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William S. Kerr

October 27, 2018 |

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

WILLIAM S. KERR age 61, of West Mifflin, on October 26, 2018. He was a son of the late William and Mary (Sawko) Kerr. Bill was an accountant for the Internal Revenue Service, a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish, he loved his family and spending time with all his nieces and nephews. Bill was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and an astute hockey fan. He also enjoyed music. He was the brother of Patrick (Marilyn) Kerr, Sr., of Finleyville and the late Thomas Kerr; uncle of Robyn (Justin) Cseripko, Patrick Kerr, Jr., and Thomas (Allison) Kerr; also many greatnieces and great-nephews and cousins.

 
 
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Richard I. Kirsch

October 27, 2018 |

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

Richard I. Kirsch, age 71 of Huber Heights, OH, passed away at home on Saturday, October 27, 2018 .  Born August 14, 1947 in Fargo, ND, he was a son of the late Richard A. and Inger C. (Solvick) Kirsch.  A career veteran of the United States Air Force and Vietnam Veteran, Richard was a member of St. Peter's Parish in Huber Heights, OH and its Knights of Columbus, as well as his local American Legion and VFW.  In his spare time, he loved to camp and watch his westerns.  

 
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Patricia Dee Pavlack

October 27, 2018 |

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

Patricia Dee Pavlack, age 71 of Greenock, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Jefferson Hills Manor in Jefferson Hills.  Born January 1, 1947 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary (Pacardi) Rosner.  An attendee of St. Patrick's Parish in McKeesport, Patricia received her bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a master's from California University of PA.  She worked as an elementary teacher and librarian for McKeesport Area School District.

 
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Ronald L. Malamisuro

October 27, 2018 |

By Ott Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home

Ronlad L. Malamisuro, 77, of North Huntingdon died Thursday October 25, 2018 in the Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville

 
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Harry J. Moller

October 26, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Harry J. Moller, 78, of Port Vue, died Oct. 26, 2018.  He is the son of the late Carl and Louise Moller and beloved husband of the late Nancy (Rasch) Moller.  Harry is survived by his son Carl (Elmira) Moller; daughters Kelly (John Moran) Farris and Sherrie Drotar; grandchildren Carl Lukens, Karlye Moller and Logan Moller; step grandchildren Kelly Bascovsky and Laura (Pat) Sherlock; great grandchildren Zaideynn and Kasin; step great grandchildren Tyson and Emmitt;  brother Thomas Moller; sister-in-laws Marlene (Ron) Dobransky and Susan Anderson.

 
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John C. Bilak

October 26, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

John C. Bilak, age 70, of McKeesport, died October 26, 2018, at home. Born January 13, 1948, in Elizabeth, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Vanus) Bilak.

 
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Mary Ann (Kruzek) Urbanski

October 26, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Mary Ann (Kruzek) Urbanski, 86 of Glassport passed away peacefully on Thurs., Oct. 25, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Ingnatz and Mary Kruzek.  She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Edward F. Urbanski; daughter Karen (Dan) Pavlecic; sons Kevin (Kathleen) Urbanski and  Kent (Gina) Urbanski; grandchildren Jared, Lauren, Stacey, Stephanie, Abigail, Luke, Emily, Brian, Casey, Lindsey and Kristy; brother Elmer Kruzek; son-in-law David Bell; 18 great grandchildren and also nieces and nephews.

 
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Robert D. McCormick

October 25, 2018 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Robert D. McCormick, 63, of Duquesne, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian. Born in Canonsburg, November 21, 1954, he was the son of the late Elizabeth McCormick and Linn Ashbury. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, George Alderson and a son, Thomas D. McCormick. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (Selznick) McCormick.

 
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Bernard P. Radakovich

October 25, 2018 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Bernard P. Radakovich, 82, of McKeesport died at home on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Born in Duquesne on January 19, 1936, he was the son of the Late Anna (Stanko) Brdar. Mr. Radakovich was a member of Christ, Light of the World Parish in Duquesne and a Retired Union Carpenter. He is survived by his beloved wife Florence (Jacobs) Radakovich; two sons, Ronald (Anna) Radakovich and Dave Radakovich, both of West Mifflin; a daughter, Marsha (Scott) Hess of North Versailles; and three grandchildren, Eric and Brian Radakovich and Chelsea Hess. He was also preceded in death by a brother James Radakovich.

 
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Frank Nicholas Dippolito

October 25, 2018 |

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

Frank Nicholas Dippolito, 88, of Port Vue, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at home surrounded by family. He was born October 29, 1929 in Sutersville and was the son of the late Simon and Angelina Merlino Dippolito. Frank worked as a warehouse manager in shipping and receiving at Bettis Laboratory for 42 years and was a member of The Port Vue American Legion. He was a US Army Veteran serving in the Korean War and for his service he was awarded The Army Occupation of Japan Medal and The Korean Service medal. He was also a member of the original Jack Ham Fan Club, "Dobre Shunka" in Port Vue.

 
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Stephen J. Zugai

October 25, 2018 |

By Ott Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home

Stephen J. Zugai, 70, of West Newton died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.

 
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Rose E. Mihalic

October 24, 2018 |

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

Rose E. Mihalic, age 87, of McKeesport, died October 24, 2018, at UPMC East of Monroeville. Born October 29, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Rose (Brnjas) Mihalic.

 
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Kenneth "Bruce" Schneider

October 24, 2018 |

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

Kenneth "Bruce" Schneider, 64, of Somerset, Pa., passed away October 20, 2018 at Somerset Hospital.  He was born January 27, 1954 a son of Pauline Duncan Schneider and the late William Schneider.  Bruce was employed in the shipping and receiving department for Shuster's Building Components and was a member of the Norwin Alliance Church.  He coached NCAA and Pal little league baseball and loved to sing in the choir.  He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Bill and Ted Schneider.  He is survived by his wife, Paula Kuhn Schneider; sons, Kristoffer, Kevan and Jason Schneider; brother, Tim Schneider; and grandchildren, Bria and Kaiah Schneider and Tyler Larson.  Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Sunday from 1-3 and 5-6 p.m.  A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. in the funeral home.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


David R. Peterson

October 22, 2018 |

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

DAVID R. PETERSON age 69, of West Mifflin, suddenly on October 21, 2018. Beloved husband of 49 years to Janet (Matis) Peterson; loving father of Hope Peterson of West Mifflin, Linsey (Eric) Havel of Bellevue, and Timothy Peterson of Duquesne; brother of Christine Peterson of West Mifflin, Eric (Denise) Peterson of West Mifflin, and the late Jenny Cabray; loving grandfather of Emma, Zachary, Derek, Peyton, Hannah, Lucas, and Claire. Dave proudly served in the US Navy from 1967-1971. Dave was a proud life member of the American Legion, former board member of Post 712, Pleasant Hills, and active member of Post 760, Bethel, and a life member of the NRA. Dave was passionate about riding motorcycles and cheering for the Steelers. He was captain of the Syria Shrine Patrol 2006, and a past master of the Jappa Lodge #714.

 
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Helen Rose Arendas

October 22, 2018 |

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

Helen Rose Arendas, age 98 of N. Versailles, died Sunday, October 21, 2018. She was born April 26, 1920 in White Valley, PA, the daughter of the late George and Francis Demshire Previc, and the wife of the late George W. Arendas. She was preceded in death by her son Robert G. Arendas and 12 siblings.  She loved Polka dancing and frequented the Slovenian Ballroom in Herminie, PA.

Helen is survived by her sons, David W. (Sue) Arendas of Clarion, PA, George C. (Christine) Arendas of San Diego, CA, daughter-in-law, Roean Arendas of N. Versailles; granddaughters, Nicola (Bruce) Eaton, Erin Arendas and Andrea Arendas, all of San Diego; and great-grandson, Lincoln.

 
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