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Jean Marie Tyszkiewicz

August 19, 2016 |

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

Jean Marie Tyszkiewicz, age 89 of Port Vue, died on Friday, August 19, 2016.  She was born in Buffalo, New York on May 1, 1927 and is the daughter of the late Roland and Alice (Morton) Satterlee and wife of the late Felix Tyszkiewicz.

 
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Gertrude M. Chop

August 17, 2016 |

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

Gertrude M. Chop, age 81 of White Oak, passed on Wednesday, August 17, 2016.

 
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Mary I. Herr

August 15, 2016 |

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

 

 Mary I. Herr, age 93, lived at Riverside Nursing Center, formerly from White Oak, beloved mother and grandmother, died Monday, August 15, 2016.  She was born in Lincoln Place on May 4, 1923 and is the daughter of the late Carlos and Laura (Perkins) Shannon.  She was employed at Teledyne Firth Sterling for 23 years until she retired; She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in McKeesport.  Mary was a bridge player, accomplished baker and loved crocheting.

 
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Frank H. Topper

August 04, 2016 |

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

Frank H. Topper, age 62, of Avonmore, died Thursday, August 4, 2016.  He was born in Pittsburgh on August 6, 1953 and is the son of Helen Elizabeth (Limegrover) Gullion and the late Frank D. Topper.  He was employed at the Union Railroad until he retired.  He enjoyed farming at “Camp Pee in the Woods” and doting over his grandchildren.  He is survived by his son Fred (Beth) Topper of N. Huntingdon; daughter Shelley (Chris) Borcik of Lincoln Place; grandchildren, Brandon, Nathan, Jackson, Sara, and Lauren; brothers, David (Kathy) Topper of Level Green and the late Hayden (Kathleen) Topper of Turtle Creek; and sister, Anne (Fred) Berk of Denver, Co.

 
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Agnes S. Fitzpatrick

August 04, 2016 |

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

Agnes S. Fitzpatrick, age 89, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, August 3, 2016.  She was born in McKeesport on June 19, 1927 and is the daughter of the late John and Mary Goldie Sweenie and the wife of the late William P. Fitzpatrick.  She was employed at Edgar Thompson US Steel Plant, AAA Motor Club in McKeesport and then the Carnegie Library of McKeesport.

 
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Rhonda Lee Luketic

July 29, 2016 |

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

Rhonda Lee Luketic, age 49 of McKeesport, died peacefully at her residence on Friday, July 29, 2016.  She was born in McKeesport on Nov.7, 1966, and is the daughter of the late Stephen and Sharon (Cunningham) Luketic.  She is survived by her daughters, Nichole (Fran) Angert, Stefani (Jeremiah) Merritt and Kristi Merritt all of McKeesport; sisters, Debbie Luketic of Port Vue, Jackie Luketic of West Mifflin, and Sherry Luketic of Port Vue; grandchildren, CJ, Aydin, and Adriana; Also many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Stevie Luketic.  Rhonda was a good “Nana” and loved her grandchildren. Friends will be received on Monday, August 8th from 6 pm until the time of service at 7:30 pm, at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor) 412-678-6177. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

 
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John Rabik

July 29, 2016 |

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

John Rabik, age 84 of Saint Cloud, FL, formerly of Hollywood, FL, died Sunday, July 24, 2016.

 
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Dorothy L. Bellas

July 24, 2016 |

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

Dorothy L. Bellas, age 83 of Port Vue, died Saturday, July 23, 2016.

 
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Zita Kovaly

July 20, 2016 |

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

Zita Kovaly, age 98, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016.  She was born in New Castle on March 14, 1918, and was named by her mother, after the last empress of Austria, “Princess Zita”.  She is the daughter of the late Stephen and Regina Gjalapa Serbic and the wife of the late George Kovaly.

 
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Elinor R. Poster

July 20, 2016 |

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

Elinor Ruth Poster, age 87 of Port Vue, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was born in Rivesville, WV the daughter of the late William and Frances (Grice) Stewart and wife of the late Joe Poster. Elinor was a homemaker and lived for her family.

 
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Margaret L. Powell

July 18, 2016 |

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

Margaret L. Powell, age 84 of White Oak, died Saturday, July 16, 2016. She was born in Canton, Ohio on July 6, 1932; the daughter of the late Roy and Helen (Gaydos) Powell. She is preceeded in death by her sister Mary Powell. Margaret retired from Enamel Products & Plating Co. where she worked as a bookkeeper. She is survived by her sister, Eleanor J. Powell of White Oak; cousins, George and Anna Gidias; and friends, Dan, Betty & Beverly. Mass of

 
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Dorothy A. Fuls

July 11, 2016 |

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

Dorothy A. Fuls, age 87 of White Oak, died Monday, July 11, 2016. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Kosko) Kocur, and wife of the late Karl R. “Curly” Fuls. She was preceded in death by her son Karl (Debbie) Fuls of State College and her great grandchild Brandon.

 
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Maxine Fay Page

July 04, 2016 |

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

Maxine Fay Page, age 67, of Dravosburg, died July 4, 2016 at home. She was born in McKeesport on March 30, 1949 and is the daughter of the late Charles Ellsworth and Doris Fern Warner Hoak. She was employed at Southwestern Nursing Home, Jefferson Hospital Gift Shop and was also a crossing guard for the borough of Dravosburg. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Lawrence K. Page, daughters, Lori S. Page-Benvenuto of Center Twp., Michelle L. (Dr. Marc) Verner of Peters Twp., and Kristen Y. Page of Charlotte, N. Carolina; beloved grandchildren, Phillip, Zachary, Joshua, Page, Samuel and Jacob, siblings, June Gouker of Glassport, Robert (Donna) Hoak of The Villages, Florida, Jerry (Barb) Hoak of White Oak and Gregg Hoak of Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Services were held Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Strifflers of Dravosburg/West Mifflin, (412 678 6192). Remembrances may be made to the Halfwaythererescue.com. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

 
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Deane E. Dvorshock

June 28, 2016 |

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

Deane E. Dvorshock, age 61, of McKeesport, died Monday, June 27, 2016.  She was born in McKeesport on April 5, 1955 and is the daughter of the late Edward and Lois B. Schwartz Wilson and the wife of the late David V. Dvorshock, Sr.  She is survived by her sons, Ryan T. Dvorshock of McKeesport, Gabriel P. (Kim) Dvorshock of Bay City, Michigan, Jonathan V. (Stacie) Dvorshock of Monogahela; daughters, Aimee E. (Matthew) Potter (and Baby Nina) of McKeesport; grandchildren, Kayla, Sahavannah, Gabriel Jr. & Carter; sister, Jan Le Winter (Harry) of McKeesport; and brother Timothy Wilson of McKeesport.  In addition to her husband, she is also preceded in death by her son David V. Dvorshock, Jr.
Services were held yesterday at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, Inc. 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor) 412-678-6177. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

 
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William M. Yednak

June 26, 2016 |

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

William M. Yednak, age 42, of McKeesport, died Friday, June 24, 2016. He was born in McKeesport on Dec. 25, 1973 and is the son of Patricia (Dirle) and the late William J. Yednak. He is survived by two sons Riley and Dustin Casaldi; sister Jennifer; brother Patrick and nephew Shae Patterson, all of McKeesport. Services were held by Hunter-Edmundson-Striffler Funeral Home, 600 Market St , McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

 
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