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Theodore Virgil Guenther

April 18, 2020 |

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

Theodore Virgil Guenther, 85, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. He was born September 3, 1934 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Theodore Edward and Grace (Hillegass) Guenther. He was a member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township and was retired from AT & T. He had previously worked for the former Bell of Pennsylvania.

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Ronald McClain

April 17, 2020 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Ronald McClain, age 71, died April 16, 2020. He was born January 1, 1949. Ron was the father of Dennis and Michael McClain. Grandfather of Cayden. Dear brother of Carol (John) Petruska. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and all who loved Ron. Preceded in passing by his beloved wife, Charlotte ( nee Cheslock) and his parents Fred and Rita McClain. Ron will be laid to rest next to his wife, Charlotte in Good Shepherd, Monroeville, Pa.  A celebration of Ron's life will be held at a later date. Alfieri Funeral Home Inc. Wilmerding  Pa. 412-824-4332.

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Robin Bush

April 17, 2020 |

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

Robin Bush, 56, born November 28, 1963 to the late Carl Bush and Shirley Ballard, departed this life on April 11, 2020 at UPMC.  Robin was raised in Clairton from a young age and was a 1982 graduate of Clairton High School. She went on to obtain a BA degree in Fashion Design with a minor in Accounting from IUP. Robin, known to those who loved her as “Shake” lived her life to the fullest. She was forever encouraging her family and friends to do the same. She was a fabulous and devoted mother to her sons, Miles and VJ. She was a daughter, cousin, friend, confident, and guider to many. Robin was a fighter.

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Helen L. Kocis

April 17, 2020 |

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

Helen L. Kocis, age 73, of Pooler, Georgia, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020. She was born in Pittsburgh on August 7, 1946.  She is the daughter of the late Martin and Catharine Lazor Bucek.

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Harry Herbert Smith

April 17, 2020 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Harry Herbert Smith, 93, lifelong resident of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Thomas E. "Paz" Pazehoski

April 17, 2020 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Thomas E. "Paz" Pazehoski, 73, of West Mifflin, died suddenly, Thursday April 16, 2020, in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian. Born in Braddock, September 15, 1946, he was the son of Edmund S. and Margaret (Heatherington) Pazehoski. Mr. Pazehoski was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, Munhall, and was employed as a rigging operations manager for TRC Industries, Wilmerding.

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Nancy G. (Brumbaugh) Sprenger

April 17, 2020 |

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

Nancy G. (Brumbaugh) Sprenger, 93, a resident of Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020. She was born May 6, 1926 in Duquesne, the daughter of the late Richard A. and Virginia M. (Seiford) Brumbaugh. Nancy was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a member of the Women’s International Club and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. She worked as a school teacher retiring from Norwin School District in 1989. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Irwin, a member of United Methodist Women, and a longtime volunteer at the Norwin Public Library.

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Carl E. Gay

April 17, 2020 |

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

Carl Gay, father of seven children, native of the great state of Texas and long-time resident of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Easter Sunday after a long battle with mesothelioma. Carl was a master of the New York Times crossword puzzle, as well as a skilled and eloquent debater. He served his country admirably as sailor aboard the submarines USS Black Fin, USS Guitarro and USS Seawolf before entering into the Air Force as a member of the burgeoning nuclear power program. After a successful career in the military, he went on to become an esteemed nuclear inspector, ensuring the safety and well-being of all regions served by nuclear power. He will be remembered as a southern gentleman with unfailing manners and charm, possessed of an exceedingly high intelligence, a man who was both kind and generous, with a most excellent sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Louise (Stone) Gay of Clairton; son, Joe P. (Lu) Gay of Ireland; son, David E. (Christine) Gay of Bloomington, IN; daughter, Sandra Gay of Clairton; daughter, Allisa D. Gay of Mt. Washington; son, Michael (Sierra) Gay of Argyle, NY; daughter, Glynnis (Jaime Diaz) Gay of Fort Lauderdale, FL; and daughter, Kirsten (Joe) Cuomo of Frederick, MD; grandchildren; great grandchildren; sister, Roberta Ursprung of Rye, TX; and brother, Larry Gay of Spring, Texas. A memorial gathering will take place in Livingston, TX at a later date. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Rosa Colantone D’Appollonio

April 16, 2020 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

 

Rosa Colantone D’Appollonio, 93 years old of Glassport, formerly of Lenola, Italy, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Rosa was born in Lenola, Italy on January 1, 1927, to the late Antonio and Celeste Colantone. Rosa was the loving wife and partner of 60 years to the late Biagio D’Appollonio who passed away in 2006. She was preceded in death by her first-born infant son in 1946. She is survived by her seven children, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Queen of the Rosary Church in Glassport. Rosa was a devoted mother and wife who loved spending time with her family with whom she would do the things that she loved the most. Private services have been entrusted to E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A private internment will take place at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum and Cemetery in North Huntingdon. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

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R. Shirley (Cortese) Masi

April 16, 2020 |

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

R. Shirley (Cortese) Masi, age 85, of North Versailles, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a short battle with cancer. She died at home, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Born and raised in Braddock, she married the late Thomas Masi. They raised their family in North Versailles, where she was an active member of the community for nearly six decades.

She was a devoted member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church (now Mary, Mother of God Parish) in East McKeesport for 59 years; she was a lunch lady volunteer at her children’s grade school; she was an enthusiastic volunteer to get meals to her food-insecure neighbors through both Meals on Wheels and most recently Ma’s Pantry; she joined and was affiliated with several groups, including Christian Mothers, the Wilmerding YMCA, Suddenly Single, and the East Allegheny chapter of AARP. Her many communities made for many long and cherished friendships.

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E. Ralph Rosensteel Jr.

April 16, 2020 |

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

E. Ralph Rosensteel, Jr., age 94 of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020. He was born July 6, 1925 in Braddock, the son of the late Elmer and Helen Rosensteel. He was a long-time member of the All Souls Episcopal Church in North Versailles and was a past member of the VFW in East McKeesport. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II and became a mechanist at the Edgar Thomson Works before going to work for more than 30 years in engineering for Westinghouse in East Pittsburgh before retiring.

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Edmund S. Lewandowski

April 16, 2020 |

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

Edmund S. Lewandowski age 97, of West Mifflin, formerly of Duquesne, on April 16, 2020 at Locust Grove Personal Care Home.  Born May 9, 1922 in Nowa-Wies-Wielka, Poland, he was the son of the late Jozef & Anastazia (Siemiankowska) Lewandowski.  He was a retired letter carrier in Duquesne, a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne, a former insurance salesman for the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, member of the former Holy Name Society of the former St. Hedwig Church, member of the Polish War Veterans of WWII,  American Legion, the Polish National Alliance, the Polish Club of Duquesne, Teutonia Mannerchor Club of Duquesne, National Association of Letter Carriers and the Loyal Order of the Moose.

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Judith Lee McQueen

April 16, 2020 |

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

Judith Lee McQueen,  49, of South Park, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at home. She was born March 21, 1971 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Thomas Dale Grimm and Beatrice Catherine David. She is survived by her son, John F. McQueen, III., of Pittsburgh and daughter, Jordyn L. McQueen of South Park, grandchildren, Emma, Natalie, Layci and Layla, sisters, Nanette (Charles) Nehila and Amy Hofmeister of Donora, and nieces and nephews.

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Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Sacco

April 16, 2020 |

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

Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Sacco, 76, of Brentwood, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at home. She was born July 30, 1943 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late John A. and Dorathea M. (DeWalt) Gasperin. She was the wife of the late Joseph Sacco.

Dottie was an avid reader, dog and animal lover, horse person, and artist. She loved camping and trail riding. She was sweet, kind hearted and unique.

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Thomas E. Fagan Jr.

April 16, 2020 |

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

Thomas E. Fagan Jr., of Irwin, formerly of Coulter, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020.  He was born December 3, 1946 in McKeesport, a son of the late Thomas and Marjorie (Miller) Fagan.  Prior to his retirement, Tom was a delivery driver for Elizabeth Carbide Co.  He was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam War.  Tom was the recipient of the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars and the Gallantry Cross with Palm.  He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church of North Huntingdon and was a 1966 graduate of McKeesport Sr. High School.  He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and enjoyed golfing.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brooks John "B.J".  He is survived by his son, Chad Fagan; sisters, Bonnie Heasley, Tricia Kruszyna and her husband, Rick, Colleen Haley; granddaughter, Nina; former wife and best friend, Liz Fagan; and numerous nieces and nephews.  The family would like to thank Tom's caregivers, From the Heart and staff at Transitions Health Care for all the love and care they gave to Tom over the years.  There will be no public visitations.  In memory of Tom, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors.  Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA  15642.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com