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Raymond A. Leasure Sr.

January 08, 2017 |

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

Raymond A. Leasure Sr., 79, of Herminie, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday January 4, 2017. He was born September 19, 1937 in Greensburg, a son of the late Edward and Daisy (Pioveson) Leasure and was also preceded in death by his step father Louis Guardasoni; his cherished wife of forty six years Audrey J. (Hoey) Leasure, a daughter Cheryl Conner, a grandson William Leasure and a brother James M. Leasure. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and was a retired metallurgical engineer for Westinghouse.
 
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Geraldine "Gerry" M. Bozik

January 06, 2017 |

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

Geraldine "Gerry" M. (Hartman) Bozik, age 71, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at home. She was a retired transfer car operator for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. She enjoyed traveling to Myrtle Beach and decorating for the holiday seasons. 

 
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Monique Andrea Rieger Long

January 06, 2017 |

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

Monique Andrea Rieger Long, 44 of Columbus, Ohio, transitioned January 1, 2017 at home. She was born September 11, 1972 in Erie, PA, daughter of Nancy Fenton and the late Hercules Brown.

 
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Pauline Puskaric

January 06, 2017 |

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

Pauline T. Puskaric, age 87 of White Oak, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2017 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.  Born March 14, 1929 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Paolo and Oneglia (Sgattoni) Rozzi and the wife of the late Albert A. “Scalube” Puskaric.  Pauline was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union, Sons of Italy, Crimson Boosters Auxiliary, and a former member of Sacred Heart Church.  She is survived by her children, Albert (Ali) Puskaric of White Oak and Paula Puskaric, of White Oak; granddaughter, Kara Puskaric, of White Oak; brothers, Olindo (Val) Rozzi and Giovanni (Mary) Rozzi; sister, Erminia (the late Robert) Matwick and many nieces and nephews.  Family and friends will be received at Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday, January 8, 2017 from 12-4 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, January 9, 2017, 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Fr. Gregory Madeya will officiate  Entombment will follow at New St. Joseph.  Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Dorothy Cyrus Armstrong

January 05, 2017 |

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

Dorothy Cyrus Armstrong, 88 of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, peacefully departed this life Monday, January 2, 2017 in Riverside Care Center.

She was born November 26, 1928 in Versailles, PA, daughter of the late James Cyrus and Carrie Rawls Cyrus.

Dorothy was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and she worked as a Nurse's Aid for the Jewish Home.

 
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Tyrone William Robinson

January 05, 2017 |

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

Tyrone William Robinson, 76 of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, transitioned Thursday, December 29, 2016 at home.
 
He was born September 24, 1940 in Harrisburg, son of the late Norman and Edna Cooley Robinson and was preceded in death by son, Robert Green and brother, Teddie Cooley.

Tyrone worked as a Custodian for the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.

 
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Kathryn M. Greenwald

January 05, 2017 |

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

Kathryn M. Greenwald, 88, of Elizabeth Township, died Wednesday January 4, 2017. She was born February 28, 1928 in Jacksonville, FL, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret James Bootman. She was the wife of the late William H. Greenwald who died September 16, 2005. She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Jim) Hughes of Mount Washington and Betsy Neel of Elizabeth Township, son, Kirk Greenwald of Irwin, sister, Nina Symington Howard of Naples, FL, grandchildren, Jami (Lane), Kara, Kern (Loren), Keith, Lynann (Jim), and Beth (Matt), great-grandchildren, Christian, Kinsley, Isaiah, Cassie, Joey, Halle, and Maddox, nieces and nephews.

 
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Olive “Sis” (Heckman) Parsons

January 05, 2017 |

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

Olive “Sis” (Heckman) Parsons, age 82, of North Braddock, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was born September 2, 1934 in Wilmerding, a daughter of the late John and Edna May (McCutcheon) Heckman. She worked for many years as a caregiver at the Turtle Creek Community Services and was a member of the North Braddock Ladies Auxiliary where she played bingo.
 
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Lauretta S. Withers

January 05, 2017 |

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

Lauretta S. Withers, age 98, of Plano, TX and formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Victoria Gardens Nursing Center. She was a retired stenographer for River Shipping in West Elizabeth. She was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. She was a former Girl Scout troop leader.

 
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Barbara Jean Kelley

January 04, 2017 |

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

Barbara Jean Kelley, 85 of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, quietly passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at Baldwin Health Center.

She was born August 5, 1931 in West Elizabeth, PA, daughter of the late Cicero Johnson, Sr. and Julia Boyd Johnson.  She was the youngest of ten children and preceded in death by all of her  siblings.

Barbara was a faithful member of First A.M.E. Church, where she sang in the Senior Chorus and was a member of the Rosa E. Pettis Missionary Society.  She previously played piano for Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church Choir and was a former Daughter Elk of the Lily of the Valley Temple 500 of Elizabeth.

 
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Marianne Matelan

January 04, 2017 |

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

Marianne Matelan, age 83, of White Oak, formerly of Versailles, died December 31, 2016, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born February 3, 1933, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Chris and Ann (Kutsek) Kaylor and the wife of the late Edward M. Matelan, Sr. Marianne was a homemaker and dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was a member of St. Angela Merici Church, where she was a Lady of Charity and a part of the ministry consultation. She is survived by her sons; James M. (Barbara) Lloyd of North Versailles and Edward M. Matelan, Jr. of White Oak, grandchildren; Josh, Justin, and Jordan; siblings; Ronald (Joey) Kaylor of North Huntington, Robert (Marlene) Kaylor of Berlin, Florence O’Bryon of Versailles, Janet (Dan) Schultz of North Huntington; sister-in-laws, Joanne Kaylor of Hempfield and Louise Kaylor of Port Vue; many nieces and nephews; and cousin; Stephen B. Gayok of Port Vue. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Lloyd; siblings, Chris Kaylor, Jr., Blanche Duval, and David Kaylor; brother-in-laws, Raymond (Helen) Matelan and Lloyd O’Bryon. Family and Friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday January 4, 2017, from 7-9 p.m., Thursday January 5, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, January 6, 2017, 10 a.m., at St. Angela Merici Church. Father Kevin Dominik will be the celebrant. Committal will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the family.  Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Mary Anne Charlesworth

January 04, 2017 |

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

Mary Anne (Messner) Charlesworth, age 77, of White Oak, died January 3, 2017, at her home. Born July 26, 1939, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mable (Rickard) Messner and the wife of Jim Charlesworth, for over 55 years. Mary Anne was a retired bookkeeper and assistant manager for H& R Block. She was a member of the First Free Evangelical Church, Senior Achievers, Children Ministries and a volunteer in many ways at her church. In addition to her husband, Mary Anne is survived by children, James (Teressa) Charlesworth, Jr., Mary Beth and Laura Charlesworth; grandchildren, James (Tanya) Charlesworth, III and Joyce Charlesworth; great grandchildren, Trai, Alyssa and Brandon; siblings, Joseph Messner, Catherine Robinson, Madeline Spranca and Patricia “Lisa” Barnes; many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on January 6, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. Funeral service will be held at the First Free Evangelical Church on January 7 , 2017, 11 a.m . Pastor Kirk Albrecht and Pastor Kelly will officiate. Burial will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Free Evangelical Church Memorial Fund, 4001 University Dr., McKeesport PA 15132. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Dorothy Joan Ionadi

January 04, 2017 |

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

Dorothy Joan Ionadi, age 87 of White Oak, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.  Born May 18, 1929 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna (Wargo) Baglos. 

 
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Warren Elton Faust

January 04, 2017 |

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

Warren Elton Faust, 95, of Elizabeth Township, died Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born July 13, 1921 in Lowber, and was the son of the late Judson E. and May Marshall Faust. He was a member of First Evangelical Free Church of McKeesport and was a retired Industrial Engineer for US Steel Clairton Works. Warren was a US Navy Pilot serving in WWII. He was a graduate of California State Teachers College with a B.S. in Industrial Education.

 
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Constance Josephine Assenti

January 04, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Constance Josephine Assenti, 91, of Clairton, formerly of Vestaburg, PA, passed away at Baldwin Health Center on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was born ­­­June 27, 1925 to the late Frank and Enrica Marini DeFabbo. Constance was the loving wife of the late Joseph Assenti. She is survived by daughters Denise Assenti of Clairton, Natalie (Thomas) Hathazy of Pittsburgh; sister Rose (Sonny) Rager of Loveland, CO; brother Samuel DeFabbo of Denver, CO; grandson Eric (Sandra) Hathazy of Jefferson Hills; granddaughter Nicole (Jon) Bilski of Jefferson Hills; great grandchildren Casey, Colby, Adison; and lifelong friend Dinean Follador Benack of Pleasant Hills. In addition to her parents and husband, Constance was preceded in death by sister Madeline Hodinko and brothers Anthony, Innocente, Dominic, Frank, and Henry DeFabbo. She was a member of the I.S.D.A., was employed by the City of Clairton School District, a member of St. Clare of Assisi parish, enjoyed cooking, cleaning, and spending time with her grandchildren. Family and friends will be received on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 PM at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Service will take place Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Clairton, PA, followed by interment at St. Clare Cemetery in Clairton. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com