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Troy Lynn Hazard

February 08, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Troy Lynn Hazard, age 59, of Lincoln, PA died on Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born in McKeesport and is the son of late Ted and Tanis Lee Christ Hazard. 

 
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Marjorie A. Popham

February 07, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Marjorie A. Popham,  90, of Boston, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. She was born January 24, 1933 in Somerset, KY., and was the daughter of the late Ford and Drucilla McClure. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Alton Popham who passed away February 26, 2009. Marjorie was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Linda and her husband The Rev. Ronald Fleming of Boston, grandsons, Gary W. (Tammy Locy and her children, Devin Drennen, Faith and Seth Locy) Popham, Jr., and Brian (Amanda) Fleming, great-grandchildren, Gary W. Popham, III., Carly Nicole Popham, Conor A. Fleming and Daniel J. Fleming, and nieces and nephews.

 
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Barbara Diane Berkoben

February 07, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Barbara Diane Berkoben, age 78, of Export, PA, formerly of White Oak, PA, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. She is the daughter of the late John and Anna Chicka Lukacs. 

 
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Brian Paul Smith

February 07, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Brian Paul Smith, 69, of Boston, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was born May 22, 1953 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Howard A. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Schaar) Smith. Brian was a Painter and was proprietor of "The Paint Smith".

He is survived by his wife, Juanita "Nita" A. (Belmares) Smith, son, Michael (Rachel) Smith of Mount Lebanon, daughters, Christina Marie Smith of Baldwin and Brianna Smith of Liberty Borough, grandchildren, Kyle (Melissa) Smith, Angela (Scott) Rissler, Christianna Martinez, Ellie Smith, Amaya Gabriel, Antonio Martinez, Adam Gabriel, and Mikey Martinez, brother, Howard E. "Smitty" Smith of Hazelwood, Spooky Moon the cat, and a great-grandchild on the way. Friends are welcome Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township.(412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 10 am. Interment will follow at the Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. "What a long strange trip it's been". Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 


Patricia D. Fuller

February 07, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Patricia D. (Amore) Fuller, age 87, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a retired bookkeeper for T.F. Campbell Co. in Pittsburgh and a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. Born May 25, 1935 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Elviro and Yolanda (Campea) Amore and wife of the late Harry Leroy "Peck" Fuller. She is survived by nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Harry Lee Fuller, and siblings, Margaret Donkin, Julia Amore, Angelina Peger, Louise Amore, Imogene McGregor, Sondra Minford, Donald Amore, Barbara Custer. Service and burial are private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Enice (Dolfi) Iacoboni

February 06, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Enice (Dolfi) Iacoboni, age 95 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born May 23, 1927 in Large, she was a daughter of the late William and Blanche (Bandini) Dolfi; loving wife of the late Donato "Dan"  N. Iacoboni, who passed away on April 20, 1988; mother of Marianne Iacoboni of Jefferson Hills, Marcia (James) Ungerman of Trafford, Maureen (the late Louis) DeFabio of Plum, Linda (Charles) Hicks of Jefferson Hills, Lisa (Kenneth) Ricci of Indiana Twp., and the late Daniel Iacoboni; grandmother of Ryan (Jill) Hicks, Anthony DeFabio, James (Alanna) Ungerman, Jonathan (Olivia) Ungerman, Nina (Rob) Nungesser, Allison Hicks, Maria and Christina Ricci, and the late Louis D. DeFabio; greatgrandmother of Asher and Landon Hicks and Colin Nungesser; sister of the late Genevieve Castagna, William Dolfi, Eugene Dolfi, Blanche Stokes, and Raymond and Douglas Dolfi; and is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 
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Harry Gilbert Williamson

February 06, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Harry Gilbert Williamson, age 94 Of Clairton, passed away at home with his family by his side.  Born March 30, 1928 in North Vernon, IN, he was a son of the late Russell Harrison Williamson and Beulah E. (Myers) Williamson.  A recipient of a master's degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University, Harry retired as an analytical chemist for US Steel - Clairton Works.  He was a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church, a member of the F & A M Omni Lodge # 582, a member and past patron of the Eastern Star Clairton Chapter #316, and the past president of the PASARD (Pittsburgh Area Square And Round Dancers) Federation. 

 
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Michele Nicole Malter

February 06, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Michele Nicole Malter, 39, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was born August 10, 1983 in Pittsburgh and is the daughter of Gary J. Scott of Pittsburgh, and the late Deborah L. Lori. Michele graduated from Keystone Oaks High School and worked as a Retail Cashier at the Dollar General in Boston. She loved traveling, fishing, and most of all, she enjoyed the quality time spent with her family. She was the wife to the late Joshua Joseph Malter, who passed away in February 23, 2017. She is survived by her children, Devon A. and Brianna L. Malter; siblings, Heather T. Scott of Pittsburgh, Cindy A. Scott of Elizabeth; nieces & nephews, Collin, Ethan, Kassidie, Nevaeh, Kaleb, and Ayden; and her mother-in-law, Debbie Dreistadt. Friends are welcome Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 10, 2023 at 10:00 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to a GoFundMe to help with Devon & Brianna's future: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-michele-battle-liver-failure

 


Barbara A. Sanderson

February 06, 2023 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Barbara A. Sanderson, age 73, of Elizabeth, formerly of McKeesport, died February 4, 2023, with her family by her side, at AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born April 4, 1949, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Fleming) Thomas and the wife of Wayne A. Sanderson.
Barb retired from Forbes Regional Hospital of Monroeville, where she was a Lab Technician. She was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish of Elizabeth. Barb was a volunteer at Kane Regional Hospital of McKeesport for many years. She truly enjoyed sharing her time with the patients. Barb was an animal lover as well, leaving behind her loyal dogs Zeus and Cash. She enjoyed shopping and always looked forward to spending time with her grandchildren, especially on their lunch dates.

 
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Virginia E. Pavel

February 06, 2023 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Virginia E. Pavel, age 88, of McKeesport, died February 5, 2023, at UPMC East.  Born December 9, 1934, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Winkler) Wiater and wife of the late George A. Pavel.  

 
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Viola D. (Dorazio) Mihalich

February 06, 2023 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Viola D. Mihalich, 96, died Feb. 4, 2023.  She is the daughter of the late James and Anna Dorazio and beloved wife of the late Joseph Mihalich.  Viola is survived by her sister JoAnn Francesconi; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Marie Sostaric and brother Frank Dorazio. She was a member of St. Joachim & Anne Parish.  Friends received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sat. from 10 to Noon, at which time a funeral service will be held at Queen of the Rosary Church with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Entombment following Jefferson Memorial Park.

 


Kathy Louise Stanley

February 06, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Kathy Louise Stanley, 62, of McKeesport passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was born January 26, 1961 in Wilkinsburg, and was the daughter to the late Albert Obies, Sr., and the late Betty May Hockenbery-Bergman. Kathy was a very giving, loving, and fun mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She was always the neighborhood mom, and her house was always the place to be for the kids to hang out growing up. She loved listening to James Taylor, playing Bingo, going on shopping trips, and passing time by playing games on her phone. She would snack on Milky Way bars and would eat the whole bag if her family would let her. She loved spending time with her whole family the most. Kathy always said she had 6 children, but one of them had 4 legs because her dog, Pickles, was her best friend.

 
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Elizabeth Rhodes

February 05, 2023 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Elizabeth “Betty” Margaret Rose (Lauman) Rhodes, 84 of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Saturday, February 4th, 2023, at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in Bedfordshire, England on August 3rd, 1938. Betty was the loving wife to the late Eugene M. Rhodes. She is survived by her daughter Alice (Wesley) Moyle of Youngwood, and sons Steve (Suzanne) Rhodes of Glassport and Eugene Rhodes of Elizabeth Township. Betty is further survived by grandchildren Ozzy, Amber, Betty Jean, Samantha, Wesley, Zairra, Christopher, Milah, Billy, Brandon, and Brittany, as well as great-grandchildren Kassidy, Logan, and Bowen. Additional relatives include her siblings Darla, Joyce, Sheila, and Cyril. She enjoyed playing the piano, sewing, knitting, and crocheting beautiful blankets for those she loved. Betty was greeted in heaven by her beloved husband, family, and dogs. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, February 9th, 2023, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place at 10 AM on Friday, February 10th, 2023, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park, located at 401 Curry Hollow Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

 


Loretta Elizabeth Pringle

February 05, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Loretta Elizabeth Pringle, 78, of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023. She was born July 9, 1944 in the former St. Mary's Hospital in McKeesport  and was the daughter of the late John C. and Audrey L. (Black) Pringle. Loretta was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church and was also a member of the Teamster's Local Union. She was also a member of the former St. Pius V Catholic Church in McKeesport. Loretta was a Nurse's Aid at McKeesport Hospital for over 30 years and was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1962.

 
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Alice Ruth Gallingane

February 05, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Alice Ruth Gallingane, 72, of Blythedale, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born December 26, 1950 in Avon Park, FL., and was the daughter of the late Rev. Remo H. and Tena Ruth (Johnson) Pletcher. She was a life long member of the Buena Vista United Presbyterian Church, and was also a member of Blythedale Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, Yough PTA and Jefferson Hospital Health Council. Alice was in the first 6th grade class of the former Yough Elementary School and her son Christian was in the last 6th grade class there.

 
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