April 14, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Doris M. Carlson, 84, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Greenock, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016. She was born August 28, 1931 in Harrisburg and was the daughter of Charles R. Moyer and Pearl Roos Moyer Pellechia. Doris graduated from John Harris High School and the Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing. Upon graduation, she found her way to Mckeesport, PA, where she met and eventually became the devoted and tolerant wife of Bill Carlson for 55 years until his passing August 25, 2012.
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April 14, 2016 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Edward Slater, age 85, of Liberty Borough, died April 13, 2016, at Washington County Health Center. Born August 18, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Edward and Edith (Nystrom) Slater and the husband of the late Rachel “Rae” (Hyndman) Slater, for nearly 65 loving years, whom he married on February 17, 1951.
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April 13, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Lou Smith, 85, of Bunola, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at home. She was born March 1, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Albert A. and Anna L. Hester Markus. She was the wife of the late Walter A. Smith, Jr. who died February 12, 1984. They were married for 28 years. Mary Lou was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and had worked for the former G.C. Murphy Co. Home Office in McKeesport, Rost Electric Co., and the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth.
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April 13, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Anita G. Jaffre, 91, of Irwin, passed away Tuesday April 12, 2016, at home. She was born February 17, 1925 in White Valley, a daughter of the late Ovido and Francesa (Degorio) Teodore. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Jaffre, and siblings Gilsa Massari, Mary DiVirgilio, Sally Beltz, Pierina “Pearl” Hammond, Spina “Tina” Harris, Oliviero Teodore, Nunzio Teodore, Lilian “Lena” Wasko and Gelsonina Teodore.
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April 13, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Jane N. (Konieczny) Iskat, age 89, of East McKeesport, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016. She was born April 11, 1927 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Albert and Caroline (Kutka) Konieczny. She was a secretary for Allegheny County for over 40 years, a long-time member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish, Wilmerding, and was a former member of the Silver Sneakers Club in Turtle Creek. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Nick Iskat, and her sister, Delores Lenart.
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April 13, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lois M. Scandinaro, age 82 of North Huntingdon, died April 12, 2016 at Forbes Regional Hospital. She was born July 10, 1932 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Robert and Loretta Mauer Thornton. Lois was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon. She enjoyed crocheting, was an avid card player, watching game shows, camping, jigsaw puzzles, word games, spending family time with her children and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank, daughters, Lois Scandinaro, Sandy Spudy and an infant daughter, three sisters, Loretta Rischer, Mary Wise and Betty Rall. She is survived by two sons, Frank (wife Beth), and Tom Scandinaro, one daughter, Lois Hathaway (husband Jack), three brothers, Bob, Joe and Jim Thornton, one sister Patricia Quesenberry , grandchildren, Tina Folmer, Dennis Erdly, Deborah Kuhens, John, Chris and Lee Scandinaro, Cassie Palmer, Matthew and Jessica Spudy, 17, great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA, on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 12 noon in St. Elizabeth Seton Church, North Huntingdon. Interment in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
April 12, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ernest Emery, III, 60, of McKeesport, died Saturday, April 9, 2016. He was born April 11, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Ernest Emery, Jr and Marlin J. Kerfoot Emery. He was a retired contractor and was a USMC Veteran. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Laurie Chavis Emery, daughters, Dawn (Ronald) Egenlauf) Emery, Candice (Joshua) Deemer, and Katherine (Evan) Coddington of McKeesport, sister, Deborah Emery-Smith of West Palm Beach, FL, brother, Joshua Emery of McKeesport, grandchildren, Anistashia, Ronald, III, Suvannaha, Heather, Meghan, and Naomi, nieces and nephews.
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April 12, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Genevieve Margaret Long, age 82, of McKeesport died Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Riverside Nursing Center of McKeesport. Genevieve was born August 23, 1933 in Duquesne, PA. She is the daughter of the late Husain and Anna Rusinko Sheriff and wife of the late John L. Long. She was preceded in death by sisters Marie Magdic, Dorothy Smith, and Alice Stevenson. She is survived by brothers William Sheriff and Ron (Gail) Sheriff of Jefferson Hills and many nieces and nephews.
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April 12, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary T. (Winand) Kurta, 80, of Clairton passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 in Southwestern Nursing Center. She was a retired waitress for Blue Flame Restaurant in Jefferson Hills. Born August 23, 1935 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Margaret (Gaver) Winand.
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April 12, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ruth E. Haberjak, age 90, of Youngwood, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, PA. She was born June 30, 1925 in Uniontown, a daughter of the late John Henry Freeman Sr. and Lula Tallentire Freeman Ehrenburg. Prior to her retirement, Ruth worked for Cox's, McKeesport in the Credit Department. She enjoyed macrame, playing bingo and singing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Haberjak Sr; and brother, John Henry Freeman Jr. She is survived by her son, Edward Jr. and his wife, Genevieve; daughter, Mary Panico and her husband, Julius; five grandchildren, Lisa Panico Jackson (William), Wendy Lieberum (Eric), Erin Toner (Tom), Leah and Edward Haberjak; three great-grandchildren, Isabella, Raelynn and Kaleb. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff, employees and caregivers at Redstone Highlands Greensburg for their continuous loving care. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
April 12, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Todd D. Walters, 36, of Export, died Saturday April 9, 2016. He was born June 5, 1979 in Jeannette, a son of Joyce L. (Bush) Walters Jankovic and Ronald Walters. Todd was an employee of Dura Bond Industries, Export and was attending Westmoreland County Community College, Bushy Run Campus.
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April 11, 2016 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Marjory A. (Kinney) Williams, 73, of Glassport, died Thursday, April 7, 2016. She was the daughter of the late John Shirley and Margaret (Morsey) Shirley. She is survived by brothers, David Shirley, of Bend, Ore., and Gregg Shirley, of Glassport, whom she supported with love and guided for several years until her passing; stepdaughter, Vallerie Williams, of New York; stepson, Gregory Williams, of New Fairfield, Conn.; nephew, Wayne Shirley, of Forest Grove, Ore.; and great-niece, Kelsie Shirley, whom she cherished and often referred to as the child she never had. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Williams.
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April 11, 2016 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
William Gary Schricker, 77, of Washington, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away at Donnell House, Washington, PA on Saturday April 9, 2016.
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April 11, 2016 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Brian Edward Coker, age 45 of McKeesport, died April 8, 2016 at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born October 5, 1970, he was the son of Edward A. and Sandra L. (Berbigler) Coker, and step son of Maribeth Coker. In addition to his parents, he is survived by children, Sabrina Coker, Brian Dalton, and Gregory Dalton; granddaughter, Leslie Nicholas; sister, Amina Coker, and aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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April 10, 2016 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Antoinette Hornfeck, age 55, of Monroeville, formerly of Port Vue, died April 8, 2016, at AHN Forbes Hospital. Born August 31, 1960, in Port Vue, she was the daughter of the late Ermo V. D’Amico and Josephine (Chiaverini) D’Amico of Port Vue.
Antoinette dedicated her life to caring for her family.
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