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James Wayne Piggford, Jr.

August 20, 2022 |

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

James Wayne Piggford, Jr., died peacefully at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth on Thursday, August 18^th. He passed away while holding the hand of Helen Kuzma Piggford, his beloved wife of 71 years, in the presence of his daughter Teresa Mae Buchina of Elizabeth Township, and after praying with his sons James Wayne Piggford III of Simpsonville, SC, and George Alan Piggford, C.S.C., of North Easton, MA. Wayne, as he was known to family and friends, was born in the Braum building in Elizabeth Borough on November 18^th, 1929, to Minnie (Braum) and James Wayne Pigford, Sr. He grew up in Elizabeth and West Elizabeth, and he graduated from Elizabeth High School, where he played varsity football and baseball. He enlisted in the Navy and received orders to serve as an engineman assigned to the U.S.S. Gilmore in Key West, FL, and was later assigned to the Nautilus submarine program in New London, CT. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Petty Officer, Second Class. After he and Helen moved to their current home on Blaine Hill in 1960, he first worked at Continental Can in West Mifflin, PA, then devoted his career to the U.S. Post Office in Elizabeth, first as a mail clerk and later as a rural carrier in Elizabeth and Forward Townships. He happily retired in 1984. Wayne’s 92-year life was a strong thread woven through the lives of many in the Elizabeth area and at Sts. Joachim and Anne parish (formerly St. Michael’s parish). He was a bingo caller for many years, a firefighter and ambulance driver for Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co., an active member of the VFW and American Legion, an usher at St. Michael’s, a little league coach, a card player, and a seasoned traveler—although only by car—to South Carolina, Florida, and anywhere else his children were residing. Wayne was passionately devoted to Helen, his wife. He deeply loved his children Teresa, wife of Steven Buchina; Wayne III, husband of Laura; and George, a Roman Catholic priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross. He doted on his grandsons, who are both U.S. Marines: James Connor, husband of TJ, and Alexander Ryan. Wayne is survived by his sisters Ruth Ann Chomas of Elizabeth Township and Helen Louise Wivagg of Forward Township. His brother Charles passed away in 1990. He loved his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and other relatives, and he enjoyed sharing jokes, stories, poems, and prayers with family, friends, neighbors, and random strangers. In addition to family, the Eucharist was the center of his life, and he quietly prayed for the “unborn, the born, the dying, and the dead” every day of his life. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Monday, August 22, 2002 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 10 AM in St. Michael’s Church with his son, Rev. George Piggford officiating. Burial to follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. The family recommends donations in the name of James Wayne Piggford, Jr., to Boys Town (https://www.boystown.org/Pages/how-you-help.aspx) and Disabled American Veterans (https://www.ihelpveterans.org). Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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Dorothy Ann Ingram

August 20, 2022 |

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

Dorothy Ann Ingram, age 87, of White Oak died on Friday, August 19, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on July 18, 1935 and is the daughter of the late Louis and May Reed Kubant and the wife of the late Robert John Ingram, who died on December 6, 2020. She was employed as a secretary at Westinghouse Airbrake before raising her four children. She later was employed as a tax collector for the White Oak Borough for over 30 years. Dorothy was a longtime member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak, where she loved to volunteer. She would assist at the parish festival and various other events and was a member of the Christian Mothers group.

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Gerald N. "Jerry" Sombo

August 20, 2022 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Gerald N. Sombo, "Jerry", 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at UPMC East, Monroeville. He was born March 7, 1932 in Braddock, son of the late John and Margaret (Servocky) Sombo. Jerry was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Coast Guard and retired from Westinghouse Corp. He was a life member of North Huntingdon Twp. Rescue 8, member of North Huntingdon Twp. Firemen's Association and former member of Hartford Heights VFD.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert J. Sombo. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne (Reed) Sombo; daughter, Lori Ann Suranski, and her husband, Richard, son, William H. Sombo, and his wife, Nancy, daughter, Lisa Marie Robertson; grandchildren, David (Brandi) Suranski, Matthew (Denelle) Suranski, Stephanie (John) Hellmann, Caitlyn (Eric) Sombo, Nicole Bryan, Samuel Gates Jr., Megan (Brent) Evejen; great-grandchildren, Alexia, Gracelyn, Layla, Lillie, Paisley, Christopher, Elaina, JR, Anna and Alex.
Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Interment to follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Monroeville, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Huntingdon EMS. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Gilbert Lebowitz

August 19, 2022 |

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

Gilbert Lebowitz, 80, of White Oak, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. He was born August 8, 1942 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Morris and Sarah (Klein) Lebowitz. Gilbert was a member of Gemilas Chesed Synagogue and was a retired Production Manager for Zell Brothers in York. 

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Audrey Ann Orr

August 19, 2022 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Audrey Ann Orr, age 88, of Greensburg, died August 12, 2022, at home.  Born June 12, 1934, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Helen (Scott) Indyk and wife of the late Thomas Clark McKee and William Breckenridge Orr. 

Audrey worked as a dietitian with Mercy Hospital for over 30 years.  She was a member of the Fox Chapel Golf Club and the Pittsburgh Athletic Association.  She loved art and enjoyed traveling to Florida with her late husband, Bill. 

Audrey is survived by a daughter, Renee (Scott) Logan; grandchildren, Dane Travis (Callen) Logan and Chase Alan Logan. 

She was also preceded in death by siblings, Leo Indyk, Jr., Robert "Tinny" Indyk, and Rosemarie Indyk.  
Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory.  
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.  
Chris Odasso, Supervisor

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Robert J. Sherman

August 18, 2022 |

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

Robert J. "Tumba" Sherman, 85, of Elizabeth Township, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. He was born February 19, 1937 in Glassport, and was the son of the late Felix "Duke" and Mary (Jankowski) Sherman. He was preceded in death by siblings Ernest Sherman, Dolores (Sherman) Parenti, Raymond Sherman, and Patricia Sherman.

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Mary Cmar

August 17, 2022 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Mary (Mindas) Cmar, 89, of Munhall, formerly of West Mifflin, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, after suffering from the results of a massive stroke in April of this year. 

Born on September 23, 1932, in Hrhov, Slovakia, she emigrated to Duquesne, at 14 years of age.  She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Sopko) Mindas.  She was wholeheartedly  welcomed into the arms of her loving husband, Edward J. Cmar, Sr., who died in 1987, reunited together, and endlessly catching up on their beloved family memories in heaven.

She is survived by her loving children, Carol (Patrick) Fleming of West Mifflin, and Edward J. Cmar of Columbus, Ohio, her grandchildren, Nicholas (Melissa) Fleming, Angela (Nathan) Bundy, Joseph (Samantha) Fleming, Rebecca Cmar, Patrick Fleming, Jr., and Samuel (Jeanie) Fleming, as well as the lights of her life, her great-grandchildren, Connor, Rowland, Eden, Everleigh, Blake, Brody, Gunnar and Blaise, all of whom she prayed for daily.

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Denise A. Mullineaux

August 17, 2022 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Denise Ann Mullineaux, 69 of McKeesport, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at her home. She was born in Vandergrift, PA, on July 23, 1953, to the late William H. and Geraldine Louise Plowman Mullineaux. She is survived by brothers David W. (Valerie) Mullineaux of Springfield, VA, and Douglas Mullineaux of West Mifflin, as well as sisters Dawn (Herb) Heid of Kissimmee, FL, and Deborah (William) Elliott of West Mifflin. Further survivors include nieces and nephews Cathy Heid, Nicole Heid, Jason Lippert, Dawn Lippert, Carl Elliott, and Stephen (Jiyun Lee) Elliott. Additional survivors include great nieces Cassidy Lippert, Allison Lippert, and Logan Elliott, and great nephew Holden Elliott. Denise was preceded in death by her niece Nicole Elliott. She was employed by Olan Mills in Pleasant Hills for 20 years, working in the delivery department. She enjoyed riding horses during her teenage years and found happiness in animals, especially dogs. A memorial service will take place at 1 PM on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A repast location will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs by going to https://fundthefuneral.com/denise-mullineaux. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

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Phillip Lee Snyder

August 16, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary

Phillip Lee Snyder, 83, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin passed away on August 12, 2022, at Willow Brooke Senior Living.

At Phillip’s request, no services will be held.  Instead, the cremains will be spread in Florida with a memorial service held in Pennsylvania at a later date.  

He was born on December 31, 1939 in Los Angeles, CA.  Phillip was the son of Rex Edward Foster and mother Nada Verdella Townsend.  He later married Cheryl Lynn Hankins Snyder who preceded him in death.

He was an over-the-road truck driver during his working career.  He honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1959 – 1963.

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John W. Schaut

August 16, 2022 |

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

John W. Schaut, age 85, of McKeesport, died August 6, 2022.  Born October 21, 1936, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Alexis E. and Alice M. (Schmitt) Schaut and husband of the late Barbara Schaut.  John was a member of Holy Trinity Church until it closed and was currently a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish.  He served in the Navy for 4 years and then transferred to the Naval Reserves.  John was a draftsman and worked for various engineering firms.  He was a skilled woodworker and built toy boxes and rocking horses for his grandchildren when they were young.  He was also an avid gardener and enjoyed taking walks around his neighborhood.  He volunteered for 25 years with AARP preparing taxes, and also volunteered with the Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

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Douglas James Wright

August 15, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Douglas James Wright, 40, died August 4, 2022. Arrangements were in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Douglas James Wright, please visit our floral store.

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Freddie Robbins

August 15, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Freddie Robbins, 88, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania was born September 26, 1933, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the beloved son to the late John and Edna Green-Robbins.

Freddie was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He worked at Krispy Kreme Doughnut, Steel Mill, Auberle, School Bus Driver with perfect attendance with dedication & commitment to children’s safety. He enjoyed working on cars & would help his friends/family with repairs of their vehicles. He was a creative person with a natural niche for carpentry, electrical, mechanical, & plumbing workmanship.  He performed most of the maintenance in the upkeep of his home. Freddie was a man of many talents.

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Mary M. (Yankowski) Lisic

August 15, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Mary M. (Yankowski) Lisic, 100, peacefully passed on August 8, 2022, at the age of 100, with her family at her side. Mary was the devoted wife of the late Sylvester “Sy” Lisic. Loving mother of Janet Lucarelli, John (MaryAnn) Florchak, Susan Rappaport. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in passing by her parents, Casper and Catherine (Matakas) Yankowski, and her son, Michael Lisic.

Mary was part of the Greatest Generation. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed baking. Mary was a former member of the St. Jude Rosary Society.

Visitation
Thursday
August 11, 2022
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Alfieri Funeral Home Inc.
201 Marguerite Ave
Wilmerding, PA 15148

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday
August 12, 2022
10:00 AM
St. Jude the Apostle Church of St. Joseph the Worker Parish
405 Westinghouse Ave
Wilmerding, Pa 15148

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Rebecca R. (Winks) Buchleitner

August 15, 2022 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Rebecca R. (Winks) Buchleitner, age 90, formerly of North Versailles, PA, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at the home of her daughter in Hendersonville, TN. Born in Pittsburgh on August 7, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Nowinckle) Winks. She formerly worked at Union Switch and Signal as a Tar Baby and was also a seamstress at a drapery factory and a men’s clothing store. Most of all, she was a wife and mother. She liked to crochet, square dance and be on her C.B. radio. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Buchleitner; mother of Patricia (Carl) McNickle of Hendersonville, TN and the late Robert John Buchleitner and late Robert William Buchleitner; grandmother of Brandon (Brittany) McNickle and CJ (Nora) McNickle; great grandmother of Layla Grace McNickle & Mason James McNickle and Chasen Edward & Reagan Leigh McNickle; and sister of the late Raymond (late Phyllis) Winks. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from Noon-2:00 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. John Barker, officiating. Burial will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.

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Joseph M. Sabol Jr.

August 15, 2022 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Joseph M. Sabol Jr., age 91, of Duquesne, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at The Grove in North Huntingdon. Born in West Mifflin on October 11, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph M. Sr. and Mary (Petras) Sabol. He was a retired steelworker from U.S. Steel-Homestead Works and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Agnes Church, where he was an usher. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Joseph is the beloved husband of Loretta (Kukta) Sabol for 65 years; father of Joseph (Cynthia) Sabol of South Fayette; grandfather of Andrew Joseph Sabol, Lauren (Matthew) Reick and Rachel Staley; and great grandfather of Logan. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Agnes Church-West Mifflin, with Rev. Dan Sweeney, officiating. Military Honors will follow. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.