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David S. Michaels

May 05, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

David S. Michaels, age 29, of Lincoln Borough, died May 2, 2016, at West Penn Hospital. Born January 29, 1987, in McKeesport, he was the son of Terry and Peggy (Kelly) Komyanik of Liberty Borough and the husband of Heather (Glos) Michaels of Lincoln Borough.
David was a manager for American Express. He loved Disney World and making dreams come true. He loved to draw, enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family and watching his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

 
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Irene Fenton Laura

May 05, 2016 |

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

Irene Fenton Laura, age 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg.  She was born June 13, 1925 in Boquet, PA, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Marie S. Anderson Fenton.  Irene was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church, McKeesport and deeply loved and cared for her family.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, M. George Laura; siblings, Cecil Fenton, Lois Auden and Gladys Barnhart.  She is survived by her son, William Terry Laura and his wife, Barbara, daughter Janet Dranko and her husband, Dennis; six grandchildren, Jason (Amy), Chip, Chad, Bryan, Christopher and Jennifer; and 12 great-grandchildren.  Friends will be received on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Entombment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Cecelia C. Pfefferkorn

May 04, 2016 |

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

Cecelia C. Pfefferkorn, of Boston, and formerly of Duquesne and McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at home.

 
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Margaret I. "Gram" Gault

May 04, 2016 |

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

Margaret I. "Gram" Gault, 88, of Ida, MI, formerly of McKeesport, died Monday May 2, 2016 at her home. She was born November 27, 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Kerekach) Stas. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Gault. Margaret was an avid sports fan, especially of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and most of all, the Penguins. She is survived by her sons, Floyd "Pat"(Joyce) Gault of Ida, with whom she made her home, Robin (Maureen) Gault of Irwin, and Robert (Angela) Gault of Alpharetta, GA, daughter, Mary (John) Sparico of North Huntingdon, brothers, Robert Stas of Griffith, IN and Michael Stas of Lancaster, 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved, adored, and enjoyed spoiling.

 
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James J. “Jim” Ballough Jr.

May 04, 2016 |

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

James J. “Jim” Ballough Jr., 66, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday May 3, 2016 at home after a 7 ½ year battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was a Vice President at Cavok, a division of Oliver Wyman Inc., Keller, TX, and had retired as the Director of Flight Standards Service for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with twenty-seven years’ service.

 
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Eleanor J. (Johnson) Holderbaum

May 03, 2016 |

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

Eleanor J. (Johnson) Holderbaum, 88, of Longwood, FL, formerly of Irwin, died Friday April 29, 2016. She was born April 16, 1928 in Irwin, a daughter of the late Arthur A. and Grace E. (Myers) Johnson and was also preceded in death by her husband William Keith Holderbaum. She was a retired school teacher for Hempfield Area School District and a former member of First United Methodist Church, Irwin.

 
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Cheyrl Sue (Redeker) Ebbitt

May 03, 2016 |

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

Cheyrl Sue (Redeker) Ebbitt, 67, of North Huntingdon, passed peacefully with family and close friends by her side Monday, May 2, 2016 at home. She was born October 24, 1948 in Guthrie, OK, a daughter of the late Claude A. and Freda P. (Reed) Redeker and was also preceded in death by her fiancé Bernard O’Bryan. She was a medical technologist for over forty years having retired from Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. Cheyrl was a 1966 graduate of Norwin High School. Surviving are her children, Kacey C. Ebbitt of White Oak and Zachary J. Ebbitt (Heather) of North Huntingdon; a brother Rick Redeker (Stefanie) of Irwin; also her furry companion Max.

 
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Carrie Lynn Skrinjorich

May 03, 2016 |

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

Carrie Lynn Skrinjorich, 30, of Forward Township, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital. 

 
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Edmund J. Traczynski

May 03, 2016 |

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

Edmund J. Traczynski, age 84 of McKeesport, died April 24, 2016 at his home. Born July 10, 1931 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Josephine (Mucha) Traczynski, and beloved husband of Dorothy (Frinsko) Traczynski for 64 years. Ed began his career as a butcher at a young age, and went on to become part owner of the J.T. Packing Company in McKeesport, where he retired from after many years of dedicated service. Following his retirement, he worked for City Foods and also served the community as a security guard at Renzie Park. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Gary Traczynski of McKeesport and Deborah Ann Traczynski of San Francisco, CA; siblings, Irene Charmo, Virginia (Sam) Greese, Maxine (Norman) Sherwood, Ruth Ann Stoffiere and John (Julia) Traczynski; also many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry and Edward Traczynski. Per Edmund's request, services will be private and are entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory. The family would like to thank the staff of Bridges Hospice for the love and compassionate care provided to Ed . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131.
Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Irene J. Smithbower

May 03, 2016 |

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

Irene J. Smithbower, age 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 2, 1935 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Polak Shivy.

 
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Susan Lynn Ferree

May 03, 2016 |

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

Susan Lynn Ferree, 50, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 in her home. 

 
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Charles Dennis Hudak, Jr.

May 02, 2016 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Charles Dennis Hudak, Jr., 62, of Dravosburg, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at J. J. Kane Regional Medical Center.  He was born in McKeesport on June 2, 1953 to the late Charles Dennis Sr. and Helen Allen Hudak.

 
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Angella E. Dixon

May 02, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Angella E. Dixon, age 29, of Port Vue, died April 29, 2016, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born May 28, 1986, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Guy and Candace Kim (Simeral) Lettieri.
Angie worked as a CNA until her illness kept her from doing so. She was a member of the West Side United Methodist Church. She enjoyed singing, decorating cakes and caring for others. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. God blessed Angie with a beautiful voice and now she will sing in his choir of angels.

 
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Daniel Mervosh

May 01, 2016 |

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

Daniel Mervosh, age 75 of Versailles, passed away at home on Saturday, April 30, 2016.  Born September 5, 1940 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Kovach) Mervosh.

 
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Philip V. Albensi

May 01, 2016 |

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

Philip V. Albensi, 85, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.

 
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