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Jennie Zacur Shirley

December 26, 2017 |

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

Jennie Zacur Shirley, age 90, of North Huntingdon died peacefully, December 25, 2017 after many years of suffering from Parkinson's Disease.

 
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Margery Lou Burns

December 25, 2017 |

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

Margery Lou Burns, 83, of Elizabeth Township, died Saturday, December 23, 2017 at home. She was born June 21, 1934 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William A. and Jean C. Vernon Hacker. She was the wife of the late Richard "Dick" Thomas Burns, Jr., who died May 21, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Greg) Barton of North Huntingdon and Marcy Perkins of Forward Township, sister, Dianne (Hartley) King of Mount Vernon, grandchildren, Jamie (David) Diehl, Dana Barton, Amy (fiancée, Adam Gronau) Perkins, and Melissa and Ryan Perkins, great-grandchildren, Timothy and Jason Diehl and Makayla and Aiden Perkins, nieces and nephews.

 
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Louis “Chum” Borelle Jr.

December 25, 2017 |

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

Louis “Chum” Borelle Jr., 86, of North Versailles died Sunday December 24, 2017. He was born January 21, 1931 in Jerome, a son of the late Louis Sr. and Goldie (Todero) Borelle and was also preceded in death by a daughter Lisa Marie Borelle and siblings Evelyn Adams, Dorothy Montgomery, Lillian Walls, and Frank, William, Vincent, and Wayne Borelle. Lou was a graduate of St. Francis University and a retired production control manager for Mine Safety Appliance, Murrysville. He was an Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and a member of American Legion Post 701 White Oak. He was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport, an honorary life member of Knights of Columbus Council 4925, and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fly fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife of over sixty years Geraldine M. (Baran) Borelli; his children Donna J. (John) Grubbs of Westmoreland City, Anthony L. (Debra) Borelle and David M. Borelle (Denise Logan) both of North Versailles, and Kimberly A. Gregory of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a sister Darla Shaffer of Dubois; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Vaughn C. Vid

December 25, 2017 |

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

Vaughn C. Vid, age 21, of Irwin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. He was born September 22, 1996 in Jeannette, a son of Cheryl L. (Skinner) Bell of Irwin and the late Vernon R. Vid. He worked for Elcon Electric, Irwin, and formerly worked at CIS installers. He loved the outdoors, fishing, playing guitar, and loved spending time with family. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents John and Jane Vid and Herb Skinner; and a sister Brianna Dawn Bell. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his step-father Joseph R. Bell Jr. of Irwin; a brother Joseph R. (Denise) Bell III of Coal Center; a sister Alahna (Mike) O’Brien of Jeanette; his grandmother Peg Skinner; and his pet dog Cali.
 
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Lisa Marie Bitkowski Snyder

December 25, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Lisa Marie Bitkowski Snyder, age 51, a lifetime resident of Clairton and Jefferson, passed away on Friday, December 22nd, 2017 at the Jefferson Medical Center A.G.H.N. She was born August 14, 1966 in McKeesport to the late Leonard Bitkowski and Nancy Yojanko Bitkowski. Lisa was the loving wife of 29 years to William H. Snyder. She is survived by her husband William of Clairton, mother Nancy Yojanko Bitkowski of Jefferson Hills, her children; Gabrielle Snyder, Toni Snyder, Thomas Snyder all of Clairton, and Matthew (Nicole) Snyder of Ambridge, grandchild Giavonna Snyder of Clairton, and sisters; Sherrie (Scott) Bash of Jefferson Hills and Pam (Jerry) Angotti of Jefferson Hills. Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Bitkowsi and her brother Leonard Bitkowsi Jr. She was a member of the St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton.  Lisa enjoyed cooking and being a homemaker. She will be remembered as a person who deeply loved her family, and a wonderful mother and grandmother. A woman that was the life of the party, strong but with a kind heart, and a fiercely loyal “Momma Bear” is the legacy Lisa leaves behind.  Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 4-8pm at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place immediately following visitation at 8pm at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made directly to the funeral home to defray costs.

 
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Frances V. Geer Reyes

December 24, 2017 |

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

Frances V. Geer Reyes, age 94 of Chagrin Falls, OH and formerly of Port Vue, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 in Arden Courts of Chagrin Falls.  Born February 28, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (LaRocca) Amicarella. 

 
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Sheryn L. Bachowski

December 24, 2017 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

SHERYN L. BACHOWSKI age 50, of Penn Hills, on December 20, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Franklin Leroy and Donna Lee (Lyons) Swartz. She was a benefits coordinator for Cottingham in Butler and enjoyed spending time on her computer, was a country western fan and loved her dog, Blackie. Wife of 17 years to Jeff D. Bachowski; also survived by her uncle, Thomas (Jane) Lyons of Bethel Park. Memorial visitation on Thursday, December 28, 2017, from 9-10 a.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where her funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating.

 

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Rita Louise Hale

December 24, 2017 |

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

Rita Louise Hale, 86, of White Oak, died Friday, December 22, 2017. She was born January 20, 1931 in East McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Herman and Lina Weiss Steinebronn. Rita attended First Evangelical Free Church and had worked for the former Westinghouse Air Brake in Wilmerding. She is survived by her husband, Harold R. Hale, daughter, Beverly J. (Robert) Conley of White Oak, sons, Lester R. (Jean) Hale and Martin W. (Gloria) Hale of North Huntingdon, grandchildren, Shawn Conley, Suzanne Henderson, Stephen Conley, Benjamin Hale, Jonathan Hale, Samuel Hale and Courtney Hale, great-grandchildren, Lauren and Jack Conley and Emmeline and Avalyn Henderson.

 
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Eleanor M. Shaw

December 23, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Eleanor M. Shaw (Leskanic) March 27, 1945 – December 22, 2017

Eleanor Shaw, wife of the late Lou Shaw of White Oak, passed peacefully on Friday, December 22, 20
 
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Dolores M. Ritsig

December 23, 2017 |

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

Dolores M. Ritsig, age 81, of McKeesport, died Dec. 21, 2017, at UPMC Presbyterian.  Dolores was a daughter of the late Andrew Sr. and Mary (Oleska) Ritsig.

 
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Anthony Revelle McBride

December 23, 2017 |

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

Friends will be received Tuesdayfrom 4-8 p.m. at the Robert A. Waters Funeral Hone, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, where service will be held Wednesdayat 11:00 a.m. 

Arrangements entrusted to the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., McKeesport, PA.

For the full obituary, please visit our website at https://www.watersfuneralhome.net/notices/Anthony-McBride

 

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Norma J. Russell

December 22, 2017 |

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

Norma J. Russell, age 79, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 .

 
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Stella L. Marino

December 22, 2017 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

STELLA L.  MARINO age 98, formerly of Duquesne, on December 21, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Alfonso and Maria (DeFrancesco) Nicolosi. She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne, the Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild, Duquesne Women's Club, Prince Humbert Club and the Democratic Women's Club. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late William A. "Willie" Marino, Sr.; mother of William A. (Jeanne) Marino, Jr. of East Springfield, PA, Marilyn Marino of West Mifflin and Robert A. Marino of Port Vue, PA; grandmother of Angela (Mark) Barsotti, Anthony Marino, Jason (Sarah) Pastor, late Todd (surviving spouse Tracy) Pastor, William "Willie" Marino, Stephen (fiancée Alex) Barncord and the late Robert Barncord; great-grandmother of Dean and Reed Barsotti, twins, Tristan and Ethan Pastor and Mia Pastor; sister of Al Nicolosi and Sandy Bucaria, both of New Jersey. Visitation on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at Noon. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, 3520 Rt. 130, Bldg. 3, Irwin, PA 15642.

 
 

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Victor C. "Charlie" Boytos

December 22, 2017 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home


 VICTOR C. "CHARLIE" BOYTOSVICTOR C. "CHARLIE" BOYTOS age 25, of West Mifflin, on December 20, 2017, as a result of a construction accident. Beloved son of Victor G. and Karen (Sloss) Boytos of West Mifflin. He was a carpenter and a heavy highway construction worker. He was a member of Laborers Union in Pittsburgh. He was a graduate of West Mifflin High School Class of 2011. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sisters and brother, Angeline (Jon) Stajger of North Huntingdon, Abby Boytos of West Mifflin and Dylan Boytos of West Mifflin; uncle of Liliana and Ella Stajger; grandson of Charles and Juanita Sloss of West Mifflin and the late Victor and Angeline Boytos. Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation Tuesday, December 26, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Funeral on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, with a Blessing Service at the Funeral home 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. Burial will be in St. Hedwig Cemetery, West Mifflin. Memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation .

 

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Miriam J. Dick

December 22, 2017 |

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

Miriam J. Dick, age 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at William Penn Care Center.

 
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