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Jane N. (Konieczny) Iskat

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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Lois M. Scandinaro

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.

 


Ernest Emery III

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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Genevieve Margaret Long

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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Mary Therese Kurta

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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Ruth E. Haberjak

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

 


Todd D. Walters

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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Marjory A. (Kinney) Williams

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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William Gary Schricker

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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Brian Edward Coker

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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Antoinette Hornfeck

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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Sheila M. Woods

April 10, 2016 |

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

Sheila M. Woods, 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. She was born September 14, 1939, daughter of the late Bernard P. and Stella Witkowski McArdle. Prior to her retirement, Sheila was an I.C.U. nurse for Monsour Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Woods. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, April 15, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Agnes Church, 11400 St Agnes Ln, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. James W. Shirley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Geraldine Elinor Frederick

April 09, 2016 |

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

Geraldine Elinor Frederick, 66, of White Oak, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 8, 2016. She was born September 7, 1949 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William Robert and Elizabeth Irene McCoy Ward. She was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, McKeesport, and Local 205 Teamsters. Geraldine was a Certified Nursing Assistant at UPMC McKeesport Hospital and retired after 25 years of service.

 
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Mary Ann Foscoe

April 08, 2016 |

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

Mary Ann Foscoe, 69, of Murrysville, formerly of East McKeesport, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016. She was born March 7, 1947 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Ann Mirda Yatsko. She retired from the Pittsburgh High Tech Council and had previously worked for the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh.

 
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Randy Scott Robertson

April 08, 2016 |

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

Randy Scott Robertson, 45, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He was born August 25, 1970. There is no visitation Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Patrick Church on Saturday, April 9 at 12:00 pm with the Rev. Vincent P. Velas, Officiating. Interment will follow at Coulters Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

 
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