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Herbert C. Anderson

July 25, 2016 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Herbert C. Anderson, 85, of North Irwin, died Saturday July 23, 2016. He was born March 24, 1931 in North Irwin, a son of the late Herbert T. and Karen A. (Dahlman) Anderson and was also preceded in death by his son in law, John Cenis and a brother, Robert C. Anderson. He was a graduate of North Huntingdon High School, Class of 1950, was a retired employee of Westinghouse Electric Corp., Trafford, and a member of Norwin Alliance Church.

 
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Russell J. “Rusty” Collie

July 25, 2016 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Russell J. “Rusty” Collie, 83, of North Huntingdon, died Friday July 22, 2016 at home. He was born December 15, 1932 in Claridge, a son of the late Russell and Rose (Zahrobsky) Collie and was also preceded in death by a sister Rosemary Bengel and an infant sister Beverly. He was a retired assistant superintendent of labor relations for the Union Railroad and was also a former schoolteacher for the Turtle Creek High School.

 
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Aleeda (Koelsch) McIntyre

July 25, 2016 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Aleeda (Koelsch) McIntyre, age 85, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016. She was born October 8, 1930 in Irwin, a daughter of the late John Francis and Agnes (Gustafson) Koelsch. She was a former member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Irwin and worked for over 40 years as the secretary of McIntyre & Sons Garbage Disposal.

 
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Delores A. (Welsh) Adamson

July 21, 2016 |

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

Delores A. (Welsh) Adamson, 75, a resident of Golden Living, Erie, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday July 19, 2016. She was born June 15, 1941 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late James and Catherine (Donovan) Welsh. She enjoyed polka music and baking cookies but mostly spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin.

 
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Raymer “Laddie” Schade Jr.

July 16, 2016 |

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

Raymer “Laddie” Schade Jr., age 74, of Jeannette, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016. He was born October 27, 1941, in Braddock, the son of the late Raymer and Elizabeth “Bess” (Vesco) Schade. He was an Army veteran that served in Vietnam and managed the Isaly’s in Irwin for over 21 years. He was a member of Irwin Lodge, No. 601, Free and Accepted Masons, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Syria Temple, Pittsburgh. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

 
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Audrey F. (Fuller) Gilbert

July 16, 2016 |

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

Audrey F. (Fuller) Gilbert, age 89, of Irwin, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was born January 28, 1927 in Punxsutawney, the daughter of the late Dr. Harry and Helen (Paul) Fuller. She was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Irwin where she served as a deacon and served on the Stephen Ministry Group. She was a great mother to her children and helped run the pre-school at the United Church of Christ in Irwin.

 
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Claire Anna (Bennett) Zinsmeister

July 16, 2016 |

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

Claire Anna (Bennett) Zinsmeister, of Irwin, formerly of N. Braddock, passed away July 14, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Wilburt and Anna (Heinen) Bennett. Claire was formerly employed by the PRR. She enjoyed traveling and spending time at her Scottyland camp with family and friends. Claire was also a proud and excellent homemaker. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, and was a past Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge in N. Braddock.

 
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Ann F. (Arch) Botti

July 14, 2016 |

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

Ann F. (Arch) Botti, 96, of East McKeesport, died Wednesday July 13, 2016. She was born October 29, 1919 in Leskovec pri Krsken, Yugoslavia, a daughter of the late Anton and Anna (Mlakar) Arch. Ann was eastern region district food manager for K-Mart for 22 years. She was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport, a member of the Christian Mothers, and a volunteer for East Allegheny Meals-On-Wheels.

 
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J. Donald Dvorsky

July 14, 2016 |

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

J. Donald Dvorsky, 86, formerly of Elizabeth Township, died Monday July 11, 2016. He was born August 19, 1929 in McKeesport, a son of the late Joseph and Bridget (Pastor) Dvorsky and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Jean (Luethke) Dvorsky, his second wife Dorothy Jean Dvorsky, and a sister Corrine Heyz. Don retired as administrator of the energy distribution for U.S. Steel Corporation and served as a consultant after retirement. He was past master of Duquesne Lodge, No.731, Free and Accepted Masons, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Syria Temple, Pittsburgh.

 
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Ralph Brian Stubbs

July 10, 2016 |

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

Ralph Brian Stubbs, 62, of Irwin, died Thursday July 7, 2016. He was born August 28, 1953 in Greensburg, a son of Joan L. (Bahle) McCrossen of Irwin and the late Herbert Stubbs and was also preceded in death by an infant brother. He was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1972 and was a former employee of Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding.

 
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Vincent B. Smith Jr.

July 08, 2016 |

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

Vincent B. Smith Jr., 91, a resident of the Veterans Hospital Aspinwall, died Wednesday July 6, 2016. Husband of the late Violet M. (Nolte) Smith; father of Natalie S. (Dave) Kraft and Gwen C. Stocks; grandfather of David V. Kraft, Jeffrey G. Kraft, William G. Stocks, Wendy Cookerly, and the late John J. Kraft; seven great grandchildren; brother of Mildred L. “Babe” Booth, Marion Smith, Marie Prescott, and the late John Smith, Eleanor Schillinger, Robert Smith, and Roberta Smith; also nieces and nephews.

 
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Tamara “Tammy” Lee (Thompson) Taylor

July 07, 2016 |

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

Tamara “Tammy” Lee (Thompson) Taylor, age 53, of Ardara passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016. She was born January 2, 1963 in McKeesport, a daughter of Larry Donley and Carol Ann (Harvey) Thompson. She was a long time member of the United Presbyterian Church in Ardara where she started a youth group. She worked for over 8 years at the Colonial Grill in Irwin and was a member of the Irwin Historical Society. She is preceded in death by her sister Kelly Ann Thompson.

 
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Arthur W. Fellers

July 04, 2016 |

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

Arthur W. Fellers, 68, of Irwin, went home to be with his heavenly father, Saturday July 2, 2016, at home, with the loving support of his family. He was raised in Forest Hills, a son of the late William and Emma Louise (Casper) Fellers and was also preceded in death by a sister, Judith Herd. Art was a member and elder at Greensburg Alliance Church. He formerly worked at Westinghouse Research, Churchill, Sony, New Stanton, and Home Depot, Greensburg. He earned an associate degree from Triangle Tech, Pittsburgh.

 
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Dorothy M. (Majhan) Kenyhercz

July 03, 2016 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Dorothy M. (Majhan) Kenyhercz, 86, of Plum, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Thursday June 30, 2016. She was born August 14, 1929 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Martincic) Majhan and was also preceded in death by her grandson, Tyler D. Kenyhercz, and siblings, Joseph Majhan, Eleanor Matelan and Rose Manko. She was a former cafeteria employee for Norwin School District and enjoyed baking, sewing and going to the casino. She was a member of St. Stephen’s Byzantine Church, North Huntingdon and an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan.

 
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Cheryl A. Young

June 29, 2016 |

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

Cheryl A. Young, 55, of North Versailles, died Monday June 27, 2016. She was born December 8, 1960 in McKeesport, a daughter of Irene (Mellon) Young of North Versailles and the late R. Glen Young. Cheryl was an employee of Civic Light Opera, Pittsburgh. Her passion was theatre. She acted, directed, and served as stage manager, often providing props. She was formerly active with the New Group Theatre. She will be remembered for her unforgettable smile and beautiful soul.

 
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