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Dolores M. "Boots" Farley

October 27, 2016 |

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

Dolores M. "Boots" Farley, age 89 of Versailles and formerly of Towson, MD, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born May 21, 1927 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late Joseph T. and Theresa (Everett) O'Leary.

 
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Jack E. Underwood

October 27, 2016 |

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

Jack E. Underwood, 94, of North Huntingdon, passed away October 27, 2016 at Hempfield Manor.

 
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Mary Ann B. (Udermen) Kollar

October 27, 2016 |

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

Mary Ann B. (Udermen) Kollar, 81, of Wilmington, North Carolina, formerly of North Huntingdon died Thursday, October 20, 2016. She was born December 26, 1934 in Braddock, a daughter of the late George and Mary “Mamie” (Stankosky) Uderman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandson Jaicob Kollar; brother George “Butch” Uderman; and sister Ursula Heverly. She was a former employee of Philips Electronics in Forest Hills.
 
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Mary D. (Moran) Gallagher

October 27, 2016 |

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

Mary D. (Moran) Gallagher, 80, a resident of Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon, formerly of North Versailles, died Tuesday October 25, 2016. She was born December 11, 1935 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Joyce) Moran and was also preceded in death by her husband James P. Gallagher Sr. and siblings Jerry and Thomas Moran, Kay White, and Noreen Delozier.
 
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Theresa Elizabeth Whitacre

October 27, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Theresa Elizabeth Whitacre, age 93, of McKeesport, died October 24, 2016, at John J. Kane Regional Center. Born January 7, 1923 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Victoria (Barr) Ochap and the wife of the late John W. Whitacre, Sr.
Theresa was retired from McKeesport Hospital as a unit secretary. She was a member of Evangelical Congregational Church and taught Sunday School and OCF classes. Theresa volunteered for Meals on Wheels and loved trips to Florida visiting her sister.

 
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Moira Brown

October 27, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Moira Brown, age 65, of Christy Park, died October 23, 2016, at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 11, 1951, in Lancaster, England, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Margaret (Ord) Zawasky and the wife of James C. Brown, Sr.
Moira worked as a home care nurse and cook until retirement. She was a great cook and was best known for her potato salad. She enjoyed camping at Deep Creek, MD and spending time riding motorcycles with her husband. Moira was truly the glue of the family.

 
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Dorothy Kemeny

October 27, 2016 |

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

Dorothy Kemeny, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at her home.

 
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Gloria Slaugh

October 26, 2016 |

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

Gloria Slaugh, age 83, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday, October 22, 2016.

 
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Lawrence "Larry" E. McKenzie

October 26, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

LAWRENCELARRY” E. McKENZIE, 67, of West Mifflin died Oct. 25, 2016.  He is the son of the late Edward E. and Evelyn (DeVault) McKenzie.  He is survived by his son Richard McKenzie; granddaughter Brooke McKenzie; sister Hilda Cooley; niece Kelley Ursiny; nephew Patrick Cooley; great nieces and nephews  Tara, Joelle and Andrew Ursiny and Emily Halliday.

Lawarence was retired from J & L Steel as well as St. Francis Hospital – Central Medical Pavillion. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Sat. from 2-6.

 


Adam R. McLaughlin

October 26, 2016 |

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

Adam R. McLaughlin, 25, of West Newton, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh as a result of a construction accident.

 
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John A. "Bugsy" Lattanzi

October 25, 2016 |

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

John A. "Bugsy" Lattanzi, age 78 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born December 27, 1937 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Lorenzo and Vienna (Moretti) Lattanzi.  A member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, John was one of the true "Civil Servants" of our area, giving his time and effort to make his hometown a better place.  

 
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Ilse Conley

October 25, 2016 |

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

Ilse Conley, age 89, of West Mifflin, died Monday, October 24, 2016. She was born in Heidenheim, West Germany on August 30, 1927 and is the daughter of the late Frederick and Rosa Dauner Benz.

 
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Kevin Wayne "Fudd" Linnen

October 25, 2016 |

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

Kevin Wayne "Fudd" Linnen, 59 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, quietly passed October 19, 2016 in UPMC Mercy Hospital.

 
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June Morrison Fiddler

October 25, 2016 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

June Morrison Fiddler, 93, formerly of the Luther Ridge Retirement Community, Chambersburg, PA, and Mount Vernon, PA, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in Quincy Village, Waynesboro, PA.  Born in McKeesport on February 14, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary Ellen Sigley Morrison.  Wife of the late Albert Fiddler, she is survived by her daughter, Nancy Fiddler of Orlando, FL, also by nieces and nephews, and was preceded in death by her son, Robert Edward Fiddler and her sister, Nancy Johnson.  She was a retired secretary and former member of Mt. Vernon Community Presbyterian Church.  Mrs. Fiddler was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church of Chambersburg, was a graduate of McKeesport High School, class of 1940, and attended the University of Pittsburgh.  She was a member of Falling Spring AARP #2840, the Afternoon Club, and the Kittochinny Historical Society, and served on the board of Meals on Wheels and IRP at Wilson College.  Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 on Friday from 3-7 PM and Saturday from 10-11 AM.  A service will be held Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. William K. Little officiating.  Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park.  The family suggests contributions to Mt. Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, 2200 Buena Vista Road, Elizabeth Twp., PA  15135; Central Presbyterian Church, 40 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg, PA  17201; or to a favorite charity.  Condolences may be sent to Nancy Fiddler, 2650 St. Paul Road, Chambersburg, PA  17202.

 


Salene Denise Jones

October 25, 2016 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Salene Denise Jones, 62, died Oct. 23, 2016. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 28 at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery & Mausoleum, North Versailles Twp. http://www.tuniefuneralhome.com/