Dorothy J. "DJ" Ventres

October 03, 2016 |

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Dorothy Jean "DJ" Ventres, age 92 and a long-time resident of Clairton, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016 in Southwestern Nursing Center in West Mifflin.  Born July 30, 1924 in Beaver, she was the first daughter of David and Georgeanne (Frashure) Arnett. 

Joyce A. Lloyd

October 03, 2016 |

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Joyce A. (Rush) Lloyd, age 74, of West Elizabeth and formerly of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at home. She was a retired office manager for Ford Credit in Brentwood, TN and a member of the Hamilton United Methodist Church in Antioch, TN.

William A. Huston

September 28, 2016 |

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William A. Huston, age 67, of Versailles, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016  at Jefferson Hospital. He was a parts clerk for Allegheny Ford in South Side and a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. He was a train enthusiast and a member of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington.

Ricky F. Bartko

September 26, 2016 |

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Ricky F. Bartko, age 58 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born December 25, 1957 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Harry D. and Helen J. (Burkett) Bartko.

Mary Ellen Billick

September 26, 2016 |

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Mary Ellen Billick, age 88, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. She was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp. and a former Avon representative. 

Alice Hronakes

September 21, 2016 |

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Alice Orosz Hronakes, age 84, of White Oak, and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian. She was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in White Oak and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also loved her painting and reading.

Lenore R. Zovko

September 21, 2016 |

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Lenore R. Zovko, age 80 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Born September 1, 1936 in Homestead, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Alice (Olson) Brennan.

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.