Jimmy Ray Sturkie

January 01, 2018 |

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

Jimmy Ray Sturkie, age 73 and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Southwestern Nursing Center in West Mifflin.  Born March 24, 1944 in Swansea, SC, he was a son of the late Eugene and Lucille (Stabler) Sturkie.

Edward M. Katic

December 31, 2017 |

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

Edward M. Katic, age 93 of North Huntingdon died December 30, 2017 at his home. He was born September 16, 1924 in McKeesport, Pa., a son of the late Mark and Stella Lubinski Katic.

Matilda L. Morgan

December 31, 2017 |

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

Matilda L. “Tillie” Morgan, age 95 of White Oak, died Friday, December 29, 2017. She was born November 2, 1922 in Bridgeport, Ohio, the daughter of the late Michael and Frances Skorjane Brescel. She was preceded in death by her husband Earle A. Morgan Jr. and her son Richard. Matilda is survived by her son, Michael Earle (Susan) Morgan of Heathsville, VA, daughter in law, Lea Morgan of N. Versailles, grandchildren; Amber (James) Billy, Rick (Michelle) Morgan, Marc (Kristen) Morgan, and Douglas (Lauren) Morgan, also 10 great grandchildren. She was one of 12 siblings and was the last survivor.

Joseph J. Suncine

December 31, 2017 |

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

Joseph J. Suncine, 74 of North Huntingdon passed away peacefully with his family by his side December 27,2017 at home.

Robert W. Holmes, Sr.

December 31, 2017 |

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

Robert W. Holmes, Sr., age 88, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Grandview Estates in Elizabeth Twp. He was a retired supermarket director at Giant Eagle and A&P and a member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church. He loved to hunt, fish and had a passion for mechanics.

Donald R. Poorman

December 31, 2017 |

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

Donald R. Poorman, age 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away December 23, 2017 at RNC Greensburg. He was born September 19, 1930 in New Stanton, son of the late Frank and Caroline Anderson Poorman.

Martha Mae Lucas Brinko Doban

December 31, 2017 |

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

Martha Mae Lucas Brinko Doban, age 95, passed away December 27, 2017, at Redstone Highlands in North Huntingdon, PA. Mae was born December 20, 1922, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late John T. and Martha M. Heisel Lucas.

George Michael Cherepko

December 31, 2017 |

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

It is with deep sadness that the family of George Michael Cherepko announces he left this earthly realm, on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the age of 32 years. George was born in McKeesport on July 14, 1985 where he grew to love the outdoors, bon-fires, sports, and all aspects of the arts including painting, drawing, music and dancing.

George was a loving son, who will forever remain in the hearts and be remembered as a precious gift by his mother Tricia McNelis and step-father Tom Rodgers of Elizabeth Township and George J. Cherepko of McKeesport. In addition, George leaves a legacy of his precious children who he loved beyond words, Natalia, Dylan, and Colin Bargiel and their mother Amanda Bargiel of North Huntingdon, Noah Borreggine-Cherepko and his mother, Noelle Borreggine of McKees Rocks, and Makenna Lace Cherepko and her mother, Chelsea Carini of Belle Vernon.

George was a spirited and loved older brother to Damian Cherepko and sister Chelsea Cherepko of Elizabeth Township. George was the cherished grandson of Kathleen (Kathy) Allen and Toni Lipchey of McKeesport. George will also be fondly missed and loved by his Uncle, Frank (Christie) Kandcer and cousins, Rachel of Pittsburgh, Pierce, Logan and Ethan Kandcer of Elizabeth Township. George will be forever remembered by numerous additional aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Yvonne (Beatty) Perry

December 31, 2017 |

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

Mark R. Smith

December 31, 2017 |

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

Mark R. Smith, age 59, of McKeesport, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 27, 2017. He was born November 19, 1958 in McKeesport a son of Barbara (Kossuth) Smith and the late George B. Smith. He worked for many years at Ansaldo STS in Pittsburgh. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter Casey Smith and her fiancée Andrew Rogowski; and brothers George (Kathy) Smith of New Stanton, Roger Smith of McKeesport and Brian (Corinda) Smith of Liberty Boro.

Mary Kay Ashton

December 30, 2017 |

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

Mary Kay Ashton, age 87, of McKeesport, passed away on December 30, 2017. She was born in Warren, PA on April 13, 1930, the daughter of John and Mary Buda Strefeler and the wife of the late Edward J. Ashton. She is survived by her daughter, Jane (John) Aiken of Monroeville: granchildren, Edward Aiken of Durham, NC, Dr. Allison (Mang Chen) Aiken of Berkley, CA, and Janelle (Ian) Eberhardt of Brighton Heights; great grandchild Rohan Aiken Chen; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was especially close with her niece, Trish. She is preceded in death by brothers, Edmund & Jim Strefeler. 

Donald J. Wiernicki

December 30, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Donald J. Wiernicki, 79, of Glassport died Friday December 29, 2017. He was the son of the late Joseph and Pauline (Marchuska) Wiernicki. He is survived by his beloved wife Lynn Wiernicki; daughter Kim (Mark) Wiernicki; son Brian (Joey) Wiernicki; and grandchildren Justin and Anthony. He was preceded in death by his siblings Joseph, John, and Florence. Donald was a member of the Army Reserves. Arrangements made by the Wojciechowski Funeral Home.

Frank M. Matesig

December 29, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Frank M. Matesig, age 63, of Glassport, died December 25, 2017, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center.

Andrea Bartko, Esq.

December 29, 2017 |

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

Andrea Bartko, Esq., age 55, of White Oak passed away peacefully on December 28, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Married 35 years to her soul mate and loving husband, Kevin, she cherished every moment with him. Survived by her parents, Leonard and Andrea Fulem Mack of Hudson, FL, brother Daniel Mack of Tampa, FL, and many cousins, nieces and a nephew.

Donald H. Ohnhaus

December 29, 2017 |

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

Services were held for Donald H. Ohnhaus.

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