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Kamie M. Chrisman

September 05, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Kamie M. Chrisman, 3 years old, of Elizabeth died Sept. 4, 2018.  She is the beloved daughter of Kristin Wall and Kirk Chrisman.  Kamie is survived by her twin sister Karissa and siblings Damian, Kylee, Kennedy, Kylie and Preston; grandparents Larry Evans and John Wall and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thurs. 2-4 and 6-7:30, at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Hal Dangel.  Memorial contributions may be made directly to Wojciechowski Funeral Home.

 


Betty (Frantz) Davis

September 04, 2018 |

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

Betty (Frantz) Davis, 97, of Upper St. Clair, formerly of Pleasant Hills, died Sunday, September 2, 2018. She was born May 8, 1921 in Clairton and was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Ann (Sharrocks) Frantz. She was the wife of the late Charles Allen Davis who died January 17, 2017. They were married for 69 years. Betty was a member of Hamilton Presbyterian Church and was a former member of Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority there. She taught school in the Clairton School District for 5 years and volunteered with Meals on Wheels for over 20 years. Betty enjoyed many things including dogs, baking, cooking, feeding the birds, book clubs, groups at church, and bridge clubs. Betty and her late husband Allen enjoyed their international experiences living in Valencia, Madrid and Bilbao. She is survived by her son, Allen (Connie) Davis of Greenville and daughter, Ann (Mark) South of North Huntingdon, grandson, Wesley (Rebecca) Davis and great-grandson, Samuel G. Davis of Fairfax, VA.

 
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Barbara Ann Miller

September 04, 2018 |

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

Barbara Ann Miller, 59, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at home surrounded by family. She was born June 9, 1959 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late Joseph Brozosky and Kathleen Galvin Lynn. She worked in housekeeping for many years for both the Steel Valley School District and CCAC Northside Campus. She enjoyed playing bingo anywhere she could. She is survived by her husband, Richard W. Miller, son, Jonathan (Amber Zupan) Miller of Elizabeth Twp., sister, Harriet (Shorty) Fierst of Trafford, brother, Arthur (Leetha) Lynn of Florida, as well as many nieces and nephews.

 
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John E. "Jack" Petroski

September 04, 2018 |

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

John E. "Jack" Petroski, age 72, of North Huntingdon, PA, died August 31, 2018, at home. Born May 2, 1946, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Walter and Rose (Godek) Petroski and the husband of  Elaine M. (Lesczynski) Petroski, his loving wife of 50 years.

 
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Leona E. Jacob

September 04, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Leona E. Jacob, age 77, of Liberty Borough, died September 2, 2018, at home. Born March 17, 1941, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Thayer and Milda (Schneider) Dawson and the wife of George M. Jacob.

 
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Dorothy Jane Vlasic

September 04, 2018 |

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

Dorothy Jane (Vugrincic) Vlasic, age 89, of Elizabeth Township passed away on Monday, September 4, 2018 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.  Born April 23, 1929 in Braddock, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ivka (Jambrusic) Vugrincic. 

 
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Trisha J. Costa

September 04, 2018 |

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

Trisha J. (Skiles) Costa, age 57, of West Newton, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Canterbury Place. She was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Monroeville. 

 
 
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Shirley J. Pazo

September 04, 2018 |

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

Shirley J. "Jackie" (England) Pazo, age 82, of Clairton, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at The Palms at O’Neil. A former member of St. Clare Parish in Clairton, she loved good conversation, hosting people in her home, and feeding her visitors. She especially valued her family and time spent with her children and grandchildren. 

 
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Donald J. Turek Sr.

September 04, 2018 |

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

Donald J. Turek, Sr., age 70, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at home. He was a retired funeral director with the William H. Craig Funeral Home in McKeesport and worked for various funeral homes in the area. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He was a former member of the VFW Post #803 in Clairton and a member of St. Isaac Jogues Church in Elrama, the Elrama Sportsman’s Club and the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA). He was an avid metal detector and enjoyed various outdoor activities.

 
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Thomas "Tom" Somerfeld

September 04, 2018 |

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

Thomas "Tom" Somerfeld, age 76, of Jeannette, died September 4, 2018, at William Penn Care Center. Born August 14,1942, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Drozinski) Somerfeld.

 
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John Schmeltz

September 04, 2018 |

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

John Schmeltz, age 76, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at home. An Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was a maintenance worker, a Jack of all trades and a master of none, and a former bowling coach at Brunswick Lanes on Route 51. 

 
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Leonard Tramonte

September 03, 2018 |

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

Leonard Tramonte, 79, of Irwin, died Saturday September 1, 2018, at home. He was born April 14, 1939, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Michael and Julia (Falce) Tramonte and was also preceded in death by a brother Thomas. Lenny was a retired chef but more importantly a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He loved to fish and loved spending time with family especially pasta dinners on Sunday. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Teresa M. “Terri” (Hixon) Tramonte; his daughters Jennifer (Gregory) Eshom and Jessica (Steven) Dean; his grandchildren Gianna, Nicholas, Julia, Jacob, Sophia, and Olivia; his siblings Richard Tramonte and Madeline (Leonard) Fusco; also nieces and nephews including his special nephew James (Toni) Tramonte.
 
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Kathy D. Cmar

September 02, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Kathy D. Cmar, age 56, of Liberty Borough, died August 31, 2018, at Jefferson Hospital. Born July 13, 1962, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Robert D. and the late Judith (Smith) Wunderley and the step-daughter of Dorothy (Hartzell) Wunderley and the wife of Richard A. Cmar.

 
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John H. "Jack" Waugaman, Jr.

September 01, 2018 |

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

John H. “Jack” Waugaman, Jr., age 83 of West Mifflin, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 1, 2018. He died peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born November 14, 1934 in Duquesne, the son of the late John H. and Helen Ringler Waugaman, and husband of the late Kathryn March. Jack worked for Kennywood Park for many years on the pony tracks, and as a ride operator. He was a foreman for US Steel Duquesne Works for 31 ½ years. He loved hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and playing cards.

 
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Derek "DB" Betz

August 31, 2018 |

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

Derek "DB" Betz, 35, of Greenock, passed away tragically on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He was born February 13, 1983 in Pittsburgh  and was the son of  Sharon Betzner of Mississippi and Paul (JoAnn Politano) Betz of Elizabeth Township. Derek worked as a machinist for Vista Metals and loved his two precious fur babies, CiCi the cat and Maggie the dog.  In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by a sister, Kaylee (Luis) Eveler of Louisiana, brother, Joshua P. Betz of Elizabeth Township, girlfriend, Jessica M. Hunter of Greenock, nephews, Kain, Jordyn and Christian Eveler, and niece Brooklyn Eveler.

 
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