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Harry (Cokie) Couchenour

February 25, 2021 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Harry (Cokie) Couchenour, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 23, 2021.  Harry was born December 5, 1930 in Youngwood, PA, son of the late Harry and Ethel Couchenour.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marilyn Moore Couchenour in 2016 and a sister, Janet Leighty.  He is survived by two daughters, Lynn Keegan and husband Pat of Unity Township, and Lauren Condon of Latrobe; a grandson, Ian Condon (Esther), of Charleston SC; Ian's father Harry Condon, and a sister, Linda Price (Dennis).  

Harry had a 40+ year career working for Westinghouse, retiring from the Waltz Mill Site.  During his retirement years, he immensely enjoyed traveling in his motorhome with his wife, Marilyn.   He was a longtime member of Circleville United Methodist Church. A quiet man, Harry was born to be a servant to all.  He loved to work, could fix anything, loved helping others with projects and would always be there for you.  Even into his 80's, once he cleared his own walkways and driveway of snow, he would do a couple neighbors' driveways, as well.  He enjoyed being outside and caring for all the rhododendron and shrubs that his wife lovingly planted all around their beautiful property.  Most of all, he loved his little family, and his daughters were always his pride and joy, of which he proudly told everyone.

Services will be private. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, North Huntingdon, PA. Memorial contributions can be made to Circleville United Methodist Church, North Huntingdon.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Marilyn Ruth Mular

February 25, 2021 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Marilyn Ruth Mular, age 89, of White Oak, died on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was born in McKeesport, PA on August 17, 1931 and is the daughter of the late John and Mary Hayduk Rice and the wife of the late Joseph Mular. Marilyn was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and was a retired elementary education teacher from the McKeesport Area School District. She was a substitute teacher for the McKeesport schools after her retirement as well as a volunteer at St. Angela Merici School. Marilyn was a part time math teacher for the Allegheny Intermediate Unit and a former volunteer cub scout leader. She was a current member of St. Angela Merici Church where she was active through the years and a volunteer for the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center. In her earlier years she was very much interested in the stock market and enjoyed watching it daily.

 
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Richard D. Jenkins

February 25, 2021 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Richard D. Jenkins, age 67 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born July 5, 1953 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George Walter Jenkins and Mary E. (Neal) Jenkins Chamets.  A former truck driver for many area companies, Richard was a member of the Sons of Columbus, Santa Maria Council #3 of Clairton and Club 46 of Wilson. 

A funny man with a great sense of humor, he loved to make people laugh and smile.  He was a huge Steelers fan and, in his spare time, loved to fish, tend to his vegetable garden, and enjoy a cold beer.  He will be missed by his friends and family.  Besides his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife Angela (Angotti) Jenkins, who passed away August 21, 2020, and his siblings Frances Horgos, Margaret Medved, and James and Scott Jenkins.  He is survived by his children Richard Jenkins of Clairton and Gina (Jason) Collins of Whitehall; his grandchildren Dejah, Nikko, and Gisele Jenkins; his sisters Nancy Mazzola of Clairton, Judy Wesolowski of Glassport, and Lisa Jenkins of Sutersville; and also nieces and nephews.

 
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Eileen K. Milosvich

February 25, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Eileen K. Milosvich, 67, died Sunday, February 21, 2021. Eileen was the loving daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Duchai) Milosvich.  Beloved sister of Barbara (late Melvin) Putz, Edward (Toni) Milosvich, Dan (Sandy) Milosvich and Richard Milosvich. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and many friends. Eileen was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins. She also enjoyed going to the movies.

 
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Betty Novakovich

February 25, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Betty Novakovich, 82, died Sunday, February 21, 2021. Born to Teodor and Danica Novakovic on December 31, 1938 in Wall, Pennsylvania, the family had six children: Dan, John “Lefty”, Charlie, Mitzi, Betty & Martha.  All of the children were members of the St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church at one time in their life. Betty remained a faithful lifelong member of the church — singing in the church choir for years and professing her faith each and every Sunday.

Betty attended Westinghouse Memorial High School and graduated in 1956.  She was a proud and loyal employee of US Steel for decades until she retired in 2009.  Because she enjoyed keeping busy, after retirement she worked at several part time administrative jobs until only a few years ago.

In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards with friends as well as going to local bingos and casinos.  Friends considered her “lucky” - but the lucky ones were her loved ones!  Somehow, Betty managed to remain close to each and every one of them individually.  It was rare for her to miss a birthday or special occasion.

 
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Robert “Bob” William Jones

February 25, 2021 |

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

Robert “Bob” William Jones, age 69, passed away on Sunday February 21, 2021. He was born May 28, 1951 in Clairton, a son of the late Marion “Sam” and Lenora Jones. Bob retired from the Murrysville Police Department in 2012, having worked there since 1987 and attaining the rank of Sergeant in 1994. He was an active member of the Allegheny Valley Lodge 39 FOP, where he previously served as financial secretary and currently was a trustee. Throughout his life Bob enjoyed fishing, golfing and biking and most recently “Ghost Hunting” at Gettysburg. He also enjoyed time with his rescue dogs Max and Abby. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Karen McKee Jones; children Robert Jones of North Huntingdon and Sara Jones of Elizabeth Twp. and Michelle (Mitch) Dexter of North Strabane Twp.; and grandchildren Brayden, Peyton and Maddy.

 
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Irene Mildred Martonyak

February 24, 2021 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Irene Mildred Martonyak, 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021. She was born February 27, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Petty) Sandusky. She was the wife of the late Bernard D. Martonyak who passed away September 22, 2006.

 
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Dante Marraccini

February 24, 2021 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Dante Marraccini, age 93, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at The Palms at O'Neil. He was the former co-proprietor of M. Marraccini and manager of the White Oak store. An Army veteran serving during World War II, he was a member of St. Joachim & Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also an avid golfer. Born September 24, 1927 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Marshall and Lucy (LaFrankie) Marraccini, and husband of the late Miriam (Dougherty) Marraccini. He is survived by daughters, Colleen (Paul) Hennigan of Sewickley and Michelle (Marcus Weiss) Knuth of Erie; son, Dante (Laurie Picone) Marraccini of McKeesport; seven grandchildren, Sean and Brennan Hennigan, Clifton and Shannon Knuth, Danielle (Nick) Druga, Jesse DeRosa and Max Marraccini; great-grandson, Bryce Carter; brother, Raymond Marraccini of Elizabeth; also, nieces and nephews.

 
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Walter Trayers

February 23, 2021 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Walter A. Trayers, 82, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  He was born March 3, 1938 in McKeesport, a son of the late Andrew and Bernie (Dakin) Trayers.  Prior to his retirement, Walt was a die maker for General Motors and a veteran of the US Army having served during Vietnam.  Walt was a founding member of the Italian Brotherhood of Guffey and the American Legion.  He is survived by his  beloved wife Janice Davis Trayers; sons, Timothy Trayers and his wife, Jodi, Jason Trayers, Todd Trayers (Kristin) ; brother, John Patrick (Rose) Trayers; and four grandchildren, Cassie, Joseph, Amanda and Andrew one great grandchild, Rylynn.

 
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Doris Jean Bailey

February 23, 2021 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Doris Jean Bailey, age 91, of McKeesport, died on Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born in McKeesport on March 4, 1929 and is the daughter of the late Lester and Gertrude Taylor Maurer and the wife of the late Chauncey A. Bailey. She was employed at the McKeesport Housing Authority until her retirement. She always enjoyed helping others and she and her husband loved traveling in their motorhome.

 
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Thomas William Macko

February 23, 2021 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Thomas William Macko, age 91, died on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Landis Homes in Lititz, PA. Born on March 7, 1929 in Homestead, PA he is the son of the late Andrew and Anna Copan Macko who both emigrated from Slovakia at a young age, and the husband of the late Rosemarie Klemens Macko. 

Tom and Rosemarie married three days after Christmas in 1954 so they could move together to Anchorage, Alaska for two years as he had been deployed by the US Army following the Korean War. While he was stationed in Alaska, he conducted infantry radio reconnaissance along the coast of the Bering Sea with Russia.  Upon returning in 1956, Tom and Rosemarie moved to White Oak, PA and began to raise their family of five children, living on McKee Road for their entire lives. After nearly 30 years he retired as a manager of structural steel drafting from Bethlehem Steel and joined the firm Lake of Chicago to establish and manage their Pittsburgh branch, retiring for good when he turned 70.

 
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James M. Scurfield

February 23, 2021 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

James M. Scurfield, age 63, of Elizabeth, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at home. He was an instrument repair technician for Heath Consultants in Monongahela. An avid sports fan, he was a former youth baseball, softball and basketball coach. Born June 5, 1957 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late James H. and Lois (Michaels) Scurfield. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Geralyn (Hunt) Scurfield; daughters, Adrienne (Brad) Ring of Jeannette and Abigail Scurfield of Pittsburgh; sons, Matthew (Carrie) Scurfield of Liberty Boro and Dan Scurfield of Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Kinsley Ring, Madelyn Scurfield and another grandson due in April; brother, Rich (Sue Little) Scurfield of Glassport; sister-like cousin, Adele Turek of Clairton; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Janet Scurfield.

 
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Kathleen M. Stoupis

February 23, 2021 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Kathleen M. Stoupis, 52, of Baden, formerly of White Oak,  passed away Friday, February 19, 2021. She was born August 21, 1968 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Goldie (Klisanin) Stoupis of White Oak and the late Manuel Stoupis. She was a member of Norwin Christian Alliance Church. Kathy was a graduate of Penn State University and Seton Hill University. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her fiancé, Steven D. Boehm of Baden, brothers, James Stoupis of Hunker, George (Pam) Stoupis of Elizabeth, and William Stoupis of Mount Pleasant, nieces, nephews, and many close friends.

 
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Hazel B. Proctor

February 23, 2021 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Hazel B. Proctor, 92, of Irwin, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Transitions Healthcare, North Huntingdon.  She was born November 15, 1928 in Herminie, a daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Rosenstill) Millinger.  Hazel was a member of the Norwin Church of the Nazarene.  She was a loving mother who took care of her family and home and loved to watch football.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl S. Proctor; brothers, Art and Howard Millinger; sisters, Naomi Clutter, Ethel Kaufman and Darlene Kunkle.  She is survived by her sons, Ray Proctor and his wife, Eileen, Randy Proctor (Katrina); four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

 
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Mark Lane Anderson

February 22, 2021 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Mark Lane Anderson, 61, of West Mifflin, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021. He was born May 10, 1959 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Brooks and Colette (Logue) Anderson. Mark was a member of  Praise Assembly of God Church in North Versailles. He was a Sunday School teacher and the president of the bowling league there. He was the Regional Manager of Southwest Subway overseeing 7 area stores. He was an amazing boss and leader at Subway. He had a quirky sense of humor and always made his point in just a few words. He loved sweets, raspberry iced tea, reading, and spending time with his grandchildren and taking them places.

 
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