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Edward M. Schedadt

September 29, 2017 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Edward M. Schedadt, 88 of Monongahela,Pa. passed away Tuesday September 26,2017 in Life Care Hospital, Pittsburgh. PA.

 
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Michael Richard Tutko

September 28, 2017 |

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

Michael Richard Tutko, age 26, of Indiana, PA, formerly of White Oak, died Wed. Sept. 27, 2017 at his place of employment. He was born in McKeesport on July 16, 1991 and is the son of Michael Thomas and Ellen Bayer Tutko.

 
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Michelle Anne Swanson-Price

September 28, 2017 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Michelle Anne Swanson-Price, 54, of Liberty Borough passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at home after a long illness. She was born in McKeesport on January 26, 1963, the daughter of the late Edwin and Donnalee Swanson.

 
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Margaret H. (Hrtyanski) Piovesan

September 27, 2017 |

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

Margaret H. (Hrtyanski) Piovesan, age 96, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was born September 7, 1921 in North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late Paul and Julia (Skito) Hrtyanski. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Irwin, and participated in the church quilting group. She loved to cook and bake every chance she got. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 41 years Glenn C. Piovesan; son David H. Piovesan; sisters Mildred Hrtyanski and Julia Zwald; and brother Julius Hrtyansky. She is survived by her daughter Karen (Gary) Shupe; grandsons Brian (Alisha) Shupe and Steve (Joe Lascar) Shupe.
 
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Pamela Sue Kynor Cassin

September 26, 2017 |

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

Pamela Sue Kynor Cassin, 43, of Elizabeth Township, died Monday, September 25, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 16, 1974 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Dorothy "Dot" Bryce Mihalic of Elizabeth Township and Garrett "Gary" (Denise) Kynor of Versailles. Pam was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church of North Huntingdon and was a hairdresser and bartender. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Hannah Hughes, Dylan Winters, Leah Cassin and Chaise Faychak, sisters, Cynthia Lee (Jay) Weinberg of North Huntingdon and Melissa Ann Mihalic Raynes of Jefferson Hills, brothers, Charles Allen (Peaches) Boyles of Elizabeth Township and Garrett Clyde Kynor, Jr., of Pleasant Hills, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Winters, daughter, Shelby Lynn Albeck, sister, Lisa Kynor and brother, Richard Crammer.

 
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Gary S. Dillinger

September 26, 2017 |

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

Gary S. Dillinger, 65, of Dravosburg, died Sunday, September 24, 2017. He was born April 30, 1952 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John  and Anna L. Shollenberger Dillinger .  He was the husband of 29 years of  Georgette M. Momich Dillinger of Dravosburg. Gary was a USMC veteran and worked as both a crane operator and river boat operator for The Union Railroad for 31 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Tina M. (Jeff) Pancoast of West Mifflin, Jennifer Dillinger of West Mifflin, and Dawn Pancoast of Munhall, sons, David Dillinger of West Mifflin, Michael Crux of Las Vegas, NV, grandchildren, Katelynn Mozes, Brandon Orr, Maddie Holby and Katelynn Gavel, great-grandson, Avery Mozes, brothers, John "Jack" (Diane) of New Kensington, Robert "Dobe" (Diane) of Whitaker and George Dillinger of White Oak, and nieces and nephews.

 
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Robert Torbic

September 26, 2017 |

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

ROBERT TORBIC, 81, formerly of West Mifflin, died Sept. 24, 2017.  He is the son of the late Jovan and Luba (Mazinia) Torbic.  He is survived by daughters Lisa Cherish, Andrea (Ken) Rudek and son Mark Jovan (Gina) Torbic; grandchildren Nick (Kristen) Cherish, Marko and Gabe Rudek; great granddaughter Sloane Cherish; sister Martha Zidkovich. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers Myles, Nick and George and sister Bertha L. Forrest.  Robert was the President and Chief Operating Officer of APASCO, Inc. in West Mifflin; served in the US Army and was a member of St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Tues. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held on Wed. at Noon at St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Stevan Rocknage (everyone is asked to please meet at the church).  Interment following Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

 


Virginia E. Carter

September 25, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Virginia E. Carter, age 78, of Liberty Borough, died Sept. 25, 2017, in Pittsburgh.

 
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Robert A. Amantea

September 25, 2017 |

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

Robert A. Amantea, 73, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at his home.  He was born November 6, 1943 in Wilkinsburg, PA, a son of the late Thomas and Antoinette "Dolly" Biase Amantea.

 
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Kamilah "MeME" Lanelle Nichols

September 25, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Kamilah (“MeMe”) Lanelle Nichols, 37, of McKeesport, PA, departed this life on Sunday, September 17, 2017.

 
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Frank Cosharek

September 25, 2017 |

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

Frank Cosharek, 99, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday September 23, 2017. He was born January 27, 1918 in Johnstown, a son of the late John and Mary (Prunchak) Cosharek. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane (Mlinarchik) Cosharek, sons James Cosharek and Kenneth Cosharek, and siblings Ann Lavely, Catherine Cosharek, Michael Cosharek, and Nicholas Cosharek who was killed during WWII. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a retired foreman for U.S. Steel, Vandergrift, and an Army Veteran of WWII participating in the Normandy invasion and the European Theater. He is survived by his children Robert (Charlotte) Cosharek of Blairsville, Eileen (William) Spevak of Tucson, AZ, William Cosharek of North Huntingdon, and Thomas (Missy) Cosharek of Rillton; his grandchildren Rebecca Wiegering, and Elizabeth, John, Janine, Makenzie, and Logan Cosharek; his great grandchildren Alejandro, Gabriella, and Rafael; also numerous nieces and nephews.
 
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Tijuan Marcel Phillips

September 25, 2017 |

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

Tijuan Marcel Phillips, 27, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life Sunday, September 17, 2017 in UPMC Mercy Hospital.

 
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Mildred C. Mihalov Ondick

September 24, 2017 |

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

Mildred C. Mihalov Ondick, age 73 of Bradenton, FL and formerly of Clairton and Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017.  Born October 9, 1943 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Larry and Stella McAllister and Mildred and Matt Johnson.  

 
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Patsy Lou Skrinjorich

September 24, 2017 |

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

Patsy Lou (Fellabaum) Skrinjorich, age 75, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital. She was a retired nurse at the VA Hospital Healthcare System in Oakland, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a former member and vice-president of the Floreffe Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.

 
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Helmut Herbert Weber

September 23, 2017 |

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

Helmut Herbert Weber, age 64 of North Huntingdon, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 22, 2017. Born August 2, 1953 in Leipzig, Germany, he was the son of Rolf H. and Margot E. (Geira) Weber, and loving husband of Mary Kay (Smith) Weber for over 19 years. Helmut served in the West German Navy as a Morse Code operator for two years. Following his service, he decided to move to the Pittsburgh area in 1975. He went on to dedicate over 35 years to GE Healthcare as an MRI Field Service Engineer. Helmut was a unique and creative man who was loved by many and will be missed by many. In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by his children, Catherine Mary Weber of Avon Lake, OH and Christopher Herbert Weber of McMurray; also many in-laws, extended family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marion Weber and brothers, Juergen and Stephan Weber. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jody Dausey will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Cancer Research Institute at www.cancerresearch.org. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com