September 16, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Our beloved mother, Arvilla Mae Johnson was born September 22, 1926 and through her almost 94 years, she has been a Godly mentor to not only her children but everyone she met. On September 15, 2020 she went to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Daughter of James and Florence Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Frank Johnson Jr.; brothers, James Williams Jr., Richard Williams, Robert Williams; sister, Sara (Betty) Johnson and Mary Ann Henderson. Surviving are her children, Frank (Carolyn) Johnson III, Paul (Rebecca) Johnson, Carol (Donald) Hart; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Lois Friedline. Friends will be received from 10-11:30 a.m. on Monday at the Open Door Baptist Church, 970 N. Main Street, Greensburg, with a funeral service to follow. Interment will be private in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sun Crest Hospice, 4075 Monroeville Blvd., Suite 210, Monroeville, PA 15146. Arrangements were made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
September 16, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
L. James Auberle, 92, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was born July 19, 1928 in McKeesport, a son of the late Logan Mains and Lillie Mae (Davis) Auberle. Prior to his retirement, James was a manager for Bell Telephone for 42 years, a veteran of the US Navy having served during the Korean War Era, and a member of Mary, Mother of God Catholic Church, McKeesport. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed bowling, golfing and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Arthur Joseph Auberle. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Mary (Savona) Auberle; son, Dr. James Auberle; daughter, Karen Hathcock and her husband, Rick; sister, Donna; grandchildren, Melissa (Jacob) Studer, Christine Auberle; great-grandson, Jackson Asher. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary, Mother of God Parish, McKeesport in memory of James. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
September 16, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Arnetha Lee Sallie was born on June 15, 1924, and raised in Monongahela, PA. She was the loving daughter of the late Robert Lee and Lucinda Mitchell. Arnetha departed this life on September 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Sallie, Sr., brother, Sylvester Lee, and sister, Dorothy Hawley.
Arnetha resided in McKeesport, PA. She graduated from LaSalle University with an Associate’s degree and worked as a CPA. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church until 2004, at which time she relocated to Las Vegas to live with her daughter after her husband James passed away. She loved sitting for hours reading her books and cards that her children and grandchildren sent to her. Another one of her joys was celebrating holidays, birthdays and just being with her family. She had been trying to get back home ever since she left McKeesport. Now we can say that sixteen years later she “Finally Made it Home.”
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September 15, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Helen McGrew of N. Huntingdon passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. She was born in McKeesport, preceded in death by her husband, Findley McGrew. She was also preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.
Helen was a homemaker and was known in the family as “the best cookie baker ever”! More than anything, she cherished her family. She enjoyed doing volunteer work for the Norwin YMCA in her 70’s. She was also a faithful supporter of St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Boystown. She loved working in her huge yard and maintaining it all by herself up until the age of 82. She mowed the lawn and did all the shrubbery trimming.
She is survived by three daughters, Deborah (Raymond) Dirjan, Donna (Gus) Bricker and Shirley Hindman; five grandsons, Christopher (Amy) Findura, Gregory (Stephanie) McCullough, Robert (Tara) Hindman, Richard (Kelly) Hindman, and Anthony (Kristin) Dirjan. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
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September 15, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Virginia E. Miller, 87, formerly of White Oak, died September 14, 2020, at Forbes Hospital. She was born April 9, 1933, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late William S. and Bessie (Smock) Webb and wife of the late Irving Miller, who died in 2019.
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September 15, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Stephen Gary Murray, 66, beloved son of Dolly Rollfeller was born June 30, 1954, in McKeesport, PA. Stephen departed this life September 8, 2020, at St. Margaret’s Hospital. He was preceded in death by his adopted parents Stephen and Violet Dorsey.
Stephen grew up in McKeesport, PA that was a tight-knit community where he was able to enjoy his community, family, and friends. He later moved to Wilkinsburg, PA where he made his home. Stephen was the Owner-Operator of Imperial Coach Limousine Company. He was a proud entrepreneur and was dedicated to each of his businesses. He enjoyed his Restaurant & Catering business and the constant smiles that lit up each clients face. He took pride in knowing that he had deliciously satisfied, each client "palate", yet nothing could ever compare to the smile and delight, that he loved to see crossing; daughter Stephanie's face immediately after preparing her favorite dishes.
Stephen believed that: "The ears hearing something is not as good as the eyes seeing it; The eye's seeing it is not as good as the foot's treading upon it; the foot's treading upon it, is not as good as the hands differentiating it" (Shuoy Yuan). He felt taking someone by the hand and teaching them step by step, would prepare them to soar an entire lifetime. He became a member of the "Big Whip Riders Club" he was able to enjoy his love for travel, trucks, and cars. Although he appreciated and liked them all, his favorite remained: "antique cars".
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September 14, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Robert John "Fuzzy" Livingston, age 74, of McKeesport, died September 11, 2020, at home. Born July 10, 1946, in McKeesport, he was the son of late Glenn and Jean (Pulsinelli) Livingston.
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September 14, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Faith Ann (Gouker) Kuhns, 61, of Port Vue, died Sept. 12, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Novak) Gouker and wife of the late James Kuhns. Faith is survived by her sisters Josette Fuls and Paulette (Joseph) Humenansky; niece Kimberly Ann Taylor; nephew Brian J. Humenansky; great nephews Liam and Finnley Humenansky; significant other Brian Woodworth and many cousins and friends. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
September 13, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Elizabeth B. “Betty” Lovre age 95, of Duquesne, passed away on September 12, 2020, at home. Born in Czechoslovakia on June 12, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Henry & Mary (Toth) Budahazi.
She was a member of Holy Name Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish and she enjoyed shopping, crocheting and sewing.
She was the loving wife for 49 years of the late Thomas M. Lovre; mother of Donna Rozgonyi of McKeesport and Patricia (fiance John Gretz) Lovre of Duquesne; grandmother of Jackie (Mike) Bedzik, Tom (Nia) Rozgonyi, Gregory (Jessie) Rozgonyi, Bruce (Sierra) Edwards, and the late Christina Rozgonyi; great grandmother of Marie Rozgonyi, Thomas Rozgonyi, Nevaeh Rozgonyi, Amanda Bedzik, Tamir Rozgonyi, Aiden Rozgonyi, Adeline Rozgonyi, Elana Edwards, and Alona Edwards; sister of the late Henry (late Barbara) Budahazi.
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September 13, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert Bruce Evans, 82, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born July 30, 1938 in Ellwood City and was the son of the late John Elmer and Viola Rosetta (Bookamer) Evans. He was the husband of the late Joyce (Marsh) Evans. Robert was retired from US Steel Irvin Works.
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September 13, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
JoAnn Cerniglia, 62, of Greensburg, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was born March 16, 1958 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Natalie (Ivison) Oddo.
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September 13, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Barbara Ann Bowers, age 79, of Pleasant Hills, died on September 10, 2020. She was born in Pittsburgh on May 9, 1941 and is the daughter of the late Lawrence C. and Kathryn M. (Murnak) Brickner, and the wife of the late Robert F. Bowers. Barbara was a representative and make-up artist for Estee Lauder at the former Gimbels Department Store in Century III. She also enjoyed working as a real estate agent for the surrounding communities.
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September 13, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Elda Polidora, age 89, of North Versailles, died September 11, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born October 8, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Donato and Maria (Gatta) Buccini.
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September 12, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Mari Beth (Richards) Timko age 80, of West Mifflin, passed away on September 11, 2020 at Locust Grove Personal Care. Born on April 4, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Peter W. & Clare (McElhinney) Richards. She was a retired administrative assistant for Yanni Partners and a member of St. James Church in the West End of Pittsburgh. She was the wife for 57 years of John F. “Jack” Timko of West Mifflin; mother of Dawn (James) Robinson of West Mifflin; grandmother of Michael & Adam Robinson; sister of Judy (late Melvin) Brdar of Bethel Park, Thomas (Lola) Richards of Jefferson Hills and the late Peter (late Barbara “Babs”) Richards. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 1-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2020, with Father Haynos officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Name Cemetery.
September 12, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Harry J. Schmidt, age 68, of Christy Park, died September 10, 2020, at Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. Born January 22, 1952, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Harry D. and Mary (Stinson) Schmidt.
Harry was a retired master gunsmith. He was US Air Force veteran serving during Vietnam Veteran War. Harry loved fishing, hunting, and shooting pool.
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