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Heather L. Dempsey

March 08, 2017 |

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

Heather L. Dempsey, 33, of Irwin, died Monday March 6, 2017. She was born June 23, 1983 at Jeannette Hospital, a daughter of William E. Dempsey of North Huntingdon and Terri L (Richter) Dempsey of Irwin. Heather worked as an assistant at Dr. Anna B. Miller, Eye Care Center, Pittsburgh. In addition to her parents she is survived by the love of her life Joseph Aquiline of Pittsburgh; her son Logan L. Swidowski of Irwin; her brother Christopher E. (Natalie) Dempsey of Latrobe; niece and nephew Isabella and Lucas; her grandmother Doris P. Fritz of AZ; also aunts, uncles, cousins and her beloved pet dog Lyla.
 
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Jeffrey A. Burk

March 07, 2017 |

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Jeffrey A. Burk, 52, of Trafford, died unexpectedly Sunday March 5, 2017. He was born February 1, 1965 in Greensburg, the son of Fred J. and Barbara J. (Watson) Burk of North Huntingdon. He was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1984 and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin. Jeff was an Easter Seals poster child at the age of 5 which provided him with many opportunities to attend many sports events and meet Pittsburgh sports figures. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan.
 
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Donna J. (Guyer) Yelich

March 06, 2017 |

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Donna J. (Guyer) Yelich, 82, of Hutchinson, died Saturday March 4, 2017, at home. She was born January 28, 1935 in McKeesport the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Bumbarger) Guyer and was also preceded in death by her husband Nicholas P. Yelich and a brother Glenn Guyer. She was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service with over twenty years’ service. She was a member of West Newton United Presbyterian Church, where she was an elder and former junior and senior choir director for 35 years, a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Women’s Association, and the Sewing Circle.
 
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Anthony “Tony” J. Weber Jr.

March 04, 2017 |

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

Anthony “Tony” J. Weber Jr., age 52 of Jeanette, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017. He was born July 24, 1964 in McKeesport, a son of the late Anthony J. (Jacqueline) Weber Sr. and the late Judy (Lesnickey) Dally and her living husband Curtis Dally. He was a hard worker and was the proud owner of the T&R sub-contracting roofing company for over 6 years in Adamsburg. He is survived by his children Anthony J. Weber III and his girlfriend Leah Krause of Hermine and Holly A. Weber of Acme; step-daughter Nowel Hershberger; the mother of his children Ranee Halterman; and his brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
 
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Anna Mae (Fisher) Long

March 02, 2017 |

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Anna Mae (Fisher) Long, 92 “29”, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday February 28, 2017. She was born September 20, 1924 in Yeagertown, a daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Pannebaker) Fisher and was also preceded in death by her husband Fred N. Long; a son Fred N. Long Jr.; and her brothers Philo (Dorothy) and James Fisher. She was a former employee of Sears and McDonald’s and was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin.
 
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George J. Adamson

March 02, 2017 |

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George J. Adamson, 78, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Monday February 27, 2017 while visiting in Georgia. He was born December 24, 1938 in Jeannette, the son of the late George J. Sr. and Gladys Stitley Adamson and was also preceded in death by his wife of nearly fifty years Dolores A. “Dolly” (Welsh) Adamson on July 19, 2016. George graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and received his master’s degree from Edinboro University. He was a retired school teacher for the Norwin School District where he was yearbook advisor and an English teacher for over 30 years.
 
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Ruth E. (Kossmer) Waltenbaugh

March 01, 2017 |

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Ruth E. (Kossmer) Waltenbaugh, age 86, of East McKeesport, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017. She was born August 3, 1930 in East Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Michael and Susan (Magyar) Kossmer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Chester Waltenbaugh; and sister Loretta McKalip. She is survived by her sister Michele Kelley; and her nieces and nephews.
 
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Alma Lee Shaffer Huffman

February 26, 2017 |

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

Alma Lee Shaffer Huffman, 81 of Greensburg formerly of Irwin, passed away Thursday February 23, 2017 at home. She was born June 13, 1935 in Menallen Township, a daughter of the late Ralph and Alice (Forsythe) Shaffer and was also preceded in death by her husband Donald K. Huffman and a brother Charles Shaffer. Alma was a well organized person and enjoyed reading. Her family always came first. She is survived by her children Richard Huffman of Wilmerding, Vanessa (Paul) Connolly of Cranberry Township, Mark (Lana) Huffman of Salisbury, NC, Jeffrey (Lynn) Huffman of North Huntingdon, Michael (Michelle) Huffman of Rillton, and LeeAnne (Brad) Griffin of Gloucester, VA; her grandchildren, Ben, Emily, Brad, Erin, Mattie, Casey, Jake, Katie, Mandie, Heidi, and Keith; and great grandchildren, Penelope, Fiona, Ian, Finnegan, Kieran, Anderson, Avery, Faith, Kerry, Philip, Henry, Madison, and Murphie.
 
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Richey W. Eberman

February 26, 2017 |

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Richey W. Eberman, 89, of Westmoreland City, died Thursday, February 23, 2017. He was born April 10, 1927 in Ardara, a son of the late William and Laura Pedder Eberman and was also preceded in death by a daughter Leslie Eberman and a brother Jack Eberman. He was a graduate of Norwin High School class of 1945, a Navy veteran of WWII, and was a retired employee of General Tire Co. in Jeannette. Richey was a professional trombone player and also played many other instruments.
 
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Janice L. Miller

February 26, 2017 |

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Janice L. Miller, 69, of North Huntingdon died Friday February 24, 2017 at home. She was born April 18, 1947 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel (Elkins) Omler. She was a retired furnace operator for Metalor, Export. She is survived by her husband Ronald W. Miller; her children Scott W. Miller of Irwin and Dawn O’Neil of Jeannette; her granddaughter Samantha Davidson; also a brother Joseph and a sister Marlene.
 
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Loren B. Steele

February 22, 2017 |

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Loren B. Steele, 21, of Westmoreland City, died Monday February 20, 2017 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born June 18, 1995 in Pittsburgh, the beloved son of Cindy (Brennan) Steele of Westmoreland City and Norbert W. Steele III and his wife Kerry of South Carolina. Loren and was an employee of Keystone Collections, Irwin and was an avid gamer and dog lover. He was an extremely loyal friend and everyone will miss his dry sense of humor. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Cornelius and Joan Brennan and Norbert W. Steele II. He is survived by his siblings, Norbert W. Steele IV, Jackson Raimondo, Madeleine Raimondo, and Helen Steele; his grandmother Carol Steele; also aunts, uncles, and cousins.
 
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Adelaide P. (Patterson) Menham

February 22, 2017 |

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Adelaide P. (Patterson) Menham, age 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017. She was born January 7, 1924 in Swissvale, a daughter of the late Frank B. and Viola (Grove) Patterson. She was a long time member of the United Methodist Church in Swissvale. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Menham; sisters Betty Baggerly and Mildred Lambirth; and brother William Patterson. She is survived by her niece Katherine Dryburgh. Services were private.
 
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Helen M. Skweres

February 20, 2017 |

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Helen M. Skweres, 91, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of East McKeesport, died Saturday February 18, at home. She was born February 14, 1926 in Braddock a daughter of the late Albert and Caroline Kutka Konieczny and was also preceded in death by her husband Andrew E. Skweres and sisters Jane Iskat and Dolores “Dolly” Lenart. She is survived by her daughter Judy Walter and her husband John of Elizabeth; grandsons John and Jason Walter; sisters Mary Ondish of Murrysville and Virginia (Norm) Tamiewitz of Harrison City; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Jean L. Florek

February 20, 2017 |

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

Jean L. Florek, 73, of Irwin, died Sunday February 19, 2017 at home. She was born September 23, 1943 in Penn, a daughter of the late Thomas and Bertha (Beers) Garlow. She was a retired certified nursing assistant for Golden Living Center, Murrysville. She is loved and will be greatly missed by her husband George Florek; her children Lisa (Ron) Angel of Glenshaw, Tammy (Tom) Sullivan of North Huntingdon, and Rob (Romi) Swank of Greensburg; her grandchildren Lauren and Elizabeth Angel, Samantha and Andrew Sullivan, Nicole (Jon) Kwaczala, and James Harbulak; her great granddaughter Cassy Kwaczala; her sisters Judy Harrity of Latrobe and Deborah (Keith) Bruggeman of Level Green; also loved by numerous nieces and nephews.
 
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Robert E. Smith

February 16, 2017 |

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Robert E. Smith, age 89, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017. He was born July 1, 1927 in Wilmerding, a son of the late Clarence C. and Verna (Stormer) Smith. He was a long time member of the West Hempfield Presbyterian Church where he participated in their dart ball competitions. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and had the honor of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. He retired from truck driving for Clean Textile Systems in Lawrenceville and enjoyed hunting and golf. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Glendon Smith. He is survived by his wife of over 66 years Pauline C. (Cline) Smith; children Karen L. (John) Reed of Irwin, Beverly Ann (Joseph) Patton of Derry and Paul R. Smith of Irwin; grandchildren Nicole (Drew) Reckhart, Jennifer (Matthew) Stephens, Matt Reed (fiancé Danielle) and Renee Root; 10 great grandchildren; and sister Dorothy Thomas of Tiffen, Ohio.
 
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