Geraldine Marraccini Wright

September 19, 2016 |

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Geraldine Marraccini Wright peacefully passed on September 18, 2016, at the age of 91. A pioneer for women in her time, she ran track and graduated in 1943 with a BS in Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh, where she was also a member of Theta Phi Alpha sorority. In 1948, she earned her Master of Letters at Pitt. Afterward, she settled in Elizabeth Twp. and concentrated on raising her young, growing family.

George "Juky" Dupin

September 12, 2016 |

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Diana Ines (Zando) Puckey

September 12, 2016 |

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On September 11, 2016, the Angels came and escorted our loved one Diana Ines (Zando) Puckey, age 85, to Heaven, where she will be reunited with her husband, Dale Edward Puckey, Sr.; parents, Valentino and Angela (Frassenei) Zando; sister, Margaret Wright; brother, Carl Zando and many beloved family and friends that have passed before her.

Robert L. Lyles

September 08, 2016 |

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Robert L. Lyles, age 87, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at VA Hospital Healthcare System - H.J. Heinz Campus. He was a retired treatment plant operator for West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth and an Army veteran serving during the Korean War.

Mary Ann Medved

September 06, 2016 |

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Mary Ann (Wasil) Medved, age 89 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in Riverside Nursing Center in McKeesport.  Born August 20, 1927 in Ambridge, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Helen Wasil and was raised by her aunt and uncle, John and Susan Wasil of McKeesport.

George F. "Jr" Behun, Jr.

September 06, 2016 |

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George F. "Jr" Behun Jr., age 76, of Elizabeth, and formerly of Hays, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016  at Family Hospice & Palliative Care in Mt. Lebanon. He was a heavy equipment operator for Standard LaFarge in West Mifflin. He was a member of Holy Angels Parish in Hays and is a Marine veteran. A former member of Masonic Solomon Lodge #231, he enjoyed his garden, traveling, his family and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchild.

James S. LaValle

September 05, 2016 |

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James S. LaValle, age 84 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016.  Born November 26, 1931 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Ceryak) LaValle.  

Bruce Reynolds

September 04, 2016 |

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Bruce C. Reynolds, age 60, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday September 3, 2016, at Jefferson Hospital. He was a member of Elrama Sportsmen's Club. Born March 16, 1956 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Harold James and Helen (Beitler) Reynolds.

Charlotte (DeRoss) Greer

September 03, 2016 |

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Russell "Rusty" Jerome Jr.

September 01, 2016 |

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Russell "Rusty" Jerome Jr., age 45, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016, at home.

Genevieve Parsons

August 31, 2016 |

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Eleanor (Smith) Dolansky

August 29, 2016 |

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Eleanor (Smith) Dolansky, age 83, of Forward Twp., passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Jefferson Hospital. She loved to cook and play the slot machines with her late husband, Anthony J. Dolansky, Sr. 

Alphonse M. Nuzzo, Sr.

August 26, 2016 |

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Alphonse M. Nuzzo Sr., age 81, of Clairton, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born, October 21, 1934 in Forward Township, he was a son of the late Tony and Katherine (Quinden)  Nuzzo and the husband of the late Clementine DeFazio Nuzzo, who passed away August 30, 1980.

Andrew J. Kochan Jr.

August 23, 2016 |

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Andrew J. Kochan Jr., 68, of Blaine Hill, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016, at home. An Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was a utility worker for Allegheny County. He was a life member of Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company. He loved fishing, going to gun bashes and the casino, and was an avid card player, especially with pinochle and euchre.

Ronald G. "Butch" Farmerie

August 23, 2016 |

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Ronald G. "Butch" Farmerie, 67, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016, at home. An Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was a member of American Legion Daniel Keffer Post 75. He was a plumber for U.S. Steel Clairton Works for 42 years and was a member of the Pipe Shop Bowling League.