siblings Kenneth E. Frye and Hazel Breyer. Her Lord and Savior were first in her life as she was a longtime active member of First Assembly of God Church, Irwin. She would spread God’s Word everywhere she went not only with her own words but by giving anyone who would receive it a religious “tract” containing the good word. She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with them. Along with her late husband Art she owned and operated the Isaly’s Stores in Irwin and Norwin Towne Square from 1945 to 1988. She was a former member of the Norwin Art League. Surviving are her children Judith A. Schade and Patricia L Suley and her husband Emil all of North Huntingdon; her grandchildren Judith Stefl, Michelle Lewis, Melissa Rudinsky, Patricia Schade, Laddie (Amy) Schade, David (Jodie) Schade, Jonathan B. (Misty) Suley, and Mark R. (Monica) Suley; thirteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Thomas C. Hoak

January 02, 2018 |

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Thomas C. Hoak, 69, of Westmoreland City, died Saturday December 30, 2017. He was born March 23, 1948 in Westmoreland City, the son of the late Thomas C. Sr. and Dorothy (Lewis) Hoak. Tom was a retired seventh grade history teacher for the Norwin School District. He was a graduate of California University and received a master’s degree from Duquesne University. He was a member of Primitive Methodist Church, Westmoreland City and a longtime member of Rescue 8, North Huntingdon. He enjoyed gardening, photography, and traveling. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Ruth Ann (Spencer) Hoak; his daughter Ashley L. Hoak of Kirksville, MO; his sisters Shirley (Jerry) Dohey of Forbes Road, Doris (Jim) Scarano of Westmoreland City, and Linda (Tom) Martin of Irwin; also nieces and nephews.
 
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