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Eleanor (Altman) Daily

February 13, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Eleanor (Altman) Daily, 94, of Hunker, died February 10, 2017 at home. She was born September 19, 1922 in North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late Samuel Edward and Hazel (Hawk) Altman and was also preceded in death by her husband Arthur Douglas Daily, a son in law George McKeta, and siblings James Altman, Clara Gardner, and Frank Altman. She was a member of Middle Presbyterian Church, Mount Pleasant. She is survived by her children Linda Fern (John) Benford of Washington, Arthur W. (Paula) Daily of Greensburg, Judith E. McKeta and Esther L. (John) Blizman both of Hunker; grandchildren Evelyn (Greg) Kover, John (Reanna) Benford, Stewart (Jenna) Benford, Barbara (Ed) Henderson, Nicole (Carl) Collins, Sarah (Kirk) Salopek, John A. (Jen) Blizman, and Adam J. (Anna) Blizman; great grandchildren Ashley, Alex, Adam, John, Oscar, Sophia, Caroline, Revel, Isaak, Tanner, Gavin, Zachary, Sydney, Adam, and Avery; a sister Emma Dunmire of Apollo; also numerous nieces and nephews.
 
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Elaine (West) Shirey

February 13, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Elaine (West) Shirey, 78, of North Huntingdon, peacefully went to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 11. She spent the last weeks of her life in her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born in her home on December 13, 1938 in Dayton, Pa, a loving daughter of the late Harold and Alverda (Schrecengost) West. A devoted follower of Christ, Elaine shared her God-given gifts of love and music in every area of her life. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church in Harrison City where she sang in the choir, one of the many choirs in which she sang throughout her life.
 
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William R. “Bill” Matta

February 01, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

William R. “Bill” Matta, 89 of McKeesport died at home Monday January 30, 2017. He was born July 7, 1927 in McKeesport, a son of the late Michael and Katherine Oakley Matta and was also preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy Veronick Matta and a brother Joseph Matta. Bill was a Navy veteran and was a foreman for USX Maintenance Division for over thirty years. Bill loved his family, enjoyed fishing, and will be missed by his cats, Wilber, Chick, and Matty. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl and their daughter Samantha; his children with his first wife, Debbie Simonetta and her husband James of Irwin and William R. Matta Jr. and his wife Susan of Elizabeth City, North Carolina; his granddaughter, Carly Simonetta; his great granddaughter, Isabella Kettering; and a sister, Patricia Kiss of McKeesport. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday the William Snyder Funeral Home Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 308 Second St., Irwin, with Father John Moineau, officiating. Those attending the Mass please go directly to the church. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, North Versailles.


 

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Cecelia F. “Sue” Weiss

January 29, 2017 |

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Cecelia F. “Sue” Weiss, 77, of Irwin, died Thursday January 26, 2017, at home. She was born October 4, 1939 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Agnes Andrezejczak and was also preceded in death by her husband Manny L. Weiss and sisters Dorothy Meyers and Anadella Zoytash. She enjoyed cooking and loved to watch cooking shows and was an avid reader.
 
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Larry C. Carlson

January 29, 2017 |

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Larry C. Carlson, 62 of North Huntingdon, died Thursday January 27, 2017, at home. He was born June 29, 1954 in Greensburg, a son of Thelma Lou Carlson Kifer of North Huntingdon and the late Charles L. Carlson. Larry was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1972 and attended Penn State University. He was the owner of Carlson Electric for many years. Most recently he was a certified electrical inspector for Building Inspection Underwriters of PA.
 
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Sandra L. Simpson

January 26, 2017 |

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Sandra L. Simpson, 69, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday January 24, 2017. She was born April 10, 1947 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late William Jesse and Julia E. (Puspoki) Simpson. She was a graduate of Norwin High School and Clarion University and was a retired elementary teacher for the Norwin School District. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin, and a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association.
 
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Mary E. (Gillis) Gaffney

January 26, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Mary E. (Gillis) Gaffney, age 82, of North Versailles, passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. She retired as a registered nurse from McKeesport Hospital after 29 years, and was a long time member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 43 years John P. Gaffney, parents Robert and Christina Gillis, brother John Gillis, and sisters Patricia Gillis and Christina Kennedy.
 
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June Goss Richardson

January 24, 2017 |

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June Goss Richardson, 91, of North Versailles, died Sunday January 22, 2017. An Elder of Linway U.P. Church, she was a volunteer for Meals On Wheels for 40 years and a member of AARP Ch. 2580 and the North Versailles Senior Citizens. She had a loving and adventurous spirit. She is the wife of the late William J. Richardson and companion of the late Chuck Carothers; mother of Linda (Jerome) Lowe, Janis (William) Seitz, Jill (Paul) Allan, and Jim (Carmen) Richardson; grandmother of Jerry (Melissa) Lowe Jr., Jamie (Ed) Kraus, Eric Seitz, and Nathan (Britni) Allan; great grandmother of Brianna, Lexi, and Jordis Kraus, Siena and Keisel Allan, and J.T. Lowe; sister of Norma (Kenneth) George and the late Patricia Varsafsky.
 
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Robert E. O’Leary Sr.

January 19, 2017 |

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Robert E. O’Leary Sr., age 93, of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was born in Swissvale, a son of the late Daniel and Helen (Dumigan) O’Leary. He was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in East McKeesport. Robert was an Army Air Corp Veteran of World War II who went on to be a Master Plumber for over 40 years. He was a member of the Plumbers Local #27, Green Valley VFW and the American Legion in White Oak.
 
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Flora E. Waugaman

January 18, 2017 |

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Flora E. Waugaman, 100, peacefully on January 15, 2017. Daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Berlin Waugaman; aunt of Richard Owens (Karla), Rodney Croyle (Becky), Gregory Croyle (Debbie), Shaun Croyle, and Judy Stoves (Dave); sister of the late Sarah Owens, Eleanor Waugaman, and Franklin Waugaman. Flora was a 1935 graduate of Norwin High School and retired from Brinks Armored Transport. She was a lifelong resident of Irwin and a member of First United Church of Christ, Irwin.
 
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Louise Rose Marie Edwards

January 18, 2017 |

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Louise Rose Marie Edwards, 74, died on Monday, January, 16, 2017. She was born November 25, 1942 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Edward and Angeline (DiPerna) Peck and was also preceded in death by her husband of over 51 years Dean Paul Edwards, son Patrick Peck and a granddaughter Carly Ann Truszka. She was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Irwin, and was a devoted, loving, caring mother.
 
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Jason M. Hohman

January 17, 2017 |

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Jason M. Hohman, 32, of Jeannette, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Saturday January 14, 2017. He was born June 21, 1984 in Jeannette, the son of Frank Jr. and Lori J. (Randolph) Hohman of North Huntingdon. Jason was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 2003. He was a big wrestling fan and also a Steelers and Penguins fan.
 
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Ruth P. Jordon

January 14, 2017 |

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Ruth P. Jordon, of Braddock Hills, died Friday January 13, 2017, at home. Ruth was an English teacher for East Allegheny School District from 1968 to 1999. She had served as president of the East Allegheny Education Association and was a member of PSEA and the NEA. Ruth was a member of St. Maurice Catholic Church, Forest Hills. She attended St. Joseph’s Grade School, Braddock, and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Shadyside.
 
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June O. (Flaherty) Ginardi

January 11, 2017 |

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June O. (Flaherty) Ginardi, 91, of Irwin, formerly of McKeesport, died Saturday January 7, 2017. Retired after 31 years as pharmacy aide at McKeesport Hospital. Wife of the late Samuel Ginardi; mother of Gerry Kerston (husband Len) and Rose Ginardi (husband Frank Moreno); grandmother of Jeffrey (Kris) Kerston, Jennifer Crowe, Jodi (Brian) Perkins, and Frankie Moreno; great grandmother of Samuel Crowe, Daniel Perkins, and Elizabeth Laman; sister of Louise Lamb; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Caroline L. (Stright) Chottiner

January 11, 2017 |

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Caroline L. (Stright) Chottiner, 90, of White Oak, formerly of North Versailles, died Sunday January 8, 2017. Wife of the late Lawrence Chottiner; mother of Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. (Nancy) Chottiner, Lucinda (Anthony) Massaro, and Holly (John) Donegan; grandmother of Matthew Massaro, Brett (Kristin) Chottiner, Anthony Massaro (fiancé Aleasha Curtaccio), Meghan (Jim) Gould, Drew (Asia) Donegan, and Carey (Luai) Huleihel; great grandmother of Brett Jr., Caroline, James, and the late Emily; brother of the late Alexander Stright; aunt of Mary Lou Shaw and Alex and Alan Stright.
 
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