July 03, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Karen Lee Donaldson, 69, of White Oak, died Saturday, June 24, 2017. She was born September 13, 1947 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John William and Lois Walt Donaldson. Karen was a retired music teacher and worked for the McKeesport Area School District for 32 years. She taught music at McKeesport Area High School also serving as Director of the Tiger Marching Band at the Senior High and finished her career Francis McClure Middle School. She was the first women band director in Pennsylvania. Karen was also Musical Director for the McKeesport Little Theater and was a musician for the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Newport Jazz Festival, and the former Holliday House in Monroeville.
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July 03, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Loretta Ann "Guga" Reeder, 58, of Gilbert, SC, formerly of Dravosburg, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday, July 2, 2017 after a brave fight with lung cancer. She was born December 29, 1958 and was the daughter of the late Larry and Mary (Vucetic) Reeder. Loretta was a wonderful mother to her children and to all who crossed her path. She was hard working and a jack of all trades. She loved nothing more than her Pittsburgh Steelers, playing softball, gardening and the beach. Guga was outgoing, so full of life and always treated everyone like family. She is survived by her children, Andrew John Markatine of Charlotte, NC, Amanda Catherine Markatine of Gilbert, SC, Sarah Breeze (Rick) Kill of Logansville, GA and Michael Joseph (Jordan Lindler) Morrison, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, two grandchildren, Arianna Allison Markatine and Jaydyn Reeder Clark, Siblings, Rosalyn Reeder of Summit, SC, Betty Jo Reeder of McKeesport, John Reeder of Dravosburg and Cheryl "Poopsy" (Michael) McKelvey of Dravosburg, Nieces and Nephews, Shannin Reeder, Rosalyn and John Reeder, Caitlin, Tony and Harlie Ann McKelvey.
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July 03, 2017 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Martha Jane “Janie” Mendez, 69, of McKeesport, formerly a lifelong resident of Glassport, passed away at UPMC McKeesport on Sunday, July 2, 2017. She was born February 9, 1948 to the late Skylar and Martha Finnegan Coddington of McKeesport. Martha was a loving wife to her late husband of forty years, Romauldo Mendez. She is survived by daughters, Mary (Donnie) Smith of Glassport, Tracy Moyer of Meadville, Jean Moyer of Glassport, Georgina (Dale) Humphries of Glassport; sons, Raymond Mendez of McKeesport, Randy Mendez of Glassport; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; brother, Skylar Coddington of Bedford; sisters, Anna Yeager of Glassport, Elsie Wiggins of Glassport, Linda Coddington of Glassport, Gloria Brown of Foster, Mary Arndt of McKees Rocks, and Sandra Yavoich of McKeesport. Along with her parents and husband, Martha was preceded in death by brother, William Coddington; sisters, Matilda Yeager, Nancy Andrioli; daughter, Petra Mendez; and parents who raised her David and Mary Jane Cottle. She enjoyed sewing, reading, crocheting, bingo, bible studies, computer games and was a lover of dogs. Family and friends will be received on Thursday July 6, 2017 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 10:00 am presided by Bishop L. C. Carter, followed by interment at Restland Memorial Park in Monroeville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made online at www.fundthefuneral.com or directly to the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 03, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Walter Lewis Harr, 94, of Port Vue, died Saturday, July 1, 2017. He was born October 3, 1922 in Steubenville, Ohio and was the son of the late Walter T. and Olive Jean Stigg Harr. He was a retired Fireman at the former US Steel National Tube Works. He is survived by his wife, Vera A. Como Harr, children, Karen (Robert) Campbell and Ginger L. (Kevin) Ulmer of Elizabeth Township, and Kit M. Wygonik of Trafford, step-children, Gerald (Rita) Pellecchia of North Huntingdon, Debra (Richard) Medina and Richard Pellecchia of McKeesport, daughter-in-law, Sue Pellecchia of East McKeesport, sister-in-law Barbara Harr of McKeesport, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Alan Harr, step-son, Peter Pellecchia, brothers Charles and Norman (Rita) Harr, and son-in-law, Bruce Wygonik.
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July 03, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Roland Homer Reynolds, 92, of Versailles, died Thursday June 29, 2017. He was born August 31, 1924 in Versailles. Roland was the son of the late Homer S. and Mary Belle Exton Reynolds. He was the husband of the late Yvonne "Bonnie" Swartz Reynolds who died July 1, 2009. He was a member and former Sunday School teacher at the Christy Park United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Versailles American Legion Post 939, and the Thursday Old Timer Golf League where he also served as secretary. Roland scored a hole-in-one at the 9th hole at Butler's Golf Course when he was 89 years old. He was a US Army Veteran serving in the 503 Parachute Regiment from 1943-1945. Roland was retired from C.H. Lacey Plumbing and Heating Co.
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July 03, 2017 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Lawrence Edward Blakey, 61, years old of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 in Canterbury Place.
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July 02, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Timothy M. Jeffcoat, age 44 of Liberty Borough, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born March 3, 1973 in McKeesport, he was a son of Grace E. (Garish) Jefferson Gall of Glassport and the late Willie L. Jeffcoat.
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July 02, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Joanne P. Voltz, age 75, of Hazelwood, Pa., died July 1, 2017 at Manor Care, Pittsburgh. She was born December 19, 1941 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late John and Beauleh Rounds Noonan.
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July 01, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Services will be private. Condolances may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
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June 30, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Arleigh E. Smith, age 70 of Liberty Borough, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 in John J. Kane Regional Center in McKeesport. Born July 18, 1946 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Arleigh L. and Fay Smith.
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June 30, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Florence E. Denicola, age 91, a recent resident of The Oaks in White Oak and a prior resident of West Mifflin and Liberty Boro, died June 28th at the LGAR Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 30, 1926 in Duquesne, she was the daughter of Gabriel and Magdeline (Dravick) Pichora and wife of the late Pasquale Denicola. She is survived by a daughter Rhonda Bradley (Tom) of North Huntingdon, sons Robert (Stephanie) also of North Huntingdon, Leonard (Wendy) of Manassas, Virginia, Lawrence (Lynne) of Montgomery Village, Maryland; grandchildren Scott, Sara Thorton (David), Timothy (Marla), Beth Ledbetter (Paul), Joseph and Brenna; beloved great grandson Konnor and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters Mary Mikos, Veronica Sowa, Sophie Martin, Vada Hubler, Agnes Carr, and brothers Michael Pichura, Bruno Pichora, and Andrew Pichora. She was also preceded in death by her companion Bernie Mackowiak. Florence was a member of the Polish singing group Karazuelas, and an avid polka and line dancer.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory. A blessing by Fr. Kevin Dominik will take place on Monday, July 3 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Flo was active in community volunteer organizations in prior years and when the need arose was fortunate to be cared for lovingly at LGAR. Any donations in memory of Flo will be directed to the activity fund at LGAR. The immediate family will gather for internment at St. Hedwig Cemetery in West Mifflin at a later date.
June 29, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jean L. (Cameron) Gealy, age 93, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Butler Health System. She retired as an accounting clerk for JC Penney in West Mifflin. She was a member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, the Clairton Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, past president of Elizabeth Senior Citizens, past Mother Advisor of Clairton Rainbow Girls, and was active in other senior citizen organizations. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo.
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June 29, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Marcella Jane Majzer, 76, of Versailles, died Wednesday June 28, 2017. She was born October 8, 1940 in Tarentum and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Georgie Mae Dunn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, James, Ernest, and Robert Dunn. She was a member of First Evangelical Free Church, McKeesport and was a volunteer at Kane Regional Center, McKeesport. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Daniel Regis Majzer, sons, Raymond D. Majzer of Versailles and Michael T. (Susan) Majzer of Mount Vernon, daughter, Linda S. Patriarco of Versailles, grandchildren, Nicole Armstrong, Amber Kasmarik, Brandon Patriarco and Taylor Majzer, great-grandchildren, Brody and Olivia Kasmarik, brother, Alfred (Kim) Dunn of Racine, WI, nieces, nephews, and her dog and best friend, Racci.
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June 29, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Milton B. Humphries, 86, of North Huntingdon (formerly of Port Vue) passed away June 29 at The Neighborhoods of Walden’s View.
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June 29, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lindsay T. Cruz, age 34, of Hempfield Township died June 24, 2017. She was born December 1, 1982 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, a daughter of Hector and Margaret Thompson Cruz.
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