December 25, 2016 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Rose Marie Wilkerson, age 78, of Newark, DE peacefully went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2016. Rose was born and raised in Clairton, PA to the late John and Barbara Popchak. She and her late husband were blessed with five children and moved throughout the USA per his Air Force assignments. Rose retired from the State of Delaware where she worked as a Senior Social Worker. She was an avid reader, loved and rescued cats, and enjoyed playing the slots at Delaware Park.
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December 23, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Russell Charles Peckman, 84, of Ashburn, VA, formerly of Elizabeth Twp, died Saturday December 17, 2016 at home. He was born September 14, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Floyd E. and Barbara J. Johnston Peckman. He was a member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, the Bell Pioneers, White Oak American Legion Post 701 and Duquesne McKeesport F & AM Lodge 731.
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December 23, 2016 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
James A. "Jim" Buck, age 75 of Greenock, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at his home. Born July 8, 1941 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Andrew John and Ethel P. (Kovach) Buck. Jim was a 1964 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering. Upon graduation, he dedicated his career to the steel manufacturing industry, working as a metallurgical engineer for many of the local and national steel companies, including US Steel Corporation and Jones & Laughlin Steel Company.
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December 23, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Dennis J. Viscusi, age 62 of Jefferson Hills, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital. Born July 13, 1954 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late John P. and Catherine (Metz) Viscusi.
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December 22, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ethel Chomanics Hebda, 92 of North Versailles, died Thursday December 22, 2016 at her home. She was born June 19, 1924 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John and Anna Duhony Chomanics. She was the loving wife and best friend of the late Ted Hebda who died July 18, 2008. She is survived by her loving daughters, Kathi (Jim) Lipesky and Cindy Donnelly, her 3 adoring granddaughters, Thea (Shauna) Lipesky, Kate (John) Kelley, and Jamie (Dan) Lipesky, as well as 4 adoring great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Caitlin, Josephina and Ted, and nieces and nephews.
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December 22, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Michelle Lynn Fellabaum, 34, of Lincoln Borough, died Sunday December 18, 2016. She was born April 24, 1982 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Ronald C. and Donna Brenner Fuehrer of Lincoln Borough. In addition to her father and mother, she is survived by her daughters, Kayla Fellabaum, Anna Fellabaum, and Raegan Fresh, sister, Season Fuehrer, and niece, Sierra Jenesky of Liberty Borough, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
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December 22, 2016 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Karen D. Fry, age 72 of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Born October 20, 1944 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Ernest E. and Helen May (Terwilliger) Johnson, and beloved wife of Robert W. Fry for 51 years. Karen was an active lifelong member of the McKeesport Alliance Church, where she dedicated her time serving as a Deaconess. After raising her children, she went on to work in the human resource department at Auberle, having retired after more than 10 years. Her true joy in life, however, was spending time with her grandchildren. She was always willing and eager to fill in as "the babysitter" when called upon. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Christopher W. (Karen M.) Fry of Monroeville and Marie Elena (Jeffrey) Matta of McLean, VA; grandchildren, Sarah, Rachel, Naomi, Esther, Deborah and Joshua Fry, and Jacob Matta; siblings, Lucille H. (Raymond) Stombaugh of Portage, PA and Phillip (Mary) Johnson of McKeesport; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Vivian Joel, and her brother, Kenneth Johnson. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday, December 26, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will follow at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jason Wilson will officiate. Private inurnment will take place at Richland Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
December 22, 2016 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Antonio L. Lawrence, 3 months of Clairton, Pennsylvania, earned his wings December 19, 2016 in Upper St. Clair Hospital.
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December 22, 2016 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Daryl Ann Hemann Sproul, 77, of Liberty Boro, formerly of McKeesport, passed away at home on Wednesday December 21, 2016. She was born May 7, 1939 in McKeesport to the late Oliver L. and Viola Edith Hammerstram Hemann. Daryl is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Howard; daughter, Laurie (Ray) Huckestein of Sewickley; son, Howard D. (Rebecca) Sproul of Elizabeth; grandchildren Chris (Nikki), Keith, Emma, Jenna; great-grandchildren Bailey, Trenton and Ryan. Daryl was a member of Evangelical Congregational Church in McKeesport, she enjoyed motorcycle riding and collecting Snow White memorabilia. A private viewing will take place at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg, PA 15034, followed by a private interment at Richland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in her memory to St. Jude’s, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
December 22, 2016 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
James “Fearless” F. Hvozdik, 63, of Glassport passed away at home on Wednesday December 21, 2016. He was born November 11, 1953 in McKeesport to Jean R. Dworek Hvozdik and the late George F. Hvozdik who passed away in 2011. James is survived by brother, Francis R. (Gina) Hvozdik of Glassport; sister, Theresa M. (Bernie) McAllister of Cincinnati, OH; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a 1971 graduate of South Allegheny High School, a member of Queen of The Rosary Church & the American Legion both in Glassport a veteran of the US Navy, and a former employee of La Romana in Glassport. Arrangements have been entrusted to E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. Inurnment will take place at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park in North Huntingdon at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
December 22, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Pauline “Babe” Poljanec Ash Dee, age 87, of Westmoreland City, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. She was born October 23, 1929 in East McKeesport, a daughter of the late Frank and Pauline (Narad) Poljanec. She was a long time member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Irwin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband of over 20 years Morgan Ash; brothers Frank, Edward and Albert Poljanec; and sister Mary.
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December 22, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Irene A. Shuster, age 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 at her home.
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December 21, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
James W. Shirley Sr., age 83, of North Huntingdon died December 21, 2016. He was born January 4, 1933 in Harrison City, a son of the late Herbert and Florence Good Shirley.
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December 21, 2016 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Jerline Brown, 89, died December 15, 2016. Arrangements in charge of Tunie Funeral Home.
December 21, 2016 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Lou Ann Morant Morris, 82, died December 17, 2016. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 22 at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead, and her funeral is at 11 a.m. Dec. 23 at Second Baptist Church, 108 W 12th Ave., Homestead. Arrangements in charge of Tunie Funeral Home.
