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Arlene M. (Valiquette) Gida

October 09, 2018 |

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

Arlene M. (Valiquette) Gida, 87, of North Versailles, passed away Saturday October 6, 2018.
 
She was born May 31, 1931 in Duquesne, a daughter of the late William H. and Elizabeth (Foster) Valiquette and was also preceded in death by her husband Theodore P. Gida Sr., a son David A. Gida, and her brothers Jack and William Valiquette. Her family was the most important part of her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother dedicated to caring for them.
 
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Touzre Marie Elizabeth White

October 09, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Touzre Marie Elizabeth White, 32, more commonly known as “Bunny,” formerly of McKeesport, passed away suddenly in her home in East Pittsburgh on October 3, 2018 due to a heart condition. She was born July 19, 1986.
 
She is survived by her son Emmanuel “Manny” age 5, her mother Karen White, siblings, Lurente White, Thomas White, Raven White, Symone White and Symara Nuckels. Touzre attended McKeesport Area High School where she obtained her high school equivalency and went on to do some travelling. She had a passion for hair and make-up and thoroughly enjoyed spending time friends and family. Bunny was an avid dog lover and enjoyed listening to a wide range of music. She will be deeply missed.


 
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Sandra L. Suba

October 08, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Sandra L. Suba, age 66, of McKeesport died October 5, 2018 at home. Born December 22, 1951 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Jane (Harrison) Lako.

 
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Stearl W. Cauley

October 08, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Stearl W. Cauley, age 91 , of Port Vue, died October 6, 2018, at home. Born March 17, 1927, in Donora, Coal Bluff, he was the son of the late Joseph and Irene (Mucci) Cauley and the husband of his beloved late wife Dorothy (Myers) Cauley.

 
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Andrew "Drew" Jefferson

October 08, 2018 |

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

Andrew “Drew” Jefferson, age 26, of Versailles Borough, died on October 1, 2018. He was born in Pittsburgh on December 24, 1991 and worked as a custodian for Giant Eagle. Drew enjoyed rap music and he truly loved his children. He is survived by his mother, Malissa L. Jefferson (Robert Doratio) of Versailles Borough; father, John D. Jefferson of McKeesport; children, Marvelle Warfield and Aniyla Jefferson; brothers, Randy Jefferson of Versailles Borough, John Travis Jefferson of McKeesport, Myles Jefferson of Pittsburgh; grandmothers, Thelma (the late George) Edwards of McKeesport and Gloria Jefferson of McKeesport; girlfriend, Canraya Edmunds; also aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. 

 
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Gertrude "Trudy" A. Parry

October 08, 2018 |

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

Gertrude (Trudy) A. Parry, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018.  She was born, February 21, 1929 in Irwin, a daughter of the late Jacob and Gertrude (Hegg) Gongaware.  Trudy was the owner and operator of Gongaware and Parry Florist for over 50 years.  She was a member of St. Agnes Parish and loved to garden.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Parry Jr.; son, Thomas Parry III; brother, Clair Gongaware; and sisters, Ruth Zook and Gloria Brentzel.  She is survived by her son, Jeff Parry and his wife, Denise; daughter-in-law, Jamie Parry; sister, LaVerne Lawler; special niece, Ruth Ann VanDyke; and grandchildren, Jason Parry, Lauren (Paul) Luehres, Justin Parry, Zach Parry; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Services are private.  Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of Trudy.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Elizabeth Ferkanin

October 07, 2018 |

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

Elizabeth Ferkanin, 90, of Jeanette, died peacefully, on Thursday, September 20, 2018 in Golden Heights Personal Care, Irwin. Born in Pittsburgh on July 9, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Yuhas) Ferkanin. She was a retired secretary for Westinghouse Electric Corperation. She is survived by a nephew, Wayne (Linda) Petrosko.

 
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Thomas A. Ramage

October 07, 2018 |

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

Thomas A. Ramage, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 7, 2018. 

He was born July 20, 1938 in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Wilson and Sarah (Cannon) Ramage.  Prior to his retirement, Tom was a specialty welder for Westinghouse and Vangura Tool. He enjoyed building puzzles, hunting and fishing, and was a Pittsburgh and WVU sports team enthusiast. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Ramage.  He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Darby Ramage; sons, Thomas Ramage and his wife, Pat, Charles Ramage and his wife, Lisa; brother, Robert Ramage and his wife Erma; sister, Ethel Ramage; and his granddaughter, Jessica Ramage. 

 
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Donald Waszczak

October 07, 2018 |

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

Donald Waszczak, age 86, of North Versailles, died October 5, 2018, at UPMC Shadyside. Born July 8, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Caroline (Englot) Waszczak and the husband of the late Helen (Anischenko) Waszczak.

 
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James Patrick "Pat" Dorman

October 07, 2018 |

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

James Patrick "Pat" Dorman, age 71, of Ligonier, PA, formally of McKeesport, died October 4, 2018, at Latrobe Hospital. Born December 31, 1946, he was the son of the late James & Alta (Bennett) Dorman and the husband of Nancy (Foster) Dorman.

 
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Catherine E. DeFelice

October 07, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Catherine E. DeFelice, age 105, of Port Vue, died October 6, 2018, at Senior Care Plaza of McKeesport. Born February 19, 1913, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Kathryn A. (Miller) Fox and the wife of the late Michael P. DeFelice, for over 47 years.

 
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Thomas Miklosko

October 06, 2018 |

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

Thomas Miklosko, 89, of McKeesport, died peacefully, Sunday, September 30, 2018, in UPMC McKeesport. Born April 1, 1929, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Hallis) Miklosko. Mr. Miklosko was in the trucking business most of his life. He is the beloved husband of the late Joyce (Orlando) Miklosko and the loving father of David, Brian, John and Adam Miklosko, all of California. He is also survived by two sisters, Delphine (late Carl) Shulte and Bernadette (Donald) Leonatti; a grandson, and several nieces and nephews.

 
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Rosemary Fuga

October 06, 2018 |

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

Rosemary Fuga, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born September 29, 1929, in Duquesne, to the late Sylvester R. and Elizabeth (Daugherty) Terza. She was a 1947 graduate of Duquesne High School. Rosemary was a loving wife to her late husband, John M. Fuga, and a magnificent mother to her six children. She was a member of the Penn’s Woods Senior Association and a devout member of her church, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, in North Huntingdon. Rosemary was a gifted storyteller, seamstress and baker who enjoyed sharing all of her talents with her family. She had a way of improving anyone’s day with a simple smile. Rosemary was caring, empathetic, determined and so deeply loved by all. She will be missed dearly.
In addition to her parents and her beloved husband John, Rosemary was preceded in death by her grandson, Scott Colavita; and her brothers, John and Richard Terza. Rosemary is survived by her daughters, Patricia Kinzler (Richard) and Rosemary Rosche (Michael); her sons, John R. (Mary Louise), David W. (Peg), Richard D. (Joy), and Paul (Rose) Fuga, 16 grandchildren, Alyssa (husband Steve), Shanna, Cara, Tyler, Jeffrey, Timothy, Natalie, Bethany, Marie (husband Stanley), Casey, Emily, Hannah, Christopher, Elizabeth, Nicholas and Ryan, two great-grandchildren, Anthony and Derek. Brother Joseph Terza, and 4 sisters Jeanne Rohaly, Nancy Westerlund, Martha Westerlund and Susan Clemens. Visitation will be Monday 2-4 & 6-8 P.M at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church at 9:30 A.M. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles.

In honor of her late husband, a donation can be made in Rosemary’s name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

 


James M. Foster

October 05, 2018 |

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

James M. Foster, age 92 of Port Vue, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born February 13, 1926 in Dravosburg, he was a son of the late Ellis and Anna Foster and stepson of the late Cecilia Foster.  A retired millwright for US Steel National Tube Works in McKeesport, James was a US Army Veteran of World War II and a member of Mentor Road Bible Church in Forward Twp.  In his spare time, he loved baseball (especially keeping score) and football and was an avid bird watcher and woodworker.  To his family, who called him "Happy Pappy," he was a generous, happy, and dedicated man who was always in a good mood and was the light of their lives. 

 
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Betty Lou Penn

October 05, 2018 |

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

Betty Lou Penn, 80 formerlly of Suterville,Pa. Passed away September 29,2018 in Lafayette Manor, Uniontown. She was born November 24, 1938 the daughter of the late Austin and Lenore Teichman. Betty was the wife of the late Martin J. Penn Sr. She is survived by her son Martin J. Penn Jr and grandchildren Martin J. Penn III and Mandy Marie (Adam) Wagner. According to her wishes there was no visitation or services. Cremation arrangments were under the care of the William H. Craig Funeral Home Inc. William C.Craig owner. McKeesport Pa.