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George F. Thomas

June 02, 2016 |

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

George F. Thomas, 92, of Boise ID, formerly of North Huntingdon, PA and North Ft. Myers, FL, passed away on June 1, 2016.

 
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Tameka Angelec Adams

June 02, 2016 |

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

Departed this life May 18, 2016 in Briarcliff Pavilion, North Huntingdon, PA.  Born March 11, 1972 in McKeesport, PA, daughter of Ernest Albert Adams Jr. and Carmelita Redwood.  Loving granddaughter of Mary Aileen Redwood of McKeesport.  Tameka was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Paul M. Redwood, Sr. and paternal grandparents, Mary Frances Adams-Strover, Ernest A. Adams, Sr. and Otis Strover all of McKeesport.

 
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Duane Keith Francis

June 01, 2016 |

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

Dewane Keith Francis, 42, of McKeesport, PA, died May 29, 2016 at home.  He was born September 24, 1973 in McKeesport, son of Montel Benzo of Erie, PA. and the late Gwendolyn Francis of McKeesport.  He was a graduate of McKeesport High School and received his Bachelor's degree from Adrian College in Michigan.  He was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church and had been employed in telemarketing.  Surviving are aunts, Sara Francis of McKeesport, and Elanore Francis of Forest Hills; uncles, William Robert Francis, Frank Francis, Marvin Francis and Warren Francis all of McKeesport; and cousins.  Friends will be received Friday, June 3, 2016, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church, 1350 Locust St., McKeesport with services following the visitation hour.  Local arrangements by the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., McKeesport.

Interment will be private.

 


Isabel A. Lauterbach

June 01, 2016 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Isabel A. “Bell” Lauterbach, 90, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Clairton, passed away at home on Tuesday May 31, 2016. She was born August 29, 1925, in McKeesport, to the late Peter Joseph and Caroline DeBor Lauterbach.

 
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Frank T. Carek

June 01, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Frank T. Carek, age 55, from McKeesport, died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at his home. Born December 2, 1960, in McKeesport, he was the son of Bert and Wanita S. (Chalfant) Gaal, Jr.
Frank was an auto body technician. He enjoyed the outdoors, the beach at Outer Banks, NC and all Pittsburgh sports. He loved the family pets, Puppy, Lucy and Bella.

 
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Duane (Dewey) Diehl

June 01, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Duane (Dewey) Diehl, 73, of Glassport died Monday May 30, 2016. He is survived by his wife Mary Diehl; children Claude (Jina) Diehl of Georgia, Sandra Diehl-Main of Glassport, Virginia (Charles) Diehl-Wilson of Elizabeth, Christopher Boyd of Kentucky; sister Janet (David) Kowalski, and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents John and Anna (Oakley) Diehl, son Duane Diehl, and siblings Richard, Dolores, Barbara, and Ronald.

 
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Margaret C. (Keresman) Vidnovic

June 01, 2016 |

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

Margaret C. (Keresman) Vidnovic, 93, a resident of Walden’s View, North Huntingdon, formerly of McKeesport, died peacefully in her sleep, Monday May 30, 2016. She was born April 15, 1923 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Steve and Della Keresman and was also preceded in death by her husband Samuel Vidnovic and a brother Joseph Keresman. She is survived by her sons, Fred Vidnovic of North Huntingdon and Glenn Vidnovic and his wife Sara of Iowa City, Iowa; her grandchildren, Natalie (Joshua) Janov, Sam Vidnovic, and Anne (Gabe) Kipsinger; her great grandchildren, Samuel and Jonah Janov; her sister Mildred (Patrick) Mercurio of McKeesport; also nieces and nephews.

 
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James E. Hopkins

June 01, 2016 |

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

James E. Hopkins, 77, of Ardara, died Monday May 23, 2016. He was born February 2, 1939 in Ardara, a son of the late George I. and Charlotte (Storm) Hopkins and was also preceded in death by an infant brother and sister, George I. Jr. and Virginia Hopkins. He was a retired bus driver for the Port Authority of Allegheny County and a member of Ardara Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Jim loved to golf. He is survived by his wife of fifty five years, Jackie P. (Doyle) Hopkins; his children, James E. Hopkins Jr. and his wife Patty of Florida and Lisa Casavant and her husband Brad of Irwin; grandchildren, Taylor, Delaney, Jayme, Noel, and Angel; siblings, Janet Dudley of MO, Vivian (Dave) Davidson of AR, Georgia Perry of NB, Judy (Paul) Stokum of Jeannette, and Robert Hopkins of Pitcairn; also nieces and nephews.

 
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Harry B. Dixon

June 01, 2016 |

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

Harry B. Dixon, 93, of North Huntingdon died Saturday may 28, 2016. He was born April 28, 1923, in Lonaconing, MD, a son of the late Harry B. Sr. and Estelle (Robertson) Dixon and was also preceded in death by his wife Katherine C. (Potosky) Dixon an infant son, and a sister Thelma Dixon. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and retired from Westinghouse Electric Corp., O’Hara Township, with forty years’ service.

 
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Marion R. Comunale

June 01, 2016 |

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

Marion R. (Supernovich) Comunale, 82, a resident of Golden Heights, Irwin, died Monday May 30, 2016. She was born May 8, 1934 in Elizabeth, a daughter of the late Alfred and Anna (Oleyar) Supernovich and was also preceded in death by her husband John A. Comunale and a brother Alfred Supernovich.

 
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Stella E. Yanik

June 01, 2016 |

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

Stella E. Yanik, 93 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Mt. Vernon of South Park.  Born July 12, 1922 in Jefferson Hills, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Vicenec) Yanik.

 
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Joseph Gioia

May 31, 2016 |

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

Joseph Gioia, 55, of Elizabeth Twp, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 at John J. Kane Regional Center - McKeesport. He was a union master electrician for Local No. 5 in Pittsburgh. The humble family patriarch, Joe enjoyed archery hunting, fishing, and taking his collector's edition Trans Am to car shows. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. 

 
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Patricia “Patti” A. (Panzo) Brush

May 30, 2016 |

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

Patricia “Patti” A. (Panzo) Brush, age 63, of North Versailles, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 26, 2016. She was born June 13, 1952 in McKeesport, a daughter of Sophie (Zapora) Panzo and the late Stephen Panzo. She was a former member of St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. Patti had owned the Comfort Zone tanning and nail salon in Level Green, and work at the Westwood Banquet Center in Duquesne before dedicating her time to her mother’s care.

 
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Betty Ruth Kline

May 29, 2016 |

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

Betty Ruth Kline, age 88, of White Oak, died May 28, 2016 at her residence. She was born in McKeesport on August 22, 1927 and is the daughter of the late Max and Leona Berkowitz Greenfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of over 60 years, Bernard H. Kline, a WW ll veteran and her brother, Donald Greenfield.

She was a retired registered nurse, a former Brownie Leader, loved to go to lunch with her friends and play bridge and Mahj Jongg. She was a member of Temple B’Nai Israel, the Sisterhood, B’Nai Brith Women and Hadassa. She truly enjoyed singing and tapdancing in the Sisterhood Plays and at the membership luncheons.

She is survived by daughters; Ellie (Bruce) Lederman of Pacific Palisades, CA, Meryl (Fred) Trachtman of Olney, MD, son; George (Mary Jo) Kline of White Oak, grandchildren; Eric, Jeffrey, and Joshua (Elizabeth) Lederman, Reita, Lena, and Max Kline, and Rachel and Molly Trachtman, and sister, Phyllis Greenwald of N. Hills, California.

Friends and family will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412 678 6177) on Tuesday from 1:30 until 3:00 pm. when services will be held in the funeral home chapel. Rabbi Paul Tuchman will officiate the services and the eulogy will be by Rabbi Daniel Schiff. Burial will follow in Agudath Achim Cemetery in Forest Hills.

Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

 
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James (Jim) Joseph Schubert

May 29, 2016 |

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

James (Jim) Joseph Schubert, age 50, of Donegal passed away suddenly at his home on May 28, 2016. Born in Homestead on September 18, 1965, he was the son of the late Harry and Shirley (Ireland) Schubert. An employee of DeCarlo Distributing,Jim loved to DJ and enjoyed amusement parks, roller coasters, baseball, and Laurel Highlands Campland.

Surviving him, his beloved wife Patricia Diane (Stewart) Schubert of Donegal, daughters; Jamie Schubert of Finleyville, Courtney Schubert of McKeesport and Shannon Schubert of McKeesport, step-son; Brandon Nowikowski of Donegal, brother; Ronald Schubert of Homestead, and sister; Elaine Burgey of North Huntingdon.

Loved ones will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412 678 6177) on Wednesday from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm with services at 7:00 pm with Pastor Richard Krug officiating.

Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

 
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