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Anthony Stratigos

November 03, 2016 |

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

Anthony Michael Stratigos, age 83, of White Oak died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016.

 
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Dorothy Nikolich Lancos

November 02, 2016 |

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

Dorothy Nikolich Lancos, 91, of White Oak and formerly of Duquesne, Mrs. Lancos was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. McKeesport and Holy Trinity Kola. Beloved wife of the late Edward Lancos, she is survived by her loving children, Nadine and Edwin; and a sister, Sophie. She was a wonderful lady.

 
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Kelly Ann (Harrison) Bollman

November 02, 2016 |

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

Kelly Ann (Harrison) Bollman, 48, of Irwin passed away Tuesday November 1, 2016. She was born June 12, 1968 in Jeannette a daughter of Donald A. and Connie L. (Garman) Harrison of North Huntingdon. She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Larimer. Kelly worked as a registered nurse for Medi Home Healthcare, Monroeville and was involved in both the Norwin Band and Colorguard. In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband Robert M. Bollman of Irwin; children Chelsea M. (Justin) Arenas of Washington D.C. and Chandler M. Bollman of Irwin; her brother James A. (Elizabeth) Harrison of Irwin; and nephew Allen Harrison.
 
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Cindy L. Lafferty

November 02, 2016 |

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

Cindy L. Lafferty, age 64, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016  at Avow Hospice House in Naples, Fl.  She was a former VP of  Special Assets for Huntington Bank in Cleveland, OH. She was employed for many years in the banking industry at both Equibank and Integra Bank in the Pittsburgh area. She enjoyed traveling and was a former member of First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth. 

 
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Deborah "Debbie" Hose

November 02, 2016 |

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

Deborah "Debbie" Hose, age 62 of McKeesport, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at her home. Born September 4, 1954 in West Mifflin, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Sprenger) Smith, and loving wife of Dale Himich. Debbie worked for the McKeesport School District for nearly 20 years as a special education teacher's assistant for 5th and 6th grade. In her free time, she loved to make all types of crafts, and her baking, especially her cookies, will be missed by so many family and friends. She was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, always rooting for the Steelers, Pens and Buccos, and loved her faithful cats, Gizzy and Mookie "Rosie". In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Justin Hose of North Versailles; grandson, Justin; siblings, Patricia (the late Joseph) Miller, Eddie (Linda) Smith, Beverly (Ed) Magiera and Blair (Debbie) Smith; step-son, Shawn Himich (Stacey); brother-in-law, Michael (Carol) Himich; sisters-in-law, Barbara (Thomas) Kostovny and Susan Himich (Thom); and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 2 p.m. until time of funeral service at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jeff Lukacs will officiate. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Lily Ann Thomas Baron

November 01, 2016 |

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

Lily Ann Thomas Baron, of White Oak, passed away on Sunday, October 30th, 2016. She was a loving wife of 46 years (November 7, 1970) to Robert Edward Baron. Lily was born on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1948, in Duquesne, daughter of Michael and Anna Thomas.

She is survived by daughter Melissa Baron (Robert) Vanek of Parker, Colorado, Heidi (Sean) Darby of North Huntingdon, Susannah (ThanhBinh) Hoang of Bentonville, Arkansas and son, Jonathon Thomas Baron of White Oak and grandchildren Luke Tyler, Vanessa Lily, and Samantha Elizabeth Vanek, Grace Anne and Grant Michael Darby and ThanhHien Hannah and ThanhHau Tanner Hoang and sister Mary Jane (Thomas) Henaghan of North Huntingdon.

 
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David “Shoes” P. Mignogna

November 01, 2016 |

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

David “Shoes” P. Mignogna, age 65, of East McKeesport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2016. He was born January 21, 1951, a son of the late Anthony and Evelyn (Severino) Mignogna. He worked as a Certified Public Land Surveyor, first for his own company Penn Land Surveyors for over 25 years, and then for Deglau Engineering for over 10 years. He was a long-time Steelers fan and season ticket holder for over 44 years. He played the guitar, loved music and his family, and was good to everyone he met.
 
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Freda Catherine (Marcoff) Chidester

November 01, 2016 |

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

Freda Catherine (Marcoff) Chidester, 72, of North Versailles, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016. She was born September 6, 1944 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Elia Alex and Catherine M. Goldbauh Marcoff. She is survived by her daughters, Jody Lynn (William) Stockdill of North Huntingdon, and Jill Marie (David) Niber of Youngwood, a granddaughter, Madison Niber, and nieces, Cindy Marynak, Linda Marcoff Briggs, Carey Davis, Beth Moore and Amy Martin.

 
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Viola Wanda Greenawald

November 01, 2016 |

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

Viola Wanda Greenawald, 91, of Elizabeth Township, died Monday, October 31, 2016 at home. She was born May 11, 1925 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John and Bertha Socha Steffan. She was the wife of the late Theodore F. "Ted" Greenawald who died June 18, 2006. Viola and Ted were foster parents to 9 children. She was a member of St. Michael Parish, Elizabeth Township and was a China Artist for the former Sabin China in Versailles. She is survived by her son, Kenneth J. Greenawald of San Diego, CA, and daughter, Donna Greenawald of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
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Edward Mark Barnette

November 01, 2016 |

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

Edward Mark Barnette, 71, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, peacefully departed this life October 29, 2016 in the comfort of his home.

He was born September 14, 1945 in McKeesport, PA son of the late Lucille M. Coleman Flowers and William Barnette and reared in McKeesport by loving step-father Thomas W. Flowers.

 
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Littleton “Sonny” Spence

November 01, 2016 |

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

Littleton “Sonny” Spence, 77, of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Friday, October 14, 2016 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.

 
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Theresa Marsh

November 01, 2016 |

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

Theresa Marsh, age 83 of North Huntingdon died November 1, 2016 at her home. She was born March 17, 1933 in Wall, Pa., a daughter of the late Harry and Dorothea Weckluck Kazousky. 

 
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Margaret "Peg" Ann Weyer

November 01, 2016 |

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

Margaret "Peg" Ann Weyer, age 89 of White Oak, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Kane Regional Center in McKeesport. Born September 20, 1927 in Braddock, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Fleck) Weyer, Sr. Peg was a graduate of McKeesport High School, and later went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Slippery Rock University. Upon her graduation, she began working at the White Oak School and later Francis McClure Intermediate School as a 7th grade science teacher, where she was often referred to as "Sarge". It was there that she started the Drug Awareness Program, having won awards from the Governor of Pennsylvania. She dedicated her spare time as a girl scout leader in White Oak, served as a Sunday school teacher and choir member at Trinity Lutheran Church, and was a long time member of Faith Lutheran Church in her later years. Peg was an avid traveler, visiting many of the western states, and loved to spend time camping and taking in all aspects of the outdoors. Her many dogs were her pride and joy. She is survived by her niece, Debra (Jim) Baird of Kearneysville, WV; nephew, Kevin (Roberta) Weyer of White Oak; great nieces and nephews, Jessica (Erik) Bibb, Joanna Baird, Adam (Theresa) Weyer, and Ashley (Javiera) Alverez; sister-in-law, Helen Weyer of White Oak; cousins, Betty Joan Keenan and Robert Dale Davis; and two great-great nieces and two great-great nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Weyer, Jr. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, November 4, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Michael Ryan will officiate. Burial will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Pgh, PA 15222. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Mary E. "Betty" Downer

October 31, 2016 |

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

Mary E. "Betty" (Cypher) Downer, age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2016 in Arden Courts, Jefferson Hills.  Born June 24, 1923 in Pittsburgh to the late James D. and Josephine (Murphy) Cypher, she was a very active member and former Eucharistic Minister at Holy Spirit Parish in West Mifflin and a US Navy veteran of WWII. 

 
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Evalyn Walos

October 31, 2016 |

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

Evalyn Walos, 95, of Christy Park, died Saturday, October 29, 2016. She was born January 13, 1921 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Gregorius and Anastasia Oryniak Kichan. She was the wife of the late Edward A. Walos who died December 27, 1981. She was a member of St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, and helped to make their famous pirohy.

 
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