June 07, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Dorothy B. Reed, age 88 of The Palms at O’Neil, formerly of Port Vue, died June 6, 2017. Born October 6, 1928 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Louis D. and Margaret (Griffin) Breitinger, and loving wife of the late Allen Reed. Dorothy was a graduate of Clairton High School, and later went on to receive her degree from Robert Morris College. She began her career in the financial and accounting industry, working for G.C. Murphy Home Office in McKeesport, Cox’s in McKeesport, and later worked for Mr. Michael Miklos. She was a long time member of the Port Vue United Methodist Church, the Port Vue Women’s Club, and the Order of the Eastern Star. In her free time, she loved going to the library and reading novels. Her greatest joy was the time spent with her husband traveling the world on cruise ships. She is survived by her two sons, Garry Reed and Craig Reed, both of Port Vue. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her faithful dog, Cookie. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, June 9, 2017 from 9 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jody Dausey will officiate. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Port Vue United Methodist Church, 1565 Washington Blvd., Port Vue, PA 15133. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.
June 07, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Zona Jean Shaffer, age 78, of Bunola, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at home. She was a member of Bunola Church of the Nazarene where she was a former organist.
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June 07, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Robert P. “Murph” Murphy, age 88 of Port Vue, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017. He was born in the North Side of Pittsburgh, January 25, 1929, the son of the late Patrick M. and Rose Murphy. He was predeceased by his wife Donna Hayes Murphy and his daughter Kathy Moffitt.
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June 07, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Robert Megahan, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017.
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June 07, 2017 |
By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Sondra Joyce Brandt Talavera, 61, of Prairie Village, Kansas, died April 9, 2017 in St Luke’s Hospital South in Overland Park, Kansas. Born in McKeesport on October 12, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Richard Barclay Brandt and the late Nancy Rader Brandt.
Sondra was a devoted mother and is survived by her beloved daughters Amanda (Beau) Blochlinger of Leawood, Kansas and Monica Talavera of Fairway, Kansas., sister Jackie (Paul) Lapkowicz and brother Paul (Kathy) Brandt all of White Oak, Nieces Kellie Kerston of McKeesport and Dana (Brian }Shaner of Waterford, MI, Nephews Michael Lapkowicz of Versailles, Justin (Laura) Brandt of Flemington, NJ, and Tyler Brandt of White Oak, an uncle Robert Brandt of Collegeville, Pa, great nieces, great nephew, cousins and friends.
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June 07, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Eleanor J. Carr Gornik, 88, passed away in her home on June 6, 2017 in the company of her daughters after a courageous battle with cancer. Eleanor was born to Lester B. and Ali Carr on August 27, 1928 in North Braddock. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Gornik, her parents Lester B. and Ali Carr and brother-in-law David Thomas. She is survived by her sister Helen Thomas, her children Charles D. Murphy III (Linda), Gail M. Terpko (John), Terry E. Hunt (Elmer) and Lee Ann G. Anderson (Bruce), grandchildren Caren Palmaverde, Deena Kingston (Stephen), Julie Murphy, Shannon Murphy, Michael McDonald, Stephanie Murphy and Avery Hunt; great grandchildren Lyla and Abel Kingston; numerous nieces and nephews and her grand dogs. She graduated in 1946 from East Pittsburgh High School.
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June 07, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Rose A. (Eddy) Mash, 73 , of Irwin, died Tuesday May 30, 2017. She was born September 10, 1943 in Little Catalina, Newfoundland Canada, a daughter of the late James and Lucy (Carpenter) Eddy. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Frank Mash, brother Forward Eddy and sister in-law Gail Eddy. She was retired from SEARS department store where she worked as a mechanical technician and was the former owner and operator of Mash T.V., Irwin until 1999.
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June 07, 2017 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
John A. (Zedo) Suchta, 93, of West Mifflin died peacefully Sunday. June 4, 2017, in UPMC Shadyside. Born in Duquesne, May 30, 1924, he was the son of the Late George and Elizabeth (Torchak) Suchta. Mr. Suchta was a member and usher of Resurrection Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin, The Parish Men's Club, a Retired Craneman of the former U.S. Steel Corporation, Duquesne Works, former Grievance Officer of the Steelworker's Union and a proud Veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corp. Mr. Suchta was an avid Pittsburgh Sports Fan, loving his Pirates, Steelers, Pens and Panthers.
Beloved husband of the Late Dorothy (Perhac) Suchta. He is survived by his loving children, Raymond (Joan) Suchta of Peters Twp., Lawrence Suchta of West Mifflin, Kathleen (Patrick) Sullivan of West Norriton, PA, and Christine Matelan (James Ciamacco) of Pittsburgh, and two sisters, Helen Gambal and Pauline Perhac; special "Zedo" to six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Andrew, George, Virginia, Mary, and Anne.
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June 07, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Edwin D. "Big Fred" Coulter, Jr., 52, of McKeesport, died Saturday June 3, 2017 at home. He was born October 22, 1964 in McKeesport and was the son of Katherine "Kay" Anthony Coulter Resh of Elizabeth Township and the late Edwin D. Coulter, Sr. In addition to is mother, he is survived by his son, Casey (Kristin) Coulter of Turtle Creek, grandchildren, Aralyn Banks and Jayden Coulter, sister, Jennifer (Andy) Gault of Elizabeth Township, step-mother, Jewell Coulter and step-father, Thomas Resh of Elizabeth Township, step-sister, Janie Zahn of Sewickley, nephews, John (Kira) Altmiller, A.J. Gault, Jesse and Cameron Zahn, nieces, Heather Altmiller, Katie Polakovic and Kelly Elko, great nieces, Chaellen and Starrlyn Altmiller and his best friend, Jeanne Elko Coulter.
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June 06, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John Gregory "Greg" Policastro, age 66 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 in HCR ManorCare of Bethel Park. Born January 27, 1951 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Attilio and Aseneath (Morton) Policastro and brother of the late Thomas "Tucker" Policastro.
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June 06, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Debora R. Donovan, age 62 of Pittsburgh, died Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Family Hospice and Palliative Care in Mt. Lebanon. Born May 24, 1955 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late A. Donald and Sonia Mae (Bronder) Rindfuss. Debora was a graduate of Johnson and Wales Culinary Arts, and held a Masters of Journalism from Point Park University. She is survived by her sister, Pamela Whitehead of Bay Area, CA; her brother, Donald and wife Abigail Rindfuss of Lebanon, PA; and many loving nieces and nephews. Services will be private and are entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
June 05, 2017 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Walter S. "Bo" Waters, 71 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life Friday, June 2, 2017 at home.
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June 05, 2017 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Nathaniel Maurice Cousar, Sr., 53 years old of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life Friday, May 26, 2017 in Allegheny General Hospital.
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June 05, 2017 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Colleen Ann Whitney
Age 56, of West Mifflin, on June 5, 2017. She was the daughter of Susan (Simon) Wilcox and the late Ross H. Wilcox. Colleen was the CCD Coordinator and Safe Environment Coordinator for Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne. She is the beloved wife of 36 years to Bruce Whitney; mother of Brian Whitney and Amanda (Drew) Seath; grandmother of Coraline Seath; sister of Elaine Micklo, Renee Piposar, Lynette Gibson, Ross Wilcox, Holly Hinkle and Chuck Sprowls. Visitation Wednesday, June 7, 2017, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300, where a blessing service will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m., Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the Light of the World Parish, 32 S. First St., Duquesne, PA 15110
June 05, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Thelma Lucille “Lou” (Solberg) Carlson Kifer, 93, of a resident of Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Saturday June 3, 2017. She was born April 18, 1924 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late George N. and Marie Olson Solberg. She was a graduate of Greensburg High School, Class of 1941. During her long and fruitful life she worked as a secretary and office coordinator for firms such as Elliott Company of Jeannette, The Standard Observer, and Kifer & Son. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Irwin and a former member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Jeannette, where she was a member of the ladies church circle, a longtime Sunday school teacher, and former choir member.
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