Jason William “Coop” Cooper

November 21, 2016 |

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

Donna L. Fawcett

November 21, 2016 |

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

Donna L. Fawcett, 78, of Irwin, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at her home.  She was born July 3, 1938 in Madison, PA, a daughter of the late Paul and Blanche Eisaman Miller.

Jewel Janci

November 20, 2016 |

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

Jewel Janci, 90 of North Huntingdon died November 20, 2016 at The Donnell House in Washington PA.  She was born August 23, 1926 daughter of the late Andrew and Josephine Rosevitek.

Charles R. Barnes

November 20, 2016 |

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

Charles R. Barnes, age 72, of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016.  Charles, the son of Charles and Carolyn Davis Barnes, was born in McKeesport on March 12, 1944. Charles was a 1962 graduate of McKeesport Area High School.  He served four years in the United States Air Force, and was an active member of the White Oak American Legion Post 701.  He was retired from R&R Vending Co.  When he was not repairing a jukebox or a video game, he could be found on the golf course, which was one of his favorite pastimes.  He also enjoyed baking the area's best cheesecakes and desserts.   He is survived by his loving wife, Marlene Douglas Barnes and sons, Darren (Angie) and Danny (Andrea).  He is also survived by his sisters, Carol Ann DeLullo of Virginia, Patricia Deak of Versailles Borough, Linda Barnes of McKeesport, and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 10:30 am at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory, 2703 O'Neil Boulevard, McKeesport, PA 15132. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (www.michaeljfox.org/get-involved/donation2.php?pg=tribute) or to a charity of your choice.  Online condolences to his family may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Walter H. Miller

November 20, 2016 |

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

Walter H. Miller age 95 of White Oak passed peacefully on Saturday November 19, 2016. He was born on September 1, 1921 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Peter and Rose Leibold Miller. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Geraldine R. Geyer Miller. Mr. Miller is survived by his daughters Christine (William) Carney of Elizabeth Twp. and Suzanne Gadelmeyer of New Castle, grandchildren; Peter (April) Fedor IV, Erica Gadelmeyer, Heidi (Adam) Gadelmeyer, Frederick Gadelmeyer and Michael Carney and great granddaughter Paisley Fedor.

John A. "Bud" Menzie

November 18, 2016 |

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

John A.  "Bud" Menzie, age 94 of North Versailles, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Beacon Ridge in Indiana, PA. Born March 16, 1922 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John B. and LaDean (Knight) Menzie, and loving husband of the late Thelma (Lytle) Menzie. Following high school, John began working as an electrician for National Tube Works until he joined the US Army, having honorably served during WWII as a paratrooper. He later went on to work for his father's dairy business, Menzie Dairy Co. in McKeesport, having retired after many years of dedicated service. Bud attended the McKeesport Alliance Church where he enjoyed being a member of the Keenagers and the church choir. He also devoted his free time volunteering for the church food bank for many years. Some of his favorite times where spent in his trailer going on road trips across the states and spending time in the woods camping. He was affectionately referred to as the "neighborhood handy-man", getting frequent calls to fix friends electrical work and lamps, or as he would say, "tinker" with them. Bud will be missed for his jokester personality, and always knowing how to put you in a good mood. John is survived by his grandson, Stephen John (Maria) Lowman of Indiana, PA; great-grandsons, Micah and Jonah Lowman; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Lowman; son, Ronald Menzie; and siblings, Lois Menzie, Ruth Gross, William Menzie and Glenn Menzie. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Marty Smith will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Great Commission Fund, Payable to The Christian Missionary Alliance, Attn: Office of Donor Accounting, 8595 Explorer Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Melvin Trkula

November 18, 2016 |

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

Melvin Trkula, age 83, of McKeesport, died peacefully surrounded by his loving familly on Nov. 17, 2016.

Carl R. Zappa, Jr.

November 18, 2016 |

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

Carl Reynold Zappa Jr., 62, of Liberty Borough, passed away on November 17, 2016.

Edith C. Shaffer

November 18, 2016 |

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

Edith C. Shaffer, age 92 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Friday, November 18, 2016 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth, joining her husband in the presence of the Lord.  Born February 16, 1924 in McKeesport, she was the only child of the late Charles and Caroline Baker.

Rose Marie "Roe" Kuseck

November 18, 2016 |

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

Rose Marie "Roe" Kuseck, age 94 and born in Monessen December 10, 1921 and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away November 17, 2016.  She was the daughter of the late Rose Rose and Matthew Chuk and the wife of the late Joseph J. Kuseck.

Daniel F. Natale

November 18, 2016 |

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

Daniel F. Natale Sr., age 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at Forbes Regional Hospital.

Loretta Eva (Lesher) Boyles

November 18, 2016 |

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

Martha "Jean" Bridges

November 18, 2016 |

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

Martha “Jean” Bridges of Arvada, CO, formerly of Dravosburg, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Nov. 12, 2016 at the age of 91, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Christa Kate Westerberg

November 18, 2016 |

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

Christa Kate Westerberg, 75, of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was born December 17, 1940 in Bremerhaven, Germany and was the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Anna Minnermann Schmonsees. She was wife of the late Brent Arthur Westerberg who died August 4, 1999. Christa was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels in White Oak and the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank in Duquesne. She was a school bus driver for Queen of Angels School and retired after 20 years of service.

Mary Jane “MJ” (Totin) Popojas

November 18, 2016 |

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

Mary Jane “MJ” (Totin) Popojas, 59, of McKeesport, died Monday, November 14, 2016. She was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on February 13, 1957 to Arlene and Ernest Totin. She lived in Coulter with her husband, Jeffrey Popojas, where they provided a loving and caring home for the many animals they raised. Their greatest joy came from raising Staffordshire Terriers for over 35 years as prominent members of the Amstaff community. Through her work with Amstaff, MJ made countless friends through a common bond over the humane and compassionate treatment of animals.