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Martha S. Nelson

January 30, 2017 |

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

Martha S. Nelson, age 90, of Westlake, Ohio, formerly of White Oak, PA, died Sunday, January 22, 2017.  She was born in McKeesport, PA on March 2, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Ira M. and Anna Reisner Shoup and the wife of the late G. Walter Nelson, Jr.  Martha earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Westminster College and her Master of Arts at the University of Pittsburgh. She was an English teacher at Glassport Junior-Senior High School and Penn State University McKeesport Campus.  She was a private tutor and a member of the McKeesport College Club. 

 
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Rita DeFelice

January 30, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Rita DeFelice, age 99 of McKeesport, died January 26, 2017 at Kane Regional Center in McKeesport. Survived by her children, Peggy Carter, Rita Ann DeFelice, Alicia DeFelice, William DeFelice and Nicholas DeFelice; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law; and nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, 310 32nd St., McKeesport, PA 15132. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 810 River Ave., Ste. 140, Pgh, PA 15212. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 

 


 


Lois Ann Finney

January 29, 2017 |

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

Lois Ann Finney, 81, of Greenock Heights, died Saturday January 28, 2017. She was born October 24, 1935 in Elizabeth Township and was the daughter of the late Albert E. and Susan A. Lacey Morrell. She was the wife of the late Donald E. Finney who died October 2, 2001. Lois was a member of the First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport and had retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

 
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Cecelia F. “Sue” Weiss

January 29, 2017 |

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

Cecelia F. “Sue” Weiss, 77, of Irwin, died Thursday January 26, 2017, at home. She was born October 4, 1939 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Agnes Andrezejczak and was also preceded in death by her husband Manny L. Weiss and sisters Dorothy Meyers and Anadella Zoytash. She enjoyed cooking and loved to watch cooking shows and was an avid reader.
 
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John Stewart

January 29, 2017 |

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

John Stewart, 93 formerly of North Huntingdon, fondly known by his friends as "Jack" died January 28, 2017 at the Southwestern Veteran Center in Pittsburgh. He was born August 29, 1923 in McKeesport.

 
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David R. Altman

January 29, 2017 |

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

David R. Altman, age 91 of Lincoln Boro, passed away in Jefferson Hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2017.  Born April, 19, 1925, he was the son of the late David W. and Pearl (Voelker) Altman. 

 
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Henry "Hank" Gibala

January 29, 2017 |

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

Henry "Hank" Gibala, age 90 of Liberty Borough, passed away in his home on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.  Beloved husband of Geraldine (Dunlap) Gibala; father of Michelle Molanick; stepfather of Linda (Frank), Andy and Curtis (Sandy) McCullers; also suvived by six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren and sister Bertha Leonin.

 
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Mary Joan White

January 29, 2017 |

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

Mary Joan White, 71, of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, departed this life January 23, 2017 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.

 
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Larry C. Carlson

January 29, 2017 |

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

Larry C. Carlson, 62 of North Huntingdon, died Thursday January 27, 2017, at home. He was born June 29, 1954 in Greensburg, a son of Thelma Lou Carlson Kifer of North Huntingdon and the late Charles L. Carlson. Larry was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1972 and attended Penn State University. He was the owner of Carlson Electric for many years. Most recently he was a certified electrical inspector for Building Inspection Underwriters of PA.
 
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Catherine "Kay" C. Trunzo

January 28, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Catherine “Kay” C. Trunzo, 88, of Glassport, died January 27, 2017. She is the daughter of the late Luigi and Rosanne Carpino. Beloved wife of the late John F. Trunzo. She is survived by sons John “Jay” (Cathy) Trunzo of Glassport, Anthony (Darla) Trunzo of Liberty Boro, Paul (Jamie) Trunzo of Glassport, and Ross (Susan) Trunzo of Liberty Boro; daughter Rosanne Trunzo of Glassport; grandchildren Alyssa Leigh, Nicholas, Kaitlyn, Jacob, Jonathan, Brandon, and Kaleigh and great granddaughter Karina.

 
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Martha S. Nelson

January 28, 2017 |

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

Martha S. Nelson, age 90, of Westlake, Ohio, formerly of White Oak, PA, died Sunday, January 22, 2017.  She was born in McKeesport, PA on March 2, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Ira M. and Anna Reisner Shoup and the wife of the late G. Walter Nelson, Jr.  Martha earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Westminster College and her Master of Arts at the University of Pittsburgh. She was an English teacher at Glassport Junior-Senior High School and Penn State University McKeesport Campus.  She was a private tutor and a member of the McKeesport College Club. 

She is survived by her daughters, Carol (Michael Hronek) Nelson of Bay Village, Ohio and Dr. Katherine A. Nelson of Ithaca, New York; grandchildren, Anne (Erich) Dietrich and John Nelson-Hronek.

Friends will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177), on Friday, February 3rd from 11:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 Noon.  Burial in Richland Cemetery.

Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com  

 
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Mary Mowrey

January 28, 2017 |

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

Mary (Tokar) Mowrey, age 95 of Liberty Borough, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on January 26,2017.  Born October 4, 1921 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Zustulka) Ploskina and the wife of the late Stanley Tokar and Rowland Mowrey .  Mary was the owner and cosmetologist of Mary’s Beauty Shop for over 50 years and was a member of Holy Family Polish National Catholic Church.  She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn (Dan) Beran and Wendy (Kurt) Blotzer; grandchildren, Dawn (Todd) Scranton, Danielle Kemp, Deana (Mike) Campbell, Dan (Jen) Beran, Angela (Patrick) Smith, Adam Blotzer, Kelsey (Lee) Davidson, and Robert Blotzer; brother, Emil Ploskina and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by sons, Stanley and Gerald Tokar; brothers, Paul, Peter, Andrew, Mike, John, and Charles Ploskina and sister, Helen Scott.  Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Holy Family Polish National Catholic Church at 10 a.m.  Fr. Bruce Sleczkowski will officiate.  Interment will follow at St. Clare Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family P.N.C.C. Organ Fund.  Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Jarad Anthony Angotti

January 27, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Jarad Anthony Angotti, 30, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Clairton passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. He was born December 2, 1986 in Pittsburgh to Jerry Jr. and Pamela J. Bitkowski Angotti. Along with his parents he is survived by son, Mason P. Angotti and his mother Jessica Bricker of Friendsville, MD; brother, Jeremy M. Angotti of Jefferson;  grandmother Nancy Bitkowski of Jefferson, grandparents Jerry & Nancy Angotti of Clairton; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Jarad was preceded in death by grandfather, Leonard Bitkowski Sr. and uncle, Leonard Bitkowski Jr. He was a 2005 graduate of Clairton High School, loved cars, music and astronomy.  Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA   15025.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Moranelli Obituary

January 27, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

CHRISTOPHER MORANELLI, 53, of McKeesport, formerly of Glassport, died Jan. 23, 2017.  He is the son of the late Ralph and Vera (Gouker) Moranelli.  Chris is survived by his wife Dineen (Mazzocchetti) Moranelli; children Christopher Moranelli and Stacey Evans; grandchildren Laura, RJ and Alexis; brothers Ralph (Kathleen) Moranelli and Tony (Kelly) Moranelli; nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews and many dear friends.   He was preceded in death by his brother James Moranelli.  Friends will be received Sat. from 1 to 3 at the American Legion in Glassport.  Funeral arrangements by the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Walter Belinsky

January 26, 2017 |

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

Walter Belinsky, 89 of White Oak, died January 25, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport.  Born April 24, 1927 in Wall, he was the son of the late Samuel and Bertha (Dumbrosky) Belinsky and the beloved husband of the late Ellen (Simurda) Belinsky for 59 years.  He worked as a butcher at Marracini’s and was a member of the White Oak American Legion Post #701.  He is survived by his brother, John Belinsky and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.  He was preceded in death by siblings, Magdaline Wiltuk, Margaret Aiello, Florence Baron, Caroline Biondi, Stella  Zigarovich, Mildred Pardi, Demeter Belinsky, Verna Tasillo, and Helen Carnahan.  Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, January 27, 2016 from 2-8 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 10 a.m. in St. Angela of Merici Church.  Fr. Kevin Dominik will officiate.  Burial will follow at Good Shepherd Cemetery.  Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Angela of Merici Church.  Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com