April 26, 2020 |
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Jean Shaffer Newlin Moyle, 100, of Elizabeth Township and Naples, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 24, 2020. Born on November 2, 1919 in Dravosburg, she was the daughter of the late Fred A. and Clara B. (Abels) Shaffer. She was the wife of the late Joe B. "Red" Newlin and John C. Moyle, and sister of the late Leona Shaffer Holmes, Wilfred (Bud) Shaffer, and Kathryn M. Bittinger. She was also preceded in death by her step-sons, David and Curtis Moyle, a niece, Mary Lynne Hurley and nephew, Terry Holmes. She was a member of the Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church and it's Chancel Guild and was an associate member of the Lily Presbyterian Church and it's Ladies Association in Naples.
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April 23, 2020 |
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Agnes Patricia Motto, 84, of Versailles, passed away, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. She was born December 13, 1935 in St. John's, Newfoundland to the late John and Margaret (Heffernan) Walsh. Agnes lost both of her parents and was placed in Belvedere Catholic Orphanage when she was nine years old, along with her two younger sisters. She spent nine years there and obtained a scholarship and then obtained a teaching license. She was teaching elementary grades at St. Kevin's School in Goulds, Newfoundland when she met and married her husband, Ron.
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April 23, 2020 |
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Charles Arvine "Chic" Muetzel, Jr., 87, of White Oak, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was born February 3, 1933 in Dormont and was the son of the late Charles Arvine Muetzel, Sr, and the late Velma Viola (Weis) Muetzel. Charles was President of the former Mon Valley Petroleum and was a US Army Veteran. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Petroleum Association, the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association and was a 1955 graduate of Washington and Jefferson College. A man who grew up in Dormont and graduated from W&J, became the best oil marketer east of the Mississippi. A man who started a family and raised 3 amazing children. A grandfather to 6 and great-grandfather to 9 more.
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April 18, 2020 |
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Theodore Virgil Guenther, 85, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. He was born September 3, 1934 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Theodore Edward and Grace (Hillegass) Guenther. He was a member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township and was retired from AT & T. He had previously worked for the former Bell of Pennsylvania.
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April 16, 2020 |
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Judith Lee McQueen, 49, of South Park, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at home. She was born March 21, 1971 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Thomas Dale Grimm and Beatrice Catherine David. She is survived by her son, John F. McQueen, III., of Pittsburgh and daughter, Jordyn L. McQueen of South Park, grandchildren, Emma, Natalie, Layci and Layla, sisters, Nanette (Charles) Nehila and Amy Hofmeister of Donora, and nieces and nephews.
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April 16, 2020 |
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Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Sacco, 76, of Brentwood, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at home. She was born July 30, 1943 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late John A. and Dorathea M. (DeWalt) Gasperin. She was the wife of the late Joseph Sacco.
Dottie was an avid reader, dog and animal lover, horse person, and artist. She loved camping and trail riding. She was sweet, kind hearted and unique.
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April 15, 2020 |
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Philip Joseph Dunst, Jr., 55, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was born February 18, 1965 in McKeesport and was the son of Philip J. (step-mother, Florence) Dunst of Elizabeth Township, and the late Evelynne Jean (Hartz) Dunst. Philip was a US Air Force Veteran.
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April 11, 2020 |
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John Frederick Cochenour, 93, of Elizabeth Township passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at his home. Born September 2, 1926 in McKeesport, son of the late Rose (Wiseman) and Carl Cochenour. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters: Betty and Ruth. As an Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class in the US Navy he served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He graduated from McKeesport High School and received his undergraduate degree from Westminster College with a major in chemistry.
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April 03, 2020 |
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Gloria R. Stone, 91, of Elizabeth, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was born February 17, 1929 in Houtzdale and was the daughter of the late Thomas James and Elefleda May (Carson) Richards. She was the wife of late Phillip H. Stone who passed away January 19, 1990. Gloria was retired from the former Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania.
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March 30, 2020 |
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Wayne Newton Stuckey, 82, of Plum Borough, formerly of Cranberry Township, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 29, 2020. He was born May 28, 1937 in Kearnysville, WV and was the son of the late Jeremiah Newton and Mary Francis (Swartz) Stuckey. Wayne was the husband of 55 years to the late Ann Matthews (Gum) Stuckey who passed away January 1, 2016. Wayne was a graduate of Shepherdstown High School Class of 1955. He was a US Marine Corps Veteran. Wayne worked in finance all of his life. He belonged to the Elks in Cranberry Twp., and was an avid hunter. He was also a 32nd degree Mason and was celebrated for his 50 years in the Martinsburg Chapter.
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March 30, 2020 |
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Doris Jean McCracken, 88, of Boston, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was born June 11, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ella (Opal) Palm. She was the wife of the late Kenneth A. McCracken who passed away February 21, 1995. She was a member of the former First United Presbyterian Church of Boston, the former Boston Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, and was a member of the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens. She was a former chaperone for the McKeesport Majorette and Drill Team. She worked at the former Boston Diner for 25 years.
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March 29, 2020 |
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Karen M. (Tom Katona) Paterra, 71, lifelong resident of Versailles Borough, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 in White Oak. Karen was born in McKeesport on April 14, 1948, daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Smith) Paterra of Versailles Borough. She was preceded in death by her sister, Paula Paterra who died in 1972. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Church - St. Patrick Worship Site, The Palenese League of America, and served as a past officer of the Palenese Women's Auxiliary She was retired from the County of Allegheny where she worked for over 24 years as an administrative secretary.
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March 25, 2020 |
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Sarah Shank Trasp Kolakowski, 85, passed away on March 21, 2020 in McKeesport Hospital. An amazing woman who touched the lives and hearts of all who knew her. Due to the corona virus, a celebration of her life will be held at later date. At that time a private burial will take place at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. A loving mother to Paula Tortorice (Art), and Wendy Trasp, of Elizabeth Township, and step-children, David Kolakowski (Yvonne) of Middletown, Jimmy Kolakowski (Julie) of Half Moon Bay, CA , and Rob Kolakowski, of Mt. Joy.
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March 25, 2020 |
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John Philip Horne, 85, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born March 28, 1934 in Jeannette and was the son of the late Raymond J. Horne, Sr. and the late Mable Marie (Anderson) Horne. He was the husband of the late Irene (Noble) Horne who passed away in 2000. John was a Cemetery Grounds Keeper in Washington, D.C. and was a US Marine Corps Veteran.
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March 23, 2020 |
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Grant Leslie Scott, 74, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born October 24, 1945 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Daniel I. and Mary (King) Scott. He was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in McKeesport, and was a life member of the McKeesport Sportsman's Association and the Eleventh Ward Welfare Association. Grant was a US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam and was a retired Environmental Services Section Chief at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Aspinwal. He had previously worked for US Steel - Irvin Works.
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