November 14, 2018 |
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Mardale Harris Tremont, age 84, of Forward Twp., passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. She retired as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church in Jefferson Hills. Upon retirement, she enjoyed wintering in Florida where she was a member of the Ladies Nine Holers at Kelly Greens in Fort Myers.
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November 14, 2018 |
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Delores J. (Abel) Semcoski, age 79, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Donora, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at North Memorial Health in Minnesota. She retired as a secretary for McHolme Construction.
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November 12, 2018 |
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Dorothy K. Berkley, age 90 of York and formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Well Span York Hospital. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in McKeesport, a member of the Women’s Guild and The Catholic Daughters of America, McKeesport Court. Born February 29, 1928 in Port Vue, she was the daughter of the late Emil “Abe” and Kathryn (Patrick) Potersnak. Dorothy joins her husband, the late Dr. Mark Berkley, who passed away June 19, 1999.
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November 08, 2018 |
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Karen Remensnyder, age 65 of Baldwin, passed away at home on Tuesday November 6, 2018. She worked as an operations manager at Alcosan and a legal secretary for Fuge and Weiss Law Offices in Clairton. Born November 16, 1952 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Ellen (Adkins) Remensnyder. She is survived by her niece Erin Remensnyder of Robinson Township; nephews John and Joshua Daerr; great-nieces-and-nephews Paul Remensnyder and Nathan, Johnathon, and Brittney Daerr; sister-in-law Marcianne Remensnyder; and brother-in-law David Karako.
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November 07, 2018 |
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Fred J. Hirosky, age 83 of McKeesport, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 in Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. Born October 23, 1935 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Wargo) Hirosky. A retired security guard at McKeesport Hospital who also worked as a senior companion for the Area Agency on Aging, Fred attended St. Patrick's Church in McKeesport and was a member of the 11th Ward Club in McKeesport, the Liberty Vets, the Boston Vets, Versailles Croatian Club #146, and the Port Vue American Legion.
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November 07, 2018 |
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Wanda L. (Crownover) Hummer, age 89, of Elrama, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Country Care Manor in Fayette City. She retired after 20 years as Postmaster at the Imperial Post Office. She was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church in Jefferson Hills where she was a member of the Christian Mothers. She was a former member of Elrama Volunteer Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary.
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November 02, 2018 |
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Annabelle (Francetic) Kolic, age 93 of Port Vue, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Riverside Care Center in McKeesport. Born September 8, 1925 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Ann (Rendulic) Francetic. Annabelle was a photographer for Westinghouse, Inc. in East Pittsburgh, a member of Corpus Christi Parish in McKeesport, Club Dobrotvor, C.F.U. Lodge #3, and Mon Yough Friendship Club.
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October 31, 2018 |
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George R. Russin, age 65 of Port Vue, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Born September 18, 1953 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George and Violet (Lucki) Russin. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Versailles, George also retired from his church as a facility manager. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Susan (Soltesz) Russin; his five children Matthew (Kelsy) Russin of Clairton, Brian (Gabriela) Russin of Columbia, MD, Dana (Aaron) Steffan of Johnstown, OH, Julie Russin of Glen Burnie, MD, and Eric (Amelia) Russin of Pittsburgh; his eight grandchildren; his sisters Fran (Joe) Vislay of East McKeesport and Kathy Russin of North Versailles; and also nieces and nephews.
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October 29, 2018 |
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Connie (Schmerge) Yaroscak, age 59, of Elrama, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at home. Born January 24, 1959 in Florence, KY, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Arlene (Clark) Schmerge. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Rob Yaroscak; children, Natasha (Brandon) Burch of Elrama, George (Nicole) Yaroscak of Jefferson Hills and Arianna (Bob) Coester of South Park; four granddaughters, Sarah, Evelynn, Abigail and Isabella; and nephew, Paul Yaroscak of Elrama.
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October 27, 2018 |
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Richard I. Kirsch, age 71 of Huber Heights, OH, passed away at home on Saturday, October 27, 2018 . Born August 14, 1947 in Fargo, ND, he was a son of the late Richard A. and Inger C. (Solvick) Kirsch. A career veteran of the United States Air Force and Vietnam Veteran, Richard was a member of St. Peter's Parish in Huber Heights, OH and its Knights of Columbus, as well as his local American Legion and VFW. In his spare time, he loved to camp and watch his westerns.
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October 27, 2018 |
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Patricia Dee Pavlack, age 71 of Greenock, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Jefferson Hills Manor in Jefferson Hills. Born January 1, 1947 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary (Pacardi) Rosner. An attendee of St. Patrick's Parish in McKeesport, Patricia received her bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a master's from California University of PA. She worked as an elementary teacher and librarian for McKeesport Area School District.
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October 22, 2018 |
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James F. Svec, age 78, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Jefferson Hospital. A retired group benefits administrator for Alcoa in Pittsburgh, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp. He was also a member of the East McKeesport Masonic Lodge #765 of Duquesne, the North Huntingdon AARP, a lifetime member of the Central Volunteer Fire Company, and was a former civil service coordinator in Elizabeth Twp. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing dart ball at Central Highlands.
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October 19, 2018 |
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Barry C. Johnson, age 70, of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at home. He retired as a crane operator for Tube City Iron & Metal in West Mifflin. A former member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, he was a school bus driver with Matthews Bus Garage and a former starter at Butler's Golf Course.
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October 19, 2018 |
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Ellis M. "Eli" Lea, age 75 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 in Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Mt. Lebanon. Born February 27, 1943 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late John and Helen (Snizik) Lea. A retiree from US Steel Clairton Works, Eli was a former star quarterback for Clairton High School and will be sadly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife Georgette Tatalovich Lea; his two sons and daughter, and many loving friends and family. Funeral services for Eli will be private at the request of the family. Arrangements by the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, 555 5th. St., Clairton, PA 15025 (412-233-5700) www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
October 18, 2018 |
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William T. Murtha, age 96 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at Grandview Estates in Elizabeth Twp. on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Born April 21, 1922 in Dravosburg, he was a son of the late John and Marie (Striegel) Murtha. A US Army Air Force Sergeant in the European Theater of World War II, William was a graduate of Duquesne University and a member of St. Michael's Parish in Elizabeth Twp. He retired as general foreman of the yard and transportation at US Steel Clairton Works and was also a former salesman at Eger Motors in McKeesport.
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