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Anna Stipetic

November 30, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Anna Stipetic, 97, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at The Grove at North Huntingdon. Born in Duquesne, on June 3, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Mat and Manda (Blaskovic) Stipetic. She was a homemaker who enjoyed baking and walking. She is survived by her sister Rose (late Lawrence) Oley of Flowery Branch, GA; Nieces and Nephews; and was predeceased by sisters and brother, Agnes (late Ted) Durkat, Mary (late Joseph) Madar, and Joseph (late Irene) Stipetic.

 
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Alvin F. Coughenour Sr.

November 30, 2020 |

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

Alvin F. Coughenour, Sr., age 89, of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 in Grandview Estates. He was a retired press operator with Swank Industries in Large and former co-owner of Flowers by Ann of Elizabeth. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church. Born September 18, 1931 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late William C. and Temperance (Smart) Coughenour and husband of the late Anna M. (Slavick) Coughenour. He is survived by his sons, Alvin F. (Sheila) Coughenour, Jr. of Elizabeth and Keith A. (Bridget) Coughenour of Franklin Park; four grandchildren; Jason Coughenour of Elizabeth, Larissa (Jason) Driscoll of Herminie, Garret (Jami) Coughenour of Elizabeth and Alayna Coughenour of Franklin Park; seven great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews.

 
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Patricia D. Roberts

November 29, 2020 |

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

Patricia D. Roberts, age 73, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was born in Pittsburgh on July 4, 1947 and is the daughter of the late Louise Beck. Patricia was the proprietor of P&B Auto Trim in White Oak, a seamstress, and worked as an OR tech for several years. She loved traveling to Hilton Head with her husband, loves her puppies and most importantly loves her grandchildren.

 
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Bonnie Jean Nowark

November 29, 2020 |

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

Bonnie Jean Nowark, 70, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020. She was born September 21, 1950 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Mills) Doyle. Bonnie was a member of the former First United Presbyterian Church of Boston and was proprietor of the former Cozy Corner Restaurant. She is survived by her husband, Frank "Chick" Nowark, daughters, Mary (Matt) Vibostak of Finleyville, Stephanie (Rob) Obusek of Elizabeth Township, Kara (Mike) Ferlaino of North Huntingdon and Shayna (fiancée Bobby Camilli) Nowark of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Morgan Zuknick, Logan Obusek, Heather and David Vibostak, Vianna and Giuliana Ferlaino, and Ayden Nowark, several great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Marlene Doyle of Jefferson Hills, and nieces and nephews.

 
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Eugene J. Charney

November 28, 2020 |

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

Eugene J. Charney, 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday November 25, 2020. He was born March 2, 1932 in Glassport and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Churay) Charney. He was the husband of the late Marilyn Ruth (Overand) Charney who passed away November 25, 2005.

 
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Maria (Mozzi) Conedera

November 28, 2020 |

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

Maria (Mozzi) Conedera, age 94 of Clairton, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020 in the company of the caregivers at Harmon House, Mt. Pleasant, who loved her dearly.  Born April 12, 1926 in Borgonovo Val Tidone, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Primo and Giuseppina Mozzi.  Maria moved to the United States in 1950 to be with her beloved husband, the late Riccardo Conedera, who passed away November 13, 2000.  She was a proficient seamstress, retiring from J.C. Penney's, and was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America.  Maria was an avid gardener, and her cooking was legendary.  When you visited Maria, you were always welcomed and blessed with a meal fit for a king.  She was loved by everyone that crossed her path and will be deeply missed. 

 
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Dennis J. Ross

November 28, 2020 |

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

Dennis J. Ross, age 72  of North Huntingdon died November 27, 2020 at his home. He was born  July 11, 1948  in Greensburg, a son of the late Roccie Ross Sr. and Dolores (Zanarini) Ross. Prior to his retirement, Dennis was employed as a journeyman-machinist. He was a Vietnam veteran having served as a Sergeant  in the U.S. Air Force. He was an animal lover who also enjoyed hunting. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan C. "Joanie" Vozel Ross in 2010. He is survived by three sons, Trevor Mink, Troy Mink and his wife Jamie, Kristoffer Ross, four brothers,  Marc, Keith, Roccie Jr, and Michael Ross, two sisters, Mary Blasioli, Roxanne Costa, two grandchildren, Autumn and Luca Mink.

 
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Nancy Sullivan

November 27, 2020 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Nancy Sullivan, age 72, of North Huntingdon, formerly of White Oak, died November 25, 2020. Born December 21, 1947, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William and Bertha (Kosakowski) Sakowic. Loving wife of Roger Sullivan, her best friend, and husband for 52 years.

 
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John R. Hagblom

November 27, 2020 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

 

John R. Hagblom, 87, of West Mifflin died Thursday November 26, 2020. He is the son of late Henry and Anna Hagblom. Beloved husband of the late Florence Eileen (Shemago) Hagblom. He is survived by his son Richard (Wendy) Hagblom, granddaughter Nichole (Eric Jeffcoat) Hagblom, and great-grandchildren Anthony Swink, Zoey Jeffcoat, and Eric Jeffcoat Jr. He was preceded in death by his sister Virginia Robins. John was retired from Westinghouse Bettis, a member of St. Joseph Church, GBU Lifespan and the Duquesne Annex Firehall where he volunteered at the bingo and firemans fair, and also served in the U.S. Army.

 
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Richard “Dick” Karstetter

November 27, 2020 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Richard “Dick” Karstetter, 74 of Duquesne, formerly of Clarksburg, VA, and Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the Locust Grove Personal Care and Memory Care in West Mifflin. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 17, 1946 to the late Robert and Vivian Bussard Karstetter. Richard was the loving husband of 15 years to the late Nancy Karstetter. He is survived by his brother Steve (Jean) Karstetter of Elizabeth, daughter Carol (Dale) Tunison of Toledo Ohio, son Anthony Lytle of Michigan, granddaughter Hannah (Cody) Rickman, grandson Maxwell Tunison, and nephews Robert (Cara) Karstetter, Scott (Jodi) Karstetter, Terry Lee Edwards, Chad Edwards, and great-grandsons Cooper and Caden Rickman.

 
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Marilyn Joyce Jackson

November 26, 2020 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Marilyn Joyce Jackson, 67, died Nov. 19, 2020. She was born on May 3, 1953, in Columbia, S.C., to the late Willie Moody and Betty Moody Graham.

Marilyn is a graduate of Hopkins High School in Columbia, SC. She later married the late Albert Jackson and moved to Clairton where she became a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Marilyn is retired from UPMC McKeesport Hospital, and had worked for JoAnn Fabrics for the past 30 years.

She loved cooking, shopping, sewing, and making blankets.

 
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Meredith “Mert” Williams

November 26, 2020 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Meredith Duane Williams “Mert”, “Murky”, 55, of Stafford, Virginia, departed this life on Monday, November 9, 2020. Meredith was born on September 6, 1965, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Barbara Williams, Janice Brownfield, and the late Meredith Brownfield. Mr. Williams graduated from McKeesport Highschool in 1983. He then enlisted and served 25 years in the United States Marine Corps. He received his Bachelors in Business and Masters in Public Administration from Strayer University.

Mert, a man of many talents and passions, spent his free time hunting, fishing, and creating joyous moments with his loved ones. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend. As a member of Zion Baptist Church, Mr. Williams would graciously provide the fish for the church’s annual fish fry.

 
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Ernestine Wright

November 26, 2020 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Ernestine Wright, 67, died Nov. 8, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. She was born August 12, 1953, in Alabama, beloved daughter of the late Ernest Thomas and Daisy Hammond. She was preceded in death by her fiance, John Harper.  

Ernestine is survived by her daughter, Jaime Elizabeth Franklin of McKeesport, PA; son, Dragon Moon Shadow of Evansville, IN; grandson, Lamar Dorian Eleam of McKeesport; brother, Philip Thomas; extended family and friends.

Arrangements were in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home.

 
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William D. Coleman

November 26, 2020 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

William D. Coleman, best known as Darrell, of Duquesne, PA passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

William graduated from Duquesne High School. He worked various jobs throughout his life to provide for himself and his family. He was a very loving father and an amazing grandfather. He had a very big heart, and was loved by many people.

 
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Gertrude L. “Trudy” (Ferree) Vandervort

November 26, 2020 |

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

Gertrude L. “Trudy” (Ferree) Vandervort, 70, of North Versailles, died Friday November 20, 2020. She was born February 23, 1950 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Lawrence and LaVerne (Harff) Ferree. In addition to her parents she is precededd in death by her longtime companion Harold D. "Hal" Dennison II.

She was a retired employee of JC Penney, Monroeville. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and loved music and loved to dance and sing.

 
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