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Delbert "Pav" Ivan Pavlick

August 09, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Delbert “Pav” Ivan Pavlick, 90, of Clairton, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.  He was born March 29, 1928 in Duquesne to the late Samuel and Mary Hollish Pavlick.  Delbert was a loving husband for 43 years to the late Edith A. Azzari Pavlick.  He is survived, and will be greatly missed, by his adoring daughters, Valerie Pavlick-Gnazzo of Clairton, Adrianne (Curtis) Pavlick-Miller also of Clairton, Michele (Claude) Sims of Port Vue; grandchildren, Zachary, Athena (Nathan), Jared, Xavier, Lennox (Garrett), Santeaun, Hunter; and brother, Samuel (Mabel) Pavlick of Florida; nieces and nephews.  Along with his parents and wife, Delbert was preceded in death by granddaughter, BreAnne; and sisters, Margaret Pearson & Ethel Pavlick. He was a proud veteran having served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Delbert was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Duquesne, was employed by the US postal service for 56 years, was an avid golfer, enjoyed softball, bowling, played football in the army while he was stationed in Japan, and was the basketball coach at St. Clare of Assisi for 37 years. In 2005, he won “PA’s Outstanding Older Worker” award which is a prestigious national award given to elder workers (only 1 per state) to acknowledge their years in the workforce. He was a proud and loving man who would help anybody at any time, especially his family.  Visitation will take place Friday August 10, 2018 from 3 – 9 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton,  PA  15025. A service will take place at the funeral home on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 10:30 am followed by entombment at Lebanon Church Cemetery.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


John E. Lloyd Jr.

August 09, 2018 |

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

John E. Lloyd Jr., age 85, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. He retired after 30 years as an operating engineer for Dick Corporation in Pittsburgh. An Army veteran having served during the Korean War, he was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth. He was a member of Local 66 Operating Engineers and a member and Past Master of Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge 526 of Elizabeth. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brothers and nephews. A devoted family man, his family meant the world to him. 

 
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Cynthia J. "Cindy" Venturini

August 09, 2018 |

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

Cynthia J. "Cindy" Venturini, age 57, of Mt. Washington, died August 8, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born July 14, 1961, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Geno and Ellamae (Garrett) Venturini and the wife of the living James D. Sopata.

 
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Patricia Kugler Minford

August 09, 2018 |

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

Patricia (Pat) Kugler Minford, age 81, of Dade City, FL, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., died August 5, 2018, at Dade City Hospital. Born March 17, 1937, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph E. and Mary (Kanda) Kugler. She is survived by her husband of almost 59 years Robert (Minnie) R. Minford.

 
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Frank Bazzone

August 09, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Frank “Bazz” Bazzone, age 86, of McKeesport left this life August 7, 2018 eager to join his Beloved wife, Jane, in their afterlife.  He passed away at UPMC East in Monroeville.  A lifelong resident of McKeesport, he was born February 5, 1932.  He was the son of the late Vito and Mary (Scuderi) Bazzone and husband of Jane (Hrubovcak) Bazzone.

 
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Raymond L. Bachman

August 09, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Raymond L. Bachman, age 79, of McKeesport, died August 4, 2018, at home. Born September 29, 1938, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Raymond F. and Julia (White) Bachman.

 
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Bruce L. Bradshaw

August 08, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Bruce L. Bradshaw 59, of Port Vue, died Aug. 7, 2018.  He is the son of the late Harold and Helen (Krausa) Bradshaw. Beloved companion of the late Susan Lis.  He is survived by his sons Steven Bradshaw and Jason Bradshaw; step son Ken (Kelly) Schroder; step daughters Jennifer (Jason Hoover) Lis and Suzanne Lis; brothers Ed (Barbara) Bradshaw and Dave (Dianne) Bradshaw; grandchildren Adam Schroder, Anthony Betters, Hunter Monell, Evan Monell, Ava Kargel, Logan, Margie Chloe and Toby Hoover and Ethan Bradshaw; also nieces and nephews.  Bruce was a member of the Port Vue VFW; American Legion Post 447 and served in the US Army.

 
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Robert S. "Rob" McKinley

August 08, 2018 |

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

Robert S. "Rob" McKinley, age 46, of Pittsburgh and Bedford PA, unexpectedly passed away on his farm on August 6, 2018. He was born December 1971 in Reading PA, son of Judy (Jenny) McKinley and the late Robert “Bob” McKinley, grandson of Goldie and the late Walter “Bud” McKinley, and the late Jack and Mary Rose Jenny. He graduated from Norwin Senior High School in the class of ’90. While attending various colleges, he was making a name for himself as a young entrepreneur, having ran and/or owned multiple businesses by his 30’s. Most recently, Rob was working at Hydro Extrusions North America as a Senior Business Analyst. He was a member of the Bedford Elks, and a supporter of the Bedford PA Humane Society. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, collecting antique furniture, and driving fast cars. He was a caring, outgoing, and energetic man who was loved by many and will be missed by all. Rob is survived by his wife and partner of 23 years, Allison White-McKinley; his mother Judy McKinley; his sisters, Heather Grove and her husband, Don Grove, of Johnson City, TN, Kathleen McKinley and her partner, Nathan Botti, of Herminie, PA, and his brother Patrick “Butch” McKinley and fiancé Patricia Schuler of Dormont, PA; six beloved nieces and nephews; and his loving dog, Daisy.

 
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Gloria J. (Ferry) Pecora

August 08, 2018 |

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

Gloria J. (Ferry) Pecora, 95, of Boston, died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at home. She was born May 17, 1923 in Boston and was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Louise (Castine) Ferry. She was the wife of the late Samuel A. Pecora, Jr. who died September 29, 2016. They were married for 74 1/2 years. Gloria was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park where she also served as Eucharistic Minister, Usher, Lector, Ladies of Charity and Christian Mothers. She had worked for Union Cleaner's in Elizabeth Township for 15 years and was a volunteer at McKeesport Hospital for 21 years. Gloria is survived by her sisters, Lucille Angotti of Jefferson Hills and Estelle Beresford of Harrison City, 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
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Raymond "Tut" Marcelleous Tuttle

August 08, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Raymond “Tut” Marcelleous Tuttle, 74, of Port Vue, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.  He was born February 23, 1944 in McKeesport to the late William M. and Hilda Evans Tuttle.   Raymond is survived by ex-wife and friend Karen Tuttle; daughter, Kelly Tuttle of West Mifflin; son, Raymond Tuttle Jr. of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Kristy Lee Hall of West Mifflin, Anthony R. Hall of Glassport, Timothy Hall of Somerset; great-grandchildren, Angelina, Aliyah, Kaylee and Mason.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Jean Klemm; brothers, William, Donald & James Tuttle; and beloved dog, Sheba.  Raymond served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, cars, gardening, going to flea markets and was an avid animal lover.  Visitation will take place Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 4 – 8 pm at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg,  PA   15034.  A memorial service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 11:00 am followed by interment at Jefferson Memorial Park in Pleasant Hills.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Arthur B. Rudge

August 08, 2018 |

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

Arthur B. Rudge, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Concordia of Monroeville.  He was born May 19, 1931 in Swissvale, a son of the late Arthur S. and Ruth (Learmer) Rudge.

 
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Francis J. Posa Sr.

August 08, 2018 |

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

Francis J. Posa Sr., age 77, of Blaine Hill, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired after teaching 36 years in the Elizabeth Forward School District. He was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church in Jefferson Hills. He was a former baseball and football coach for the Elizabeth Forward, Clairton and West Jefferson Hills school districts. An avid polka lover, he especially enjoyed traveling with Ray J and the Carousels. He was a member of Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co. and Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge 526, and enjoyed traveling and took many cruises. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their events. 

 
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Henry Clarence Trust

August 08, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Henry Clarence Trust, age 69, of McKeesport, died August 2, 2018 at home. Born August 29, 1948, in Ligonier, he was the son of the late Henry C. and Kathleen (Boden) Trust.

 
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Helen E. (Urban) Obranovich

August 07, 2018 |

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

Helen E. (Urban) Obranovich, 93, of West Mifflin died peacefully on Monday, August 6, 2018 in Kane Regional, McKeesport. Born on February 28, 1925, in Duquesne. She was the daughter of the Late Joseph and Helen (Rohal) Urban. Mrs. Obranovich was a faithful member of SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne, and former employee of Westinghouse and the former U.S. Steel National Tube Works. She also was a member of the Parish Club of SS. Peter & Paul, it's Rosary Society, a former Choir member, and former member of The Duquesne Annex Senior Citizens.

 
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Ruth Ann Onderko

August 07, 2018 |

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

Ruth Ann Onderko, age 83 of McKeesport, died Monday, August 6, 2018. She was born June 1, 1935 in McKeesport, PA, the daughter of the late William and Helen Faychak Kyne, and was the wife of the late Michael Onderko.

Ruth was a notary for the former Eger Motors and Babe Charapp Ford, both of McKeesport, and a member of St. Mark Parish, Liberty Boro.

 
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