May 27, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dale Michael Smith, 83, of Champion, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was born October 25, 1935 in Monessen and was the son of the late Jay Smith and the late Helen (Bell) Smith Lincoln. He was the husband of the late Barbara J. (Cramer) Smith who passed away December 19, 2017. Dale was a life member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock and Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Somerset. He was also a member of Duquesne-McKeesport F & AM Lodge 731 and the National Ski Patrol. Dale was Director of the former McKeesport Choraliers Chorus. He was a retired Director of Operations for Intercity Motor Freight and had previously taught school and worked for the former G.C. Murphy Co.
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May 27, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Albert Edward Petras, age 76, of White Oak, died May 27, 2019. He is the son of the late Frank and Anna Evans Petras and was born in Glassport on Nov. 15, 1942. He was retired from Aristech Corporation as a chemical engineer, was a captain in the army during the Vietnam Era, was a member of St. Angela Merici Church where he was the president of the Holy Name Society, a very active volunteer, as well as serving as an usher.
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May 27, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lela Marie (Gill) Cindric, 82, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019. She was born July 2, 1936 in Martins Ferry, OH, and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mildred (Sayre) Gill. She was the wife of the late John Robert Cindric who passed away December 7, 2001.
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May 27, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Doris Rebecca (Oyler) Kelly, 90, of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. She was born October 9, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Russell S. and Rebecca (Klutz) Oyler. She was the wife of the late George William Kelly who passed away June 16, 2006. Doris was a Charter Member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and a member of the Berrier Class, and the United Methodist Women. She also taught 2nd and 3rd grade Sunday School and was on the Church Building Committee there. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the Silver Slippers, the Saints and Sinners Bowling League, and was a volunteer worker at International Village. She was an avid reader, crafter and great baker. She was a secretary at the former Westinghouse Headquarters in Wilmerding.
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May 27, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Margaret Elizabeth (Wargo) Matta, 94, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Versailles, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. She joins her husband, the late Joseph D. Matta, Sr, who passed away July 18, 2007. Margaret was born March 4, 1925 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Dobransky) Wargo. She was an amazing person who truly lived for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved us all unconditionally and made each of us feel special and important. She will be remembered as a wonderfully creative and dedicated homemaker who loved her family deeply and gave so much of herself to everyone she cared about. During WWII, she aided the war effort by working at the US Steel Christy Park Works in McKeesport that were converted to produce Ammunition Shells. She was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park.
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May 27, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward F. Buzek, age 88 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 in Jefferson Hospital. Born December 31, 1930 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Leskovac) Buzek.
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May 27, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lance A. Hall, age 74 of North Huntingdon died Monday, May 27, 2019 at Forbes Regional Hospital. He was born June 5, 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pa, a son of the late Ralph E. and Mary Cuddy Hall. Prior to his retirement, Lance was employed as a carpenter and also as an assistant produce manager for Foodland. After retirement he was employed by Kohl's stock department. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Dennis Harkins. He is survived by his beloved wife Janice Rietzel Hall, one daughter, Lana Harkins and one grandson Joshua Hall. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tues 4-7 p.m. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
May 25, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Donna M. Moss, age 86, of North Huntingdon, formerly of West Mifflin, died May 24, 2019, at Southwestern Care Center. Born July 7, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary B. (Vignevic) Medic and the wife of the late Nicholas "Ray" Moss, Jr.
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May 25, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mark "Lizard" Leseman, age 64 of Irwin died May 24, 2019 at his home. He was born March 14, 1955 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Walter and Lorraine Sinclair Leseman. Mark was a car mechanic. He was preceded in death by his sister, RaeAnn Leseman, brother Thomas. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley, 2 grandchildren, two brothers, Walter Jr (Nancy), Charles (Roni); sister, Christine Leseman Skelly. Visitation Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 11 a.m -12 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at noon in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
May 24, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Joseph R. Parknavy, 90, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Family Hospice & Palliative Care in Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 18, 1928, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Goffus Parknavy.
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May 24, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Terri Lynn Hoffman, age 57 of Elrama, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019. She was born August 16, 1961 in McKeesport and is the daughter of Joan (the late Russell Ray) Dowling McConeghy of Finleyville. Terri was a former bus driver for the South Park School District and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Finleyville. She loved camping and was a long-time member of Holiday Camplands in Pymatuning, Ohio with her husband Larry.
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May 24, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Dolores B. Conley, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. She was born July 15, 1928 in Wilkinsburg, a daughter of the late Marjo and Jane (Fedon) Baney. Dolores was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and a graduate of Chatham Women's College. She enjoyed golfing, traveling, attending theatre's and playing cards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Duane C. Conley; and brother, Louis Baney. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon. Interment to follow in Restland Memorial Cemetery, Monroeville. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
May 23, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Lois Jean (Truxal) Fowler, 88, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday May 19, 2019. She was born January 16, 1931 in Wilkinsburg, a daughter of the late Elmer and Irene (McKim) Truxal and was also preceded in death by her husband Irvin P. Fowler. She was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church, North Huntingdon and enjoyed gardening and camping. She is survived by her children David C. Fowler and his wife Nancy, Dale I. Fowler and his wife Cheryl, and Sharon S. Priatko and her husband Chris; her grandchildren David C. Jr., Sandra, Chelsea, and Ashley; a brother John Truxal and his wife Jane; also nieces and nephews.
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May 23, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Dorothy Tylavsky, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Walden's View, North Huntingdon. She was born August 23, 1929 in North Braddock, a daughter of the late Ray and Helen Dedo Miller. Dorothy was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin and enjoyed shopping for clothes and visiting casinos. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester N. Tylavsky; and brother, Raymond Miller. She is survived by her sister, Beatrice Simon and her husband, Albert; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Friday from 3-7 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Entombment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westmoreland County Humane Society. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
May 22, 2019 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Annette (Kustra) Knoll, 86, of White Oak, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. She was born May 28, 1932 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Kazimierz and Mary Ann Kustra. She enjoyed playing bingo and doing puzzles while staying at The Oaks. Annette was preceded in death by her husband Robert Charles Knoll; her sisters and brother Marie, Helen, Theresa, and AL. She is survived by her children Ann Marie (Larry) Liberatore of Murrysville and Chris (Dave) Warren of North Huntingdon; grandchildren Shane, Kristy husband Dave, and Stephen; great-grandson Ethan; her sisters Nancy and Rita; sister in law Terry Knoll; and nieces and nephews. Interment will be private.
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