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Anthony “Tony” J. Weber Jr.

March 04, 2017 |

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

Anthony “Tony” J. Weber Jr., age 52 of Jeanette, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017. He was born July 24, 1964 in McKeesport, a son of the late Anthony J. (Jacqueline) Weber Sr. and the late Judy (Lesnickey) Dally and her living husband Curtis Dally. He was a hard worker and was the proud owner of the T&R sub-contracting roofing company for over 6 years in Adamsburg. He is survived by his children Anthony J. Weber III and his girlfriend Leah Krause of Hermine and Holly A. Weber of Acme; step-daughter Nowel Hershberger; the mother of his children Ranee Halterman; and his brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
 
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Dorothy A. Bucy

March 04, 2017 |

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

Dorothy A. Bucy, 75, of Boston, died Thursday March 2, 2017. She was born December 4, 1941 in Trafford and was the daughter of the late John and Ann Lawrence Defrank. Dorothy had a career outside of the home handling financial matters for various companies over many years, but her true life's work was being the matriarch of her family, providing love, comfort, and guidance to not only her entire family, but to those blessed enough to have been touched by her love and faithful spirit. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, James W. Bucy, daughters, Dawn M. (Jeffery A.) Como of Boston, and Patricia A. ( Kevin C.) Zaken of North Huntingdon, son, Thomas E. (Deanna R.) Bucy of Jefferson Hills , grandchildren, Joshua D. Zaken, Megan E. Como, Lindsey N. Zaken, Jacob R. Como, Bella R. Bucy, and TJ Bucy, sister, Marietta (Donald) Baer of Murrysville , nieces and nephews.

 
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Dr. Samir J. Ayoub

March 04, 2017 |

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

Dr. Samir J. Ayoub, 73, of Elizabeth Township, died Friday March 3, 2017. He was born June 7, 1943 in Alexandria, Egypt and was the son of the late Jacques and Julia Assily Ayoub . He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township. Dr. Ayoub was a Dentist for over 40 years and had his practice in Versailles. He is survived by his wife Marian P. Ruscin Ayoub, daughter, Renee Ayoub, brother, Selim J. (Huguette) Ayoub of Longwood, FL, sister, Marie Theresa (William) Brown of McKeesport, brother-in-laws, George R. (Carol) Ruscin of Elizabeth Township and John M. (Diana) Ruscin of Duquesne, nieces and nephews.

 
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Michael Stephen Pope

March 04, 2017 |

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

Michael Stephen Pope, 57, of Liberty Borough, died Tuesday February 28, 2017 at home. He was born December 2, 1959 in McKeesport and was the son of Ronald Russell Pope and Mary Ann Benish Pope of Liberty Borough. Michael was a member of St. Mark Parish - Liberty Borough and was a graduate of the Mon Valley School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Debra (Jim) Stripsky and Cheri (Stephen) Tedrick of McKeesport, nieces, Brenda, Joyce and Lauren Tedrick, and nephews, Alex and Erik Stripsky and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

 
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Jack T. Riley

March 04, 2017 |

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

Jack T. Riley, age 86 of McKeesport, died Friday, March 3, 2017.  He was born in McKeesport on April 8, 1930 and is the son of the late Philip and Mary Lacey Riley.  He served in the Army during the Korean War in the 3rd Infantry 7th Armored Division and received the following military medals; Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal (2 Bronze Stars), Combat Infantry Badge, and United Nations Service Medal.  He was retired from US Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin.  He loved walking and was an avid sports fan, especially the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
He is survived by his partner, Dolores Chancio of McKeesport; son, George A. Sabol of West Mifflin; daughters, Sue A. Edwards of Duquesne, Agnes (Michael) Faulds of West Mifflin; sisters, Helen Uhrin and Nora Riley of Versailles; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Philip and James Riley.

 
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Antoinette “Toni” M. Ashbaugh

March 04, 2017 |

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

Antoinette “Toni” M. Ashbaugh, age 59, of McKeesport, died March 4, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on December 14, 1957, the daughter of the late Anthony and Lucille Kolodziej Dumas and the wife of Joseph J. Ashbaugh. She was employed as a union secretary for United Steelworkers Local 2227 of West Mifflin for over 20 years.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Alan) Toth of Plum Borough; Foreste (Derek) Hess of North Huntingdon; sons, Winford Brock (Sophia) Holtzclaw of NC; Randy (Diamond) Keefer of McKeesport; brothers, Harry Dumas of West Mifflin; Martin Dumas of Lake Isabella, CA; Paul (Teresa) Dumas of Charlotte Hall, MD; Fred Dumas of White Oak; Carl Dumas of Orange County, CA; grandchildren, Christian Toth, Nathan Toth, Julia Toth, Lily Hess, R.J. Keefer, Charlotte Toth, Victoria Keefer, Charlie Holtzclaw, and Savannah Keefer. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Phillip Dumas, Regis Dumas, and Larry Dumas.

 
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Donald R. Robinson, Jr.

March 04, 2017 |

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

Donald R. Robinson, Jr., age 74 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Southwestern Nursing Center.  Born February 17, 1943 in Battle Creek, MI, he was a son of the late Donald R. Robinson, Sr. and Anna (Watts) Robinson. 

 
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Michael W. Egenlauf

March 03, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Michael W. “Bill” Egenlauf, Sr. age 72, of McKeesport, born February 24, 1945, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

 
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Catherine "K" Thomas

March 03, 2017 |

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

Catherine "K" Thomas, 73, of Irwin, went to the Lord on March 2, 2017.

 
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Anna Mae (Fisher) Long

March 02, 2017 |

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

Anna Mae (Fisher) Long, 92 “29”, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday February 28, 2017. She was born September 20, 1924 in Yeagertown, a daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Pannebaker) Fisher and was also preceded in death by her husband Fred N. Long; a son Fred N. Long Jr.; and her brothers Philo (Dorothy) and James Fisher. She was a former employee of Sears and McDonald’s and was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin.
 
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George J. Adamson

March 02, 2017 |

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

George J. Adamson, 78, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Monday February 27, 2017 while visiting in Georgia. He was born December 24, 1938 in Jeannette, the son of the late George J. Sr. and Gladys Stitley Adamson and was also preceded in death by his wife of nearly fifty years Dolores A. “Dolly” (Welsh) Adamson on July 19, 2016. George graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and received his master’s degree from Edinboro University. He was a retired school teacher for the Norwin School District where he was yearbook advisor and an English teacher for over 30 years.
 
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Edward C. "Endo" Razorsek

March 02, 2017 |

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

Edward C. "Endo" Razorsek, age 96 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born August 4, 1920 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Frank and Jera (Barlich) Razorsek. 

 
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Anna F. Adkins

March 02, 2017 |

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

Anna F. Adkins, age 68 of Duquesne, died peacefully at home with her family by her side, on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. 

 
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Nancy Lee Mardell

March 01, 2017 |

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

Nancy Lee Mardell, 79, of Elizabeth Township, died Monday February 27, 2017. She was born January 30, 1938 in Braddock and was the daughter of the late James and Julia Bodo Marchese. Nancy was retired from the Prudential Insurance Co. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Terrence P. Mardell, daughters, Julie Steward of Fairfax, VA, and Carrie L. (John) Boerio of Columbus, OH, son, Richard S. (Beth) Lacey of Austin, TX, brother, Russell (Sara) Marchese of Duquesne, sisters, Sherry Trusso of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Terri (Nick) Shermenti of McKeesport, grandchildren, December (Michael) Courtwright, Nicole (Bill Armaline) Steward, Rosalyn C. Steward, Jennifer (Matthew) Keller, Michelle Boerio, Jessica (Jerry) Wirbicki, Richard Lacey, and Tony Boerio, great-grandchildren, Ian, Lincoln, Kaleb, Eric, Jackson, and Madalyn, nieces and nephews.

 
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William N. Pigozzi, M.D.

March 01, 2017 |

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

Doctor William N. Pigozzi, only child of Francesco and Louise Pigozzi, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2017, at the age of 100. Doctor Bill was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Helen Meenen Pigozzi and his second wife Betty Place Pigozzi.

 
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