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Frank C. Crookston

October 09, 2016 |

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

Frank C. Crookston, age 65 of North Huntingdon, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016. He was born March 28, 1951 in Pittsburgh, a son of the Late Jack and Marie (Clark) Crookston. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Irwin and the VFW post 781 in Irwin. Frank was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and went on to be a truck driver for C.A. Walters in Greensburg for over 18 years and then owned the F&L Sporting Goods store in Irwin for over 8 years.
 
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George Yanichko

October 09, 2016 |

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

George Yanichko, 92, died Oct. 6, 2016 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the Late Vasil and Helen Lesko Yanichko. Born in Duquesne, November 6, 1923. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne.  He was a retired U.S. Steel Corp. employee with 38 yrs. service, Duquesne Works Metallurgical Dept. "He also proudly served his country as a Staff Sargent in the U.S. Marines, South Pacific Theater, During WWII.

 
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Matthew M. Cindrich

October 08, 2016 |

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

Matthew M. Cindrich, age 90 of Glassport, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Born October 22, 1925 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph and Dragica Cindrich.  A member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Parish in Christy Park and a US Army Veteran of World War II, Matthew retired after 34 years as a pipefitter for US Steel National Tube Works in McKeesport.

 
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Shirley Ann Patterson Zgurich

October 08, 2016 |

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

Shirley Ann (Patterson) Zgurich, 72, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at West Penn Hospital.

 
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Audra Dudek

October 07, 2016 |

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

Audra A. Dudek, 48, of McKeesport, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 6, 2016 after a long struggle with cancer. Born September 5, 1968 in Hermine, she was the daughter of Steven and Hennrietta (Sames) Solomon and loving wife of Daniel Dudek. She was an active member of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour in North Huntingdon, where she was a council member. She proudly earned her Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration and was the manager of Adult Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Audra loved her job and will be remembered for all the lives that she touched. She had a group of friends that enjoyed scrapbooking and traveling to events where they shared many memories. Along with her husband and parents, she is survived by her sons, Daniel Dudek Jr., and Noah James Dudek of McKeesport; brothers, Ernest (Linda) Solomon of Manor, PA, William (Kathy) Solomon of Rillton, PA, and Steven (Gail) Solomon of Las Vegas, NV; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Harry and Adelle Sames; and paternal grandparents, Ernest and Miriam Solomon. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, October 8, 2016, from 6-9p.m. and Sunday, October 9, 2016, from 1-4p.m. and 7-9p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 10, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour. Entombment will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Francis Ford “Scotty” Tremont

October 07, 2016 |

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

Francis Ford “Scotty” Tremont, 89, of Liberty Borough, died Saturday, September 17, 2016. He was born December 21, 1926 in Buena Vista and was the son of the late Teto and Jeannette Ford Tremont. He was a retired Lab Technician and had worked for US Steel Christy Park Works and CPI Industries.

 
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James S. Ashbaugh

October 07, 2016 |

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

James S. Ashbaugh, age 77, of Jeannette, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016. He was born April 20, 1939 in Fritz Henry in South Huntingdon Township, a son of the late Joseph S. and Genieve (Galvin) Ashbaugh. He was a past member of the Arona Church of the Nazarene and then attended the Circleville Church of the Nazarene in North Huntingdon.
 
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William R. Goras

October 07, 2016 |

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

William R. Goras, 85, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday October 4, 2016. He was born February 3, 1931 in Westmoreland City, a son of the late John and Christine (Martincheck) Goras. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Sandra Lee Goras and a son Michael J. Goras; siblings John, Delores, Paul, and George Goras, Julia Neligh, Mary Pecorraro, Betty Hazlett, Irene Heller, Nancy Miller, Rose Miller, Eleanor Sames and Ethel Misner.
 
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Marvin Daniel Womack

October 07, 2016 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Marvin Daniel Womack, 49, died Oct. 3, 2016. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7 at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Avenue, Homestead.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marvin Daniel Womack please visit our Sympathy Store.

 


Richard R. Bilak

October 07, 2016 |

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

Richard R. Bilak, age 75 of McKeesport, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016. He was born in Port Vue on November 27, 1941; the son of the late Michael and Anna May (Kyne) Bilak, Sr. He was the husband of the late Carol Anne Bilak.

 
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Dorothy "Dolly" M. Ammer

October 06, 2016 |

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

Dorothy "Dolly" M. Ammer, age 81, of Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon, passed away October 5, 2016 at UPMC Mckeesport.

 
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Vera Margaret Wade Ross

October 06, 2016 |

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

Vera Margaret Wade Ross, 85 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life September 29, 2016 in West Penn Hospice.

 
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Diane E. Hausenberger

October 05, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Diane E. Hausenberger, age 76, of McKeesport, died October 2, 2016. Born November 6, 1939, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Edna G. (Craven) Wilson and the wife of the late Richard Hausenberger.
Diane was very caring and colorful person. She enjoyed writing, cookies and all types of flowers.

 
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Clarence Thomas Miller Sr

October 05, 2016 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Clarence Thomas Miller Sr. died Oct. 2, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon Oct. 7 at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Avenue, Homestead.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Clarence Thomas Miller Sr please visit our Sympathy Store.

 


Dale F. Edwards, Jr.

October 04, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Dale F. Edwards, Jr., age 47, of Wilmerding, died October 2, 2016, at UPMC East. Born October 6, 1968, in Wilkinsburg, he was the son of Dale F. and the late Joanne E. (Lovett) Edwards, Sr.
Dale worked as a sales representative. He enjoyed collecting coins and genealogy, but his true passion was caring for his children.
In addition to his father, Dale is survived by his children, Ashley Marie and Dale F., III both of Versailles; siblings, Kim (Artie) Williams of Turtle Creek, Dana Edwards of Turtle Creek, Amber (Dan) Terza of North Versailles and Jennifer (Lou) Cortazzo of Penn Twp.; many nieces and nephews.

 
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