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Ann K. Keller

March 23, 2017 |

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

Ann K. Keller, 82, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday March 19, 2017. She was born June 10, 1934 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Edward R. and Vera (Samuel) Kregar and was also preceded in death by her husband Donald R. Keller and a brother Samuel Kregar. Ann was a member of The Church, Sutersville, where she volunteered at the school and also was a hospice volunteer.
 
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Rev. John Joseph Fetterman

March 23, 2017 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

The Reverend John Joseph Fetterman, former rector of All Souls Episcopal Church in North Versailles Twp., died March 19, 2017. Hewas born on July 4, 1937 in Harrisburg, PA to Francis and John Fetterman Senior. John graduated from the North American College in Rome and was ordained in December 19, 1962. He came to Pittsburgh in 1972 and taught classics at the University of Pittsburgh. John was interim pastor at Christ Episcopal Church in the North Hills. John was Associate Clergy at Calvary Church in Shadyside and Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Madison, Wisconsin.
 
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Mary Etta (Curry) Tarver

March 23, 2017 |

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

Mary Etta (Curry) Tarver 85, of McKeesport, PA departed this life Monday morning, March 20, 2017. Mary passed peacefully at home with family from natural causes. Born Mary Etta Curry on September 2, 1931 in Glasgow VA, to the late Mildred Frye Curry and Jerry Curry, Mary was married to the late William (Bylly) Tarver, and this union birthed one child, Tracey Tarver.

 
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Donald H. Hamilton

March 22, 2017 |

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

DONALD H. HAMILTON age 88, of Duquesne, on March 19, 2017, at his residence. He was the son of the late Harold and Mary Catherine (McCartney) Hamilton; he was retired from Bucyrus-Erie Foundry in Glassport. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Duquesne. He was the beloved husband of 62 years to the late Mary Lou (Ray) Hamilton; father of Patricia Leatherwood, Donald A. Hamilton, Gloria J. Hamilton, Mary K. Carman, Doris J. Hamilton and Jacqueline Mehrmann, all of Duquesne; also 24 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday, March 22, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. Reverend James Seeger, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin, with Military Honors.

 


James McAllen

March 22, 2017 |

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

James McAllen age 92, of Penn Hills, formerly of Duquesne, on March 19, 2017, at Southwestern Veterans Center. He was a son of the late Archibald and Stella (Shoop) McAllen. Jim was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works as a crane operator. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. He was a member of the VFW, Ft. Louden, PA and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, Steelers, Pirates and Pitt Football. Husband of 65 years to the late Marie E. (Jugan) McAllen; father of James Robert (Donna) McAllen of Baltimore, MD, Marcie Marie McAllen of Duquesne, Janet S. Harris of Duquesne and Duane (Kimberly) McAllen of Penn Hills; grandfather of Darren and Dana McAllen, Todd McAllen, Keith Harris, Chad Harris, Penelope, Duane S. and Scott McAllen; also five great- grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Stevenson, Anna Ottavian, John McAllen, Fred McAllen, Sara Almose, Margretta Robey; also survived by nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation or services. A private burial will take place in Dry Run, PA. Jim's family would like to offer a special thank you to Southwestern Veterans Center for their kind and compassionate care. Arrangements by MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, 412- 466-3300.

 


Robert L. "Bird" Woolcock

March 22, 2017 |

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

ROBERT L. "BIRD" WOOLCOCK age 70, of Duquesne, on March 21, 2017. He was the son of the late Robert E. and Margaret E. (Spickler) Woolcock. He was retired from Thermal Transfer as a finisher and truck driver. He was an avid Penguins fan, he liked to fish and he was a 1968 graduate of the State Police Academy in Hershey, PA. He is survived by his caretakers and friends, Bill and Linda Bercik, Sr. of Charleroi, PA. Visitation Sunday from 12-6 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Monday at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, PA.

 


Norma Jean Robinson

March 21, 2017 |

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

Norma Jean Robinson, 67 years old of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 in West Penn Hospice. She was born December 7, 1949 in Clairton, PA, daughter of Mary Hazel Ramseur Robinson and the late James Robinson. She was preceded in death by her brothers, James Robinson and Johnny Graves.

 
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Richard C. Crush

March 20, 2017 |

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

Richard C. Crush, 80, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday March 18, 2017. He was born April 9, 1936 in Allentown, a son of the late Frederick and Arlene (Bortz) Crush and was also preceded in death by a daughter Lisa Ann Crush and a brother Frederick “Fritz” Crush. Richard graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana University and retired after thirty five years’ service with Westinghouse Electric Company. Richard was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his family, golfing, and working in his garden. He was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin.
 
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Barbara Jo Pacsuta

March 20, 2017 |

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

Barbara Jo Pacsuta, 55, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday March 19, 2017 at home. She was born October 22, 1961 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John J. Pacsuta, Sr. and the late Harriett Sanders Pacsuta. Barbara was a Registered Nurse and worked for Forbes Regional in Monroeville. She had previously worked for West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park.

 
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Edith “Audrey” (Tray) Mann

March 20, 2017 |

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

Edith “Audrey” (Tray) Mann, age 88, of East McKeesport, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017. She was born November 25, 1928 in Westmoreland City, a daughter of the late Patrick and Edith (Senior) Tray. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in East McKeesport, and the Ladies Auxiliary VFW 8430 in East McKeesport. She volunteered at Ma’s Pantry Food Bank in East McKeesport where she was a past board member and Treasurer Emeritus.
 
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Doris Mae Faust

March 20, 2017 |

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

Doris Mae Faust, 90, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday March 19, 2017. She was born January 13, 1927 in Greensburg and was the daughter of the late George W. Detar, Sr., and the late Josephine (Foltz) Detar. She was the wife of the late Warren Elton Faust who died January 2, 2017. Doris was a member of the First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport. Doris was well known in the Mount Vernon area for her pies and ladylocks.

 
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Dorothy "Dolly" Kane

March 20, 2017 |

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

Dolores "Dolly" Kane, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Transitions Healthcare, North Huntingdon, PA.

 
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Mary Ann Salopek

March 20, 2017 |

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

Mary Ann Salopek, 58, died Saturday March 18, 2017 with her loving daughter Jennifer by her side. She was the daughter of the late John Cvejkus and Catherine Pruitt. Mary Ann was preceded in death by brother John Cvejkus and is survived by sister Kathy (Gary) Frizzi, daughter Jennifer Salopek, and grandson Tyler Salopek. Arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

 


Josephine Klapak

March 20, 2017 |

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

Josephine Klapak, 85, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Stone Brook Manor.

 
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Marcia Mae Fransko

March 20, 2017 |

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

Marcia Mae Fransko, age 83 of Butler, formerly of White Oak, died March 17, 2017, at Butler Memorial Hospital.  Born May 27, 1933, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Michael G. and Anna (Bronowski) Matwick and the wife of the late Robert J. Fransko for 62 years. Marcia Mae dedicated her life to caring for her family. She is survived by sons, Scott Gregory of White Oak and Douglas Stephan Fransko of Gilbert, AZ; daughter, Melissa Ann Corbelli of Gibsonia; sister, Darlene O'Toole of Castle Shannon; sisters-in-law, Patricia Babyak of South Park and Mim Matwick of Tempe, AZ; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory from 11a.m. until the time of service at noon, on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.  Entombment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial contributions are suggested to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.