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Sharon Lee Cassin

June 12, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Sharon Lee Cassin, age 70 of McKeesport, died June 8, 2017 at her home.

 
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Helen M. Gobel

June 12, 2017 |

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

Helen M. Gobel, age 88 of Liberty Borough, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.  Born August 22, 1928 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Camille (Yanni) Picone.

 
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Daniel A. Beckowitz

June 12, 2017 |

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

Daniel Anthony Beckowitz, age 64 of Clairton, passed away in his home on Friday, June 9, 2017.  Born October 21, 1952 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Thomas Anthony Beckowitz and Jean (Sevcik) Beckowitz.

 
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Madge A. Hula

June 11, 2017 |

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

Madge A. Hula, age 90 residing at Point Pleasant in North Versailles died June 11, 2017 at Transitions Health Care in North Huntingdon. She was born August 9, 1926 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Daniel and Hallie Seneff Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband Amil and her son Daniel. She is survived by one son Thomas Hula, two daughters, Rebecca Fatalsky (Darrell), and Cammy Young (Darren), 7 grandchildren, Nicholas, Alexander , Alexis Fatalsky, Kara and Brandon Hula, Hallie Weir (Mike), Lindy Young. Madge's wishes were to have no visitation or services. Arrangements by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa 15642 .www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 
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LaVerne Elaine Redenbaugh

June 11, 2017 |

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

LaVerne Elaine Redenbaugh, age 77, of McKeesport, formerly of Port Vue, died June 11, 2017, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born September 8, 1939, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Harry Howard and Dorothy Marie (Bedell) Serena and the wife of the late Charles Orvel Redenbaugh. LaVerne worked as a pre-school teacher for over 15 years. She truly dedicated her life to caring for all children. In her early years, she was a Girl Scout and a Cub Scout Leader, where she especially enjoyed the camping trips with the children. She was a member of the former Riverview Baptist Church, where she was also the Sunday School Director. LaVerne was also on her Highschool Reunion Committee.
She is survived by her children, Charles Allen (Kim) Redenbaugh of Monroeville, Terry Lee (Tabitha) Redenbaugh of Rostraver, Debbie Allene (Jeffrey) Brewer of Elizabeth and Shonna Lynne (David) Michaliszyn of Elizabeth Twp.; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Harry Howard (Philomena) Serena, III of Niles, OH; step-brother, Allen Ray Helmick of Littleton, CO; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, LaVerne was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Allene Johnson Helmick Serena.
Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the family.
Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Gerald Thomas Miller, Jr.

June 09, 2017 |

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

Gerald Thomas Miller, Jr., age 55 of Versailles, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 in John J. Kane Regional Center.   He was a son of Dorothy (Dancho) Miller of Versailles and the late Gerald T. Miller, Sr. 

 
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Harry L. McCracken

June 09, 2017 |

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

Harry L. McCraken, 70, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017.

 
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Ronald A. Banks

June 09, 2017 |

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

Ronald A. Banks, Jr., age 49, of McKeesport, died June 4, 2017 at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, OH.  Born June 8, 1967 in McKeesport, he was the son of Lois (Downie) and the late Ronald A. Banks, Sr.  He was a former bagpiper with the Macdonald Pipe Band, a member of the Clairton Sportsman Club and the Tau Phi Delta Fraternity at Penn State.  Ronald was an avid hunter and fisherman.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by daughters, Josie and Mattie Banks, brother, Dan (Lynn) Banks; niece, Megan Banks; nephew, Jared Banks, and ex-wife and great friend Julie Warf Banks.  Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday from 12-4 and 6-8 p.m.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Pastor Alan Olson will officiate.  Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery.  Condolences may be shared at www.jayxox-jaworskifh.com

 


Regis T. Kollar

June 08, 2017 |

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

Regis T. Kollar, 82, of Herminie, died Tuesday June 6, 2017. He was born November 22, 1934 in East Pittsburgh, a son of the late Thomas and Martha (Rudy) Kollar and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Mary Ann (Uderman) Kollar in October 2016 and his grandson Jaicob Kollar. Regis was a graduate of Duquesne University and retired sales manager for Tile City, North Huntingdon and Greensburg stores. He was an active member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon where he served as an altar server. Regis and Mary Ann raised their family in North Huntingdon and then spent their last few years in Wilmington, NC, where they had a place at the beach.
 
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David William Horvatin

June 08, 2017 |

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

David William Horvatin, 68, of Dravosburg, died Wednesday June 7, 2017. He was born May 13, 1949 in El Monte, CA, and was the son of the late William George and Goldie Barlow Horvatin. David was retired from the Maintance Dept. of the McKeesport Area School District and was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Karol L. Fawcett Horvatin, son, David W. (Jennifer) Horvatin, Jr., of Lakeland, FL, daughter, Karrie I. Horvatin of Dravosburg, sisters, Deanna (Mel) Forsythe of Delmont and Rita Rontondo of Murrell Inlet, SC, brothers, Wayne Horvatin of Dravosburg and Ronald Horvatin of Texas, grandchildren, Breeana Horvatin and Braydon Horvatin, nieces, nephews, and his grand-dog, Daisy.

 
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Lillian Morris

June 08, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Lillian Morris, age 80 of McKeesport, formerly of Uniontown, died June 7, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. Born July 6, 1936 in Uniontown, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Marie Hoffer, and loving wife of the late Donald A. Morris. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Dolores Shaver of Uniontown and many other loving in-laws. Private entombment will be at Sylvan Heights Cemetery in Uniontown. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 

 


Dolores Esther Satterfield

June 08, 2017 |

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

Dolores Esther (Crosser) Satterfield, age 88, of Versailles, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. She was the most loving mother, grandmother and woman to all who knew her. She was the former owner of a flower shop and an upholstery shop. She was a former crossing guard and Auxiliary Policewoman in Elizabeth. 

 
 
 
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Helen Obrosky

June 08, 2017 |

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

Helen Obrosky, 98, of Duquesne, died June 7, 2017.  She is the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Rakowska) Wozniak.  Wife of the late David Obrosky.  Helen is survived by her daughter Janice Girovsky of McKeesport; son Larry (Elizabeth) Obrosky of West Mifflin; grandchildren Jennifer (Jim) McCalla of West Mifflin and Paul Obrosky of West Mifflin and great granddaughter Ashley McCalla.  She was a member of  St. Hedwig. Church.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Mon. from 10:00 to 11:00 am at which time a blessing will be held with Father Tom Lewandowsky.  Interment will be private.  The family would like to sincerely thank Three Rivers Hospice for all their kindness and care they gave to Helen, especially Ashley, Elysha and Julie.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contribtions may be made to your favorite charity.

 


Dorothy Louise Schramm

June 08, 2017 |

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

Dorothy Louise Schramm, age 85 of McKeesport, formerly of White Oak, died Thursday, June 8, 2017.

 
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Wyatt L. Woods

June 08, 2017 |

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

Wyatt L. Woods, 79, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Kane Regional Hospital.

 
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