April 22, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Earl R. Byers Jr., age 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Briarcliff Pavilion, North Huntingdon. He was born May 25, 1926 in Glassport, PA, a son of the late Earl and Madge Hunt Byers. Prior to his retirement, Earl was a chief aviation mechanic and was a veteran of the US Air Force. He was a member of the Ridge Runners Trailer Club and McKeesport Gun Club. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Jane Thomas Byers; children, David and his wife, Lenore, Donna Baker and her husband, Dennis, Lori Higginbotham and her husband, Bill, Kevin Byers and his wife, Mary Ruth; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Entombment in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Earl. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
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April 21, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Steven C. Barnette, age 43 of Clairton and formerly of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Forbes Hospice at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born April 28, 1972 in Pensacola, he was a son of Randy (Cindy) Barnette of Perry, FL and the late Mary Jane (Youst) Salter.
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April 21, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Roslyn A. (Yonich) O'Hara, age 54 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in UPMC East Hospital. Born April 23, 1961 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Joyce (Manown) Yonich.
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April 21, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Lawrence L. “Huck” Patton, age 89, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired car salesman at Sturman-Larkin Ford in Pleasant Hills and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II where he served as a petty officer 3rd class signalman.
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April 21, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Terrence John Cleary, 68, of Liberty Borough, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016. He was born Oct. 10, 1947, in Braddock. He is the son of the late John and the late Elizabeth J. (Froelich) Cleary. He is survived by his beloved wife, Deidre (Kirkwood) Cleary. Terrence was a coach for South Allegheny football and basketball for over 30 years. He was a score keeper for Serra Catholic Girls Basketball. He was a graduate and star quarterback at Western State. He was a member of St. Mark's Parish, he loved trains and was his grandkids No. 1 sports fan. He was loved by everyone he met.
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April 21, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Margaret L. “Peg” (McAnulty) Schweinberg, 75, of Irwin, died Monday April 18, 2016. She was born April 8, 1941 in Blairsville, a daughter of the late Ronald D. and Anna Mae (Paynter) McAnulty. Peg was a former employee of the Standard Observer and former tax collector for Hempfield Township. She was a member of Wendel Herminie Athletic Association and she and her husband were organizers of American Legion; Post 53.
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April 20, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Tammie Jean Grice, 53, of Elizabeth Township, died Friday, April 15, 2016. She was born April 17, 1962 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William Robert and Elizabeth Irene McCoy Ward. She is survived by her sons, Brian M. Grice of Elizabeth Township and Robert R. "Bob" Grice of Elizabeth, sisters, Jeannette Buck of Homosassa, FL, Donna (Joseph) Cendroski of Glassport, Mary M. Ward of White Oak and Bonnie Reitz of McKeesport, brother, William Ward of Christy Park, loving nieces and nephews and her best friend Tami Drechsler.
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April 20, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sharon J. Young, age 55 of White Oak, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Lifecare Hospital in Monroeville.
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April 20, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Andrea Tignanelli, 57, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital.
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April 20, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sandra M. (Else) Rexa, 61, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in Select Specialty Hospital, McKeesport.
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April 20, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Michael C. Daube, 92, went to be with his Lord on April 19. He was married for 63 years to Kathryn Hanna Daube, who pre-deceased him. Mike is survived by his step-mother, Samira; brother, Dan; children, William (Gloria), JoAnn Johnston, and Nancy Pischel (James); grandchildren Mark (Pearl), Elaine Painter (David Isaac), Jeff Johnston, and Katie and Kyla Pischel; step-granddaughters Kristine Fischer (Tim) and Kim Pischel; great-grandchildren John, Ellie, Christian, and Evie Daube; Kathryn, Blythe, Ethan, Anika, and Wyatt Painter; and Norah, Ben, and Samuel Fischer.
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April 20, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Jennie R. Serro, 94, of Woodstock, Georgia, formerly of Sarasota, Florida and Irwin, Pennsylvania passed away on April 13, 2016 at the Woodstock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Jennie was the daughter of Albert Frowen and Bertha Kellar Frowen of Herminie, Pennsylvania. Jennie grew up in Herminie and met her late husband, Martin Serro, there. With Martin, she owned and operated the Irwin Trailer Sales before retiring in 1975 and moving to Sarasota, Florida in 1980. Jennie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
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April 20, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Shirley Jean (Wise) Rosengarth, 80, of Rillton, Pennsylvania, and Port Orange, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016. She grew up in Whitaker, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Munhall High School in Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Earl Wise and Margaret (Mattiko Wise) Scheder of Whitaker. Beloved wife of 59 years to Karl William Rosengarth formerly of Dravosburg, Pennsylvania and devoted, loving mother to Karl William Rosengarth Jr. of Indianola, Pennsylvania, Karol Lynn Rosengarth of Brookline, Pennsylvania, and Erik James Rosengarth of West Newton, Pennsylvania.
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April 20, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Michael Campbell Daube, 92, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on April 19. Mike most recently resided in North Huntingdon with his son and daughter-in-law. He was married for 63 years to his life’s love, Kathryn Hanna Daube, who pre-deceased him. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Campbell and Scundra Daube; brothers, Esau, Joseph, and George; and sisters, Sue, Millie, and Sara. Mike is survived by his step-mother, Samira Daube; brother, Dan; children, William (Gloria), JoAnn Johnston, and Nancy Pischel (James); grandchildren Mark (Pearl), Elaine Painter (David Isaac), Jeff Johnston, and Katie and Kyla Pischel; step-granddaughters Kristine Fischer (Tim) and Kim Pischel; great-grandchildren John, Ellie, Christian, and Evie Daube; Kathryn, Blythe, Ethan, Anika, and Wyatt Painter; and Norah, Ben, and Samuel Fischer. Mike is also survived by sisters-in-law, Jeri and Vern Daube, Mary Hassick, Esther and Mary Hanna; and many nephews and nieces. He served in Saipan during WW2 and received the Bronze Star. Mike was a lifelong employee of US Steel, starting as a messenger boy and retiring as a drafting department group leader. Mike and Kay were very active in the First Presbyterian Church in Monongahela, until his later years when he worshipped at New Life Presbyterian Church in Harrison City. Mike treasured his family. He was always upbeat, even when hospitalized, and made friends everywhere. Visitation will be from 2–4 pm and 6–8 pm on Friday, April 22 at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Respects can also be paid on Saturday at 9 am, April 23 at New Life Presbyterian Church, 326 Raymaley Road, Harrison City, PA 15636 prior to the 10 am memorial service. A luncheon will be served immediately following the service, after which the funeral procession will go to the West Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to New Life Presbyterian Church in Harrison City. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
April 20, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Sue W. Drescher, age 84, of Coulter, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at her home. She was born October 17, 1931 in McKeesport, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Betty Gault Boden. Prior to her retirement, Sue was an assembler for FEMCO Electric and a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church, North Huntingdon. Sue was a 62 year charter member of the Coulter Vol. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and treasurer of Coulter Vol. Fire Department for 25 years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and ceramics. On March 16, 2016, she and her husband celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary.
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