David A. Karap

November 22, 2021 |

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On Sunday November 21, 2021, David A. Karap, age 56 of White Oak, PA passed away. Beloved son of the late Richard D. and Doris (Jakubek) Karap. Dear brother of Richard J. (Peggy) Karap. Uncle of Heather and Jason. Loving companion of Kristy Goedeke. David worked at Thermo King for over 25 years.

Edward Eugene (Gene) Edwards

November 13, 2021 |

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Edward E. “Gene” Edwards, age 92, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his family.

Formerly of North Versailles. Born in Braddock, PA on February 12, 1929 to the late David and Agnes (Murphy) Edwards  Beloved husband of 68 years to the late Martha (Blasko) Edwards. Cherished father to Edward Jr (Sandra) Edwards of Export,  Patrick (Diane) Edwards of Fredericksburg, VA, Barbara (Terry) Jackson of North Huntingdon, Kathleen (Denny) Yates of Ross Township, Marcy (Ernie) Junstrom of West Mifflin, Judy (Mark) Sistik of Forest Hills, and Paul (Stacey) Edwards of Harrison City. Loving grandfather to 16 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

He was a member of St Robert Bellarmine church in East McKeesport, a founding member of the St Robert Bellarmine Men’s Club, member and past Grand Knight of the Duquesne/West Mifflin Knights of Columbus, council 4210.  He was retired from United States Steel after 44+ years of service in both the Edgar Thompson and Homestead Works plants. He was a veteran of the 8th Army, I Corps, Army of the Occupation in Japan. Gene was a man of great faith in God and love for his family. He enjoyed spending time with his family and time at their summer cottage at Pymatuning Lake.  He will forever be missed by those who love him and now back in the arms of the love of his life.

John B. Pagani

November 05, 2021 |

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John B. Pagani, 93, of Monroeville, formerly of East McKeesport, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Husband of the late Evelyn (Ganoe) Pagani and beloved companion of Helen Wilson. Father of Steve J. Pagani, Jean M. Pagani, and the late Fred Pagani.  Brother of the late Josephine Pagani, the late Eleanor VanHalanger, and the late Neil Pagani.  Uncle of Valerie (Doug) Warning, David (Michele) VanHalanger, and the late Richard (Marilyne) VanHalanger. Friends were received at James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 433 Lincoln Highway, East McKeesport, PA 15035.

John W. Arnold

October 29, 2021 |

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John W. Arnold, 89 of North Versailles Twp. died Sunday October 24, 2021, peacefully and surrounded by family.

John graduated from St. Thomas Catholic School in Braddock, PA.  He later attended Duquesne University, CCAC, and the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a masters of education degree in 1982 while being employed full-time at USS Edgar Thompson Works. He retired from there after 44 years of service. John had a fantastic sense of humor, loved music, reading, continuing education, carpentry and electronics.

Sharyn Williams

October 22, 2021 |

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On Tuesday October 12, 2021, Sharyn Williams, age 73, of White Oak passed away.  Daughter of the late William and Mildred (Charles) Bayless.  Loving mother of Stacey Theim and Shawn Williams.  Dear Sister of Ronnie (Nancy) Bayless, Terry (Nancy) Bayless, and Danny (Donna) Bayless.  Former wife of Larry (Becky) Williams. Loving companion and significant other of Angelo Perigo.  Sharyn was the owner of the Sharwood Lounge in Pitcairn for 48 years.

Karen (Klassen) Taylor

October 22, 2021 |

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Karen (Klassen) Taylor, of North Huntingdon, entered her eternal life, Wednesday Oct. 20, 2021, surrounded by family, friends, and faith. She was 71 years old. Karen was born May 31, 1950, the daughter of the late John N. “Jack” and LaVonne F. (Rose) Klassen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Terre (Terrence) Taylor; her brother George Klassen of Harrisburg, Pa. She is survived by; her daughter, Nina Vonne Taylor and Douglas Knox, of Liberty; her son, Terre Richard Taylor and Jonell Taylor, of North Huntingdon; her grandsons, Brandon, Travis, and Mason Taylor; her sister in-law, Debbe (Taylor) Lapinaand Mike Lapina, of Parrish, FL.; her niece Cathy and Don Negley, and grand nephews, Tyler, Nathan, Jordan, of Harrisburg, Pa. She enjoyed nothing more than opening up her home and heart to family and friends, with love, laughter, and a warm home cooked meal.

Darlene T. Conard

October 04, 2021 |

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Darlene T. Conard, 68, of North Versailles Twp. died Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Daughter of the late Raymond H. and Madeline (Travers) McCall.  Loving mother of Stacey (Gene) Salvio, William Conard, Jeremy (Dawn) Conard, and Joseph (Kristi) Conard.  Dear grandmother of Alissa Barron-Moffa, Jordan Salvio, Ashli Barron, Samantha Salvio, Alexa Barron, Giavonna Salvio, Nico Salvio, Mary Ellen Conard, Samantha Conard, and Dylan Shellman.  Sister of Freida (Terry) McCall, and the late Patricia Deavers, Joanne Irwin, and Frederick J. McCall.  Step sister of Dan Brinkman and Ken Brinkman. Loving companion of 28 years to Emil “Hummy” Zimmerman.  Niece of Thelma Mehaffey.  Dear Best friend of Jeri Greenaway for over 50 years. 

Darlene worked at Precise Technologies for 28 years and retired from Crisp Control Corp in Irwin.  Darlene enjoyed and loved her little dog Shadow and all the dogs in the neighborhood.  She always had a treat ready for them when they came by.  Darlene was a home body who loved her flower garden and bird watching.  She always said I love my home and would not go on vacation.  She was a member of Evangelical Congregational Church in McKeesport.

Florence A. Jacko

September 13, 2021 |

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Florence A. Jacko, 93, of North Versailles Twp., formerly of Braddock, died Friday, September 10, 2021.

She was born June 19, 1928, daughter of the late Walter and Marcella Skurcenski, loving wife of 62 years to Robert (Bob) Jacko. Flo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of St Robert Bellarmine Church.  She was an active member of AA and sponsored many individuals to overcome alcoholism. She had an interest in bonsai and orchids and was featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for her expertise in orchids.

Sheila M. Demis

August 31, 2021 |

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Sheila M. Demis, 58, of East McKeesport died Friday August 27, 2021.  She was born on January 22, 1963 to the late Harold and Ardelle (Jordan) Glos. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish in White Oak. Sheila worked at the North Versailles Walmart for 20 years and retired in 2019. To know Sheila was to know laughter and truth, what you saw was what you got and you couldn’t help but love her. Sheila loved animals, even more than people at times, but that was Sheila. She will be dearly missed. Sheila is survived by her loving husband John Demis (35 years), daughter Haley Demis, son Keaton Demis, brother Bill Glos, sister Lauradean (Bebe) Brooks, brother in law Dewayne Brooks, 2 nieces, 3 great nieces, and 2 great nephews.

Michael W. Holland

August 18, 2021 |

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Michael W. Holland, 61, of North Versailles Twp., died on Sunday August 15, 2021. Son of the late James “Hank” and Mary (Connelly) Holland. Beloved husband of Anita (LaGorga) Holland. Loving Father of Ryan Holland and Coryann Holland. Dear brother of Rev. James Holland and Linda (James) Bazzone. Brother-in-law of Anthony LaGorga, John (Beverly) LaGorga, and the late Joseph D. LaGorga. Uncle of Dominic, Jason, Victor, and Jeremy. Special friends that are like family, Chuck and Nancy Lukondi, Allison and Lacey Lukondi, and his favorite volleyball/basketball player Chloe Lukondi.

Mike worked for Equitable and Peoples Gas for 43 years. He was a lifelong member of St Robert Bellarmine Church Mary Mother of God Parish. He was a valued friend by many. Not many can say their best friends with the same guys that they hung out with in High School, Mike could say that.

Mike loved listening to music and sports, baseball being his favorite. Although he loved the Pirates, Ryan, Mike, and the boys would take in a little league game any day. He was so supportive of Anita, Ryan, and Cory in all their activities. He never wanted to be in the spotlight but none of us would have shined without him. Mike loved to trash talk, be it Spades, Cornhole, Monopoly, playing or not, he always had a sarcastic comment for those playing. Friday night dinner and game nights were his favorite.

Margaret M. Kolin

August 13, 2021 |

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Margaret M. (Tomasic) Kolin, 65, of White Oak died August 11, 2021 surrounded by her dear family after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Peggy was the wife of Dennis M. Kolin, Sr. for 48 years, mother of Jennifer Ray and Dennis (Carlye) Kolin and beloved Grammy of Sara Ray. Peggy was a floral designer and loved crafts and she most loved spending and spoiling her granddaughter, Sara. Peggy would help anyone she ever met and was a kind, loving and most generous soul. Born in McKeesport in 1956, she was the daughter of the late George J. Tomasic, Sr. and Margaret (Pavlisko) Tomasic.

Frank J. Cindrich

August 03, 2021 |

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Frank J. Cindrich, 84, of North Versailles Twp. died Thursday July 29, 2021, peacefully at home. 

He was born July 31, 1936, in McKeesport, PA, to the late Joseph and Dragica (Luketic) Cindrich. Beloved husband of Helen (Thompson) Cindrich.  Loving father of Frank Cindrich, John Cindrich and Laura (Tommy) Meli.  Dear brother of Anne Pratt. Frank was preceded in death by brothers Matthew (late wife Alice), and George (late wife Dolly), sisters Mary Ann (late husband Emil Kandala), and Rose Junecko. 

Frank was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked many years as a carpenter at U.S. Steel Edgar Thomson Works in Braddock, then at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh, from which he retired. He was also a professional cabinet maker and handyman who was skilled working with plumbing and auto repairs. He bowled in a league at Great Valley Lanes, and once bowled a 298. He was a member of Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 3 of McKeesport.

John M. Huether

July 22, 2021 |

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John M. Huether, 67, of Zelienople, formerly of North Versailles Twp., died Saturday July 17, 2021. Beloved son of the late Joseph J. Huether and Anna Marie (Smola) Huether. Loving father of John J. (Heidi) Huether. Brother of JoAnne (Rai) Gerules, Suzanne C. McNally, Christine (Keith) Manning, and Joseph M. Huether. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

John worked at the DoubleTree hotel in Cranberry as a Tradesman/Engineer. He was a mentor to many young men in life and work.

Jesse Lee Warren

July 08, 2021 |

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Jesse Lee Warren, 34, of Ligonier died Wednesday June 30, 2021. Grandson of Mary Rose Warren, the late Ernest Warren, the late Nick J. Serrapere and the late Rose Serrapere. Beloved son of Ernest Warren and Antoinette Serrapere Warren. Loving fiancé of Erika Falbo. Loving father of Ryder and Roman. Dear brother of Jamie (Chris) Grant. Nephew of Angel (Leo) King, Nicoletta (Damian) Marasco, Vicky Cardenas, David (Chris) Warren, and Lisa (Doug) Zeik. Also survived by many cousins.

For many years Jesse fought a long battle with addiction. A battle in which the enemy is merciless and unrelenting. Jesse’s addiction ultimately claimed his young life. A kind-hearted spirit with all the potential in the world overshadowed by the grasp heroin held over his life. Our family brings this to light out of choice and for all to realize no one is immune to the opioid and heroin epidemic. Jesse did not want to leave this world behind. We all wished he had recognized his many talents and saw himself in the way that his friends and family always did. Our family fought the only ways we knew how and as hard as we could. We rest easy knowing his struggle is now over and true peace may begin.

Kathleen M. Bartges

June 29, 2021 |

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Kathleen M. Bartges, 73, of North Versailles Twp. died Monday June 21, 2021, after a courageous battle with kidney failure.  Daughter of the late William and Lillian (Todd) Spencer.  Beloved wife of 54 years to Terence Bartges.  Loving mother of Terry (Corrie) Bartges and Matt (Gay) Bartges.  Dear grandmother of Cameron and also 9 other grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  Sister of Kenneth (Patricia) Spencer and the late Cheryl (Pete) Day.  Sister-in-law of Diane (Owen Hahn) Bartges Tyson.  Aunt of Cheryl (Chris) Day Moreland and Karla (Marissa Albert) Tyson. Many loving neighbors and her special friend with whom she worked and camped with Jane McKnight.  Terence and Kathleen begin their life together after meeting at Kennywood.  Kathleen loved spending time at their camp in Cochranton, PA, fishing, dancing, and going to Flea Markets.