December 21, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mark S. Dwojak, 59, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born September 15, 1961 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Theodore and Renilda (Chontos) Dwojak. Mark was a graduate from Norwin Sr. High School, Class of 1979. Prior to his retirement, he was a laborer for Local 373 and a carpenter for Irwin Interiors Systems Inc. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and skeet shooting.
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December 21, 2020 |
By Editor | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
John A. Vichie, 63, died tragically on December 16, 2020. He was born August 23, 1957, the very devoted son of Genevieve (Corcoran) Tucci.
Loving brother of Chris A. Vichie, Drew (Lyna) Tucci and Leonard Tucci, caring uncle of Nikki and Zac Tucci. John is also survived by his uncles, Leonard Tucci, Barry Corcoran and William Corcoran, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in passing by his father, John Vichie.
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December 21, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Junius “Jay” Breitinger, 74, of Irwin, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020.
He was born October 1, 1946 in Owensboro, Kentucky, the son of the late Harry and Anna Louise (Meadows) Breitinger. Jay was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church, Sewickley Township, and a proud Navy veteran that served during the Vietnam War. Throughout his working life Jay was a police officer in Washington D.C., a steel worker for U.S. Steel, McKeesport, and a truck driver for Munson Trucking.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and celebrating the 4th of July with family enjoying fireworks. Jay liked traveling, and took many trips visiting Kentucky and enjoyed good Kentucky Bourbon.
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December 21, 2020 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Dennis Paul Bernhardy, 81, of East McKeesport died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his home.
Dennis was born June 10, 1939 in East McKeesport, PA. He graduated in 1957 from East McKeesport High School. He then went on to follow in his father’s footsteps of carpentry and employment with the National Tube Works Mill in McKeesport.
Dennis was actively involved in his community, a devoted Christian and member of Linway United Presbyterian Church, a member of the Freemasons, delivered for Meals-On-Wheels for many years, decades-long member with multiple volunteer fire departments, a steadfast leader in multiple youth sport programs, and most importantly, a dedicated father and husband.
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December 21, 2020 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Frances Margaret Antico, 76, of Oakmont, formerly of Glassport, died Friday December 18, 2020. Beloved Daughter of the late Frank Antico and Amelia (Reno) Antico, she is survived by her brother, Dominic Antico of Murrysville and sister, Veronica Zalewski of Park Forest, Illinois.
Frances graduated from Glassport High School and was a life-time resident of Glassport, Pennsylvania.
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December 20, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
George E. Shawl, age 83, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at home. He was a retired steelworker for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. He loved to garden and go deer hunting at his log cabin in Bedford County. He was well-known for singing with his sister Beckie the song, "There Was A Little Mouse Who Lived on A Hill." Born October 21, 1937 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George M. and Annabelle (Wilson) Shawl and husband of the late Dorothy "D.J." Shawl. He is survived by children, Jayne Ann Fowler of Finleyville, Jim (Kim) Shawl of Lower Speers, Janis (Dan Salaj) Salka of Finleyville, Nancy (the late Jeffrey) Fetchen of Bunola and George M. (Beth) Shawl of Everett; grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Jarrod, James, Julie, George, Jordan and Dakota; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Beckie Pavlick of Baldwin and Martha (Ken) Beachy of Jefferson Hills; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by grandson, Steven, and sister, Emma Kay Henline. Visitation is private. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
December 20, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Doris Ann Ganzy, age 73 of North Huntingdon died December 19, 2020 at her home. She was born July 7, 1947 in Duquesne, a daughter of the late Frank and Ann Vice Margita. Doris was a member of St. Stephens Church, North Huntingdon. She was a registered nurse working at Braddock, Mercy, Shadyside and Forbes Hospital. At age 45, she enlisted in the U.S. Army and served our country during the Persian Gulf War as the second in charge of a burn unit. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, one son, Michael. She is survived by one daughter, Anna Marie Gianfrancesco. Visitation James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon Monday, 6-8 p.m.Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. Entombment Mt. St. Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
December 19, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Amy E. Corbett, of North Huntingdon, died on December 10, 2020. She was born in McKeesport on October 21, 1936 and is the daughter of the late Jane Matuzel and the wife of the late Peter Corbett.
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December 18, 2020 |
By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
George W. Hickman, age 84, of Connellsville, PA passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born in McKeesport, PA on January 5, 1936, a son of George W. and Marie Lee Hickman.
George worked as a deck hand on river boats. He is survived by his companion of 17 years, Marilyn Hickle; step children: Bob Woodworth, Bill Woodworth, Don Woodworth and Peggy Woodworth.
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December 18, 2020 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Jonathan Singer, age 45, of Liberty Borough, formerly of Clairton, died December 15, 2020, at The Grove at Irwin. Born December 12, 1975, in Clairton, he was the son of Robert and Joan (Hinkel) Singer.
Jonathan was faced with many challenges throughout his life. Allthough he was faced with these challenges, he learned to express love and happiness. He had a charming and infectious smile, anyone that knew him loved him. Jonathan had a passion for trucks, cars, motorcycles, and anything loud. His greatest joy was taking day trips to Round Hill Park and Exhibit Farm with his family.
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December 18, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Michael Allen Nolder, age 53, of McKeesport, died on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Dover, Delaware on October 28, 1967. He is the son of Cathy Kerchner Nolder of Duquesne and the late Victor Nolder and he is the stepson of Leslie Nolder of Jefferson Borough. Michael was a self-employed handyman and did various jobs in the community.
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December 18, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Duane Ellsworth Kennedy, age 85, of Rostraver Twp, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired auditor for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the governor's office and also worked for H&R Block for 15 years. An Army veteran of the Cold War era, he was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. where he was a Eucharistic minister.
He studied accounting at Robert Morris University and was a graduate of the School of International and Public Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh.
Born June 5, 1935 in Broughton, he was a son of the late George and Alma (Englert) Kennedy and husband of the late Louise (Bartrug) Kennedy.
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December 18, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sondra (Tuttle) Fine, age 80, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. She retired as an instruction aide at William Penn Elementary School in the Elizabeth Forward School District. She was a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church in Wilson and a member of the Clairton Veterans Club.
Born October 25, 1940 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Emma (Hindman) Tuttle and wife of the late Robert L. "Bobby" Fine. She is survived by children, Roberta "Bobbi" (John) Cheplic of Forward Twp., Daniel "Dan" (Debbie) Fine of New Eagle and Terry (Linda) Fine of North Huntingdon; grandchildren, Ryan Fine, Nicole (Collin) Fine Maxwell, Freddy Whetsell, Toni Whetsell and Jack Whetsell; sisters, Jackie Kerr of Clairton and Donna Buzalka of New Eagle; also, nieces and nephews.
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December 18, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Donald H. Barker, age 87 of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in UPMC Presbyterian. Born March 6, 1933 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Cecil and Annie (Craighead) Barker. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, Donald was a laborer in Local Union # 373 and a member of the former Elizabeth Wesleyan Church. He is survived by his son Donald Barker of Wilmerding, granddaughter Christa Barker of Glassport, his great-grandchildren Karissa and Ryan, his nephew Victor (Christine) Bazzone of Elizabeth, and many great-nieces-and-nephews. Besides his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his siblings Patricia Bazzone and Calvin and Leonard Barker, and his nephew Thomas Bazzone.
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December 18, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William George Wagner, 65, of White Oak, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was born April 1, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Harry and Francis (Monaghan) Wagner. William was a Paramedic. He had worked for Penn Hills EMS for 30 years and had also worked at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Mercy Hospital ER, Union Railroad, and Stat Medevac. He was an avid Hunter and Fisherman.
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