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Mary Lou Robinson

October 09, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Mary Lou Robinson, 87, formally of Russelton, Pa., passed away peacefully on October 6, 2018, joining her beloved family in the arms of our Lord.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Grcic.

She will be joining her husband George, a gentleman and kind soul, and sisters Anna, Margaret, Barbara, Kathryn, Lillian, and brothers Stephen, Michael and Thomas in heaven. She is survived by a brother Raymond (Gail) Gersic and many nieces and nephews, who will all miss aunt Mary Lou.

 
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Betty Lou Penn

October 05, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Betty Lou Penn, 80 formerlly of Suterville,Pa. Passed away September 29,2018 in Lafayette Manor, Uniontown. She was born November 24, 1938 the daughter of the late Austin and Lenore Teichman. Betty was the wife of the late Martin J. Penn Sr. She is survived by her son Martin J. Penn Jr and grandchildren Martin J. Penn III and Mandy Marie (Adam) Wagner. According to her wishes there was no visitation or services. Cremation arrangments were under the care of the William H. Craig Funeral Home Inc. William C.Craig owner. McKeesport Pa.

 


Robert L. Kengle

October 03, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Robert L. Kengle, 91, of White Oak passed away October 2, 2018 at the home of his son. He was born April 5, 1927 in McKeesport, the son of the late George Washington and Kathryn S. (Fechter) Kengle. He was the husband of the late Jean W. Kengle. Robert was a member of the Evangelical Congregational Church, a Veteran of the U.S.Navy. He was the former owner of the Coffee Pot and Salvage Services. He retired from McKeesport Hospital.

He is survived by his daughter Jane L. (Allen) Nemetz, sons Robert A. (Dianne) Kengle and William J. (Carol "Sissy") Kengle.He is also survived by grandchildren Shane Hart,Chief Petty Officer Melissa (Dan) Loos, Aimee (Jeff) Tuskin and Michelle (Jamie) Miller. Great grandchildren Ella, Peyton, Arianna, Liam and Cameron.

 
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William V. Scholl

July 18, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

William V. Scholl, 95 of Elizabeth Twp. passed away peacefully on Sunday July 15,2018. He was the son of the late Edgar C. and Miriam (VanKirk) Scholl. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth (Hixson) Scholl. Bill was a graduate of Elizabeth High School and following is service in WWII he graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He served in the 413rd bomber squadron with the Army Air Corp in England. Bill was a member of the Mt.Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, member and past president of the Elizabeth Lions Club. He was a former member and past president of the Youghiogheny country club and the IBIS golf and country club in West Palm  Beach Fl. He was a member of Masonic lodge Stephen Bayard 526,Elizabeth,the consistory and Syria Temple.He was the owner and president of Scholl Tractor Sales in Elizabeth serving farmers and construction business in the tri-state.

Bill is survived by daughters Sherry (Richard) Kogut, Bonny (Alan) Wright and a son William (Margaret) Scholl jr. Grand children Kelly (Steve)Tedeschi, Christian (Claudia) Kogut, Eric Scholl,Katherine (Matt Hoffer), Jesse,Zachary and Kylie Wright and Chris Snyder and great grandchildren Nicholas, Emilie, Gabriella, Madison, Halie and C.J.

According to his wishes there is no visitation a Memorial service and private internment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Deacons Fund of the Mt.Vernon CommunityPresbyterian Church, 2200 Greenock Buena Vista Rd. McKeesport Pa.15135 or Shiner hospital for Children. Arranggement are under the care of the William H. Craig Funeral Home Inc. McKeesport, Pa.

 


Genevieve E. Emmett

June 17, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Genevieve E. Emmett, 94 formally of North Versailles, Pa. passed away June 14,2018 in Meadowcrest Nursing Center, Bethel Park. She was born March 16, 1924 in McKeesport the daughter of the late John J. Altmeyer Sr. and Jennie (Hessler) Altmeyer. She was the wife of the late Joseph W. Emmett.

Genevieve is survived by her son James Emmett and his wife Barbara of Naples Fl. she is also survived by a sister Evelyn M. Altmeyer. There is a private vistation on Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Good Sheppard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donation to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund at 34 Washington St. Suite 200 Wellesley Hils Ma. 02481. Funeral arrangement are under the care of the William H.Craig Funeral Home,Inc. 3000 Versailles Ave. McKeesport, Pa.15132

 


Clair David Picketts

June 10, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Clair David Picketts, 72 of Forward Twp. passed away June 7, 2018 in Paramount of Bethel Park after a short illness. He was born Janurary 22, 1945 in McKeesport,Pa. the son of the late Abraham and Adelade Picketts. Clair was retired from Exxon Mobil. He was a Army veteran of the Viet Nam War.

Clair is survived by a daughter Brenda Porter, brother Daniel Picketts and a sister Bessie Huston. He is also survived by five grandchildren neices and nephews. According to his wishes there is no visitation or services. Cremation arrangment are under the care of the William H. Craig Funeral Home Inc. 3000 Versailles Ave. McKeesport, Pa. 15132.

 


John Fenster

April 19, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

John (Shaffer) Fenster,45 of McKeesport passed away suddenly on April 15.2018. He was born September 6,1972 in McKeesport.

 
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Mary Ann Richards

April 06, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Mary Ann Richards 76, of White Oak passed away April 5, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport.She was born December 8, 1941 in New Eagle, Pa. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs William Foster. She is survived by her husband Frank O. Richards, daughters Karen Ellisor (Harry), Rhonda Ellisor (August), Gina Ellisor (George), Susan Patterson (Vince) and sons Marvin EllisorJr. (Michelle) and Adam Richards (Kim). She is also survived by a brother Robert Foster (Jan) and grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter Barbara. Friends may call Monday April 9,2018 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm in the William H. Craig Funeral Home,Inc. 3000 Versailles Ave. McKeesport,Pa. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth, Pa.

 


Diane Jean Craig

March 27, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Diane Jean Craig, 60, of McKeesport passed away March 25, 2018 at home. She was born in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late James and Yvonne (Coleman) Workman. She was a member of Beulah Park United Methodist Church.

Diane is survived by her husband, Edward L. Craig Sr.; a daughter Dawn L. (Anthony) Harper; sons, Edward L. (Diane) Craig Jr., Shawn J. Craig and Brian L. Craig. She is also survived by her twin sister, Donna Harper, and brothers Kevin (Sally) Westfall and Kenneth Workman. She has 24 grandchildren.

 
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Lillian W. Erdody

March 17, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Lillian W. Erdody, 93 a long time resident of McKeesport passed away peacefully on March 15, 2018.

 
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James and Patricia Verrier

March 15, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

A Requiem Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by the Rev. Gregory Madeya at 10 a.m. March 17, 2018, at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Church, 1907 Eden Park Blvd., McKeesport, for James M. Verrier Jr., who died in 2016, and his wife, Patricia, who died last month in Springfield, Va.

The Verriers were cremated in Virginia and will be inurned in St. John's Cemetery following the Mass.

The Verriers are survived by daughter, Jennifer Verrier, a son, James Verrier III, and a sister-in-law, Juli Verrier.

Arrangements are in charge of William H. Craig Funeral Home, 3000 Versailles Ave., McKeesport, 15132; William C. Craig, funeral director.

 


Irene Elizabeth Rubero

February 27, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Irene Elizabeth Rubero,76 of McKeesport passed away Monday February 26 2018 in McKeesport Hospital.

 
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Dorothy J. Brletic

February 20, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Dorothy J. Brletic, 91 of  Mckeesport passed away peacefully on February 16, 2018

 
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Irma Joan Hinkle Fraas

February 16, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Irma Joan  Fraas,85 passed away February 14, 2018 in Kane McKeesport

 
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Mary Patricia "Pat" Forsyth

February 08, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Mary Patricia "Pat" Forsyth, passed away today February 8,2018 with her family by her side.

 
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