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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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Nathan J. Detman

October 09, 2019 |

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

Nathan J. Detman, age 30 of Dravosburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Born March 3, 1989 in McKeesport, he was a son of John (Carla) Kuba of New Stanton and Vivian Detman of Glassport.  

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Martin N. Pravdica

October 09, 2019 |

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

Martin N. Pravdica, age 70, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died on October 7, 2019. Born May 20, 1949, he was the son of the late Angelo and Ann (Kovacevich) Pravdica.

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Gloria Mae Brugnoli

October 09, 2019 |

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

Gloria Mae Brugnoli, 90, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Walden's View, North Huntingdon. She was born May 12, 1929 in Duquesne. Gloria was the owner/opeartor of Gloria's Cantina for many years. She was also the founder of All but furgotten, a no kill shelter for animals. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Brugnoli. Gloria is survived by her son, Larry Brugnoli (JoAnne Moore); two grandchildren,Tara (Gerry) Slifkey, Joseph (Courtney) Brugnoli; three great-grandchildren, Logan, Brooklyn and Tyler. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon Thursday 4-8 p.m. Funeral service Friday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel followed by interment in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to All But Furgotten , 70 Carpenter lane, North Huntingdon, Pa 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Kathleen V. Bridges

October 08, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Kathleen V. Bridges, age 79, of McKeesport, died October 7, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born April 2, 1940, in McKeesport. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cora M. (Crawford) Lennon.
Kathleen enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

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Gregory V. Earnest

October 08, 2019 |

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

Gregory Vaughn Earnest passed away Monday, October 7, 2019. He was born at home in Floreffe on April 24, 1948, son of the late Howard M. and Shirley Belle (Hart) Earnest. 

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Terry Margaret Kiggins Evans

October 08, 2019 |

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

Terry Margaret Kiggins Evans, 69, of Colorado Springs for the past 40 years, formerly of Jefferson Hills,  lost her battle with cancer on May 15, 2019. She was born March 11, 1950 in Clairton and was the daughter of the late Thomas Henry and Anna Catherine Kiggins. Terry was Secretary of the Class of 1968, Thomas Jefferson High School and before moving to Colorado Springs worked for her brother-in-law, Dr. Richard Bannon, D.C. in his Chiropractic offices in Elizabeth Township.  Her career continued when she moved to Colorado Springs and joined the Chiropractic office of Dr. William Salsman, D.C., where she worked until her retirement.

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Rosemary C. Smith

October 08, 2019 |

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

Rosemary C. Smith, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019.  She was born July 20, 1930 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Richard J. and Margaret (McCarren) Caulfield.  Prior to her retirement, Rosemary was a consultant for AT&T Marketing Communications and was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.  She was an avid reader, enjoyed baking pies and was a loving and devoted mother.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, John P. Caulfied and Richard Caulfield; and sisters, Margaret McCusker, Patricia Balzer, Shirley Barnes, and Sarah Jane.  She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Theodore Smith; son, Theodore A. Smith and his wife, Patricia; daughter, Sharon L. Polovina and her husband, Thomas; sisters, Frances West and Kathleen Vanderveerd; grandchildren, Brandon (Michelle) Polovina, Jennifer (Robert) Mallory, Kellynn (Matthew) Krinock, Nathaniel and Trevor Smith;  great-grandchildren, Hunter, Jordyn and Noah.  Friends will be received from 2-4  and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.  A funeral blessing will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home.  Interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Robert John Morningstar

October 07, 2019 |

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

Robert John Morningstar, 72, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019. He was born November 14, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert Carl and Rose Dorothy (Finnegan) Morningstar. Robert was retired from Jefferson Hospital and had previously worked for Thrift Drugs, Eckerd Drugs and US Steel. He was a US Navy Veteran. 

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