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Lawrence Edward Blakey

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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Joanne P. Voltz

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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Timothy M. Jeffcoat

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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Leo Kelley

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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Arleigh E. Smith

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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Florence E. Denicola

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.

 


Jean Gealy

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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Marcella Jane Majzer

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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Milton Humphries

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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Lindsay T. Cruz

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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Rosemary P. Axmacher

June 28, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Rosemary P. Axmacher, age 68 of McKeesport, died June 28, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. Born September 8, 1948 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John, Sr. and Betty Louise (Bartko) Pintye. Rose was an employee for McKeesport Hospital where she worked as a kitchen aid for 30 years. She is survived by her brother, John (Phyllis Daniels) Pintye of McKeesport; aunt, Beverly Prokop of McKeesport; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her uncle, George and aunts, Betty and Elizabeth. Services will be private and are entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 

 


Annamay Palmer

June 28, 2017 |

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

Annamay Palmer, age 91 of West Mifflin, went peacefully with the Lord on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on January 2, 1926, the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Sharkey Matejcic and wife of the late Edward J. Palmer. Annamay retired from Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory where she worked as a secretary in administration. She was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, and especially loved the Steelers.

 
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Michele Marie Trovato

June 28, 2017 |

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

Michele Marie Trovato, 62, of Liberty Borough, died Monday June 26, 2017. She was born October 6, 1954 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Michael E. and Martha A. Witzell Chiaverini. Michele worked for South Allegheny High School and Nutrition Inc., and had previously worked for St. Patrick Catholic Church and the former McKeesport National Bank and G.C. Murphy Co. She was a member of the Palanese League of America in Christy Park, and was a member of the Christian Mothers at the former St. Eugene Catholic Church in Liberty Borough. Michele loved Crafting and Scrap Booking, making Jewelry and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Daniel S. Trovato, daughter, Karyn (Derrick) Pope and son, Michael Trovato of Liberty Borough, sister, Cindy (George) Myers of Lincoln Borough, brother, Michael C. (Paul) Chiaverini of West Bloomfield, MI, grandchildren, Devyn Pope and Alayna Palochko, nephew, Allen (Brittney) Myers, great nephew, Hudson Myers, and cousins.

 
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Waneta Frances Datig

June 28, 2017 |

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

Waneta Frances Datig, 89, of Greensburg, formerly of Versailles, died Tuesday June 27, 2017. She was born August 10, 1927 in Versailles and was the daughter of the late George and Emma Victoria Osterman Fisher. Waneta was an artist, loved music, dancing and big bands, especially the Glen Miller Band. She is survived by her daughters, Victoria L. (Paul) Runtich of Ardara, Francie (Kurt) Sedlock of Greenock, and Marcia (Peter) Astin of Unity Township, sons, Gilbert L. (Reta) Datig of Norfolk, VA, and Kenneth W. (Brenda) Datig of Glen Burnie, MD, grandchildren, Michelle, Heather, Jason, Warren Jr., Trisha, Tiffany and William, 8 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
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Eileen E. (Carpenter) Wiltrek

June 28, 2017 |

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

Eileen E. (Carpenter) Wiltrek, age 61, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017. She was born April 9, 1956 in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late John and Eva (Hossler) Carpenter. She was a member of the Norwin Christian Church in North Huntingdon, and had a deep passion for helping children in need. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband David Wiltrek; daughter Kimberly E. Grande; and brother Harvey Rhoades. She is survived by her children John D. Wiltrek of North Irwin and Carole M. Wiltrek of North Huntingdon; Son-in-law Joseph Grande of Farrell; grandchildren Jenna Wiltrek, David Grande, Sara Wiltrek and Alyssa Wiltrek; sister Gloria (William) Cuthbert of Philadelphia; nieces Dawn Kohn and Karen C. (Kevin) Lochel; and nephews William D. Cuthbert and Jason Wiltrek.
 
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