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Charlotte Josephic

May 29, 2018 |

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

Charlotte Josephic, 93, of N. Versailles, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at her daughters home. She was born June 15, 1924 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Paul J. and Rose (Crystal) Beondy.

 
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Timothy Wayne "Nard" Ehrenfeld

May 29, 2018 |

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

Timothy Wayne “Nard” Ehrenfeld, age 58, of White Oak, died on Monday, May 28, 2018. He was born in McKeesport on June 26, 1959, the son of the late Maynard E. Ehrenfeld and the late Pauline Taylor Ehrenfeld Sallinger. Timothy graduated from McKeesport High School in 1978. He was also a member of the Guffey Club in Irwin.  Timothy had the “gift of gab.”  He loved to go boating, camping and to ride his Harley.  

 
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Clara J. Hindman

May 29, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Clara J. Hindman, 71 of Glassport died May 28, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Jim and Mary Wylie.  She is survived by her beloved husband Milo Hindman, sons Milo (Manfred Fisher) Hindman, III and Erik (Carol) Hindman, grandchildren Dominique, Courtney, John and Carly and great grandchildren Mackenzie and Julian.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Wed. 2-4 and 6-7:30 at which time a service will be held.

 


Marie S. Plecenik

May 29, 2018 |

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

Marie Plecenik, age 88 of North Huntingdon died May 25, 2018. She was born Feburary 6, 1930 in McKeesport, Pa., a daughter of the late Herman and Marie Pauliesko Greenewald.

 
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Thomas Harold Watson

May 29, 2018 |

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

Thomas Harold Watson went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at In Touch Hospice of Somerset, PA.  Born on May 5, 1920, he is the last survivor of 6 children born to Thomas G. and Cora Marguerite (Fawcett) Watson.

 
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Rita M. Austin

May 29, 2018 |

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

Rita M. Austin, age 87, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Monroeville, died Friday, May 25, 2018, at her home.  Born Dec. 27th, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the wife of the late Harry W. Austin, Sr. and the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina Marasco.

 
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Rita D. Oddo

May 27, 2018 |

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

Rita D. Oddo, 98, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Golden Heights Personal Care Home, Irwin.

 
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Ronald W. "Beast" Richards

May 27, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Ronald W. "Beast" Richards, age 48, of White Oak, died May 25, 2018, at home. Born June 22, 1969, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Ronald W. Richards and Geri (Bach) Anderson.

 
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Magdalena "Madelyn" Maturkanic

May 27, 2018 |

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

Magdalena "Madelyn" Maturkanic, age 90, of Albany Georgia, formerly of North Versailles, died May 24, 2018, in Albany.

 
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Bob A. Shuster

May 27, 2018 |

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

Bob A. Shuster, age 75 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018.  Born October 16, 1942, he was a son of the late Martin W. and Emma M. (Latine) Shuster.  Bob worked in hotel management, which took him cross-country.  He eventually returned home acting as caregiver to his elderly parents. 

 
 
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David R. Smith

May 26, 2018 |

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

David R. Smith, 73, died May 22, 2018.  He is the son of the late Albert and Anna Marie (Martin) Smith.  He is survived by his sister Marilyn Wright; nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends.  A graveside service will be held at Riverview Cemetery at a later date.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

 


John T. Derry lll

May 26, 2018 |

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

JOHN T. DERRY III age 39, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of West Mifflin, on May 24, 2018. Born in McKeesport on December 21, 1978, he was the son of John T. (Jill) Derry Jr. of Tarpon Springs, FL and Debbie (Malloy) Derry of West Mifflin. Husband of his childhood sweetheart, Sadie (Richards) Derry, to whom he was married for 13 years; father of Eva Derry, age 9 and Levi Derry, age 4; grandson of Marcia (Late James) Malloy of West Mifflin and Margaret (Late John Sr.) Derry of West Mifflin; son-in-law of Thomas and Lola (Bowers) Richards of Jefferson Hills; brother of Kristopher (Jennifer) Derry of N. Huntingdon; brother-in-law of Britt (Joseph) Oliver of Jefferson Hills, and Grace (Brian) Dittman of Jefferson Hills. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Bentley. Visitation Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 2-8 at MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300 where a funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. with Pastor Chris Jerin of the Jefferson Hills Bible Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made for the children's education fund.

 
 
 
 


Alexis C. Troll

May 25, 2018 |

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

Alexis C. Troll, age 24, of North Huntingdon, died May 23, 2018, at home. Born September 14, 1993, in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late David Troll and Annette (Kwiecinski) Troll.

 
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Merton Hersh

May 25, 2018 |

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

Merton Hersh, age 92, of McKeesport, died May 24, 2018. He was born in McKeesport on May 30, 1925 and is the son of the late Harry Hersh and the late Irene Einzig Hersh Stein. He was a WW II Army veteran with the 79th Division, 313th Infantry Regiment. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with four Bronze Stars, the American Theater Campaign Ribbon, the Combat Infantry Badge, the WW II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of Temple B’Nai Israel, the Allied War Veterans and a life member of the Jewish War Veterans and the Disabled American Veterans.  Merton graduated from the University of Pgh. in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and then in 1952 from the University of Pgh. School of Business Administration with a Masters in Merchandising and Advertising. He is survived by many cousins and friends.

 

 
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Daniel K. Gorgey

May 25, 2018 |

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

Daniel K. Gorgey, age 70 of Jefferson Hills, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018  at LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh - Suburban Campus in Bellevue.  Born January 27, 1948 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Daniel and Agnes (Dolinsky) Gorgey.  A retired Chemical Technician at Westinghouse's Bettis Plant in West Mifflin, Daniel was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton.  

 
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