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Bernard T. Gindlesperger

May 18, 2019 |

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

Bernard T. Gindlesperger, age 90, of West Newton, and formerly of Elizabeth and Clairton, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at home. A retired small press operator with Fisher Body in West Mifflin, he loved visiting with family and friends, enjoyed cats and taking long rides in the car.

 
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Constance Krivanis

May 18, 2019 |

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

Constance Krivanis age 79, formerly of West Mifflin and Monroeville, on May 16, 2019, At Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Butler, PA. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Gonos) Krivanis. Constance was retired from Equitable Gas as a Clerk. She was a member Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church. She is survived by her lifelong friend and caretaker, Micheleen Ando, of Valencia, PA. There will be no visitation. Private burial will be at  Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery. A Memorial Office of Christian Burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, PA, 412-466-3300.

 


John R. Voron

May 17, 2019 |

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

John Raymond Voron, 58, of North Huntingdon, passed away in his sleep Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was born May 18, 1960 in Alexandria, VA, a son of the late John Thomas Voron and late Nancy M. Foley Voron. John was a graduate of Westmoreland Community College and Norwin High School. John served in the US Navy; surviving brothers, Mark T., Vincent J. (Salima), and Nicholas A. (Mary), daughter, Nicole Paulovich (Darrin), and granddaughter, Peyton Paulovich. A Byzantine Catholic funeral service will be held at James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Saturday May 18, 2019 at 10:30 am. Interment to follow at Long Run Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Stephen’s Byzantine Catholic Church. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Hazel Coberly

May 17, 2019 |

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

Hazel Coberly, 76 of McKeesport died, May 15, 2019 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She was born July 6, 1942 in North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late Frank and Stella Pedro Stepansky. Hazel loved spending time with her family and treasured her time with her grandson.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Scott Coberly, one brother, Joseph Stepansky, two sisters, JoAnn Piovesan, Eleanor Kimling. She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly A and Patricia L. Coberly, Pamela S. Guyer and her husband, Robb, Tiffany J. Coberly, grandson, Ethan Guyer, two sisters, Frances Paolitto, Marcella Pesker, numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon Tuesday 10-1 pm. with a service following at 1 p.m in the funeral home chapel. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to her family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Valerie A. Hrynyk

May 16, 2019 |

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

Valerie Hrynyk, age 62, of McKeesport, died May 15, 2019, at home. Born July 12, 1956, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Adrian Hrynyk of McKeesport and the late Regina (Skop) Hrynyk.

 
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Karen Litzinger

May 16, 2019 |

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

 

Karen Litzinger, age 74, of Pitcairn, died Thursday, May 16, 2019. She was born in Pittsburgh on October 8, 1944 and is the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy Bungert Argall.

 She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dave Litzinger; sons, David (Annie) Litzinger of Irwin and Brian (Maria) Litzinger of Apex, NC; grandchildren, Elise an Brendan Litzinger; sisters, Arlene (the late George) Saula of Grampian, PA and Melanie (William) Hansen of North Huntingdon, PA; nieces and nephews, Shani (Dane) Germuska, Shara Hopkins, Brent (Chrissy) Hansen and Brynn (Phil) Morgan and numerous great nieces and nephews. Karen was a devout family-oriented person…family always came first.  She and her husband, Dave, visited Hawaii (which was Karen’s lifelong dream) for their fortieth wedding anniversary.

 Family and friends will be received at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, 412 678 6177) on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, May 20, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. with her nephew, Brent Hansen, officiating. Entombment will follow.

To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

 


Joan A. Virgona

May 16, 2019 |

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

Joan A. Virgona, age 80 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born June 23, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Harry J. and Anna Marie (LaValle) Phillips.  A former sales associate at Skapik's and a cook for the former Keck's Restaurant and St. Clare School, Joan was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, ran the summer lunch program at the 10th. St. Playground, was active with the Sons of Columbus Santa Maria Council #4, and was a bowling coach for the Special Olympics.  She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Domenic V. Virgona; her children Kim (Bill) Nickolich, Debra (David P.) Maksin, Beverly Virgona, and Domenic J. (Vanessa) Virgona, all of Clairton; her grandchildren Laura Nickolich, Domenic J. Virgona, and David S. (Allison) and Heath Maksin; her great-grandson Liam Mizak; her sister Harriet B. (the late Alan) Seng of Bethel Park; and also nieces and nephews. 

 
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Lena (Como) Caione

May 16, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Lena (Como) Caione, of Glassport, and formerly of White Oak and Versailles, died May 14, 2019, at her home.  Lena was born in Palena, P. Chieti, Italy, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Assunta (Testa) Como.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Anthony Caione.

 
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Cathyanne (Milto) Ferree

May 15, 2019 |

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

Cathyanne Ferree, age 71 of Bethel Park, passed away on May 13, 2019 at St. Clair Hospital. She worked as a sales associate at Shadyside Natural Food, Sunny Bridge Natural Foods and Cafe in McMurray, and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park, PA. Born December 12, 1947 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late George and Ann (Madjea) Milto. Cathyanne is survived by her husband, Alvin "Al" Ferree II; children, Natalie (Joshua) Friedrich Mance of Pittsburgh, Matt (Sheba) Ferree of North Versailles, and Ian (Amanda) Ferree of Greensburg; grandchildren, Brooklyn Best, Savannah and Christopher Roose, Atheana Miskalis, and Kylee Ferree; brother, George (Toni) Milto of York; nieces and nephews. 

 
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Irvin "Kili" Green, Jr.

May 15, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Irvin "Kili" Green, Jr., 48, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.

He was born April 28, 1971, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Irvin and Joan Green East.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Valerie Green, and brother, Mark Green.

Kili was a graduate of Clairton High School and played little league Baseball and Varsity Football.  He was an avid sneakerhead and also loved collecting and wearing ball caps! Kili’s true passion was cooking.  Cooking was an extension of love for Kili and everyone who had the opportunity to enjoy a meal made by him could taste this.

 
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Wade B. Ancarana, III

May 15, 2019 |

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

Wade B. Ancarana, III, 38, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. He was born September 23, 1980 in McKeesport and was the son of Wade B. "Huck" (Sharon) Ancarana of Elizabeth Township and the late Denise Marcel (Waugaman) Ancarana who passed away March 22, 2016. Wade was a Master Mechanic for the City of McKeesport.

 
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Patricia A. Monoyoudis

May 15, 2019 |

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

Patricia A. Monoyoudis, age 84, of White Oak died Tuesday, May 14, 2019.  She was born in McKeesport on December 13, 1934 and is the daughter of the late George and Elsie Peterson McAdoo. She is the wife of the late George Monoyoudis.  She was employed by the city of McKeesport where she served as the City Administrator. She held the position of Treasurer in 1976 and served in various capacities throughout the years.  She was employed part time at Compacting Tooling, Inc. in Elizabeth.  She was a member of the former McKeesport Symphony Board and the Jodie Matta-Dillinger Cancer Care Foundation at UPMC McKeesport, she was a McKeesport High School graduate and loved working on the reunion committee and she was a member of the Friday Lunch Group.

 
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Jeanetta M. Zerbe

May 15, 2019 |

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

Jeanetta M. Zerbe, 38, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Excela Health Westmoreland.  She was born September 7, 1980 in West Chester, Pa., a daughter of Nancy Lynn Zerbe and the late Joseph P. Zerbe Jr.  Jeanetta was a 1999 graduate of Norwin Senior High school and employed by Jaffrey's Restaurant.  She was a member of Circleville United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with her son, Tyrone and crocheting.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Jada Zerbe.  She is survived by her son, Tyrone Zerbe; and brothers, Joseph, Jason and Benjamin Zerbe.  Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 167 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.  A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in  Circleville United Methodist Church.  PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Circleville United Methodist Church, Animal Friends, or to the family for funeral expenses.   www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Gladys K. Milliken

May 14, 2019 |

By Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home | Posted in: Jefferson Memorial Cemetery Funeral Home

Gladys K. Milliken, age 91, of Houston, formerly of Roanoke, WV went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 13, 2019.

She loved canning, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. Gladys is survived by her beloved children, Ida Kay McClellan, Dennis L. (Judith) Milliken, William Thomas Milliken; grandchildren Jason Milliken, Joseph Niklas, Holly  Milliken, Amie Milliken Laura McClellan, Rebecca  (Marc) Vlainich, Rachel (Roger) Lemley, Kaylee McPherson, host great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, daughter in-law Patricia Milliken, brother Ralph (Betty) Smith, niece Carol Smith Lantz and as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

 
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Dominga "Minga" Breletic

May 14, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

popupDominga "Minga" Breletic, age 94, of McKeesport, died May 13, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport.  Born April 19, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Maria (Gonzales) Juarez and the wife of the late George R. Breletic.

 
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