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Margaret Findrick

April 16, 2017 |

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

MARGARET FINDRICK age 91, of Duquesne, on Good Friday, April 14, 2017, at home in the presence of her family. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Ellish) Kovesdy. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Duquesne and their Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild. She was a Lector and a former Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Third Order of Carmelites. She was the beloved wife of the late Alex Findrick, Sr.; mother of Alexis Smith of Duquesne, the late Alexander J. (surviving spouse Juanita) Findrick, Jr. of McKeesport and the late Janet Findrick Brandt; also eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; sister of Anna Mae (Frank) Molly of West Mifflin, Richard Kovesdy of Phoenix, AZ and the late Joseph Kovesdy, late Elizabeth (late Robert) Donaldson, late Irene Priatko. Visitation Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

 


Paul J. Schneider

April 16, 2017 |

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

Paul J. Schneider, age 53 of North Irwin passed away April 14, 2017 at home. He was born December 8, 1963 in McKeesport, a son of the late Albert and Evelyn Pancoast Schneider.

 
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Vera L. Jackman

April 15, 2017 |

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

Vera L. Jackman, 93, of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Westmoreland Manor.

 
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Helen Louise Knox

April 15, 2017 |

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

Helen Louise Knox, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at her home.

 
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Margaret Opalenik

April 15, 2017 |

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

Margaret Opalenik, age 90 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away peacefully Friday, April 14, 2017 in the Center for Compassionate Care, Mt. Lebanon.  Born July 31, 1926 in Duquesne, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Martha (Kotrody) Petrisko.

 
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George J. Myczka

April 14, 2017 |

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

George J. Myczka, age 68 of McKeesport, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017. He was born in McKeesport August 6, 1948, the son of the late John K. and Genevieve Zajdel Myczka.

 
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Violet Robinson Franklin

April 14, 2017 |

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

Violet Robinson Franklin, 90, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Kane Regional Hospital. She was born August 16, 1926 in Richmond, VA, daughter of the late Peter Robinson and Mary Powell.

 
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Phylis Dorothy Lovas

April 14, 2017 |

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

Phylis Dorothy Lovas, age 74, of Belle Vernon, and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a former employee for Giant Eagle and Shop 'n Save in West Mifflin. She enjoyed cross stitching, bingo and spending time with her family.

 
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Irene J. McCarthy

April 14, 2017 |

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

Irene J. McCarthy, 77, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at UPMC East Hospital, Monroeville.

 
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Ronald T. Loop Jr.

April 13, 2017 |

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

RONALD T. LOOP Jr. Age 66, of Duquesne, on April 10, 2017. He was the son of the late Ronald T. Loop, Sr. and Ina (Harrington) Loop. He was a former employee of US Steel Duquesne Works in the Bar Mill. He was a member of the Croatian Club in Duquesne, Homeville Fire Department and the Mifflin Club. He proudly served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Christine (Majzer) Loop for 14 years; father of Angela (George) Meskowski of Lakeville, MN, Katie (fiancé Teallen Johnson) Loop of Turtle Creek, Lauren Loop, at home, Angela Carman of Turtle Creek, Erica Carman and Ryan Carman, both of Duquesne; grandfather of Alexis, Joshua and Adena Meskowski; brother of Gloria (Barry) Kovalsky of West Mifflin, Marla (Barry) Beal of Dravosburg; also nieces and nephews. Visitation on Friday, April 14, 2017, from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, at which time services will be held with the Rev. James Condron, officiating, followed by presentation of military honors.

 


MARY M. BOYCE

April 13, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Mary Martha Boyce, 85 formerly of Glassport, Pa passed away peacefully on Saturday April 8, 2017 surrounded by her loving family in Compton, CA. She was born on March 20, 1932 in Claysville, WV to the late Jesse and Lucy Mercer. She grew up in Keyser, WV and retired from McKeesport Hospital as a custodian worker. She was an avid traveler spending her time between PA, TX, and CA. She nourished her entire family with love and faith. Her devotion to her Lord and Savior emanated to everyone she met and she had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and spiritual way. She was a proud member of Glassport Assembly of God Church and served as a Sunday School teacher for many years. She is survived by her children Donald Lee Boyce, Jr of Brenham, TX, Diane Boyce of Brenham, TX, Valerie (Lawrence) Boyce Stevenson of Compton, CA, Rocky Boyce of Port Vue, PA, Craig Boyce of West Mifflin, PA, and Keith Boyce, Sr of Liberty Boro, PA. Beloved grandmother to 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Sister Delana (Walter) Ours of Keyser, WV, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Donald Boyce, Sr. on October 8, 1996, her daughters Donna Boyce and Cindy Boyce, four brothers and one sister. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday April 18, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 640 Vermont Ave., Glassport and on Wednesday
April 19, 2017 at the Assembly of God Church in Glassport from 10am-11am at which time a funeral service will be held with Pastor Patrick Pugh. Interment following Penn Lincoln Memorial Park; 14679 Route 30 North Huntingdon, PA. Memorial contributions can be made directly to the funeral home.

 


Anna (Carullo) Morelli

April 13, 2017 |

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

Anna (Carullo) Morelli, 80, of Duquesne, died peacefully Monday April 10, 2017 at home. Born April 26, 1936, in Stefanaconi, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Annunziata (Barbuto) Carullo.  Mrs. Morelli was a faithful member of Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne. Anna was the beloved wife of the late Domenick Morelli, she is survived by her loving children, Nicholas (Deborah) Morelli of North Fayette, Robert Morelli of Commack, NY, Nancy (William) Harrington of Robinson Twp., and John (Kimberly) Morelli of Apollo; two brothers, Pasquale and  Joseph Carullo; and five grandchildren, Jessica, Nicholas and Matthew Morelli, and Alysa and Michael Harrington.

 
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Frank Daniel Kolodziej

April 12, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Frank D. Kolodziej, age 86 of Winchester, VA, formerly of Christy Park, died on April 7, 2017 at Winchester Medical Center with family at his side.

 
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Dorothy Jacobs Weiss

April 12, 2017 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Dorothy Jacobs Weiss, 95, formerly of McKeesport and White Oak, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Harbour Senior Living of Monroeville.  Born in California, PA on March 8, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Max and Elsie Lang Jacobs.  Wife of the late Sam Weiss, she is survived by her son, Harry M. (Adrienne) Weiss of Monroeville; her daughter, Ellen R. Weiss of Philadelphia; and her granddaughter, Elizabeth Weiss of Squirrel Hill; also by nieces and nephews.  A retired clerk at the former Jaison’s Department Store in McKeesport, she was a member of Temple B’nai Israel and its Sisterhood, Hadassah, and the Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary #181.  A graveside service will be held Friday, April 14, 2017 at 1:00 PM in the Tree of Life/Sfard Cemetery with Rabbi Paul Tuchman officiating.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.  The family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association at ALZ.org or to a favorite charity.

 


Sophia E. Slavick

April 12, 2017 |

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

Sophia E. Slavick, age 93 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Hallsworth House Personal Care Home in Monessen.  Born March 21, 1924 in New Salem, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Sophie (Jedynak) Grayson.

 
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