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July 04, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
John M. Fisher, age 59, of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born in El Paso, TX on March 7, 1966 and was the son of the late Donald H. and Adelle Roberts Fisher. He was employed as an engineer for his entire career.
July 04, 2025 |
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David Edward Ridella, age 90, of North Versailles, PA, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born in East Pittsburgh, PA on February 20, 1935 and was the son of the late Anthony E. and Irene Dorothy Tarasovic Ridella. David attended the University of Pittsburgh and Robert Morris University. He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and was employed by Gulf Oil and then later was employed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Employment Security where he retired.
July 02, 2025 |
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James A. Bartko, age 75, of Port Vue, PA, died on Friday, June 27, 2025. He was born in Turtle Creek, PA on October 1, 1949 and was the son of the late John and Margaret Christie Bartko. He was employed for thirty years as a truck driver for McIlvaine Trucking, then employed by the Railroad, and then Lawson’s Excavating in Liberty Borough.
July 02, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Charles George Kapcin, age 74, of North Huntingdon, PA, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born in Braddock, PA, on October 29, 1950, and is the son of the late Charles A. and Lura Jeannine Leckey Kapcin. He enjoyed playing guitar, blues music, rock and roll music, and Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He was an active member of the Pitcairn Monroeville Sportsman Club.
June 22, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Tammy Lynn Iskey, age 52, of White Oak, PA, died on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She was born in Canonsburg, PA on June 2, 1973 and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Spencer Iskey. She was the loving wife of the late Dominic A. Nicotra, Jr., who died on January 27, 2022.
June 22, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Ronald Loftis DaParma, age 78, died on Friday, June 20, 2025. A resident of White Oak, PA, he is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Jane (Hlatt) DaParma of White Oak; son, Michael F. (Carla) DaParma, grandchildren, Sienna Catherine DaParma and Dominic Damian DaParma of Bethel Park; sisters-in-law, Theresa (Jay) Kapadia and Cathleen (Charles “Chuck”) McDowell; and nephews, Charles “Chaz” McDowell and Christopher McDowell.
June 17, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Vincent Dean Liberty, Jr., age 60, of Cumberland, MD, died on June 14, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on August 23, 1964, and was the son of Vincent, Sr. and Beverly Canelle Liberty of Port Vue, PA. He was a member of the McKeesport Model Railroad Club for many years.
June 16, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Jarrod C. Huston, age 42, of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on June 25, 1982, and is the son of Gregory “Red” (Marta Odoski) Huston of Elizabeth, PA, and Susan Recker of McKeesport, PA. He was employed as a plasterer at Anthony Ferraro Plastering and Stucco, Inc.
June 10, 2025 |
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John Fredrick Murphy, age 58, of McKeesport, PA, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. He was born in Latrobe, PA on September 27, 1966 and was the son of the late Paul Edward and Sue Ann Flowers Murphy. He was employed as a school bus driver for many years and was a member of Word Missionary Baptist Church in McKeesport, PA. He was ordained as a minister in 1998.
June 09, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Clifford Allen Rein, age 91, of White Oak, PA, peacefully entered the Light on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
June 07, 2025 |
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Mildred J. Myers, age 92, of Coulter, PA, died on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born in Red Rock, WV, on January 6, 1933, and is the daughter of the late Van and Alda Funk Howdershelt.
June 06, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
John Raymond Palcsey, age 73, of Dravosburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025 after a brief but courageous battle with metastatic cancer. He was born on September 22, 1951 in McKeesport and lived his entire life in the community that he loved, Dravosburg. He graduated from Serra Catholic High School in 1969, and while he was there, joined the Third Order of Saint Francis. Following in his father’s steps, John joined Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Department Number One in 1967 and continued decades of service as a firefighter, lieutenant, captain, director, and financial secretary. He was a member of the Dravosburg Archives Committee and helped to organize the book All About “The Burg” documenting the history of Dravosburg released in 2003. He served as the borough emergency management coordinator for many years and later served for 12 years on borough council. He was also proud to have served as the president of the Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association. His servant’s heart was passed onto his children and has inspired countless people to serve their community. While he had many jobs ranging from a safety inspector/firefighter at the Bettis Plant and a flower deliveryman for Grayson’s, he was most notably known as the Dravosburg Postmaster, a position he held proudly for 26 years. His postal career lasted nearly 50 years. John was also an active member of Mary, Mother of God Parish in McKeesport and served on pastoral council for a number of years as well. He loved eating chicken wings, drinking Rolling Rock, listening to country music, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, and going hunting with David and Michael.
June 05, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Joseph W. Potts, age 69, of White Oak, PA, died on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. He was born in Akron, OH, on December 7, 1955, and is the son of the late William E. and Gloria J. Tosi Potts. He was employed as a computer analyst for HUD, Federal Government, and taught Computer Science.
June 04, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Robert James Legler, age 76, of North Huntingdon, PA, died on Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 10, 1948, and was the son of the late Robert Andrew and Leona Frances Nedobylek Legler. Robert proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors, especially golfing, fishing, camping, and riding motorcycles. He also loved animals, especially his beloved dog, Toby.
June 02, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Helen Checca, age 97, of Timonium, MD, formerly of White Oak, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025 with loving nieces, Karen Fagan and Patricia Brletic by her side. She was born in McKeesport, PA on August 7, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Antiono and Anna Carrara Leonardo. During the Great Depression, Helen’s parents agreed to her intrafamily adoption with Anna’s sister, Angeline Checca, and her husband Joseph. Helen resided with her adoptive parents in Ohio until after graduation from Steubenville High School in 1944 when she returned to McKeesport.
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