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William J. Lodor

October 12, 2018 |

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

William J. Lodor, age 66, of McKeesport, died October 11, 2018. He was born April 2, 1952, in McKeesport.

 
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Rose Marie (Fejes) Manning

October 12, 2018 |

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

Rose Marie (Fejes) Manning, 75, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at home. She was born October 20, 1942 in McKeesport to the late Bert and Annette (Michalski) Fejes. She was the wife of the late Edward M. Manning, who passed away January 20, 2015. She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth and worked in administration at CCAC for many years. She is survived by her son, Michael E. Manning of Delray Beach, Fl, grandsons, Seth Manning of Delray Beach, Fl and Nathaniel and Shane Bryner, both of Bethel Park, as well as nieces and nephews.

 
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Ray David Critchfield

October 12, 2018 |

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

Ray David Critchfield, 73, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.  He was born in Uniontown on November 26, 1944 to the late Harry G. and Drusilla (Phillips) Critchfield. Ray was a US Army Veteran and attended Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church. He worked for the former US Steel Christy Park Works and also worked for Alva M. Squibb Company. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Charlene L. (Sedlar) Moore Critchfield,  sons, David R. (Cindy) Critchfield of Lamont Furnace and Charles E. Moore of Jefferson Hills,  daughters, Denise Renee (Greg) Garner of Mount Pleasant, Carla (Dr. Larry) Tentor of Ashland, VA, and Barbara (Kirk) Moore of Brooklyn, NY, grandchildren, Maitlyn, Ryan, Jessica, Jordan, Molly, Morgan, Meredith and Zachery, sister, Barbara Lee Salitrik of Hopwood,  nieces, Martha, and Druann, and nephews, David, Bill, Matt and Eric.

 
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Liz Tedesco

October 12, 2018 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Elizabeth E. “Liz” Tedesco , 70, of McKeesport, died Thursday, October 11, 2018 at UPMC McKeesport.  Born in McKeesport, April 20, 1948, she was the daughter of the late David and Vivian L. Paulson Parker.  A graduate of McKeesport High School and the McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing, she was a member of the McKeesport Hospital Nurses Alumni Association.  Liz was a registered nurse and served as a nursing supervisor at UPMC McKeesport.  She is survived by her husband, retired McKeesport Police Chief Alfred J. Tedesco, daughter, Jodi (Ray) Templer of Penn Hills, son, A.J. (Louise) Tedesco of McKeesport, grandchildren, Caitlyn and Owen Templer, sisters, Jill (Jamie) Holtzman of White Oak and Kathy Kampman of Sebring, FL, also by her family dogs, Max and Benji, and her grand dog Oden.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Parker.  Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 1-5 PM.  A service will be held in the funeral home during the visitation at 4:30 PM with the Rev. Jay Mitlo officiating.  The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society or to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven.

 


Arleen M. (Vereb) Bottesch

October 11, 2018 |

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

Arleen M. (Vereb) Bottesch, 73, of Duquesne, died peacefully at home, on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Born in Duquesne, May 30, 1945, she was the daughter of the John Peter and Mary (Pastor) Vereb. Mrs. Bottesch was a retired employee of the admissions department of UPMC Shadyside. She is survived by her loving children; James (Leslie) Bottesch, Robyn (Pamela DeGuffroy) Bottesch, and Jamie (Charles Stemler) Bottesch; six grandchildren, Kasi (Stefan), Allison, Ethan, Morgan, Riley, and Naia; and a sister, Barbara Vereb.

 
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Alex Hutsko Jr.

October 11, 2018 |

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

Alex Hutsko Jr., 78, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital.  He was born August 6, 1940 in McKeesport, a son of the late Alex and Mildred (Musulin) Hutsko.  Prior to his retirement, Alex was a field engineer for Peoples Natural Gas, a veteran of the US Navy having served during the Vietnam War, and a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1958.  He was a member of St. Agnes Church, an antique car enthusiast, and enjoyed going to car shows.  He is survived by his sons, Matt Hutsko and his wife, Marisa, and Russell Hutsko; brother, Charles Hutsko and his wife, Paula; sister, Dorothy Ikach; and grandsons, Alex and Eric.  Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 9 a.m. in St. Agnes Church with Msgr. Paul Fitzmaurice officiating.  Burial to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Lois Hindman

October 11, 2018 |

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

Lois Hindman, age 73, of Pitcairn, died October 10, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born April 18, 1945, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late William John and Florence (Rout) Keller.

 
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Richard Vezzani

October 11, 2018 |

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

Richard Vezzani, age 81 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away in his home on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.  Born September 10, 1937 in Blythedale, he was a son of the late Edward and Martha (Machek) Vezzani.  A former pipe inspector at US Steel's National Tube Works in McKeesport who also worked as a school bus driver and at Vista Metals, Richard was a Vietnam War Veteran of the US Marine Corps and a member of St. Michael's Parish in Elizabeth Twp.  With a quick wit and quick to make friends, Richard will be remembered by his family as the most kind-hearted and easy-going man they ever knew.  

 
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Edward Russel Aikins

October 11, 2018 |

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

Edward Russel Aikins, age 58, of Avonmore, died Monday, October 8, 2018.  He was born in Latrobe on October 20, 1959 and is the son of the late James E. and May Mertz Aikins.  He was employed through and also a member of the Local Union 66 Operating Engineers as a heavy equipment operating engineer.  His favorite past time was working on and riding his many motorcycles. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley (Ben Quirk) Aikins of McKeesport; brothers, Jim (Karen) Aikins of Niles, Ohio, Terry (Sheri) Aikins of Roseville, Michigan, Rick (Cat) Aikins of Salina, PA; sisters, Jean (Art) Anthony of Delmont, PA, Sherrie Aikins-Silvis (Jim Silvis) of Emmett, Michigan, Sue Carmel-Aikins of Lancaster, PA; mother of his daughter, Barb Young of Avonmore; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and girlfriend, Wendy Caster.

 
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Richard C. Colclaser

October 10, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Richard C. Colclaser, 62, of Wilson, died Oct. 10, 2018.  He is the son of the late David and Doris (French) Colclaser.  He is survived by his daughter Melissa; lifelong companion Robin Payo; brothers David Colclaser, Danny (Clara) Colclaser, Duane (Jacqueline) Colclaser and Eugene (Heather) Colclaser; sister Beth Ann (Joseph) Walsh; also many nieces, nephews and dear friends.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.  Memorial contributions may be made directly to Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 640 Vermont Ave., Glassport Pa 15045 to help with the cost of the funeral.

 


Nicholas "Ray" Moss, Jr.

October 10, 2018 |

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

Nicholas "Ray" Moss, Jr., age 87, of North Huntingdon, formerly of West Mifflin, died October 8, 2018, at Arrowood at Southwestern of West Mifflin. Born December 22, 1930, in Duquesne, PA, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Ella (Vranesevic) Moss Ferencz and the husband of Donna M. (Medic) Moss.

 
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Thomas L. Noll

October 10, 2018 |

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

Thomas L. Noll, 91, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.  He was born August 18, 1927 in Homestead, a son of the late Albert and Anna E. (Austin) Noll.  Prior to his retirement, Tom was a crane operator for Fisher Body, and was employed by Rodgers Funeral Home, Irwin.  He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps having served during the Korean War.  He was a member of St. Agnes Parish, and was an avid hunter and Steelers Fan.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Noll; and sister, Alberta Culbertson.  He is survived by his loving wife, Philomena Rizzo Noll; sons, Thomas Noll and his wife, Marie, Robert Noll and his wife, Andrea, Martin Duffy and his wife, Lisa, James Duffy and his wife, Peggy, Patrick Noll and his wife, Carol; daughter, Diane Mance and her husband, Joel; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.  Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8  p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon with Msgr. Paul Fitzmaurice officiating.  Interment to follow in St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery, Munhall, PA.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Suzanne K. Radosevich

October 10, 2018 |

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

Suzanne K. Radosevich, age 79 of Dravosburg, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018. She was born February 16, 1939 in West Mifflin, the daughter of the late Edward and Agatha Sullivan Hornfek. Suzanne was an elementary and middle school teacher for Duquesne Public Schools. She also enjoyed painting and drawing. She is survived by her husband David Radosevich; sons, Russell (Loretta) Grice of Lima, Ohio, Michael (Mary) Grice of Fredricksburg, VA, Joseph (Marnie) Grice of Spotsylvania, VA; daughters, Cathy (Mark) Olague of Scotsdale, AZ, Jennifer (Chris) Martin of Spotsylvania, VA, and 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Strifflers of Dravosburg/West Mifflin, 740 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Blvd., Dravosburg, PA 15034 (412-678-6192).

 


Debra J. "Debbie" Wilson

October 09, 2018 |

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

Debra J. "Debbie" Wilson, age 63, of Dravosburg, died October 8, 2018, at UPMC
Presbyterian. Born June 4, 1955, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of
the late George J. and A. Jane (Gleason) Donahoe and the wife of Daniel
M. Wilson, for 39 years.

 
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Vincent "Vinny" C. Hohman

October 09, 2018 |

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

Vincent "Vinny" C. Hohman, 45, of West Mifflin died Oct. 6, 2018.  He is the son of Lucille (Cataldi) Hohman and the late Urban H. Hohman.  Vinny is survived by his beloved wife of 16 years Beth (Hagadorn) Hohman; children Nicholas, Kaitlyn, Samantha and Emma; siblings Blaine (JoAnn) Hohman, Delina "Del" (Chuck) Donofrio, Kathryn (Paul) Lawry, Urban "JR" (Arla) Hohman and Angela "Angie" (Rod) Minor; also nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.  Vinny was a software analyst and was a member of the Duquesne Croation Club.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Wed. 6-8 and Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral blessing will be held Fri. 11:00 am in the funeral home.  Interment following All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery.