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Richard James Svec

December 27, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

   Richard James Svec, age 83, of North Huntingdon, died December 26, 2017, at Select Specialty, Montifiore Hospital.  Born January 11, 1934, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Paul A. and Stella (Prizner) Svec and the husband of Gayle (Porter) Svec for 64 years.

 
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Eleanor M. Shaw

December 23, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Eleanor M. Shaw (Leskanic) March 27, 1945 – December 22, 2017

Eleanor Shaw, wife of the late Lou Shaw of White Oak, passed peacefully on Friday, December 22, 20
 
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Thomas M. "Zip" Budd, Sr.

December 11, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Thomas M. "Zip" Budd, Sr., age 70, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born December 21, 1946 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Michael Budziszewski and Julia (Bocek) Budd.

 
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Wilma Fernandez

November 28, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Wilma Fernandez, age 93, of Christy Park, died November 23, 2017, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born October 14, 1924, in Donora, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Veronica (Priecko) Urbanik and the wife of the late Louis Fernandez.

 
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Ellen P. Sillaman

November 21, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Ellen P. Sillaman, age 70, of Summerfield, FL  formerly of Liberty Borough, died November 19, 2017, at Corry Manor, in Corry, PA. Born July 14, 1947, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Alma (McDowell) Long and the wife of Greig Sillaman of Summerfield, FL.

 
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Eugene "Babe" Roney, Jr.

November 20, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Eugene "Babe" Roney, Jr., age 62, of Wilson, formerly of McKeesport, died November 18, 2017, at UPMC McKeesport. Born March 31, 1955, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Eugene, Sr., and Shirley (Pattakos) Roney and the husband of Minister Kelly (Handza) Roney of Wilson.

 
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Shirley A. Fazekas

November 14, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Shirley A. Fazekas, age 85, of Port Vue, died November 13, 2017, at Forbes Hospital. Born April 11, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Margaret (Moore) Zykowski and the wife of William S. Fazekas, of Port Vue.

 
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Joanna M. Hawthorne

November 04, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Joanna M. Hawthorne, age 60, of West Newton, died November 3, 2017, at home. Born November 28, 1956, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Rose Marie (Kelly) Stash and the wife of Bill Hawthorne, of West Newton. Joanna dedicated her life to caring for her family. In addition to her husband, Joanna is survived by her children, Joanna May Polisena of Cleveland, OH and Jeremy Scott Lewis of Hanover, PA; grandchildren, Edward “Willy” and Channing Polisena both of Cleveland, OH, Rodryck H. Drapeau of Ontario, Canada and Ashley N. Carman; siblings, Edward W. (Pat) Stash of McKeesport, Andrew Jackson Coulter of Murrysville, Rose Mary Wernt of Erie and Anna Desroche of Vidor, TX. She was also preceded in death by her son, Edward William Carman.  Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday, November 6, 2017, from 4 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6 p.m. Jay Morris will officiate. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Loretta Agnes Algeri

October 30, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Loretta Agnes Algeri, age 78 of White Oak, formerly of Duquesne, died October 28, 2017 in McKeesport. Born March 24, 1939 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Pucci) Algeri.

 
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Janet A. Thomas

October 30, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Janet (Adams) Thomas, 85 of Port Vue died October 29, 2017 at Kane Regional McKeesport.  Born August 5, 1932 in Latrobe, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Alice (Tranquilla) Adams and the wife of the late Richard Thomas.

 
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Frances Spivak

October 19, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Frances Spivak, age 99 of Monroeville and formerly of North Braddock, died October 18, 2017 at Manor Care of Monroeville.  She was beloved wife of the late Peter Spivak.

 
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Alexander "Al" Damianos

October 03, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Alexander "Al" Damianos, age 97 of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Born September 24, 1920 in Glassport, he was the son of the late Tsambikos "Jim" and Melanie (Barboteau) Damianos, and loving husband of the late Elizabeth (Heckman) Damianos. 

 
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Patricia J. Sawyer

October 03, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Patricia J. Sawyer, age 81, of Wilmerding, died September 26, 2017, at South Western Nursing Home. Born November 24, 1935, in Wilmerding, she was the wife of the late Thomas Sawyer. Patricia dedicated her life to caring for her son and husband. She had a passion for music and truly loved Elvis Presley. Patricia is survived by her son, Thomas Sawyer; and dear friend, Louise C. Atkins. A graveside memorial service will be held on October 11, 2017, 10 a.m., at the Richland Cemetery. Father Matthew Elanjileth will officiate. Inurnment will follow. Arrangements were entrusted to the Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.
Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Lucy Norgren

October 02, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Lucy Norgren, age 84, of McKeesport, died October 1, 2017, at John J. Kane Regional Center. Born October 26, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Ignacio and Gregoria (Centino) Mosqueda and the former wife of the late Charles M. Norgren, Sr.

 
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Edward A. “Moe” Kane

October 01, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Edward A. “Moe” Kane, age 84 of Dravosburg, died October 1, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 20, 1933 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Edward P. and Lula “Lucy” (Rodman) Kane. Edward honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. Following his military service, he began working for the Union Railroad Transportation Division having retired after 35 years of dedicated service. He faithfully attended Holy Spirit Catholic Church in West Mifflin and was a past Eucharist Minister at St. Martin de Porres. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree #955 and also American Legion Post 361. He is survived by his special niece, Mary Ann Kane of McKeesport; and many other loving nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James E. P. Kane and Henry F. Kane; and sisters, Rita C. Gilligan and Sara Rodman. There will be no viewing per Ed’s wishes, however family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, October 5, 2017 from 10-10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Father Patrick C. Barkey will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com