December 10, 2018 |
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The Lord calls each of us by name. On December 9, 2018 Charles “Chick” Honick of Elizabeth passed peacefully to join Jesus. He was born September 13, 1936 in McKeesport, the son of the late Joseph and Florence Randolph Honick. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Patricia Honick and his children Cheryl (Michael) Fullerton, Denise (Raymond) Schultz, Deborah Micallef, Edward (Cindy) Honick and Justin Honick. He was preceded in death by sons, William and Charles Honick. “Chick” was one of 13 children. He left behind 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was a devoted Christian and a member of “The Church” of Sutersville, PA. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired police officer. “Except a man be born again he cannot see the Kingdom of Heaven” John 3:3.
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 4:00 pm until the time of service at 7:00 pm at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor 412-678-6177). Pastor Frank Rocco officiating.
December 07, 2018 |
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Thomas J. Scheetz, age 88 of North Huntingdon, died Thursday, December 6, 2018. He was born July 26, 1930 in McKeesport, the son of the late William F., Sr. and Elizabeth Kurth Scheetz and the husband of the late Dorothy M. Raible Scheetz. He is survived by his son, Thomas (Ladonna) Scheetz of Johnsonburg, PA, daughter, Michaelette Coder of North Huntingdon; grandchildren, Ashley Coder (Scott) Spalding, Sikira Scheetz and Lloyd Thomas Scheetz; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Matt, Dilyn and Jase Spalding; brother and sister-in-law, Alvin C. (Kim) Raible of Greensburg and Gloria (Luke) Knapp of Dawson, PA, also several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Thomas was preceded in death by his brothers William and John Scheetz.
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December 06, 2018 |
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David H. Potts, age 61 of McKeesport, died Thursday, December 6, 2018. He was born April 9, 1957 in Akron, Ohio and is the son of the late William E. and Gloria J. Tosi Potts. David is survived by his brothers, William E. (Kathleen) Potts of McKeesport, Joseph W. (Barbara) Potts of White Oak, Arthur W. (Susan) Potts of White Oak, Shawn (Kimberly) Potts of North Versailles; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a great-great niece.
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December 06, 2018 |
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Lavonne Gertrude Sowers, age 91 of Monongahela, reunited with her husband and parents on Saturday, November 17, 2018. She was born October 25, 1927 in Monongahela, the daughter of the late Clyde Francis and Mildred Lewellyn Crookham, and wife of the late Norvelle James Sowers. She worked at First National Bank in Monongahela prior to becoming a full-time homemaker. Lavonne was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Monongahela. She loved caring for her grandchildren, shopping, watching Judge Judy, and she never missed an opportunity to cast her vote. A beloved mother, she is survived by her daughters, Vicki J. Lyons of McKeesport, Jeri S. (Paul) King of Monongahela, Penni (Michael) Cooper of Norton, OH, and Donna (Tracy) Ames of Fallowfield Twp., PA; grandchildren, William (Abbe) King of Leander, TX, Ann King of Allenwood, PA, Samuel and Zachary Ames of Fallowfield Twp.; great-grandchildren, Alexander and Andrew King; nieces, Linda (Davis) Yohe and Natalie (Craig) Bowen; great nieces and nephews, Allison, Christopher, Ashley and Brody; and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Harry E. and Jesse Crookham.
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November 29, 2018 |
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Tammy Jackowski, age 49 of Port Vue, died Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was born April 28, 1969 in McKeesport and is the daughter of Beverly James Jackowski of Port Vue and the late Edwin J. Jackowski. Tammy was a former manager for the former Tube City IMS of West Mifflin, now TMS International. She enjoyed playing darts and was member of the dart league at Annie’s Hitching Post in Port Vue.
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November 27, 2018 |
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Magdalena Dansco, age 90, of McKeesport, died peacefully on November 27, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born in McKeesport on October 1, 1928 and is the daughter of the late Peter and Victoria Mikorski Boyko and the wife of the late William Dansco, Sr. She is survived by her son, William (Michele) Dansco, Jr. of Gambrills, MD; daughter, Susan M. (Ray) Boronyak of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Christine (Tim) Bowers, Raymond (Jessica) Boronyak Jr., Andrew, Nicholas and Matthew Dansco; great-grandchildren, Addison and Taylor Bowers and Lucy Boronyak; preceded in death by her 8 siblings.
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November 26, 2018 |
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William R. McNamee, age 60, of North Huntingdon, died on Saturday, November 24, 2018. He was born in McKeesport on July 29, 1958 and is the son of Loretta Jones (James) Cunningham and the late Regis McNamee. He was a driver for S&S Transit in North Versailles until he retired. In addition to his mother and step-father, he is survived by his daughter, Sara Fiorentino of Spring Hill, Florida; brother, Craig “Big” (Vicki) McNamee of White Oak; sister, Erin McNamee of North Huntingdon; nieces and nephews.
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November 25, 2018 |
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Lydia Cowans, age 89, of McKeesport, died on November 24, 2018. She was born in Selma, Alabama on January 2, 1929 and is the daughter of the late Daniel Scott and Hannah Patt. Lydia was a nurse’s aide for over 45 years at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh.
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November 24, 2018 |
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Sylvia Moidel Byer, age 94, of White Oak, died Nov. 24, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh on October 5, 1924 and is the daughter of the late Morris and Leah Barad Moidel. She is the wife of the late Harold B. Byer.
Mrs. Byer is the former Executive Secretary for the Downtown McKeesport Association, former Executive Secretary for the Industrial Health Foundation and was formerly with the PA Department of Health Energy Department. She served as a WAC at the rank of Sergeant in the Army Medical Corps during WW II. She was a graduate of Schenley High School, attended Robert Morris Secretarial School and Duff’s Business College.
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November 24, 2018 |
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Emmanuel Perkins, age 67, of North Versailles, died on Saturday November 24, 2018. He was born in Perryopolis on May 3, 1951 and is the son of the late William and Edna Forsythe Perkins. Emmanuel was self-employed in the construction business.
He is survived by daughters, Brenda (Stephen) Stewart of North Versailles; Sylvia (Daniel) Jordan of Ralh, PA; Samantha Perkins of North Versailles; Irene Perkins of Wilmerding; sister, Irene Newman of Greensboro, PA; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and one on the way. He is also survived by his former wife, Mary Ann Taylor of North Versailles.
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November 20, 2018 |
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Paul M. Rae, age 59 of North Huntingdon, died on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. He was born April 22, 1959 in McKeesport, the son of Joan B. Opperman Rae from North Versailles and the late Robert G. Rae. He was an avid sports enthusiast especially football and baseball.
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November 17, 2018 |
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John A. Kondos, age 48 of West Mifflin, died Friday, November 16, 2018. He was born September 30, 1970 in McKeesport and is the son of Andrew and Anna Kalpidou Kondos of West Mifflin. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his brothers; Constantine “Dean” (Cathy) Kondos of White Plains, NY, James (Nadia) Kondos of Jefferson Hills, and nieces; Dimitria, Elana and Anna Kondos; uncles, Lazaros(Athoula) Kalpidis of Athens, Greece, and Theodore (Katherine) Kondos of Elizabeth, cousins; Cleo Kalpidou Ioannidou and Ioannis Kalpidis, and many uncles, aunts, nephews, and cousins residing in Athens, Greece.
John was a special Olympian in running, bowling and basketball in the Special Olympics. He enjoyed writing and coloring and traveling to Greece with his family.
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November 14, 2018 |
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Roslyn “Roz” Phillips of Glassport, formerly of White Oak, passed peacefully on November 14, 2018 at the age of 94. Married November 4, 1944, she joins her husband of 74 years, Melvin “Mel” Phillips, who passed in 2010. Roslyn was born March 8, 1924 in Vanderbilt to Mary Pepe and Joseph Bonadio. She grew up and raised her family in Glassport, PA.
Roslyn was in the beauty business for many years beginning with Roslyn’s House of Beauty. While traveling with Breck Color Company sharing her expertise, Roz and her husband decided to open Roz-Mel’s Beauty Salon. Continuing to follow her dreams, Nadine’s Coiffure and Boutique was opened, which brought Roslyn great joy to have her family working together. After retiring from the beauty business, she worked as a bookkeeper for Quality Inn and Brandywine Agency. Known for her tenacious energy and work ethic, Roslyn worked into her 80s and became a Community Health Ambassador with Pitt’s Center for Healthy Aging where she shared her secrets of longevity. She was an active member of her churches by serving as a choir member, reader and eucharistic minister. Throughout her life, she enjoyed dancing, doing the jitterbug with her brothers, listening to Sinatra, playing Bingo and card games with family and friends and wearing hats!
Roslyn was intensely proud of her daughter, Nadine and son-in-law, Jim Rossini of Bethel Park, as well as her grandsons, Justin (Cassie Dennis) of Lawrenceville and Aaron (Ali Rose Dachis) of Brooklyn, New York.
Roslyn will be missed by her brothers Frank, William and Hank Bonadio, and sister-in-law, Florence Bonadio along with many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Josephine Miller, brothers Nate and Emmett Bonadio, and in-laws Earl Miller, Irene, Margie, Linda and Lois Bonadio.
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November 14, 2018 |
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Donna W. McGregor, age 84, died on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was born May 2, 1934 in Charleroi, the daughter of the late Charles and Beatrice Thayer Welch, and the wife of the late William McGregor. Donna enjoyed cooking, baking, traveling, and was once an avid bowler. She always made time to take care of her family, especially her grandchildren.
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November 13, 2018 |
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Joyce Ann Skirtish, age 71 of Pittsburgh, died Sunday, November 11, 2018. She was born on October 22, 1947 in Farmington, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Marco and Anna Sokolosky Skirtish. Joyce was a former property manager for apartments in the Pittsburgh area. She was an award-winning baton twirler and enjoyed fishing and bowling.
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