March 23, 2016 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Denise L. Coppola, age 52 of Liberty Borough, died March 20, 2016 at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 24, 1964 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late David and Norma (Williams) Coppola. Denise dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a home healthcare specialist for Arcadia Healthcare, Bayada Healthcare, Home Instead Healthcare and especially took joy in caring for Elmer and Joan at their home.
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March 22, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Dian Matta 75, of North Huntingdon passed away March 22, 2016 at Forbes Regonial Hospital, Monroeville. Born November 22, 1940 in McKeesport, daughter of Dorothy Johnson Allen and the late Robert C. Allen. Dian was a Organist and Choir Director for Penns Woods United Methodist Church along with many other local churches. She also performed various organ recitals in the area. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Daniel, two daughters Debbie Short and her husband Dennis of Derry and Barb Matta and her husband Gene Lucas of North Huntingdon, two grandchildren Dustin and Michelle. She was preceeded in death by her grandson Julian Lucas in 2003. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc., Clay Pike, Circleville, North Huntingdon. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11 AM in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Kathleen Schoeneck and Pastor Drew Bell officiating. Interment will be private at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Penns Woods United Methodist Church. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
March 22, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Atanas "Tony" Pavlov, 64, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 21, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Maria Pavlov for 38 years. In addition to his loving wife he leaves his daughters of whom he was extremely proud, Fani Jenkins, her husband Jason, and their daughter Emma, whom he adored, all of Boulder, CO, and Vivian Pavlov-Schultz and her husband Scott, of North Huntingdon.
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March 22, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Phillip Lee Compton, age 44, of Trafford, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 21, 2016. He was born April 29, 1971 in Pittsburgh, a son of Carla (Naccarrati) Compton of Monroeville and the late Kenneth L. Compton. He was the owner of Compton’s Construction Company in Trafford for the last 15 years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his Fiancé of over 12 years Christine Heider; children Olivia Heider and Phillip T. Compton; sister Melissa Compton of Monroeville; and brother Kenneth L. Compton of Monroeville.
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March 22, 2016 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Nancy Ann (Porter) Roolf, age 90, of Liberty Borough, died March 20, 2016, at her home. Born September 21, 1925, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Cornelia M. (Miller) Porter and beloved wife of 45 years to the late Raymond H. Roolf. Nancy was active in many community endeavors, including the Liberty Borough Womens Club, Cub Scouts Pack 53, the Liberty Borough Elections Commission, and the McKeesport Golden Key Club for seniors. In her free time, she enjoyed calligraphy and crewel work.
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March 21, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Frances H. Kecman, 74, of Monroeville, formerly of Greenock died Sunday, March 20, 2016. She was born June 14, 1941 in Turtle Creek and was the daughter of the late Matthew M. and Julia Orris Magley. She was the wife of the late Steven J. Kecman who died May 27, 2005. Frances was a member of the Garden City United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, Steven Mark (Debbie Johnson) Kecman of Glassport and Scott Samuel (Julie Schampel) Kecman of Liberty Borough, sister, Joan (Robert) Kozlowski of Donegal, brother-in-law, Allan (Chris) Fiore of Rostraver, nieces, Cheryl Nelson, Robin Gales and Dana Fiore, nephew, Mark Kozlowski, and great-nieces.
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March 21, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
William J. Dworek, age 71 of North Huntingdon died March 18, 2016 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was born August 13, 1944 in Glassport, a son of the late Bernard and Emily Kukowski Dworek Sr. William was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a Tool and Die maker by Elizabeth Carbide.He was a social member of the Larimer V.F.D. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Margaret Dunmire Taber. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rose Mary Dunmire Dworek, two brothers, Tom and Larry Dunmire, three nephews, Ron, Dan and Bobby Tabers. A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, March 23 at 10a.m. at St. Agnes Church in North Huntingdon. Memorials may be made to the Westmoreland County Humane Society. Arrangements by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
March 20, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Dale R. Simon, 56, of North Huntingdon, died at home March 15, 2016. He was born February 1, 1960 in Jeannette, a son of the late S. Ray and Grace (Richards) Simon. Dale was a 1978 graduate of Norwin High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Penn State University and was a journeyman machinist. Dale was a member of L.O.O.M., Lodge 236, Irwin, and enjoyed classic cars, golf, and music. He is survived by siblings, Terri Simon of Forest Hills, Keith Simon and his wife Terry of Gold River, CA, and Valarie L. Drutch and her husband Mark of Murrysville; also his twin nieces Joan and Monica Drutch and many friends.
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March 20, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Arthur J. Nicolette, 93 of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday March 16, 2016. He was born August 22, 1922 in North Huntingdon, a son of the late Jack and Mary (Chicanello) Nicolette and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Gertrude (Murphy) Nicolette, a son Lawrence Nicolette, a daughter Sheryl Bonnett, and siblings, Margaret, Dan, Clarence, and Ray Nicolette. He retired after thirty six years’ service with A & M Foodland, Irwin. Arthur was a WWII veteran serving with the Army in the European Theatre of Operations and participated in the Battle of the Bulge as a Sergeant with the 82nd Airborne paratroopers.
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March 20, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Robert “Bob” C. McDade, age 80, passed away Thursday March 17, 2016. He was born March 28, 1935 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Charles and Marion (Deuel) McDade. He was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Irwin where he served as an elder and was known as the handyman. He was a former trustee of the First Presbyterian Church in Edgewood and was passionate about the Boy Scouts where he was an Eagle Scout. He and his wife enjoyed bicycling and participating in the Western PA Wheelmen Bike Club.
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March 19, 2016 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Dolores Suzanne Torok "Toots," 85, died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at her home in McKeesport. Born January 9, 1931, a daughter of the late Barbara Szakos and John Tamas (Thomas).
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March 19, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Charles Kevin “Sonny” Cohen, 58, of White Oak, died Friday, March 18, 2016. He was born in McKeesport on March 21, 1957. He was a man with many names; known to family as Kevin, and known to friends as Sonny. He was the devoted husband of Susan Tanney Cohen for 24 years; cherished father of Joseph T. and Mary F. Cohen, of White Oak; beloved brother of Loretta (John) Fisher, of Whitehall, and JoAnn (Dave) Rhome, of Greensburg; and dear uncle to Leah (Brandon), Hannah (Sam) and Katie (Markus). Sonny was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, General Smedley D. Butler Post 701, for more than 10 years. He very much enjoyed bowling and was the president of the Oddballs Bowling League. For a time, Sonny also coached for the White Oak Juniors at White Oak Bowl. He loved riding his 2008 Vulcan, 2000cc, Classic LT. He and Susan or one of the kids could be seen around town or out in the country on a warm summer day. His greatest passion, though, was his career as a professional truck driver. In his younger years, he was an over-the-road steel hauler, traveling the East Coast. Due to his heart disease, he began to drive locally and then eventually became an instructor. Throughout the years, he has received letters and cards from former students thanking him for changing the course of their lives. Because of Sonny, they now had the ability to adequately support their families with their new career. Sonny was a kind and gentle soul. He truly saw the face of God in everyone and treated them as such. He will be deeply missed by many, especially his family. He was our rock. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES INC., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177). Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Angela Merici Church with Father Kevin Dominik officiating. Memorial contributions in Sonny’s name may be made to St. Angela Merici Parish, 1640 Fawcett Ave., White Oak, PA 15131.
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March 19, 2016 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Dolores (Connelly) McCall, age 86 of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Manor Care in Monroeville. Born January 23, 1930 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Sullivan) Connelly, and beloved wife of 50 years to the late Richard McCall.
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March 18, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
James Earl Saxon, 78, of Elizabeth Township, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was born February 20, 1938 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James E. and Hildred Ehrhardt Saxon He was retired from Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his son, James William (Aimee) Saxon of Avonworth and daughter, Cynthia Ione (Bryan) Abraham of Shaler, and grandchildren, Natalie Marmion, Ella and Logan Saxon and Leia Abraham. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ione Stack. There is no visitation.
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March 18, 2016 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Daisy M. Retell, age 94 of White Oak, formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2016 at Golden Heights Personal Care Home in Irwin. Born December 28, 1921 in Waverly, TN, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Myrtle (Evans) Watts, and beloved wife of 60 years to the late Reginald W. "Reggie" Retell.
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