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Bernard A. Frinsco

May 05, 2017 |

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

Bernard A. Frinsco, age 89 of Elizabeth Twp. and formerly of Versailles, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at Family Hospice in Canterbury Place in Lawrenceville.  Born November 15, 1927 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mariam (Merisko) Frinsco.

 
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Charles "Babe" Mingo

May 05, 2017 |

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

Charles “Babe” Mingo, age 89, of McKeesport, died on May 4, 2017 at home. Born April 18, 1928 in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Paul and Nicoletta (DeMichel) Mingo. He was married to his beloved wife Theresa (DeNardo) Mingo for 68 wonderful years. Charles was retired from Tygart Steel where he was a crane operator. Earlier in life, he worked for Kelsey Hays Wheel Company in McKeesport. Charles was a handyman and took pride in the fact that he remodeled his house by himself. He and his wife belonged to a special group of friends that loved to dance. They would stay up late dancing the night away making memories to last a lifetime. Charles went camping with his family a lot and enjoyed duckpin bowling. In addition to his beloved wife, Charles is survived by his children, Annette (Jim) Bryer, Charles Jr. (Christine) Mingo; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his 8 brothers and sisters. Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday May 7, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday May 8, 2017 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church. Father Vince Velas will officiate. Entombment will be in New St. Joseph cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Charles Jack Smith

May 04, 2017 |

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

Charles Jack Smith, age 96, formerly of White Oak, died May 3, 2017 at UPMC East Hospital in Monroeville. Born October 20, 1920, “Jack” was the son of Wesley L. and Carrie Fisher Schroth Smith, of Pittsburgh. He is survived by his daughter Charlene M. Jackson formerly of North Versailles. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. 

 
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Judy Bortak

May 04, 2017 |

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

Judy Bortak, age 79 of White Oak, died Friday, April 28, 2017. She was born in Mt. Pleasant on December 16, 1937, daughter of the late Jack and Jeanne Porch Simpson and wife of the late Lawrence M. Bortak. Judy was proprietor with her husband of the former Marribee Framing in Rainbow Village, White Oak. 

 
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Melinda L. Macherosky

May 04, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Melinda L. Macherosky, age 58 of McKeesport, died May 3, 2017 at Concordia Hospice of Washington. Born April 12, 1959 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late George and Ethel (Wakefield) Roberts, and loving wife of the late Bobby Macherosky. Melinda worked as the Benefits Manager for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for many years. She lived for her faithful dogs and always gave back to help those animals in need. She is survived by her siblings, George “Gene” (Donna) Roberts of Reading, Judy (Jim) Black of North Huntingdon, and Patty (the late Lance) Townsend of Gulfport, MS; loving cousin and caregiver, Eileen Ryder; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. Services will be private and are entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Concordia Hospice of Washington, 10 Leet St., Washington, PA 15301 or to the ASPCA. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Barbara M. Thorn

May 04, 2017 |

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

Barbara M. Thorn, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in Harbour Senior Living, Monroeville.

 
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Robert L. Fryer

May 03, 2017 |

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

Robert L. Fryer, 74, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at Shadyside Hospital.

 
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William "Bill" Blaise Davis, Sr.

May 02, 2017 |

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

William "Bill" Blaise Davis, Sr., 71, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday April 27, 2017 at home. He was born March 14, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William H. Davis and Adeline L. Barto. Bill was a retired Dispatcher for Port Authority Transit. He was a member and past master of Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge #731 A & FM, and was also a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Local Union # 85. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sandra Mae Donaldson Davis, daughters, Renee Owens of Duquesne, Laurie L. (Dan) Kopasko of Irwin, and Kristen M. Burnett of North Huntingdon, sons, Richard Davis of Ohio, and William B. (Melanie) Davis, Jr., of New Cumberland, grandchildren, William B. Davis, III., Zachary A. Kopasko and Katelynn M. Kopasko, Giovanni W. Davis, Mark and Ashley Malinowski, Chelsea Davis and Keith Natale, 2 great-grandchildren, a niece and 3 nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved dog Harley.

 
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Dorothy B. Stash

May 01, 2017 |

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

Dorothy B. Dembinski Stash, age 92 (November 19, 1924 - April 30, 2017) brought over nine decades of love to all who knew her.  Jab her with needles and IVs and often hurting devices, and you would earn a smile, a blown kiss and a thank you in return.  Her life was one of genuine, sincere gratitude for every day, even painful and challenging days being wheelchair bound for over twenty years.

 
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Carol A. (Owens) Price

May 01, 2017 |

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

Carol A. (Owens) Price, 77, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday April 29, 2017. She was born February 9, 1940 in Coal Valley, the daughter of the late Richard and Caroline (Kady) Owens. Carol was a former manager for Campbell’s Sunoco, North Huntingdon, and had formerly worked at Bucyrus-Erie, Glassport, Fort Pitt Steel, Versailles, and Pittron Steel, Glassport. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, North Huntingdon. Carol's greatest joy in life was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. She loved family trips to Myrtle Beach and Kelly's Island and family cook outs at her house. She also had the biggest heart and was always there for anyone who needed her.
 
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John R. Kisel

May 01, 2017 |

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

John R. Kisel, 61, of North Huntingdon, died Friday April 28, 2017 at home. He was born May 13, 1955 in Cleveland, a son of John Kisel of North Huntingdon and the late Nancy (Filson) Kisel. John had been a sales person for Applied Industrial, Shadyside, and worked as a greeter and driver for the William Snyder Funeral Home, Irwin. He was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1973, a member of Lutheran Church of Our Savior, North Huntingdon, and an active volunteer for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
 
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Roy William Stoves Sr.

May 01, 2017 |

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

Roy William Stoves Sr., 77, of Irwin, passed away Thursday April 27, 2017 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Roy was born September 5, 1939 in Jeannette a son of the late Edward and Bella (Hummelsine) Stoves of North Irwin. The second of five sons, he graduated from Irwin High School in 1957. Roy retired in 2003 from Emerson Electric, formerly Westinghouse, where he served as president of the Westinghouse Credit Union.
 
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Ann C. Miller

April 30, 2017 |

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

Ann C. Miller, age 84 of Monongahela and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 in Mon Valley Hospital.  Born May 4, 1932 in Harmer, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Victoria (Chesky) Cerankosky.

 
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Colin Lanelle Davis

April 29, 2017 |

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

Presiding:  Rev. Gloria Ruffing

 

Musical Prelude

 

Processional:  Clergy & Family

(Congregation, Please Stand)

 

Prayer of Comfort:  Minister

 

Scripture Readings:  Minister

Old Testament:  Psalm 23

New Testament:  St. John 14:1-7 

 

Words of Comfort:  Visiting Clergy

 

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Acknowledgements and Condolences

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Family Tribute

 

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Colin Lanelle Davis, 64, of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

 
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William Ja'von Chaffin

April 29, 2017 |

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

William Ja'von Chaffin, 14, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in McKeesport.

He was born June 5, 2002 in Pittsburgh, loving son of William Joseph Chaffin, Jr. and Carin Monique Williams. William regularly attended Bethlehem Baptist Church.

 
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