November 29, 2017 |
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James P. McFadden, 21, of Liberty Boro, died Sunday November 26, 2017. He was born October 3, 1996 in Monroeville, the beloved son of Thomas D. McFadden and his wife Tania of Liberty Boro and Beth (Ross) Harrison and her husband James of Irwin; loving brother of Carrie McFadden, Jonathan McFadden, Allen Harrison, and Samantha McFadden; loving grandson of Thomas and Donna McFadden, Louella Teck, Geri (the late Donald) Ross, and Connie (Donald) Harrison; also aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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November 12, 2017 |
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Gerald J. Holderbaum, 83, of Irwin, died Saturday November 11, 2017 in Transitions Health Care, North Huntingdon. He was born August 10, 1934 in Hahntown, North Huntingdon Township, a son of the late Joseph and Charlotte (Bevan) Holderbaum and was also preceded in death by his son Troy L. Holderbaum. He was a retired truck driver having driven for SuperValu, Last Minute Leasing, and also as an independent trucker. He was a Marine veteran. Surviving is his wife of 61 years Marilyn J. Holderbaum; his daughter Jerri Holderbaum of North Versailles; his granddaughters Taylor (Drew) Reken and Paige (Michael) Zurenski; his great grandson William Zurenski; and sisters Evelyn Shivley of North Huntingdon and Sandra Gillespie of Virginia.
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November 08, 2017 |
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Betty Lou (Campbell) Baker, 85, of Redstone, North Huntingdon, died Tuesday November 7, 2017. She was born January 24, 1932 in North Irwin, a daughter of the late John C. and Margaret (Wade) Campbell II. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert L. Baker, a sister Peggy Ann Campbell and a brother John C. Campbell III. Betty was a faithful member for over 50 years of the First Presbyterian Church, Irwin. She had worked at the G. C. Murphy company in her younger years but greatly enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. Betty is survived by her children Denise (Tom) Shipley of Sewickley, Diane (Don) Menzies of Beaver Falls, and Greg (Peg) Baker of Gouldsboro; grandchildren Heather, Brad, Bethany, Leanne, Jeffery, Aaron, Tony, Megan; 14 great grandchildren; siblings Sally Clark of North Huntingdon, Cordelia Salsi of Jeannette, and Janice Oliver of TN; and many nieces and nephews.
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November 07, 2017 |
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Robert N. Button, 89, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday November 5, 2017 at home. He was born December 11, 1928 in Hazelwood, a son of the late Robert William and Catherine Rita (McGeary) Button and was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Irene Barbara (Kolesar) Button, his son-in-law Steve Alagich, and siblings Earl, Jane, and William Button. He was an Army Air Forces WWII veteran and a retired employee of Blawnox Machine. He was a founding member of All Souls Episcopal Church, North Versailles, a 60 year member of Shidle Lodge No. 601 Free and Accepted Masons, Irwin, the Bromas Club, and Syria Temple. He loved his family and enjoyed visiting his daughter and granddaughters in Texas. Surviving are his daughters Deborah E. (Richard) Silcox of Texas, Cheryl Alagich of North Huntingdon, and Barbara L. (John) McIntyre of North Irwin; granddaughters Danielle Blair (fiancé Billy), Nicole (John) Webb, Melissa (Ed) Waible, Amber Alagich, Ashlee (Dan) Pelczar, and Whiney (Tyler) Briggs; and great grandchildren Ty, Kassidy, Harleigh, and Claire.
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November 07, 2017 |
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Michael J. Lilja, 64, of North Huntingdon, died Monday November 6, 2017. He was born November 23, 1952 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Jack B. and Marilyn E. (Markley) Lilja. Michael was retired of Famous Supply, Pittsburgh and a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing. Michael is survived by his wife Linda R. (Patton) Lilja; children Amber Lynn Fiore and her fiancé Lance Vivio of North Huntingdon and Kimberly Lynn Lilja and her fiancé Stephen Wise of Turtle Creek; grandchildren Noah and Zachary Fiore, Brayden Vivio, and Evan Wise; brother in law Hugh (Patricia) Patton of Monroeville; and cousin Trudy (Tom) Welch of Erie.
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November 05, 2017 |
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P. Paul Pomaibo, 89, a resident of Redstone Highlands Greensburg, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Friday November 3, 2017. He was born July 5, 1928 in McKeesport, a son of the late John and Suzanna (Matura) Pomaibo and was also preceded in death by his wife Evelyn J (Lowe) Pomaibo and a daughter Jerilyn Johnson. Paul was a retired employee of Westinghouse Energy Center, Monroeville and a member of Lutheran Church of Our Savior, North Huntingdon. He was a past master of Shidle Lodge No. 601, Free and Accepted Masons, Irwin, and a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Syria Temple. Surviving are his daughter Paula (Ed) Washburn of Delmont and son in law Tom Johnson of North Huntingdon; five grandchildren Aaron (Kellie Person) Washburn, Ashley (Adam Teslevich) Washburn, Kelly (Mike) Buscemi, Melissa (Dave) Cantalupo, and Jennifer (Steve) Schambura; and nine great grandchildren J.T. Dietz, Dante Cantalupo, Madison and Isabella Buscemi, Andrew and Hannah Schambura, Jane and Anne Teslevich, and A.J. Washburn.
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November 04, 2017 |
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Dale R. Matthews, age 69, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was born December 29, 1947, in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late David E. and Leola “Marie” Matthews. He was a long-time member of the Norwin Alliance Church in North Huntingdon. He worked as a master stater winder at Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh for over 21 years before going onto work at Curtis Wright in Cheswick for the next 18 years before retiring. He was a member of the Pitcairn and Ligonier Guns Clubs, the church dart league, and the Westinghouse Bowling Team. He coached softball for PAL and loved hunting and fishing, as well as watching Penn State Football and the Pittsburgh Penguins and Steelers. He is survived by his wife of over 48 years Denise “De” (Thompson) Matthews, daughters Dayna Matthews Ceresa and Dianna Matthews both of Pitcairn; Susan Ashley Baden and Sara Jane Matz who he considered grandchildren; brothers David “Joel” (Joann) Matthews of Ligonier and Daniel “Danny” (Marlene) Matthews of Level Green; and his two dogs Turner and Walle.
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October 18, 2017 |
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Mary Ann (Bencho) Rossey, 67, of Wilmerding, died Sunday October 15, 2017. Surviving are her longtime friend and caregiver Daniel Cizauckus; her children Michael (Christina) Rossey, Dana LaVerde, and Ralph LaVerde; several grandchildren; siblings Sally Ann (Charles) Baine, Joseph (Arlene) Bencho, Michael Bencho, and the late Barbara; also nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
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October 18, 2017 |
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Patricia L. (Eckenrod) Stefancis Rubright, age 78, of Wendel, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was born December 22, 1938 in East Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sophie (Perello) Eckenrod. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. She worked for over 20 years in housekeeping at the Briarcliff Pavilion in North Huntingdon before retiring. She is survived by her son Eric (Lisa) Stefancis of Wendel; granddaughter Brittney Stefancis; brother Lawrence (Renee) Eckenrod of East McKeesport; and nieces and nephews. Services are private.
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October 18, 2017 |
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Robert Ross Mowry, 91, of Irwin, died Sunday October 15, 2017. He was born November 9, 1925 in Irwin, a son of the late Glenn and Grace (Bell) Mowry. He was a retired general foreman for Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding, and a member of American Legion Post 359 and L.O.O.M., Lodge 236, both of Irwin. Bob was a Navy veteran of WWII and was recently recognized by the Tribune Review for being one of the last remaining survivors of an explosion on the USS Turner off the coast of New Jersey that killed 136 sailors in January of 1944. The cause of the explosion was never solved. He is survived by his wife Anne S. (Pertzog) Mowry; his children Bea (Tom) Airgood of Penn Hills, Robert R. (Jerilyn) Mowry of Kittanning, and Pam (Don) Wise of CA; grandchildren Robbie, Steve, Nikki, Matthew S. Mowry, Christina, Jennifer, and Chris; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; brothers Gene Mowry of Plum and Sam Gibson of NC; also nieces and nephews.
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October 12, 2017 |
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Peter Yacko, age 89, a resident of Concordia, Cabot, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was born April 23, 1928 in East McKeesport, a son of the late Anthony and Martha (Hrynik) Yacko. He was a former active member of the Norwin Alliance Church, North Huntingdon, a former member of Men’s Prayer Fellowship, and went on to volunteer at the Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot. He attended Nyack College in Nyack, New York and graduated from St. Paul Bible College, St. Paul, Minnesota. Upon graduation he served as a missionary with Village Mission in Nebraska and Missouri. Peter owned the Yacko Construction Company for many years where he built and remodeled churches across West Pennsylvania. He retired as the Safety Maintenance Supervisor at Precise Metals and Plastics in North Versailles.
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October 12, 2017 |
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Gertrude Feeney, 89, a resident of Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon, formerly of North Versailles, died Saturday October 7, 2017. She was born December 11, 1927 in North Versailles a daughter of the late George and Gertrude (May) Feeney. She was a retired secretary for Westinghouse Airbrake Company, Wilmerding. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by siblings Harry Feeney, Howard Feeney, and June Kudman. She is survived by her brother Earl Feeney of North Huntingdon. Services and interment were private. Arrangements were handled by Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, East McKeesport. For online condolences please visit
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October 11, 2017 |
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Lois J. (Meigs) Landis, 92, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday October 5, 2017. She was born September 25, 1925 in Irwin, a daughter of the late William J. and Mary M. (Fisher) Meigs. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Irwin. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Harvey G. Landis and grandson in-law Max Howard. She is survived by her children Ronald G. (Linda) Landis, Karen J. Rager, and Gaye L. (David) McCarthy all of Greensburg; grandchildren Sherry Howard, Eric (Stacy) Rager, and Michelle (Shane) Hopkins; great grandchildren Max and Shayla Howard, Jacob and Deja Reed, and Brooke Rager. Services and interment will be private. The William Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Irwin, 724-863-1200 is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
October 10, 2017 |
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Beverly J. (Harshberger) Smith, age 59, of North Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 8, 2017. She worked as a trauma nurse at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh for over 25 years before spending the last 5 years as a nurse educator at Excela Health of Latrobe. She is preceded in death by the wonderful couple that raised her Carl and Mildred Bock. She is survived by her daughter Casey Smith (fiancée Andrew Rogowski) of North Huntingdon.
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October 09, 2017 |
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Lucy (Rizzo) Filia, age 91, formerly of Wilmerding, after a long struggle with dementia. Wife of the late James; beloved mother of Joseph (Marsha) of Columbus, Ohio, and James F. (Mary Kay) of North Versailles; dear sister of Rosemary (the late Frank) Abate of Delaware, Connie (Jack) Biedinger of Hempfield, William (Lucille) Rizzo of Hawaii, and the late Frank Rizzo; also 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and a great grandson.
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