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John M. Fatula

March 30, 2017 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

John M. Fatula, 74, of McKees Rocks, PA, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on March 27, 2017. Preceding him in death were his devoted father, Michael Nicholas Fatula, and his cherished sister and brother, Rita Barbara and James E. Fatula. He is the beloved son of Rita Hyzy Fatula of Braddock, PA, and treasured brother of Sr. Mary Ann Fatula, O.P., of Columbus, Ohio; William (Mary Jean) Fatula, and Michael A. (Barbara, d.) Fatula of Pittsburgh; Rita (Don) Moldovan of Indian Trail, NC; and David (Faustyna) Fatula of Steubenville, Oh.

 
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James S. Foster

March 30, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

James S. Foster, 54 of Glassport died at home on March 29, 2017 after a long, hard fought battle with Kidney Disease.He is the son of the late John S. Foster and Dorothy Rhome Foster.  He is survived by his wife of 34 years Andrea (Gaydos) Foster; sons John (Jackie) Foster and Anthony Foster.  Loving grandfather of Chazdine and Sofia.  He is also survived by his mother-in-law Elizabeth J. Gaydos; sister-in-law Susana Bender and Beth (Jeff) Cadman; his loving aunt Shirley Speziale and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins.   He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Sara Elizabeth and sisters Cindy Foster Kelly and Linda Foster.

 
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Raymond A. "Mex" Maldonado

March 30, 2017 |

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

Raymond A. “Mex” Maldonado, age 63 of McKeesport, died at home on March 28, 2017.  Born June 26, 1953 in McKeesport, he was the son of Harry R. (the late Margaret) Maldonado and Alicia (Jerry) Peters.  He was the loving husband of Cindy (Stumme) Maldonado for 25 years.  Ray worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for Mifflin Estates.  He was a “dad” to many and was always willing to mentor and provide for anyone.  He was remembered in the summer for paying the ice cream man in advance so that way, any kid who came up was more than welcome to enjoy some ice cream at no expense.  The word hate did not exist in his vocabulary.  He had a passion for bass fishing and going to his second home at Lake Wilhelm.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by children, Chad (Sarah) Maldonado; Kelly (John Jr.) Hatfield, Katy (Layne) Hurst, and grandchildren, Olivia “O”, Caleb, Cash, Jordan, and Alexis; siblings, Lisa Maldonado, Brian Maldonado, Cindy Campagna, Jennifer Evars, Jerry Peters, Pam (Tom) Keffer  and Leayn Thomas.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, special sons and daughters.  He was preceded in death by mother, Margaret Maldonado; brothers Bruce Maldonado and Chuck McCune.   Family and friends will be received on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m, and Monday services will be held at the funeral home chapel at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Marie L. Reed

March 30, 2017 |

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

Marie L. Reed, loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother died peacefully in her sleep on March 29, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 90.

 
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Richard Nagy

March 29, 2017 |

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

Richard Nagy, age 71 of McKeesport, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017.  He was born in McKeesport on July 25, 1945 and is the son of the late Charles and Sophia Kamyk Nagy. 

 
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Eileen M. Kunz

March 29, 2017 |

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

Eileen M. Kunz, age 90, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Washington County Health Center. Born March 17, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Paul B. and Pearl (King) Horne and wife of the late Eugene E. Kunz. She is survived by sons, Jeffrey (Suanne) Kunz of Monongahela and David Kunz of Belle Vernon; four grandchildren; also, great-grandchildren. No visitation or service are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Elizabeth M. Kiska

March 29, 2017 |

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

Elizabeth M. Kiska, age 89 of McKeesport, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017.

 
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Charles F. Gillen

March 29, 2017 |

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

Charles F. Gillen, age 94, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Southwestern Nursing Center. He retired from the Plant Protection Department of U.S. Steel Clairton Works. He was an Army veteran serving during World War II. He was a former member of West Elizabeth United Methodist Church. In the latter days he missed visiting with all of his friends.

 
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Anne Bills

March 29, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Anne Bills, age 84 of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by all eight of her children on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Born July 30, 1932 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Wargo) Kurka, and loving wife of the late Frederick Bills. Anne was a born again Christian and member of the Glassport Assembly of God Church, where she was always there to help her church family. She loved to go out and about with her family and friends, and some of her favorite activities were gardening, babysitting, Bingo and Lifespan, where she was affectionately referred to as “Trouble”. She lived her life with kindness, grace, sparkle and strength. She will be remembered for being a proud mother of eight and grandmother and great-grandmother of 33 children! She is survived by her children, John (Karen) Bills of McKeesport, Maryanne “Maggie” (Paul) DeCecco of North Huntingdon, Sandra (Bill) Tressler of McKeesport, Fred Bills of San Diego, CA, Pete Bills of San Diego, CA, Tom (Linda) Bills of McKeesport, Janet (Joseph) Grudowski of White Oak, and Tammy (Mike) Lopez of Phoenix, AZ; cherished “Da-daw” to Alana, Bill, Kurt, Dave, Rashanna, Mike, Angelica, Maxine, Peter, Andrew, David, Armando, Lindsay, and Nichole; Great Da-daw to Antuan, Amiya, Evie, Gabi, Gianna, Annafaye, Leighton, Mathew, Benjamin, Cesar, Marissa, Vincent, Victoria, Adrian, Taylor, Carrie, and one on the way; sister-in-law, Flo Kaylor; also many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her grandsons, Kenny Tressler and Adrian Coleman; brothers, Mike and Peter Kurka; and sister, Mary Babino. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be Friday, March 31, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Patrick Pugh will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the family. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Robert A. Sernick

March 29, 2017 |

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

ROBERT A. SERNICK, 87, of Glassport, died March 28,2017.  He is the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Ruzic) Sernick.  Beloved husband of the late Charlotte (Grimes) Sernick.  He is survived by his granddaughters Rebecca Wawrin of Harrisburg and Jennifer Wawrin of Greensburg and a daughter Sheryl Stockham of AZ.

Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Fri. 2-4 and 6-7:30, at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Pat Pugh.

 


Dene George Patterson

March 29, 2017 |

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

Dene George Patterson, 74, North Huntingdon, PA currently resided in Melbourne, FL passed from this life on March 27, 2017.

 
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William Davis, III

March 29, 2017 |

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

William Davis, III, 72, of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, transitioned Friday, March 24, 2017 at home. Born December 29, 1944 in Pittsburgh, son of the late William Davis, Jr. and Fannie Dent Davis.

 
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Frank D. Pickering Jr.

March 28, 2017 |

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

Frank D. Pickering Jr., age 56, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at home. He was a general superintendent for Mascaro Construction in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Elrama Sportsman's Club, the Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge No. 526 of Elizabeth, and a lifetime member of Floreffe Volunteer Fire Company.

 
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Kathleen T. Christopher

March 28, 2017 |

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

Kathleen (Kathy) Byrnes Christopher, 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at her home.

 
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Jennifer Linnen Williams

March 28, 2017 |

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

Jennifer Linnen Williams, 65 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 in Kane Regional Hospital.

 
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