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Dorothy J. (Chorey) DeFelice

November 09, 2020 |

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

Dorothy J. (Chorey) DeFelice age 91, formally of McKeesport, died November 5, 2020, at Independence Court in Monroeville under the care of Allegheny Health Network Hospice. Born November 27, 1928, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Sandusky (Samudovsky) and wife of the late Ralph T. DeFelice.

 
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Ada Doty

November 09, 2020 |

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

Ada Doty, age 91, of White Oak, died November 3, 2020 at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport. Born July 5, 1929, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Earle and Bertha (Phipps) Wiles.  Ada worked at McKeesport Hospital for over 43 years as a switchboard operator and then for Walmart in West Mifflin in the fitting rooms. She was a lifetime member of St. John Lutheran Church in McKeesport and an Auxiliary member of the White Oak American Legion Post 701.

 
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Marcia Ann Haidle

November 09, 2020 |

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

Marcia Ann Haidle, age 61, of North Versailles, died November 6, 2020, at Kane Community Hospital of McKeesport. Born August 13, 1959, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Annette (Muhalsky) Feyes and the wife of Sam Haidle for over 35 years.
Marcia dedicated her life to caring for her home and family. She was a member of Community Life of McKeesport. Marcia enjoyed helping her husband DJ and the time they spent together. Her greatest joy was caring for her pets, or her "Baby's" as she referred to them, Jada, Onyx, Tu-tone, and Inky.

 
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Mary E. Allison

November 09, 2020 |

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

Mary E. (Kalbaugh) Allison, age 93, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Southwestern Nursing Center. She was a member of Wilson Presbyterian Church in Clairton where she was very active. She enjoyed gardening and crafts. Born September 27, 1927 in Kingwood, WV, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel (Heath) Kalbaugh and wife of the late John Allison. She is survived by sons, Sam Spano of Forward Twp. and Michael Angelo (Patricia) Spano of Pleasant Hills; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Bonnett of Ocala, FL; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 4-6 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Wilson Presbyterian Church, 400 North 4th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. In order to comply with Covid-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited to 25 people at any given time inside the funeral home. Guests are required to wear masks and follow CDC social distancing guidelines. You may be asked to limit your visiting time so that all guests will have an opportunity to pay their respects. The family would like to express their understanding to those who are unable to attend due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Leonard S. Chemsak

November 07, 2020 |

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

Leonard S. Chemsak, of McKeesport, passed away on November 5, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  He was the son of the late John and Mary (Polyak) Chemsak, and husband of Helen (Protz) Chemsak for 45 years.

 
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Charles Theodore Zeleznik

November 07, 2020 |

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

Charles Theodore Zeleznik, age 82, of North Versailles, PA died on Friday, November 6, 2020. He was born in North Versailles on February 15,1938 and is the son of the late George and Anne (Arendas) Zeleznik. He served in the US Army as a member of the military police from 1961 to 1963. He worked as a bricklayer for some time and worked at Greyhound Bus Lines as a motor coach operator for over 30 years. He was a member of the White Oak American Legion, PNA Lodge #352, and St. Stephens Byzantine Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. His great passion was caring for his horses and riding on his tractors.

 
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Susan F. Yule

November 07, 2020 |

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

Susan F. Yule, age 62 of Glassport, died November 4, 2020, at Jefferson Hospital. Born December 28, 1957, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James and Florence (Jasinski) Yule.

 
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May Helen Woody

November 06, 2020 |

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

May Helen Woody, 75, born December 11, 1944, in McKeesport, PA. The beloved daughter of the late Gerard and Gertrude (McKissick) Herriott, departed this life on November 2, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA.
 
May is survived by her three sons, Derrick Woody of Mc Keesport, PA, Clark L Brooks of Pittsburgh, PA, Andre Herriott of Pittsburgh, PA; daughter, Luchina Everett; 24 grandchildren,17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Geraldine Herriott of Pittsburgh, Eva Booker of NY; brother, Gerard Herriott; nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

ALL VISITORS ARE ASKED TO WEAR MASKS AND BE MINDFUL OF SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES.

 
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Arthur C. McQueen

November 06, 2020 |

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

Arthur C. McQueen was born February 5, 1951 in McKeesport, PA. On Sunday, October 18, 2020, he went to his homecoming at the Canterbury Family Hospice In-patient unit in Pittsburgh, PA. Arthur was preceded in death by his father, L.C. McQueen, mother Alberta (Henderson) McQueen, sister, Annie Clyde Holly, brothers, David and Albert McQueen.

Arthur served in the U.S Navy from April 1973 to December 1974. He served on the Ammunition ship of the shore of Vietnam as a S. R. during the war.

 
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Margaret (Kondrich) Ligush

November 06, 2020 |

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

Margaret (Kondrich) Ligush, 94, of Monroeville, formerly of North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Concordia of Monroeville. She was born October 22, 1926 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Alex Sr. and Helen (Timura) Kondrich.

She was a retired employee of Westinghouse Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, West Mifflin, working for 40 years as the main secretary for the head of the nuclear division until her retirement in September 1984. She and her late husband traveled together on numerous bus trips with the North Versailles Senior Citizens Center. She was an avid cross stitcher, lover of Sodoku and working on puzzles of all types.

She was a member of Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, Monroeville in her later years and was a member of Linway United Presbyterian Church, North Versailles in her early years, singing in the church choir with Andrew and her sister Elizabeth.

 
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Barbara Hepner Hunt

November 06, 2020 |

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

Barbara Hepner Hunt, 86, of North Huntingdon and originally from West Mifflin died on November 6, 2020 peacefully under Hospice Care at her son and daughter in law’s home with her daughter by her side. She is blessed with five children, Mike Hepner (Jean), Lauren Godby (Jim), Bill Hepner (Mary), Jim Hepner (Chris), Mark Hepner (Caryll), and three grandchildren, Justin (Lauren), Megan, and Shane. She was preceded in death by her first husband George, her second husband Bob Hunt of North Huntington, her sister Eleanor Traverse, brothers K.C and Sam Price, her mother Dorothy DiGiorgio, and her father Michael Hapchuck. She also was loved by many nieces and nephews along with her very large stepfamily from her marriage with Bob. She really enjoyed watching her kids in all their activities and sports, she loved to bowl, play cards, attend church, and loved watching her beloved Pittsburgh Steelers including this season. She will be missed by all as she always put everyone else first and taught us how to tell it like it is.

 
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Stephanie (Kaczka) Edmundson

November 06, 2020 |

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

Stephanie Edmundson, age 98, of White Oak, died November 4, 2020, at home. Born June 15, 1922, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Antonine (Kumiega) Kaczka and the wife of the late William H. Edmundson.

 
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Juan Andre Washington

November 06, 2020 |

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

Juan Andre Washington, 53, born July 25, 1967, in McKeesport, PA.  The beloved son to the late Sheila Washington and John Fletcher, Jr. departed this life on October 29, 2020, at home in Duquesne, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandmother Alice Lee Washington whom he affectionately called Mom, brothers, Eddie Griffin and Antoine Fletcher.  

Juan was a graduate of the McKeesport School District. Shortly after he obtained his associate degree in Business Education; he also obtained a barber license.  We knew Juan had the entrepreneurial spirit at a young age Juan was employed by Century III Chevrolet at the age of 18 where he would wear a suit to work every day.  He also was employed by Rent a Center as an Account Manager his latest employer was Hazelwood Drop-Off Center where he was a scale operator.  With his entrepreneurial spirit, he was in the Real Estate Industry where he owned rental properties throughout the Pittsburgh area.

 
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Ralph W. Wiggins

November 06, 2020 |

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

Ralph W. Wiggins, 79, of Gibsonia, formerly of Pittsburgh, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in St. Barnabas Nursing Home, Gibsonia. Born February 15, 1941, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Helen A. (Sallade) Wiggins. Mr. Wiggins was a retired driver for Allegheny County Port Authority. He is survived by two daughters, Judith (Tom) Schnell and Jill (Robert Matthews) Wiggins, three brothers, Thomas (Barbara) Wiggins Jr., John (Bobbi) Wiggins and David (Carrie) Wiggins, a sister, Madelon (Late Dan) Quinn, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

 
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Robert Francis Recker

November 05, 2020 |

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

Robert Francis Recker, age 92, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh, on November 3, 1928, and is the son of the late Ambrose and Anna Birmingham Recker and the husband of the late Donna L. Recker. He served in the US Airforce and later was employed at US Steel Irvin Works Plant in Clairton. He was a member of the White Oak American Legion Post #701.

 
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