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Genevieve L. “Mum” Scherff

March 01, 2016 |

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

Genevieve L. “Mum” Scherff, 85, of North Huntingdon, died at home Monday February 29, 2016. She was born October 7, 1930 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Courtland H. and Genevieve (Ackermann) Langworthy and was also preceded in death by a sister Mary McCutcheon. She was a life member of Circleville Volunteer Fire Department, and the North Huntingdon Township Canteen, and was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star.

 
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Joseph Hayden

February 27, 2016 |

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

Joseph Hayden, 94, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016. He was born January 29, 1922 in North Versailles, a son of the late Theodore and Anna (Zekrac) Hayden and was also preceded in death by a grandson Matthew Hayden; and his siblings Nick Hayden and Mildred Yusko. Joseph was a retired employee of Westinghouse Air Brake Company, Wilmerding and was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army.

 
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Peggy Eleanor (Rowland) Bupp

February 27, 2016 |

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

Peggy Eleanor (Rowland) Bupp, 91, of North Versailles passed away on Wednesday February 24, 2016. She was born June 15, 1924 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Howard Flynn and Margaret May (Walls) Rowland. She was an active member of the Highland Gove United Methodist Church, Hilltoppers Club, Century Club, and the North Versailles bingo crew. She was an avid fisherwoman and “Lady of the Lake” at Lake O’ Woods Club, West Virginia.

 
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Mary “Merka” Lehman Brentzel

February 25, 2016 |

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

Mary “Merka” Lehman Brentzel, 87, of North Huntingdon, died at home Tuesday February 23, 2016. She was born October 31, 1928 in McKeesport a daughter of the late George and Ann (Buber) Lehman and was also preceded in death by her husband of sixty three years, Conrad “Coonie” Brentzel and a son Jay C. Brentzel. She was a waitress at the former Howard Johnson’s Restaurant on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and also was a former employee of SpeeD Mart in North Irwin.

 
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John I. Griser

February 21, 2016 |

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

John I. Griser, 75, of Versailles, died Thursday, February 18, 2016. He was born January 8, 1941 in Pitcairn, a son of the late Arthur L. and Irma A. (Scott) Griser and was also preceded in death by his siblings Agnes Olesky, Arthur E., Harry M., Joseph, and James E. Griser. He was a former employee of the Winchester Room, North Versailles and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.

 
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Katherine M. Clohessy

February 19, 2016 |

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

Katherine M. Clohessy, age 91, died on February 17, 2016 at her home at Redstone Highlands in North Huntingdon. She was born on January 7, 1925, in Oliver, PA, daughter of the late Leon and Jessie Slack. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John F. Clohessy, Jr. and her brothers Leon and George Slack. Katherine lived all of her life in Irwin, PA, a town she dearly loved.

 
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John H. Hobaugh Jr.

February 18, 2016 |

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

John H. Hobaugh Jr., 77, of North Irwin, died at home Wednesday February 17, 2016. He was born November 21, 1938 in Galeton, Potter County, a son of the late John H. and Deloris L. (Roberts) Hobaugh. John was a retired employee of Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding, and also a former employee of Pittsburgh Corning, Plum. He was a former member of First United Methodist Church, Irwin and enjoyed music especially classical and classic country.

 
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Mason Robert Krznaric

February 17, 2016 |

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

Mason Robert Krznaric, died shortly after birth on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He is survived by his loving parents Matthew and Jacquelynn (Bruno) Krznaric; his big sister Lena; also grandparents Marie Krznaric, Frank (Mary Kate) Krznaric and Dean and Linda Bruno. A private blessing service was held at the William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

 


David J. Bowers Jr.

February 17, 2016 |

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

David J. Bowers Jr., 69, a resident of Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Township, formerly of North Huntingdon, died at home Tuesday February 16, 2016. He was born July 24, 1946 in McKeesport, a son of the late David J. Sr. and Lorraine (Shaw) Bowers and was also preceded in death by his loving wife Nancy J. (Pekarsky) Bowers. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and an Army reservist. David was a retired employee of Leybold Vacuum Products, Export and a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Irwin.

 
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William C. Kramer

February 14, 2016 |

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

William C. Kramer, 77, of Irwin, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016. He was born March 30, 1938 in Irwin, a son of the late William C. and Anna (Olshesky) Kramer. He was a Navy veteran that worked as a check printer for Delux Checks based in Cleveland, Ohio.

 
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Dena M. Red Elk-Gonzales

February 12, 2016 |

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

 Dena M. Red Elk-Gonzales, 49, of Versailles, died at home Saturday, February 6, 2016. She was born November 9, 1966 in Riverside, CA, the daughter of Dewey Walter Red Elk of Lawton, OK, and the late Sonya M. (Rock) Red Elk. Dena worked as a phlebotomist and was a member of the Comanche Nation Tribe.

 
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George “Iggy” T. Ihnat

February 12, 2016 |

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

George “Iggy” T. Ihnat, 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He was born January 17, 1940 in Wall, a son of the late John and Mary (Evan) Ihnat. He was a teacher at the East Allegheny School system for over 37 years. He was a member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, White Oak, and the Alpha Gamma Phi fraternity. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother John Ihnat. He is survived by his wife of over 55 years Mary Jo (Coyne) Ihnat, sons Bruce Ihnat and Jeffrey (Cheryl) Ihnat both of North Huntingdon; grandchildren Calynn, Devin, Abigail and Isabelle; and a sister Mary Janice (John) MacKinnon of Huntingdon Beach, California.

 
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Velda C. Hughes

February 09, 2016 |

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

Velda C. Hughes, 71, of North Versailles, died Sunday February 7, 2016. She was born February 18, 1944 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Charles and Henrietta Hughes. Velda was a retired employee of P B & S Chemical, McKeesport, and volunteered for many years for Meals On Wheels. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and loved her dogs. She is survived by cousins and many friends.

 
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Theodore “Ted” W. Fillar

February 04, 2016 |

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

Theodore “Ted” W. Fillar, 85, of North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Mary (Frydrych) Fillar; wife Marion (Christopher) Fillar; brothers Walter, Edmond and Edward; and sister Helen. He is survived by his sons Christopher (Barbara) Fillar, Kenneth Fillar and fiancé Susan Niedermeyer and her daughters Kaitlain and Sarah, and Scott Fillar; grandchildren Jeff (Allison) Fillar and Amy (Geoff) Ford; great grandchild Jacob Ford; and sisters Jenevieve “Jenny” Beck and Emlia “Milly” Zygowicz.

 
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Anthony L. Costellic Jr.

January 31, 2016 |

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

Anthony L. Costellic Jr., 62 of Irwin, died Friday January 29, 2016 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born September 14, 1953 in Greensburg, a son of the late Anthony L. Sr. and Elizabeth M. (Felentzer) Costellic. He was a quality assurance technician for Bayer Inc., Indianola. Tony loved his family and enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. .

 
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