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Theodore J. "Ted" Squires

December 12, 2019 |

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

Theodore J. "Ted" Squires, 86, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born December 19, 1932 in McKeesport, a son of the late John and Clara (Jakoski) Squires.  Prior to his retirement, Ted was a rigger for US Steel National Tube Works and a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean War where he was proud to cook and serve the troops.  He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and St. Agnes Parish where he sang in the choir for 49 years.  He enjoyed music all of his life playing the guitar and organ.    Over the years, Ted enjoyed bowling, golfing, baseball, polka dancing and vacationing in Florida. He was most proud of his daughters and all of their musical talents.   He adored his grandchildren and all of their accomplishments.   He was the most loving and friendly gentleman and was noted for having the the most beautiful blue eyes that everyone noticed and commented on.  Ted was a devout Catholic who faithfully prayed the rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Robert "Lefty" Squires.  He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Loretta (Kuznar) Squires; daughters, Karen Kustra and her husband, Ray, Sharon "Sherri" Estrada and her husband, Mike, Lorraine "Lori" Kudla and her husband, Mark, Dona Alverson and her husband, Lee; and 5 grandchildren, Tom, Stephen, Amanda, Rachel and Amy; and great-granddaughter, Hazel.  Friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon.  Interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, N. Versailles.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Ruth Elizabeth Johnson

December 12, 2019 |

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

Ruth Elizabeth Johnson, 95, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at home. She was born September 29, 1924 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John H. and Elizabeth Murman Swainson. She was the wife of 50 years to the late Norman C. Johnson, Sr., who passed away July 30, 2002.  She was a member of The Evangelical Congregation Church in McKeesport where she was a member of the Faith Class for 50 years and taught Sunday school for 30 years.

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Elinore J. Stearns

December 11, 2019 |

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

Elinore J. Stearns of New Eagle and formerly of Clairton, passed away on her 84th Birthday, December 11, 2019, in Jefferson Hospital.  Born December 11, 1935 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Stephanik) Dwyer.  A former sales clerk for many years at G.C. Murphy and Co. in Clairton, Elinore was a member of St. Damien of Molokai Parish in Monongahela.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Stearns, who passed away December 6, 2000, and her sister Louise Smith.  Elinore is survived by her daughter Lorrie (Scott) Bellavance of New Eagle; her three grandchildren Tabitha (Joe) DeBerry, Brianna Romero, and Scott Bellavance; her six great-grandchildren Danika and Coltyn DeBerry, Izabella and Zayla Romero, Waylon DeBerry, and Veronica Bellavance; her siblings Betty Morally of Baldwin, Ruth Clarke of Wexford, Donald Dwyer of Jefferson Hills, and Harold Dwyer of Westmoreland City; and also nieces and nephews.

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Tom Leonard Wardropper

December 11, 2019 |

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

Tom Leonard Wardropper, age 78, of Elizabeth, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 9, 2019.  He was born in McKeesport on September 19, 1941 and is the son of the late Harry James and Edna Samantha Littleton Wardropper.  He was retired from the U.S. Navy serving his country for over 21 years.  He then was employed at GE Apparatus Plant in West Mifflin until retirement.  He was a member of Port Vue United Methodist Church and enjoyed travelling, especially to his place in Palm Beach Shores, Florida.

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Ann Morrison

December 11, 2019 |

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

Ann Morrison, age 94, of Carroll Twp., formerly of Elrama, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was a retired cashier for A&P Supermarket in Clairton. She was a member of Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Monongahela. 

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Andrew Caprio

December 11, 2019 |

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

Andrew "Butch" Caprio, age 74, formerly of Manowon in Forward Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Mon Valley Care Center. A graduate of Mon Valley Catholic High School, he attended Robert Morris University. He was the former proprietor of Foodland in Donora and Monongahela and Save-a-Lot in Butler. He was a former member of the Monongahela Elks and IMBS Club in Monongahela. 

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Gerald J. “Jerry” Robinson

December 10, 2019 |

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

Gerald J. “Jerry” Robinson, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Jerry, also known as Chico, also known as Buddy, was born on October 11, 1950 to the late George and Violet (Donati) Robinson of Pitcairn. Jerry was a veteran of the US Navy serving in the Vietnam Conflict. He spent his career in the construction field as one of the finest plasterers in the area and was a member of the OPCMIA, Local 31. His work can be admired all around Pittsburgh, including Heinz Hall and Kennywood.

He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Versailles. Jerry was infamous for many things. He loved being outdoors on his quad, fishing, hunting, and camping. He was known for his secret recipe grilled chicken and making homemade wine, prosciutto, sauerkraut and sausage. In his recent years, Jerry spent his time babysitting his grandchildren, whom he spoiled with whatever they wanted. They remember him for his love cowboy shows on TV, Ovaltine, and buying them happy meals.

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Robin C. Williams

December 10, 2019 |

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

Robin C. Williams, 58, died Dec. 7, 2019. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind St., McKeesport, PA, where a funeral service will be held at 12 noon Friday, Dec. 13, 2019.

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Jonathan Joseph Fonos

December 10, 2019 |

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

Jonathan Joseph Fonos, 27, of Port Vue, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019. He was born October 12, 1992 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Larry (Sherry) Vargo of Jefferson Hills,  and Kathy Hanky of Port Vue. Jonathan worked for Interstate NDT in Belle Vernon and was a US Army Veteran. He was also a member and Legion Rider of the Smithton American Legion. 

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June A. Hayden

December 10, 2019 |

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

June A. Hayden, age 91, of Dravosburg, died December 9, 2019, at Locust Grove Personal Care of West Mifflin. Born June 7, 1928, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Oscar E. and Olga C. (Larson) Anderson and the wife of the late Howard R. "Ray" Hayden.

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William "Bill" Clyde Patterson

December 09, 2019 |

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

William "Bill" Clyde Patterson,  77, of Buena Vista, passed away at home on Sunday, December 8, 2019. He was born October 30, 1942 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Lucille (Wolfgang) Patterson. Bill was a Master Chief  in the US Navy and retired after 30 years of service. For his service in Vietnam, he received the Bronze Star, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation; Meritorious Unit Commendation, 4 Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was a member of Youghiogheny Lodge 375 F & AM.

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Stephen T. Skowronski

December 09, 2019 |

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

Stephen T. Skowronski, 95, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019.  He was born August 18, 1924 in Braddock, a son of the late Bronislaw and Josephine (Casper) Skowronski.  Prior to his retirement, Stephen was a steelworker for US Steel and was a veteran of the US Army having served during WWII.  He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon, a volunteer for Rescue 8 and enjoyed traveling.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma J. Berthold Skowronski; infant sister, Sofie; and brothers, Stanley, Kie, Chester, Frank, Adam, Vincent, Andrew and twin brother, Walter.  He is survived by his niece, Elaine Merkel and her husband Tom, and numerous nieces and nephews.  There will be no public visitation.  Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Irene Bernadine Monezis

December 09, 2019 |

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

Irene Bernadine Monezis, 90, of McKeesport, died Sunday, December 8, 2019. She was born February 25, 1929 in Hosttetter, and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Pavlok) Godula. She was the wife of the late George M. Monezis, Jr., who passed away September 21, 2016. They were married for  65 years. Irene was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, and was formerly Proprietor of Minerva Bakery in McKeesport.

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Jay P. Graft

December 09, 2019 |

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

Jay P. Graft, age 77, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital. A retired instrument repairman supercraft from U.S. Steel Clairton Works, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the OMNI masonic lodge #582 of Dravosburg. 

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Robert P. Keenan

December 09, 2019 |

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

Robert P. Keenan, age 87, of White Oak died December 7, 2019, at home. Born January 28, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Hazel Gertrude Peirson and David Russell Keenan and the husband of the late Betty Joan Davis-Keenan.

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