December 19, 2016 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
JACK D. SPELL Jr. Age 70, of Duquesne, on December 17, 2016, at home. He was a son of the late Jack D. and Anne (Hamarich) Spell, Sr. He was retired from U.S. Steel Clairton Works with 35 years service where he was a Larry car operator. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Duquesne. He was an avid fisherman. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corps with service in Vietnam and after returning to the United States he served as a drill instructor at Quantico, VA. Beloved husband of 40 years to Edith E. (Estochin) Spell; father of Jack (Karen) Spell III of Liberty Borough and Lisa Spell of White Oak; grandfather of Brandon, Ashley, Justin and Declan Spell; brother of William (Debbie) Spell of Duquesne and the late Robert (surviving spouse Judith) Spell of White Oak; son-in-law of Mildred (late Edward) Estochin of East McKeesport; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 with additional visitation on Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Duquesne at which time services will be held. Rev. Judith Slater officiating. Burial with military honors at Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin.
December 19, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
James Fetchen, age 76, of Bunola, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was the retired owner and operator of James Fetchen Trucking in Bunola and a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of the Clairton Anglers Club. He enjoyed hunting, loved his grandchildren and especially watching their sporting events.
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December 18, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Evelyn (Pohodich) Smith, age 89 of Liberty Borough, passed away Saurday, December 17, 2016 in The Palms at O'Neil in McKeesport. She was born January 18, 1927, daughter of the late George and Anna (Lazur) Pohodich.
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December 18, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward W. Barna, age 89 of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully after a brief illness in his home with friends and family there to comfort him. Born, May 9, 1927 in Hays to the late John B. and Ethel (Pintye) Barna Revo, Edward was a Marine Corps Sergeant and Veteran of World War II, a member of the Clairton American Legion, Daniel Keffer Post #75 and Clairton V.F.W Post #803.
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December 18, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Frankie Lynn Varasse Mossburg, 61, of Port Vue, ,died Friday December 16, 2016. She was born July 13, 1955 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Frank Joseph and Abigail Mary Campbell Varasse . Frankie was a member of St. Patrick Church in Christy Park, and was also a member and Union Steward of Local 205. She retired from UPMC McKeesport Hospital after 20 years of service.
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December 18, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Sara E. (Shick) Busdosh, 87, of White Oak, died Friday December 16, 2016. She was born August 28, 1929 in West Mifflin, a daughter of the late John Reuben and Mary Elizabeth (King) Shick and was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Edward Busdosh Sr., her daughter in law Janet Busdosh, and a brother John Charles Shick. She was a graduate of the McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse at McKeesport Hospital for forty six years.
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December 18, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Henrietta “Henrie” (Dudek) Dahmen, 91, of Ligonier, formerly of East McKeesport, died Wednesday December 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her daughter Donna Fresch, and siblings, August, Eleanor, Thomas, and Dolores. She was an employee of Vincent’s Pizza Park for over fifty years.
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December 18, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Charles W. Kunkle III, 74, of Monroeville, formerly of Daytona Beach, FL, died Friday December 16, 2016. He was born November 16, 1942 in Braddock, a son of the late Charles W II and Mildred (Furr) Kunkle. He was a graduate of Gateway High School and worked as a truck driver for Pirollo Trucking of Wilkinsburg. He loved his cats, liked to play guitar and sing, and enjoyed flying.
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December 18, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Robert Plutto Sr., 67, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Montefoire Hospital, Pittsburgh.
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December 18, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Theresa Fontanese, 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Canterbury Place, Lawrenceville, PA.
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December 17, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
"Drivers, start your engines!" On December 16, 2016, 9 year old Rex Timko entered into what may be his toughest race yet. The final laps that he would face on the Batten Speedway, a challenge far beyond anything else. Rex, with his bright brown eyes and large, toothy smile, took on what most would call impossible. He had the world in his hands and knew exactly what to do with it. The Batten Speedway was the most dangerous racetrack in the world, only the toughest and bravest dared to take on its treacherous trail. Rex was ready for the fight.
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December 16, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert D. Ludwick, 80, of Liberty Borough, died in Saturday December 10, 2016 at home. He was born August 30, 1936 in Buena Vista and was the son of the late Clyde and Evelyn Brown Ludwick. Robert was a retired Plumber and was a member of the Plumbers Union Local 27. Robert served in the US Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Katherine A. Eicher Ludwick, sons, Robert Ludwick of San Antonio, TX, and Jeffrey Ludwick of Springfield, VA, daughter, Lori Ludwick of Alexandria, VA, step-son, William A. Eicher of Chicago, IL, step-daughter, Bobbie Lynn Eicher of Atlanta, GA, brothers, Clyde R. "Russell" Ludwick, Jr., of Overland Park, KS, and Wayne (Pat) Ludwick of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Luke Eicher and Jacob Martin, nieces and nephews.
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December 16, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
After completing his life of service to God, his family, community and country, Bill Adams, 92, a lifelong resident of Duquesne, PA passed from this life to everlasting life on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 surrounded by his family. Bill’s legacy as a servant of the Lord is far-reaching. At the early age of 19, he served his country in the Army earning five battle stars in the European Theatre during WWII. He began his community service as a police officer for the City of Duquesne. Following his retirement, he worked as a homicide detective for Allegheny County. Bill was later employed as a security guard of the Frick Art Museum in Pittsburgh.
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December 16, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
David H. Truax, age 82 of Clairton died Thursday, December 15, 2016.
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December 15, 2016 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Verna M. Flohr, age 76, of McKeesport, died December 12, 2016, at Riverside Care Center with her family at her side. Born September 9, 1940, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Corrine (Lees) Hall and the wife of the late John R. "Dusty" Flohr. Verna retired from the G.C. Murphy Company Sign Shop, where she worked as a graphic artist for nearly 30 years. She then worked at the Jefferson Hospital Cafeteria and she was an in home care giver for many years. Verna was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. She enjoyed shuffle board, bingo and she had a passion for traveling and shopping. She is survived by children, Deborah (Daniel) Hurley of White Oak, Elizabeth Sostaric of mcKeesport, Tammy Duran of McKeesport, Dale Flohr of Pittsburgh and Gregg Flohr of Jacksonville, NC; grandchildren, Scott (Jackie) Hurley, Christopher Hurley, Jason Sostaric, Christine Sostaric, Mindy Duran, Rachel Duran, Chad (Maddie) Duran, Megan Flohr, Shannon Flohr, Mallory Flohr, Tabitha (Shane) Cook, Gregg Flohr and Jessica Flohr; great grandchildren, Darryl, Caden, Tristen; great aunt, Gertrude Curry; sister-in-law, Stella Hall; daughter-in-law, Jareen Flohr; many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends; and her beloved pet dog "Honey." In addition to her parents and husband, Verna was also preceded in death by siblings, Thomas, Robert and William Hall. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, December 15, 2016, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, December 16, 2016, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery. Verna's family would like to extend a special, "Thank You," to the staff of Community Life and the Riverside Care Center, for the kind and compassionate care provided during this difficult time.
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