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Julia Marie Stuchel

October 13, 2019 |

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

Julia Marie Stuchel, 97, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019.  She was born June 22, 1922 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Harry and Lizabell (Sisco) McCoy.  Julia was a secretary for Alcoa and later she and Carl raised and sold Christmas trees for 40 years.  She was a member of Circleville United Methodist Church, Ridge Road Women's Club for 57 years and the Irwin Quilters Guild and enjoyed reading.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Carl Stuchel; and brother, Skip McCoy.  She is survived by her daughters, Patty Stuchel of North Huntingdon, Peggy Cunningham and her husband, Don of Pittsburgh, Connie Noel and her husband, Michael of North Carolina; four grandchildren, Jonathan (Tarah) Noel, Matthew (Kristin) Noel, Jennifer (William) Henderson and Daniel (Hannah) Noel, all of North Carolina; and 17 great-grandchildren.  Friends will be received from 1-3 to 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.  A funeral service will take place on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Interment to follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery,  McKeesport.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Circleville United Methodist Church.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Michael E. Easter

October 12, 2019 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Michael E. Easter, 73 of McKeesport died Oct. 11, 2019.  He is survived by his beloved wife Diana (Vilakos) Easter; son Michael Easter, daughter Melissa Easter; grandchildren Triston Easter, Summer Thaxton, Cameron Easter and Jamison Easter; brother Charles Easter; sister Penny Easter; also nieces, nephews, brother-in-law and sister-in-laws.  He was preceded in death by his son Brian Easter and sister Becky Rogers.  Michael a retired welder for GM Fisher Body for over 23 years, was a member of the American Legion in Glassport and served in the US Navy.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thurs. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral service will be held Fri. 11:00 am in the funeral home.  Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.

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Edward Wyzlanski

October 11, 2019 |

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

Edward Wyzlanski, age 92 formerly of North Huntingdon died October 11, 2019 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. He was born July 28, 1927 in Chalfant, a son of the late Michael and Helen Sokolowski. Prior to his retirement, he was the owner of Eddie's Photo Service in East Pittsburgh.  He was a  member of St. Agnes Church and was an avid fisherman who enjoyed spending weekends at his camp at Pymatuning Lake. He is survived by one sister, Apolonia "Polly" Skurnick, and was the beloved uncle to Andrew Skurnick (Janet), David Skurnick (Kathleen), Kathleen Gregg (James). Also surviving are several great and great, great nieces and nephews. Visitation James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. with a funeral mass to follow at St. Agnes Church at 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Kenneth L. Thornton

October 11, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Kenneth L. Thornton, age 68, of Liberty Borough, died October 10, 2019, at Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center. Born March 30, 1951, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John B. and Shirley (Coulter) Thornton.

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Darlene R. Wilson

October 11, 2019 |

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

Darlene R. Wilson, age 71, of Duquesne, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019. She was born September 1, 1948 in Homestead, a daughter of the late Lewis and Margaret Wilson Jr. She worked of over 40 years as a beautician at John’s Beauty Shop in White Oak and was a long time member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Duquesne. She is survived by her sister Donna (James) Reyes of North Huntingdon and her brother Lewis B. (Rose) Wilson III of Ardara.

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Howard W. Grimm

October 11, 2019 |

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

Howard W. Grimm, age 79 of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital following a brief illness.  A former Glassport resident, he was a son of the late William and Betty (Bevan) Grimm.  Howard is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Carolyn (Reid) Grimm; his two daughters, caring and loving Cynthia Grimm Watson of North Huntington and Papa to three precious grandchildren Thomas J. Watson, III and Eliza F. Watson and daughter Cara L. Grimm and her son Chase.  Howard is also survived by his sister Betty F. Pozniak, brother William G. Grimm, and also nieces and nephews.

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Nora G. Hough

October 10, 2019 |

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

Nora G. (George) Hough, age 85 of Clairton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2019.  Born November 14, 1933 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late David and Esther (Meena) George.  A member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clairton, Nora worked as both a lunch attendant with Clairton School District and the UniMart in Clairton. She loved many things: bingo, trips to the casino, good books, crossword puzzles, the Pittsburgh Pirates, breakfast at Bob Evans, and she really adored animals.  However, Nora loved her large and loving family most of all.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David A. Hough, Sr., who passed away February 5, 2012, and her siblings: Nasima George, Mary Fine, Phillip George, Zada Meena, George D. George, Barbara Wollum, and Florence Wall.  Nora is survived by her children David A. Hough, Jr. and Duane A. Hough, Sr., both of Clairton, Denise A. (Stephan) Gresh of Rostraver Twp., and Daniel A. (Kimberly) Hough of Elizabeth Twp.; her fifteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; and finally her adopted daughter Rose Polowsky.

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Margaret M. "Marge" Furimsky

October 10, 2019 |

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

Margaret M. "Marge" Furimsky, age 97, of McKeesport, died October 10, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 22, 1922, she was the daughter of the late  George and Mary (Rendulic) Gasparovic and the wife of the late Steve Furimsky.

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William S. Miller

October 10, 2019 |

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

 William S. Miller , age 93, of McKeesport, died October 8, 2019, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born August 28, 1926, he was the son of the late Thomas and Edna (Davis) Miller and the husband of late Ruth M. (Schaffer) Miller.

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Stephanie Classic

October 09, 2019 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Stephanie Hodge Classic, 58, of Dravosburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 8^th, 2019 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She was born in McKeesport on October 19^th, 1960, to the late Robert Hodge and surviving Marie Valiknac Hodge. Stephanie was the loving wife of 31 years to Christopher Classic. She is survived by her mother, Marie Valiknac Hodge, of Jefferson Hills, children, Crystal (Ryan Markosky) Jeznis of Fort Myers, FL, Breanne (John) Morabito, of South Baldwin, Jamie (Michael) Merlino, of Clairton, sisters, Pamela Baronti, of Charleroi, Michele (Blaine) McLaughlin, of Four Oaks, NC. And brother, Robert “Curt” Hodge,  of Long Island, NY,  grandchildren, Landon Markosky, Christopher Merlino, many nieces and nephews, and 2 granddogs, Loui and Roxi. Stephanie was preceded in death by her father, and aunt, Stephanie Cawley. She was a registered nurse, and was employed for 17 years at the UPMC Health First Medical in McKeesport. Stephanie was an attendee at both Holy Spirit and First Christian Church. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4^th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A service will take place at the funeral home on Saturday at 10:00 with interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Port Vue. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

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Olga A. Bernardi

October 09, 2019 |

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

Olga A. "Bubba" (Mozes) Bernardi, age 79, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019  at Select Specialty Hospital - Alle Kiski. She retired as a sales associate for Kmart in Pleasant Hills. She was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church in Elrama and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and she enjoyed gambling at the casino. 

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Ruth Ann Laughlin

October 09, 2019 |

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

Ruth Ann Laughlin,  80, of Elizabeth, passed away Tuesday, October  8, 2019. She was born June 27, 1939 in Perryopolis, and was the daughter of the late Richard and Belva (Clark) Matthews. She is survived by her son, Terry Abraham of Glassport, daughter, Jody Deann Govannucci of Herminie, brother, Richard Matthews of Sutersville, sisters, Brenda Minda of Elizabeth, and Anita Keefer of Georgia, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by sons, Robin D. Matthews and Rodger L. Matthews, brothers, Robert E. and Howard Matthews, and sister, Belva Keener. Friends are welcome  Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director.  Family service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 12:00 noon. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

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Helen M. "Peggy" Mazzafer

October 09, 2019 |

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

Helen M. "Peggy" Mazzafer, 92, of West Mifflin, formerly of Dravosburg, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was born January 24, 1927 in Dravosburg and was the daughter of the late Clyde William and Anna Frances Olson Bumbarger. Peggy was the wife of the late John Pershing Mazzafer, who passed away February 18, 2011. She was an avid bingo player and was famous for her baking, especially her nut cookies and rolls. She had a sense of humor and was known for her quick one liners that her family affectionately called "Nanafers". She was the last survivor of her siblings. 

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Bernard J. Lucas

October 09, 2019 |

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

Bernard J. Lucas, 89, of Duquesne, died Oct. 8, 2019. He is the son of the late Stephen and Bertha (Yocas) Lucas. He is survived by his wife Veronica Lucas; daughters Barbara (James) Daniels of Midland, TX and Bonnie (David) Hayford of Jacksonville, Fl; son Brian (Bobbi Kay) Lucas of Horsehoe Bay, TX; step son Charles Bodnar; step daughters Cheryl (Bob) Harshman, Deborah (Robert) Kahl and Yvonne (Larry) Schultz; also many grandchildren, great grandchildren; step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Bernadette Werntges and sister Bernice Perhacs.  Bernie was a retired design engineer for US Steel, a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish; Men's Club; church choir; K of C #4210, where he was financial secretary for over 40 years, and past Grand Knight.  He also served in the US Army Korean Conflict.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Fri. from 5 to 8.  A funeral mass will be held Sat. 10:00 am at Holy Name Church.

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Herbert R. Timmons

October 09, 2019 |

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

Herbert R. Timmons, age 89, of Ellensburg, WA passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 with his family at his side. He was an office manager for more than 40 years with Harbison Walker Refractories. He relocated to San Francisco for the company and eventually Bellevue, WA where he retired. 

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