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Dr. James Vincent Bonessi

March 01, 2018 |

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

James Vincent Bonessi, M.D., age 89, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of White Oak and Elizabeth Twp., died Wednesday, February 28, 2018.  He was born in Chester, West Virginia on August 17, 1928 and is the son of the late James and Elizabeth Fiala Bonessi.

 

 
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Linda Marie Polakovic

March 01, 2018 |

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

Linda Marie Polakovic, age 55 of Baldwin, died Wednesday, February 28, 2018. She was born in McKeesport on November 18, 1962, the daughter of Michael and Mary Nabuda Polakovic. Linda was employed as a Direct Care Assistant for Partners for Quality, Inc. and was a member of Holy Trinity Church of McKeesport.

 
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Marilyn F. Hobaugh

March 01, 2018 |

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

Marilyn F. “Sis” Hobaugh, age 85, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Baldwin Health Center. A member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp., she was a retired butcher's helper for the former M. Marraccini and Company. A former member of the Blaine Hill Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, she was a former employee of John Lalli News and Lou's Place.

 
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Larry Sleith

March 01, 2018 |

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

Larry "Earl" Sleith, age 57, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at home. He was the proprietor of the family business, M & S Pallets in Forward Twp. He enjoyed going to his family camp in Normalville with his grandchildren. 

 
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Ellinora M. (Bendel) Custer

February 28, 2018 |

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

Ellinora M. (Bendel) Custer, age 96, of Belle Vernon, and formerly of Floreffe, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at home. She was a member of Elizabeth Wesleyan Church in Elizabeth and the Forever Young Senior Citizens Group in Finleyville. When her children were young, she was an active parent for the West Jefferson Hills School District.

 
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Emma D. (Cadena) Berchok

February 28, 2018 |

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

Emma D. (Cadena) Berchok, age 77 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born March 4, 1940 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Emma (Hravcic) Cadena.  A former customer service representative for Three Rivers Bank in Large, Emma was an active member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton and its Ladies' Guild and the former secretary of the Wilson AARP. 

 
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Sarah Deer

February 28, 2018 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Sarah Deer, 80, of Munhall, died Saturday, February 24, 2018, at UPMC Elder Crest.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, July 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Montour Deer and wife of the late Kenneth F. Casamento.  Sarah was a member of the South Hills Assembly of God.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Richland Cemetery, Richland Avenue, Dravosburg, PA  15034 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Rick Kardell officiating.

 


Mildred "Millie" A. Horvath

February 28, 2018 |

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

Mildred "Millie" A. Horvath, 70, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.

 
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Nancy Lee (Petterson) Wallace

February 27, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Nancy Lee (Petterson) Wallace, 64, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2018. She was born November 29, 1953 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Bishop) Petterson. She was a Medical Secretary for Gateway Foot and Ankle in West Mifflin and was a member of the White Oak American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Nancy’s personality was 24 Carat gold and her smile would light up an entire room. She was the best wife, mother, sister, daughter, and faithful friend to anyone lucky enough to know her. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” C. Wallace, sons, Brian (Bernadette) Jordan of Greenock and Jeffrey (Johanna) Jordan of Bozeman, MT, step-children, Robert P. (fiancée, Trish) Wallace of Plum Borough, Amy L. Wallace of White Oak, and Beth Beckinger of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Melanie Jordan of Greenock and Julia and Jeffrey Jordan of Bozeman, MT, brother, The Rev. Karl J. (Sharon) Petterson of Elizabeth Township, and nephews, Adam and Jared Petterson.

 
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Levi A. Hayes

February 27, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Levi A. Hayes, 85, died Feb. 25, 2018. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. March 2 at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead. A service will be held at 11 a.m. March 3 at Mount Rise Baptist Church, Ingot and Sheffler Street, New Homestead, with interment to follow at 1 p.m. March 3 at Jefferson Memorial Park, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Arrangements in charge of Tunie Funeral Home.

 


George L. Margo

February 27, 2018 |

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

George L. Margo, age 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was born December 13, 1924 in Homestead, a son of the late George and Suzanna (Martin) Margo. He was a World War II Army veteran that went onto work for Westinghouse Corporation for over 30 years as a chemical engineer before retiring. He was also member of the American Legion in Irwin. In Addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Bertha (Boldizar) Margo; son Richard Nagy; and his two brothers. He is survived by his daughters Suzanne Herring and Marsha (Joseph Miller) Zaval both of Washington Twp.; grandchildren Melissa Zaval and Michael Herring; and great grandchildren Raquel and Derek Herring and Trillium Huey.
 
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Joan F. Kropp

February 27, 2018 |

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

Joan F. Kropp, aka "Toots" or "Jinx," age 85, of McKeesport, died February 26, 2018, at The Grove at Irwin. Born August 17, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Minyon) Sestile and the wife of the late Jack L. Kropp.

 
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Kathleen E. Conley

February 27, 2018 |

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

Kathleen E. Conley, age 70, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at Excela Health Westmoreland.

 
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Irene Elizabeth Rubero

February 27, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Irene Elizabeth Rubero,76 of McKeesport passed away Monday February 26 2018 in McKeesport Hospital.

 
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Joseph S. Zurovcik

February 27, 2018 |

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

Joseph S. Zurovcik, age 91, of Port Vue, died February 25, 2018, at the VA Hospital Oakland. Born September 18, 1926, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Petro) Zurovcik and the husband of Rosetta "Rae" (Brewer) Zurovcik for 63 blessed years.

 
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