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Constance J. Mehalik

May 26, 2017 |

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

Constance J. Mehalik, age 69 of Hempfield Manor died on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.  Beloved daughter of the late George and Julia (Rastocan) Mehalik; cherished sister of Dolores (Ray) Roman, Gilbert (Sandy) Mehalik, Annamae (Mike) Mroziak, George (Mary Lou) Mehalik, Elizabeth (Bob) Torma, Paula (Rich) Owens and Richard (Kathy) Mehalik; and also several nieces and nephews.  She will be sadly missed by all who loved and cared for her.  Special thank you to her niece Kelli for the time and care she bestowed upon Connie.  Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 12 p.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m.  Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Barbara "Thornton" Ostrander

May 26, 2017 |

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

Barbara "Thornton" Ostrander,66, of Finleyville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in St. Clair Hospital surrounded by her family.

 
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Evelyn B. Garland Still

May 26, 2017 |

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

Evelyn B. Garland Still, 91, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.

 
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Kenneth L. Ukasik

May 25, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Kenneth L. Ukasik, 69 of Glassport, died May 24, 2017.  He is the son of the late Walter and Helen Ukasik.  Beloved husband of Roxie (Biddle) Ukasik; father of Marcie Biddle of Liberty Boro and Tracie Brown of Glassport; grandfather of Joey, Eric (who cared for his grandfather for many years and was by his side when he passed away), Roxanne and Tiffany; brother of Walter Ukasik of FL and Judy Scheetz of Liberty Boro; also 4 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Jessica.  Ken served in the US Army Vietnam War.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Tues. 2-4 and 6-7:30, at which time a funeral service will be held.

 


George E. Anderson

May 25, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

George E. Anderson, 88, of Pittsburgh, PA, departed this life, peacefully, following a short illness, on Friday, May 19, 2017, at the HJ. Heinz Veteran's Community Living Center in Aspinwall, PA.  He was born December 25,1928 in Pittsburgh, to the late George R. Anderson and Elizabeth Lynch Anderson and step-mother, Mary L. Jones Anderson.  He graduated from Pittsburgh Public Schools, George Westinghouse High School in Homewood.  Upon graduation, George enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War for three years.  Upon his Honorable Discharge from the army, George attended Carnegie Tech, studying to be a draftsman, while working part-time for the U.S. Postal Services, along with many other jobs.  George met and married his late wife Dolores C. Talson Anderson, and to this union, two daughters were born, Leslie Diane Florence, and Lynne Darcel.  George became a full-time employee of the U.S. Postal Services, working on the railroad mail delivery, Pittsburgh to Chicago delivery route for many years.  Later, until retirement, George was a supervisor at the Vista facility of the U.S. Postal Service.

 
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Norward James Bryant

May 24, 2017 |

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

Private services were held for Norward James Bryant, Jr., 54, of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, who departed this Earth Thursday, May 11, 2017 in AHN Jefferson Regional Hospital.

 
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Mary “Marie” Sladics

May 24, 2017 |

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

Mary “Marie”  Sladics  died peacefully on May 21, 2017 at the age of 96 in High Point, NC.  Born to the late Nicholas and Anna Vrabel in Benscreek, PA, Marie grew up with six brothers.  She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Sladics.  Marie is survived by her daughter Sara Dalton and her husband John of Archdale, NC; her son Louis Sladics and his wife Jackie of Westerville, OH; her daughter Mara Stephan of McKeesport; and by her brother Fred Vrabel and his wife Elaine of Portage, PA.  She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Monica, Lisa, Tara, Lora, Kevin, Jared, and Jena; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

 
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John Edward Williams

May 24, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Memorial Service

A memorial service for John Edward Williams, who passed away on May 12, 2017, has been scheduled at 7:00 pm on June 8, 2017.  This service will take place at Homeville VFC Station 293, 3900 Greensprings Avenue, West Mifflin,  PA   15122.

 


Vincent W. DiLonardo

May 22, 2017 |

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

Vincent W. DiLonardo, age 83 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born November 4, 1933 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Francesco and Giulia (Antrilli) DiLonardo. 

 
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Elsie Mullaney

May 22, 2017 |

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

Elsie Mullaney, age 91 of North Versailles and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017.  Born July 25, 1925 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late George and Lena (Pfenninghaus) Gross and wife of the late Patrick F. "Frank" Mullaney, who passed away October 4, 2009. 

 
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Gregory Betzner

May 22, 2017 |

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

Gregory Betzner, age 62 of Port Vue, died Monday, May 22, 2017.

 
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Helen Miltenberger

May 22, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Helen Miltenberger, age 45 of McKeesport, formerly of Johnstown, died May 15, 2017 at home. Born February 16, 1972 in Johnstown, she was the daughter of Alan and Sheila (Dunn) Miltenberger. Helen was a generous and giving person to everyone she knew. Her greatest joy was the time spent with her family and grandkids. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Tyrone, Chanelle, Shawn (Danielle), and Chad Brookins; grandchildren, AraBella, Aria, Je’Lai, Wayne, Kayne, Ma’Lon, Nadia, and Lynell; nephew, Josh Farrior; and step-children, Latesha (Wayne Burnam) Brookins, Cedric Brookins, and Taymesha Smith. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Jimmy, Tangie, and Alan; and her niece, Jackie. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 5 p.m. at the Unity Baptist in North Braddock. Arrangements are entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Dolores E. (McCoy) Ruffner

May 22, 2017 |

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

Dolores E. (McCoy) Ruffner, 87, of Adamsburg, died Friday May 19, 2017. She was born March 23, 1930 in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late David A. and Elva (Hatfield) McCoy Jarvis. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Alfred B. Ruffner. She is survived by her sons Alfred “Gene” Ruffner and his wife Barb of Fairfax, VA, and David Ruffner of Adamsburg, and her grandchildren Jana, Leslie, and Timothy Ruffner.
 
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Stoyanka Popovich Vranesevich

May 21, 2017 |

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

Stoyanka Popovich Vranesevich, age 90, of McKeesport, died Sunday, May 21, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Very Rev. Dr. Milan G. and Zoritza Popovich. She was born in Crepaya, Yugoslavia on October 16, 1926 and was preceded in death by her husband Milan and brothers Dushan and Stoyan Popovich. Stoyanka earned her B.A. degree from Carnegie Mellon University (formerly Carnegie Technical Institute). She was a loving mother to her children Xenia and Milan of McKeesport, Zora Russell of Serento Florida, grandson George Russell and great grandson Dalton; brothers, retired Superior Court Judge Zoran Popovich of Myrtle Beach, SC; Ray (Shirley) Popovich of Greentree, PA, along with nieces and nephews. Stoyanka was an active member of the St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church of McKeesport-Duquesne and choir member for more than twenty years. She was one of the founding members of the St. Sava Mothers’ Club and danced with the Balkan Dancers. Friends will be received Tuesday, May 23nd from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor 412-678-6177) with Mali Pomen Services at 7:30 pm. Burial services will be held Wednesday at 12:00 noon at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church with Very Rev. Stavrofor Stevan G. Rocknage officiating. Entombment will follow at McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial gifts in her memory may be made to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Renovation Fund, 901 Hartman St., McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

 
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Lynne Ann Barnes

May 21, 2017 |

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

Lynne Ann Barnes, age 52, of White Oak, died May 18, 2017, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born July 25, 1964, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Stephen and Mary (Miller) Oleska of White Oak and the wife of James R. Barnes also of White Oak. Lynne dedicated her life to caring for her family, particularly her son Jeff. She most recently worked as a bus monitor at Pennsylvania Coachlines and before that she worked as a care taker at the White Oak Village Apartments. Lynne was always more than willing to lend a helping hand. She enjoyed the outdoors and knew how to catch fish better than anyone.

In addition to her parents and husband, Lynne is survived by a son, Jeffrey Barnes of White Oak; sisters, Sherry (Oleska) Roskov of White Oak, Darla Oleska of McKeesport and Jodie Oleska of White Oak; brother-in-law, Franklin Barnes of Cannonsburg; nieces and nephews, Christi Roskov, Shawn Landstrom, Melanie and Taylor Ingersoll and Karrie Oleska; also many cousins and friends. She was also preceded in death by her brother Michael Oleska.

Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, from 4 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jody Dausey will officiate.

Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 
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