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Kathryn Irene Culbert

July 14, 2017 |

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

Kathryn Irene Culbert, 96, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Greenock, died Thursday, July 13, 2017 at home. She was born October 4, 1920 in Greenock and was the daughter of the late Charles and Pearl Smock Ransick. She was the wife of the late Howard Emory Culbert who died August 24, 2000. Kathryn was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Sue (Rick) Reid of Virginia Beach, VA, Cathy (Craig) Culbert of White Oak, and Janice Kennedy of Elizabeth Township, son, Roy (Teena) Culbert of North Huntingdon, grandchildren, Drew (Dana) Culbert, Kathryn (Eddie) Pope, Shaun (Tanis) Kennedy, Dana (Scott) Ellis, Karlee (Michael) Scott, Kasey (Leigha) Kennedy, and Jonathan, Josiah and Joy Reid, great-grandchildren, Lexis, McCade, Krystian, Kassidee, Ariana, Raven and Kash, and nephew, William (Marsha) Ransick.

 
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David Edward Forsythe

July 14, 2017 |

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

David Edward Forsythe, 66, of Boston, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017. He was born October 24, 1950 in Mount Pleasant and was the son of the late John and Anna Showman Forsythe. He was the husband of the late Shirley Louise Hale Forsythe who died January 15, 2011. David was a US Army Veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his son, Cody A. Forsythe of Versailles, daughter, Tina Jo Davis of Texas, grandchildren, David and Daniel Basinger, and a brother, John Forsythe of South Carolina.

 
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Ocie "Jack" Yarborough

July 14, 2017 |

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

Ocie “Jack” Yarborough, age 78, of Port Vue, died Thursday, July 13, 2017.  He was born in Scranton, S. Carolina on Oct. 7, 1938 and is the son of the late OC and Elizabeth Williams Yarborough.  

 
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Mary T. Kudla

July 14, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Mary T. Kudla, 90, of Glassport died July 14th 2017. She is the daughter of the late Michael and Angeline  (Jablonsky) Golik. Beloved wife of the late Stanley M. Kudla. She is survived by her loving children Ronald (Dolores) Kudla of Bethel Park, Stanley (Bea Ann) Kudla Jr. of Glassport and Kathleen (David) Gwaley of North Huntingdon; grandchildren Natalie Scheiber, Matt Kudla, Jonathan Gwaley, Jason Gwaley and Andrea Kudla; great-grandchildren Holden Sczerba, Addison Scheiber, Aiden Scheiber, and Finley Gwaley; also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters Angeline Jakubek, Helen Stefanic, and Irene Shuster, and  brothers Joseph, Michael, Stanley, John, and Ray Golik. Mary was a retired secretary for South Allegheny School District, member of Queen of the Rosary Parish, Rosary Society and Christian Mothers. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Saturday 6-8 and Sunday 1-4 and 6-8. A funeral mass will be held Monday 10am at Queen of the Rosary with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki, interment following St. Mary's Polish Cemetery, White Oak.

 


Alma Esther Williams

July 14, 2017 |

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

Alma Esther Williams, 84, of Suffolk, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Kempsville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

 
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Hazusettz Myers

July 14, 2017 |

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

Hazusettz Myers, 70, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at home.

 
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James Panchura

July 14, 2017 |

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

James "Scotty" Panchura, age 54, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at home. He was a truck driver for Lehigh Hanson in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Teamsters 249 and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Road King and spending time with his granddaughters and family. 

 
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Dolores F. Spinneweber

July 14, 2017 |

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

Dolores F. "Boots" (Caster) Spinneweber, age 87, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She retired as a cafeteria worker at Jefferson Hospital. A member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, she was a former aide at William Penn Elementary School and enjoyed square dancing.

 
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Mercedes H. Boyer

July 14, 2017 |

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

Mercedes H. Boyer, age 97, of West Mifflin, died July 12, 2017, at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg.  Born June 13th, 1920, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Agnes (Coyle) Dunlay and the wife of the late J. Edward Boyer. Mercedes (Gram) was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

 
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Jeffery Paul Yarborough

July 13, 2017 |

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

Jeffery Paul Yarborough, age 58 of Midland, Texas passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 in Port Vue after having fought a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 19, 1959 and is the son of Ocie “Jack” Yarborough of Port Vue and the late Janet P. Glasser Yarborough Swank.  

 
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Brianna Dawn Bell

July 13, 2017 |

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

Brianna Dawn Bell, 27 of Irwin, passed away unexpectedly July 10, 2017. She was a graduate of Hempfield High School Class of ’08 and Robert Morris University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Brianna was an accomplished soccer player serving as captain of her high school soccer team and then being named Women’s Soccer MVP of the Robert Morris Colonials in 2011. She participated in four world soccer championships in Florida. She was a great athlete and enjoyed playing soccer and basketball. She loved kids and was a wonderful aunt. Brianna was an employee of Comcast. She is survived by her parents Joseph R. Bell of Irwin and Cheryl (Skinner) Bell of Irwin; her sister Alahna (Mike) Bell O’Brien of Jeannette, her brothers Joseph R. (Denise) Bell III of Coal Center and Vaughn at home; her grandparents Dolores (the late Joseph) Bell and Peg (the late Herb) Skinner; her niece Ella and nephew Joseph R. IV; also numerous aunts, uncles and cousins;her close friend Marissa Raymond and her beloved Shepherd Juno.
 
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Stephanie M. (Allen) Ashley

July 13, 2017 |

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

Stephanie M. (Allen) Ashley, 47, of McKees Rocks, died Sunday July 9, 2017. Daughter of Craig R. Allen Sr. and the late Linda (Jacobs) Allen; step daughter of Sarah Allen; mother of the late Amanda Ashley and Gregory Allen; sister of Jennifer Kowaleski, Craig R. Allen Jr. and Hannah Davis; also two granddaughters, aunts, uncles, nieces nephews, and cousins.
 
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Katherine Elizabeth Kaylor

July 13, 2017 |

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

Katherine Elizabeth Kaylor, 102, of White Oak, died Tuesday July 11, 2017. She was born November 24, 1914 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Ed and Katherine Kubanick. She was the wife of the late Edwin Gilbert Kaylor who died July 1, 2005. She was a member of the Sampson's Mills Presbyterian Church, White Oak. Katherine is survived by her son, Edwin D. (Flo) Kaylor of McKeesport and daughter, Karen Shablik of North Huntingdon, 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, daughter-in-law, Mildred Kaylor of North Huntingdon, nieces and nephews.

 
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Jean E. Obusek

July 13, 2017 |

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

Jean E. Obusek, 88, of White Oak, died Monday July 10, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 8, 1929 in Port Vue, and was the daughter of the late Waclaw and Helen Murawka Grabowski. She was the wife of the late Joseph Paul Obusek who died December 20, 1993. She was a member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, where she volunteered at the yearly summer festival. She was also a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and Jednota. Jean retired from Minerva Bakery in McKeesport and had also worked for Stratigos in White Oak. She is survived by her sons, Gary J. (Kellie) Obusek of Millville, Delaware and Kenneth A. (Michele) Obusek of White Oak, sister, Irene Ramski of White Oak, 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

 
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Ronald Spencer, Sr.

July 13, 2017 |

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

Ronald Spencer, Sr., 72, years old of Haleiwa, Hawaii, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at home.

 
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