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Kathleen Jane Grabill

May 12, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Kathleen Jane Grabill, age 70, of White Oak, PA, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born in McKeesport, PA on September 25, 1952 and is the daughter of the late Jesse and Catherine Steel Taylor.

 
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Mary Jane Arnovitz

May 12, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Mary Jane Arnovitz, age 90, a retired nurse who was known as “Sarge” to her friends and family, passed away after a long illness on January 24, 2014 In West Melbourne, FL. She was born in Blairsville, PA on March 21, 1923 and is the daughter of the late George W. and Laura Rowland Kebler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Erwin Arnovitz; son, 1Lt Michael Arnovitz (MACV-AUS); brother, George (the late Blanche) Kebler; and nephew, Denis Kebler.

 
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Stephanie Hang

May 08, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Stephanie Hang, age 73, of East McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born in Hoi An, Vietnam on October 20, 1949 and is the daughter of the late Si Hang and Mai Xuan Tran. In 1978, Stephanie left Vietnam due to the war to start a new life in the United States. She enjoyed homemaking, cooking various cuisines, watching movies, and sewing. Stephanie was always very friendly and eager to make new friends. She passed her love and passions to her only child.

 
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Linn Berrier Whiteman

May 04, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Linn Berrier Whiteman, age 76, of White Oak, died on Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on November 5, 1946 and is the son of the late William and Lavern Berrier Whiteman. He was the husband of the late Ruth Balawajder Whiteman, who died on December 24, 2017.

 
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Richard Clay “Smokey” Stover

April 20, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Richard Clay “Smokey” Stover, Retired Lt. Commander, USN, age 91, of West Newton, formerly of White Oak, PA, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 9, 1932, and is the son of the late Samuel C. and Helen McCord Stover.

 
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Michelle Kyne

April 16, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Michelle Kyne, age 66, of Port Vue, died on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on August 1, 1956 and is the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Virginia George Kyne. She was employed at Kane Community Living Center in food service for many years. 

 
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Francis “Rick” Joseph Krivda

April 15, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Francis “Rick” Joseph Krivda, age 78, of McKeesport, passed away at home on April 12, 2023. He was born in Braddock on December 21, 1944 and is the son of the late Stephen and Josephine Huss Krivda. He was preceded in death in 2014 by his loving wife, Jean, of 47 years. 

 
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Barbara Norene Wolf Kiser

April 14, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Barbara Norene Wolf Kiser, age 87, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023. Born September 12, 1935 in Ridgeway, Ohio, she was the wife of Donald L. Kiser who preceded her in death. Barbara was a piano teacher who shared her love of music with hundreds of students. Additionally, she directed children’s choirs at her churches, was an active member of adult and hand bell choirs and played piano and organ duets often.  Barbara served on the Board of Directors for the McKeesport Symphony Society for many years and spearheaded numerous fundraising campaigns. She had many other interests including gardening, cooking, baking her famous apple pies, reading, and sewing. Barbara put so much love into everything that she made including quilts for all occasions, knit or crocheted afghans, baby outfits and her signature Baba lambs for newborns.

 
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William Joseph Dilmore

April 14, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

William Joseph Dilmore, age 85, of Apollo, formerly of Murrysville, died on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born in Wilmerding on February 8, 1938 and is the son of the late Francis J. and Edith Forgie Dilmore and the husband of the late Laverne Shredl. William proudly served in the United States Marines and retired as a draftsman from Westinghouse Research. He was a member of the Logans Ferry Sportsman Club and a former member of the McKeesport Sportsman Club. Bill spent a lot of time bird watching, on the gun range, and spending time with his canine friend, Greta.

 
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Joyce Ruth Lebowitz

April 13, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Joyce Ruth Lebowitz, age 90, of White Oak, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Born on March 11, 1933, in McKeesport, she was the beloved wife of the late Milton L. Lebowitz. 

 
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Kathleen “Kathi” Ann (Swalwell) Vamosi

April 12, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Kathleen “Kathi” Ann (Swalwell) Vamosi, age 74, of Port Vue, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She was born June 12, 1948, in McKeesport. She is survived by Alex “Shaun” Vamosi and their children Erin (Rob) Vamosi, Megan (Howard) Huss, and Nathan (Caitlyn) Vamosi, her grandchildren Noah, Scarlett and their dad Jamie Wall, Emma, Allysen, and Brenna, her sister Pamela DeMarchi, brother-in-law James Latine, niece Stacey DeMarchi, and nephews Jason DeMarchi and Dustin Swalwell. She was preceded in death by her parents Regina (Luty) and Robert Swalwell, her sister Debra Latine, and brothers Robert Swalwell Jr. and Thomas Swalwell. Kathleen graduated from Port Vue/Liberty High School in 1966 and went on to Duff’s Business School.  She started her career at Duquesne University, then worked at St. Peter’s Child Development and Chee-Chee’s Resale Shop. She eventually retired in 2008 from Glenshire Woods Personal Care Home in McKeesport as business office manager. She loved her family beyond measure. She helped us all navigate life and sacrificed everything for her family. Every holiday and birthday were made special by her. She was an avid “Friends” watcher along with old movies, especially “It’s a Wonderful Life”.  She and her sister Pam were die-hard Pirates’ fans, and she shared her love of the Pittsburgh Steelers with all of us. We would like to thank AHN Hospice Care, especially Christa and Leigh, who both took such great care of her and loved talking baseball with her.

 
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Dennis Edward Katona

April 11, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Dennis Edward Katona was born November 18, 1986. He was primarily raised between Allegheny and Westmoreland County.  He is the son of Dennis “Rooster” Andrew Katona (Sherri) and Karensue (Hallas) Katona. He is survived by brother, Joseph Michael Katona, sister, Shelly Beth (Kent) Ryan, nieces, Kami and Kennah Ryan. Furthermore, maternal grandmother, Marsha, aunts, Beth (Tony) and Terry, uncles, George and Kenneth, cousins Krista (Sebastian), Kelsey, Christopher (Christopher and Skye), and Dylan.  Dennis is preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Mary (Morgan) Katona, paternal grandfather, Joseph Andrew Katona, maternal grandfather Stanley Hallas, and great-grandparents, Albina (Hannum) and William Pellegrino. 

 
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Emma Jean “Bugga” Ackerman

April 11, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Emma Jean “Bugga” Ackerman, age 52, of McKeesport, died on Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on March 27, 1971 and is the daughter of Roy Warman of McKeesport and the late Lena McGarrity Warman. 

 
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Nicholas John Gorzo, Jr.

April 11, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Nicholas John Gorzo, Jr., age 81 and a 12 plus year cancer survivor, of White Oak, died on Monday, April 10, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on January 9, 1942 and is the son of the late Nicholas John, Sr. and Anna Gothard Gorzo. 

 
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Russell Carl Brignano

April 10, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Russell C. Brignano, PhD, dearly beloved husband of Mary Germann Brignano, died on April 8 at Family Hospice at Canterbury Place at the age of 87. 

 
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