April 13, 2016 |
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Jane N. (Konieczny) Iskat, age 89, of East McKeesport, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016. She was born April 11, 1927 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Albert and Caroline (Kutka) Konieczny. She was a secretary for Allegheny County for over 40 years, a long-time member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish, Wilmerding, and was a former member of the Silver Sneakers Club in Turtle Creek. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Nick Iskat, and her sister, Delores Lenart.
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April 12, 2016 |
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Todd D. Walters, 36, of Export, died Saturday April 9, 2016. He was born June 5, 1979 in Jeannette, a son of Joyce L. (Bush) Walters Jankovic and Ronald Walters. Todd was an employee of Dura Bond Industries, Export and was attending Westmoreland County Community College, Bushy Run Campus.
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April 03, 2016 |
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Gerald P. “Jerry” Dilla, 79, of Irwin, died at home Thursday March 31, 2016. He was born November 21, 1936 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Eugene and Mary Dilla and was also preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. He was a retired baking supervisor for Braun Baking Co., Pittsburgh and a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Irwin. Jerry enjoyed spending time at his cabin on the Allegheny River and loved to fish. He had a great sense of humor and loved his family. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict era. He is survived by his wife of over fifty years, Shirley A. (Lemak) Dilla; children, Bernadette (Dave) Blatnick of Adamsburg, Patrick (Erin) Dilla of Hobe Sound, FL, John (Chris) Dilla of Raccoon Township, and Jim (Jen) Dilla of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Jake and Mike Dilla; a sister, Nancy (Casey) Kelly Chicago, IL; a brother in law, Art Proviano of Penn Hills; a sister in law, Jane Goodish; and many nieces and nephews.
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March 29, 2016 |
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Claudia Ann “Sis” (McGraw) Hobaugh, 79, of Paintertown, died Monday March 28, 2016. She was born August 6, 1936 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary McGraw and was also preceded in death by a sister Doris Jones. She was a member of Paintertown Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Paintertown Civic Club, the Paintertown VFD Auxiliary, and was also a member of Order of Eastern Star, Irwin Chapter No. 400, and the White Shrine. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed camping and loved to golf. She is survived by her husband of nearly sixty years, Robert C. Hobaugh; her children, Randy L. (Deborah) Hobaugh, Bonnie Himes, and Sandy (Carl) Yeargers, all of Irwin, and Terry S. Hobaugh of Dallas, TX; her grandchildren, Angie Himes, Samor (Matt) Pieper, Aaron (Darlene) Hobaugh, Autumn (Aaron) Miller, Jeremy (Dianna) Yeargers, Justin Yeargers, Valya Hobaugh, and Jake (Ashley) Yeargers; nine great grandchildren, a brother Jacob (Cindy) McGraw Jr. of Idaho Falls, ID; also numerous nieces and nephews.
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March 29, 2016 |
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Ricky L. Fairbanks, 59, of Irwin, died Monday March 28, 2016. He was born January 10, 1957 in McKeesport, a son of the late Charles and Barbara Fairbanks and was also preceded in death by a son Jeremy Kondrich. He was an employee of Hamill Manufacturing Co., Trafford. He is survived by his children, Ricky Ingram, Eric Fairbanks, April Fairbanks and her fiancé Derrick Tamsula, and Anthony Fairbanks and his wife Alexsis; his grandchildren, Adyn and Addison; brothers, Daniel (Catherine) Fairbanks and Terry (Kathryn) Fairbanks; also nieces and nephews.
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March 28, 2016 |
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Alba C. (Ghiglietti) Fallas, 83, of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday March 23, 2016. She was born January 27, 1933 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late James J. and Jean (Rizzardi) Ghiglietti and was also preceded in death by her husband Edward T. Fallas and a granddaughter Maria Lynn Koval. She was a retired employee of Westmoreland Computer Services / EDS, Greensburg, and a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Irwin. She enjoyed working outside with her flowers and was an avid Steelers and Penguins fan but she mostly enjoyed spending time with her family.
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March 26, 2016 |
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Marion M. Jereb, age 91, of New Providence, New Jersey, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday March 24, 2016. He was born July 21, 1924 in McDonald, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Michael and Anna (Pajk) Jereb. He was an Army veteran that served in WW II, and was a past president of the 94th Infantry Division Association and a past commander of VFW post 781 in Irwin.
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March 26, 2016 |
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Peggy Ann (Irvin) Rizzo, 69, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday March 23, 2016. She was born October 16, 1946 in Morgantown, WV, a daughter of the late John and Eliza (Caggey) Irvin. Peggy enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, George L. Rizzo Jr.; children Micheal D. Rizzo and Lisa (John) Schmotzer both of North Huntindgon; grandchildren, Aaron and Elizabeth Rizzo, and Brianna and Nathan Schmotzer; siblings, Nancy Volk of Smithfield, John Irvin of Somerset, and Charles Caggey of FL; also nieces and nephews. At the family’s request there will be no services. William Snyder Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Those wishing may contribute to the American Heart Association or the Humane Society. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com
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March 26, 2016 |
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Doerfler, Henry A. “Deacon”,73, of North Versailles, died March 3, 2016. Husband of Mary M. (Kineavy); father of Heather (Jim) Guzik, Megan Doerfler (fiancé Nick Sarafis), and Tracy (Joe) Belliconish; grandmother of Dan, Nick, Tabi, Katie, Sean, J.J., and Jace. He was employed as a security guard at Highland Park Apartments. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083.
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March 25, 2016 |
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Shawn M. McGillis, 42, of North Huntingdon, formerly of the Somerset area, died Wednesday March 23, 2016. He was born April 2, 1973 in Jeannette, a son of Elaine R. (Auckerman) McGillis Winchester and the late Robert W. McGillis and was also preceded in death by his wife, Claire (Bennett) McGillis. Shawn was a graduate of Shanksville High School. He resided in Frederick, MD, for a number of years then in Martinsburg, WV, before returning to the area. He was a former technical engineer for 84 Lumber Co.; a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin, and enjoyed hunting.
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March 22, 2016 |
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Atanas "Tony" Pavlov, 64, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 21, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Maria Pavlov for 38 years. In addition to his loving wife he leaves his daughters of whom he was extremely proud, Fani Jenkins, her husband Jason, and their daughter Emma, whom he adored, all of Boulder, CO, and Vivian Pavlov-Schultz and her husband Scott, of North Huntingdon.
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March 22, 2016 |
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Phillip Lee Compton, age 44, of Trafford, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 21, 2016. He was born April 29, 1971 in Pittsburgh, a son of Carla (Naccarrati) Compton of Monroeville and the late Kenneth L. Compton. He was the owner of Compton’s Construction Company in Trafford for the last 15 years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his Fiancé of over 12 years Christine Heider; children Olivia Heider and Phillip T. Compton; sister Melissa Compton of Monroeville; and brother Kenneth L. Compton of Monroeville.
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March 20, 2016 |
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Dale R. Simon, 56, of North Huntingdon, died at home March 15, 2016. He was born February 1, 1960 in Jeannette, a son of the late S. Ray and Grace (Richards) Simon. Dale was a 1978 graduate of Norwin High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Penn State University and was a journeyman machinist. Dale was a member of L.O.O.M., Lodge 236, Irwin, and enjoyed classic cars, golf, and music. He is survived by siblings, Terri Simon of Forest Hills, Keith Simon and his wife Terry of Gold River, CA, and Valarie L. Drutch and her husband Mark of Murrysville; also his twin nieces Joan and Monica Drutch and many friends.
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March 20, 2016 |
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Arthur J. Nicolette, 93 of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday March 16, 2016. He was born August 22, 1922 in North Huntingdon, a son of the late Jack and Mary (Chicanello) Nicolette and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Gertrude (Murphy) Nicolette, a son Lawrence Nicolette, a daughter Sheryl Bonnett, and siblings, Margaret, Dan, Clarence, and Ray Nicolette. He retired after thirty six years’ service with A & M Foodland, Irwin. Arthur was a WWII veteran serving with the Army in the European Theatre of Operations and participated in the Battle of the Bulge as a Sergeant with the 82nd Airborne paratroopers.
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March 20, 2016 |
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Robert “Bob” C. McDade, age 80, passed away Thursday March 17, 2016. He was born March 28, 1935 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Charles and Marion (Deuel) McDade. He was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Irwin where he served as an elder and was known as the handyman. He was a former trustee of the First Presbyterian Church in Edgewood and was passionate about the Boy Scouts where he was an Eagle Scout. He and his wife enjoyed bicycling and participating in the Western PA Wheelmen Bike Club.
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