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Mary Ellen Billick

September 26, 2016 |

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

Mary Ellen Billick, age 88, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. She was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp. and a former Avon representative. 

 
 
 
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John “Johnny” S. Brooks

September 24, 2016 |

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

John “Johnny” S. Brooks, 85, of White Oak passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside. He was born January 5, 1931 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Alexander and Francis Brooks. He was the husband of the late Sari Ayoub Brooks. John served in the United States Air Force and was a Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. He was a retired foreman with US Steel, National Tube. Mr. Brooks was an entrepreneur, he owned John’s Repair Service, dry cleaners, laundromats, and real estate. John was a member of Renzie Park Seniors and Life Span of Olympia Shopping Center.

 
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Samuel J. DeMarco

September 24, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Samuel J. DeMarco, 90, of Glassport, died Friday September, 23, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Theresa (Ingros) DeMarco for over 60 years, and the son of the late Marco and Giovaninna DiMarco. He is survived by sons Samuel (Elaine) DeMarco Jr. of Pleasant Hills and Gary (Leslie) DeMarco of Glassport; grandchildren Jason (Holly), Shannon (Ryan), Emily (David), and Elise; and great-grandchildren Ethan, Isabella and Hawthorne. Samuel was preceded in death by brothers Joseph, Dominick, Orlando and sister Rose.

 
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Corinne Elizabeth (Horne) Fulton

September 24, 2016 |

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

Corinne Elizabeth (Horne) Fulton, 87, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday September 22, 2016. She was born October 18, 1928 in Wilkinsburg, a daughter of the late Harry Horne and Cora (Smeltz) Horne Lyons, (stepfather Alan Lyons). She was a merchandiser for the former Bronk’s Clothing Store of Irwin. She was a great cook and a huge Steeler’s fan. Even though she went through a few difficult times, she had a great life and always was one of the most selfless people you would ever want to meet. She will be missed by all. Gram we love you!

 
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Violet G. (Anderson) Drylie

September 24, 2016 |

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

Violet G. (Anderson) Drylie, 88, of North Irwin, died Thursday September 22, 2016. She was born January 21, 1928 in North Irwin, a daughter of the late Herbert T. and Karen (Dahlman) Anderson and was also preceded in death by brothers Robert and Herbert Anderson. Violet was a former performer in the Ice Capades. She was a member of Norwin Alliance Church, North Huntingdon.

 
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Margaret Kohanocki Pellis

September 23, 2016 |

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

Margaret Kohanocki Pellis, 95, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2016.

 
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William Frederick Wahl Jr.

September 22, 2016 |

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

William Frederick Wahl Jr., born on February 13,1930 in Philadelphia, passed away on September 20, 2016 at 86 years of age. The only child of William Frederick Wahl and Hazel Field Wahl, he is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Nancy Stump Wahl, and his children Barbara (George) Dietz, Kim (Larry) Watson, Karen (Tom) Simpson and Rick (Sandy) Wahl. He had seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

 
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Lorraine Margaret Ryan

September 22, 2016 |

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

Lorraine Margaret Ryan, 71, of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 after a 3 year battle with cancer. She was born July 23, 1945 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret Kiefer Becker. She was a member of St. Angela Merici Church, White Oak. Lorraine is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jack J. Ryan, son, John Damien (Karen) Ryan of Charlotte, NC, daughters, Charity Ann Masi of Denver, CO, and 1st Lt. Kate Elizabeth Ryan of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Dean and Gia Masi and Reagan and Liam Ryan, sisters, Sylvia Krontz of Winter Haven, FL, and Mary Jane (Don) Vano of Cranberry, brothers, Larry (Carol) Becker of Castle Shannon, Richard Becker of Chicago, IL, Carl (fiancée, Sophia) Becker of Monroeville, and Paul (Vickie) Becker of Minneapolis, MN, nieces and nephews.

 
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Nancy Spate

September 22, 2016 |

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

Nancy Ann (Symington) Spate, age 85 of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport passed away on September 22, 2016 at The Grove at Irwin.  Born September 20, 1931 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Selma (Weber) Symington, and the loving wife of the late DeWayne B. Spate for 65 years.  Nancy worked at Reliance Steel with her mother, where she learned accounting and bookkeeping.  Later, she went on to work for National City, where she would retire from after 25 years.  She was a lifelong member of the Hope U.M.C. and church choir, the Tabitha Circle, and the McKeesport Historical Society.

 
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Chester H. Daugherty Jr.

September 22, 2016 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Chester H. Daugherty Jr., 54, of Pitcairn, formerly of Glassport, passed away on Wednesday September 21, 2016 at Forbes Regional Hospital in Monroeville.  He was born in McKeesport on July 3, 1962 to Chester H. Daugherty Sr. of Lincoln Boro and Nancy L. Dornin of Smithton.

 
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Thomas E. Spiker

September 22, 2016 |

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

Thomas E. Spiker, 74, of McKeesport, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.

 
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Leonard J. Lynch

September 22, 2016 |

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

Lynch, Leonard J., age 80, of Port Vue, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, after an automobile accident this past Saturday. He was born in Wall, PA on Jan. 14, 1936 and was the son of the late Charles and Viola Tyburski Lynch.

 
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Sheryl Ann Pearson

September 21, 2016 |

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

Sheryl Ann Pearson, 59, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 in McKeesport. She was born July 2, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William and Georgine Bach Pearson. Sheryl was a graduate of South Allegheny High School. She is survived by three sons, Jeffrey George (Brett) Mrvos, Jr. of White Oak, Grant William Mrvos of McKeesport, Donald Emido Flex of Los Angeles, Ca, granddaughter, Gia Rose Mrvos, brother, Christian (Daphne) Pearson of Versailles, sister, Tracey Pozzuto of West Newton, Nieces, Nephews and cousins.

 
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George M. Monezis, Jr.

September 21, 2016 |

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

George M. Monezis, Jr., 88, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital with his loving daughter Kathi by his side. He was born August 7, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Angela Masarovich Monezis He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and the National Baker's Association. George was a master baker, decorator and proprietor of Minerva Bakery in McKeesport for many years.

 
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Alice Hronakes

September 21, 2016 |

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

Alice Orosz Hronakes, age 84, of White Oak, and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian. She was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in White Oak and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also loved her painting and reading.

 
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