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Evelyn M. Clark

July 09, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Evelyn M. Clark, 96, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 to be with her loved ones who went before her. She was born July 10, 1920 to the late George and Anna Klein Algas. In addition to her parents, Evelyn has been reunited with her loving husband of 58 years, the late Kenneth A. Clark, brother Edward Algas and grandson Jason Clark. She is survived by her three children; Cheryl D.(Bill) McKenna of Irwin, Kenneth R. Clark of New Market, Virginia, and Keith D. (Bethanne) Clark of Elizabeth.

 
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Francis Chandler

July 09, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Francis J. Chandler, 89, of Glassport died July 6, 2017. He is the son of the late Adam and Cecilia (Nicikowski) Chlystek. Beloved husband of Dolores (Moritz) Chandler, in which they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on June 15th. He is survived by his children Joseph (Mitzie) Chandler of MN, David (Kathie) Chandler of Chippewa, PA, James (Patti) Chandler of Greensburg,PA, and Mary Ann (David) Pohill of Richeyville, PA; grandchildren Stacy (Ryan) Rhoads, Stephanie (Stan) Marinos, Jennifer (Brian) Stepp, Valerie (Luke) Eckley, David (Amy) Chandler, Nickolas (Jess) Chandler, Jesse (Courtney) Chandler, Joshua (Dominique) Chandler, Matt (Celine) Weaver, Mandy (Shawn) Weaver, Josh Weaver, Lindsey Rohrer, and Rachael (Steve) Fiedler; great-grandchildren Caden, Brayden, Racquel, Rayce, Ava, Bria, Kyla, Gage, Garrett, Brooke, Hannah, David, Hunter, Katelyn, Gavin, Aubrey, Jude, Brennen, Skyler, Everleigh, and Evelynn; brother John Chlystek of McKeesport; also nieces and nephews.

 
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Mary "Dolly" Magdaline (DeGrazia) McGuire

July 09, 2017 |

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

Mary "Dolly" Magdaline McGuire, age 74 of McKeesport, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2017 in John J. Kane Regional Center, McKeesport.  Born September 6, 1942 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Bivacqua) DeGrazia.

 
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Jessica L. Cooper-Carter

July 09, 2017 |

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

Jessica L. Cooper-Carter, age 36 of Moon Township died July 7, 2017 at Sewickley Valley Hospital. She was born July 24, 1980 in Rochester, Pa., a daughter of Austin and Valerie LaBach Cooper. Jessica was a 1980 graduate of Moon High School. She enjoyed writing poetry and loved animals. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Carter in 2016. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Ethan and one brother, Christopher. Friends and family will gather on Thursday, July 13 from 2-4 p.m. followed by a memorial service in the funeral home chapel at 4:00. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangments. Memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 
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Patty Lou Gardner Piovesan

July 07, 2017 |

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

Patty Lou (Gardner) Piovesan, age 86 of North Huntingdon died July 7, 2017  at UPMC East, Monroeville. She was born July 3, 1931 in Cambridge, Ohio, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Audrey Jones Gardner. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert A. and one sister, Carol Farmer. She is survived by a niece Lori Cimino and a nephew Barry Farmer and his wife Sandy, brother in law, Sam Farmer. Patty's request was for a private viewing. Friends may gather at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park Chapel for a service on Monday at 11a.m. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, North Huntingdon in charge of arranegments. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 
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August "Auggie" Stinner

July 07, 2017 |

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

August A. “Auggie” “Gus” Stinner, age 92 of White Oak, died July 7, 2017 at Southwestern Healthcare Center.

 
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Paul D. "Whitey" Makatura

July 07, 2017 |

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

Paul D. "Whitey" Makatura, age 74 of Port Vue, passed away at home on Friday, July 7, 2017.  Born October 19, 1942 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Andrew and Charlotte (Roeder) Makatura.

 
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Cheryl D. Hanko

July 07, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Cheryl D. Hanko, age 59, of White Oak, died July 5, 2017, at Family Hospice in Elizabeth. Born June 27, 1958, she was the daughter of John and Shirley (Flading) Hanko.
Cheryl was a faithful member of St. Angela Merici Church and presented the gifts at Mass. She loved to travel and visited much of the United States and Mexico. She enjoyed airplane rides, word puzzles and especially dancing. A member of MYARC, she bowled on MYARC’s Bowling League. Cheryl had great determination; she was a fine swimmer, successful in her 30 year employment at Mon-Yough Community Services and a 1979 graduate of McKeesport’s Special Education Program. Most of all, her life brought joy to her parents, and her pretty smile will be remembered by all those whose lives she touched.

 
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Marie J. DeSimone

July 07, 2017 |

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

Marie J. DeSimone, age 94 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at the Center for Compassionate Care in Mt. Lebanon on Thursday, July 6, 2017.  Born May 14, 1923 in Gallatin, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Josephine (Triglia) Ripepi.

 
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Lillian E. Feltes Deland

July 06, 2017 |

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

Lillian E. Feltes Deland, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born February 2, 1927 in Sutersville, a daughter of the late Adam and Martha Ferguson Feltes and was also preceded in death by her husband Michael R. Deland, a son Robert Feltes, and brothers Adam, George, John and Carl Feltes. Lillian retired from Westinghouse, Bloomfield, NJ, with over 30 years of service. She loved bingo and going to the casino and was an avid reader. She was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Irwin and a former volunteer at the Herminie Senior Center. She is survived by her sister Isabelle Acalotto and a brother Frank (Janet) Feltes both of North Huntingdon; her pet cat Inky; and numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.
 
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Margaret (Barcala) Serdy

July 06, 2017 |

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

Margaret (Barcala) Serdy, 93, formerly of West Mifflin and Duquesne, died peacefully Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Autumn Ridge, Monroeville. Born in Braddock on November 16, 1923, she was the daughter the late George and Susanna (Hrenyo) Barcala. Mrs. Serdy was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin, The Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Duquesne Annex Senior Citizens, and Meals on wheels. She loved driving and her independence. She was the beloved wife of the late Steve Serdy, she is survived by two sons, Andrew G. (Alexis Chontos) Serdy of West Mifflin and Stephen T. (Susan) Serdy of Trafford; a daughter, Veronica Squires of Philadelphia; a sister, Mary Ann Patterson of Florida; two grandchildren, Rebecca (Brian) Meadows and Sandra (Bradley) Bellante; and six great grandchildren, Noelle, Chloe, Gavin, Christopher, Sabrina and Emelia.

 
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Nancy C. Hill

July 06, 2017 |

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

Nancy C. Hill, age 70, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland.

 
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Hazel Wray Alm

July 06, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Hazel Wray Alm, 99, of Fremont, CA, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Acapulco Care Home in San Leandro, CA.  She was born September 22, 1917 in Virginia to the late Harry E. and Lilly M. Grimes. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband Winston R. Alm who passed away in 1982. She is survived by son, Jeffrey Alm of Fremont, CA and daughter, Judy Case of Lancaster, PA.  A private graveside service will take place at Lebanon Church Cemetery.  Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton,  PA   15025.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


John R. Stoffer

July 05, 2017 |

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

John R. Stoffer, 93, formerly of Port Vue, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2017.  He was born in Lamberton, Pennsylvania on March 22, 1924, the son of the late George and Anna Proschok Stoffer. 

Husband of the late Margaret Dudik Fabic Stoffer. Loving step-father of JoAnn (the late Tom) Brenner of Level Green, PA and Nancy (the late Joe) Niccolai of Bethel Park, PA.  Beloved grandfather of Stacie (Rick) McDermott of Manor, PA, Sherry Niccolai of Austin, TX and Shelley (David) Nill of Bethel Park, PA.  Cherished “Zedo” of Ryan and Sydney McDermott.

 
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Marlene Goedeke

July 05, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

MARLENE A. GOEDEKE, 69, of West Mifflin, died July 5, 2017.  She is the daughter of the late Andrew and Ann (Babjak) Ferencz.  She is survived by her daughter Kristy Goedeke; brothers Ronald and Andrew (Connie) Ferencz and loving cats Shorty and Ginger.  Marlene was preceded in death by her sister Kathy Lesko.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne. Services will be private.