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Renea "Snowy" Russell

February 16, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Renea “Snowy” Russell, age 46, died on February 13, 2020, at home. Born on a snowy day, November 9, 1973, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late JoAnn (Ruggier) and David “Buddy” Russell.

 
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Ralph Como

February 12, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Ralph Como, age 61, of Elizabeth, formerly of Christy Park, died February 11, 2020, at home. Born June 4, 1958, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Domenick and Anna (Teti) Como.

 
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Roy E. Littleton

February 11, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Roy E. Littleton, age 83, of McKeesport, died February 8, 2020, at home. Born November 19, 1936, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Edgar H.and Jeannette (Haney) Littleton and the husband of the late Suzan J. (Benish) Littleton for 58 years.

 
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Sharon R. Santavicca

January 31, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Sharon R. Santavicca, age 68, of Greensburg, PA, died January 25, 2020, at Westmoreland Manor. Born February 1, 1951, in Colorado Springs, CO, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Rispoli and June (Tafoya), Fawcett.

 
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Raymond C. Maldonado

January 30, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Raymond C. Maldonado, age 57, of McKeesport, died January 21, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born August 28, 1962, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Daniel T., Sr., and Audrey J. Maldonado.

 
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Lois J. Steiner

January 30, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Lois J. Steiner, 94, of Jeannette, died on  January 28, 2020, at the Greensburg Care Center. Born on April 22, 1925, in Westmorland County, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. and Edith (Frye) Lefevre and the wife of the late John Steiner.

 
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Elizabeth J. "Betty" Schneider

January 16, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Schneider, age 81, of Glassport, died January 12, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born January 22, 1938, in North Union of Fayette, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha (Crawford) Opinsky and the wife of Albert "Duke" Schneider.

 
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Connie Wiggins

January 14, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Connie Wiggins, age 85, of North Versailles died January 10, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born December 2, 1934, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Chester Kevena and Ada (Uhaus) Kavena Kadar and the wife of the late Leonard W. Wiggins.

 
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Roberta Lee "Robin" Hodnik

January 08, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Roberta Lee "Robin" Hodnik, age 65, of McKeesport, died January 6, 2020, at home. Born April 18, 1954, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Weinmiller) Revak and the wife of the late Thomas Hodnik, Sr.
Robin worked for Pennsylvania Coach Lines of McKeesport, where she was a school bus driver and also a security guard. She enjoyed trips to the casino, participating in Painting with a Twist, traveling, and cooking new dishes.

 
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Alisa A. Bittner

January 08, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Alisa A. Bittner, age 60 of Glassport, passed away unexpectedly, December 22, 2019, at her home.  Born July 9, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy Millington and the wife of  Christopher Bittner.
 Alisa graduated from Bosie's Nursing College in Poughkeepsie, NY, graduating second in her class, while working at Rhinebeck Hospital, Rhinebeck, NY. She loved being a nurse and working in healthcare.  She also loved animals, especially horses and cats, enjoyed reading and tending to her garden.

 
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Clifford V. Hoak

December 21, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Clifford V. Hoak, age 90, of Liberty Borough, died December 20, 2019, at Mount Vernon of Elizabeth. Born June 14, 1929, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Clifford V., Sr. and Nellie (Reynolds) Hoak and the husband of Shirley M. (Schultz) Hoak.

 
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Jeffery A. Shaffer

December 19, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Jeffery A. Shaffer, age 64, of Latrobe, died December 15, 2019, at home. Born November 27, 1955, in Connellsville, PA, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Daisy (Walker) Shaffer and the husband of Deborah (Chovanec) Shaffer.
Jeff worked for Hanson Aggregates for over 30 years. He enjoyed golf, listening to sporting events, with his wife Deborah, and was an avid hunter.

 
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M. Shirley Pikula

December 12, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

M. Shirley Pikula, age 87, of McKeesport, died December 9, 2019, at Riverside Care Center. Born June 18, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Ella (Jacobs) Zoltak and the wife of the late Joseph G. Pikula.
 As a young woman, Shirley was one of the top models in the Pittsburgh area. She went on to teaching "Charm" classes to young women in the old Sears building, and retired from the J.C. Penney Company. Her biggest love was setting a table that was unmatched and providing a meal and a prayer that people who experienced it still speak of. She was a member of the Port Vue United Methodist Church.

 
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Robert D. Wunderley

December 09, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert D. Wunderley, age 81, of Liberty Borough, died December 6, 2019, at home. Born March 21, 1938, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late William G. and Alma Rosella (Elliott) Wunderley and the husband of Dorothy E. (Hartzell) Wunderley.
Robert was a member of Liberty Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. Active within his church, he served as president of the corporation, elder, trustee, deacon and Sunday school superintendent. Robert was a member and past master of Masonic Youghiogheny Lodge #583.  He was a member of Al-O-Mon Forest #138 Tall Cedars and their clown unit, bringing joy and laughter to children of all ages. Robert was former director of operations for Elteg Mgt. Co. Inc., at Chatham Center, for twenty one years and former vice president of Equibank’s building and properties division for twenty six years. A life member of Liberty Borough Volunteer Fire Department, Robert served as former president, secretary and line officer of the department. He was a U.S. Army sergeant with the 336th Military Police Battalion. A disabled veteran of his country, Robert belonged to the White Oak American Legion Post #447 and to Liberty Borough Seniors, where he served as former president. A kind and gentle man, Robert treasured his family and the friends he made throughout his life.

 
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Charles J. Sudey

December 08, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Charles J. Sudey, age 70, of McKeesport died December 7, 2019, at UPMC East. Born May 22, 1949, in Braddock, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Urda) Sudey.

 
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