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Irene A. Myers

July 21, 2020 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Irene A. Myers, 88, of Port Vue, died Sunday, July 19, 2020, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Oakland.  Born in Czechoslovakia on June 28, 1932, she was the daughter of John C. and Ann M. Macus Baran.  Wife of the late Thomas W. Myers, she is survived by 3 sons, Thomas J. Myers of Elizabeth Township, Craig A. (Mary Ann) Myers of Somerset, and Brian F. (Mary Beth) Myers of Lincoln Place, sister, Eleanor B. Baron of Jefferson Hills, also by 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.  Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.

 


Maribeth Winters

July 21, 2020 |

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

Maribeth Winters, age 60, of McKeesport, died on Thursday, July 16, 2020. She was born on April 12, 1960 in McKeesport to Betty Jane Welch Lickert of McKeesport and the late William Lickert. She is the wife of John C. Winters.  She was employed as a bookkeeper for Teamsters Local #205. Her family is her pride and joy and she loved spending all the time she could with her grandchildren.
 
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Shannon C. (Jesko) Lebrato

July 21, 2020 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Shannon C. (Jesko) Lebrato was born on January 10, 1965 in Pittsburgh, PA.  

Shannon went to be with her Savior peacefully on July 17. Preceded in death by her parents Larry and Fay Jesko (Hazlett) She is survived by her loving husband and best friend Kevin Lebrato also her beautiful daughters Amanda and Katrina. Three siblings Sharon (Jesko) and Michael Puskar, Larry and Michelle (Gardner), and Matthew Jesko.  Shannon worked in food service at Broad Street Bistro and enjoyed serving others.  She was fond of cats and over the years has rescued and cared for many.

 
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Michael “Mike” DeRosse

July 21, 2020 |

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

Michael “Mike” DeRosse, age 93, of Duquesne, on July 19, 2020 at Sycamore Estates. 

Born on April 24, 1927 in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Ralph & Marie J. (Boccihia) DeRosse. He was a retired truck driver for Long’s Hauling for 40 years, a member of the former Christ the Light of the World Parish, enjoyed Marsh-Wheeling cigars, liked to bowl duck pins at the  Moose, went to numerous Hobo conventions and proudly served his country in the Army during World War II.

He was the husband of 48 years to Lorraine (Gonzales) Pawling; father of Vicki Malloy of Duquesne, Diana Fierst of Turtle Creek and Michael (Anna) Gorscak of Baldwin.  He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and nephews Alan J. Procacina, Dennis Procacina, Ralph DeRose and Joe DeRose.

 
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Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Harrison O’Bryon

July 20, 2020 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

 

Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Harrison O’Bryon, 88 of Jefferson Hills passed away on Monday July 20th, 2020 at the Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills. She was born in Dravosburg on August 9th, 1931 to the late Harry and Martha Wainwright Harrison. Elizabeth was the loving wife of 59 years to the late James O’Bryon.

She is survived by her daughter Marsha J. (Douglas) Murphy, of Chantilly, Virginia, grandchildren Mathew and Kyle Murphy of Chantilly, Virginia and loving dog Bear. Along with her parents Elizabeth was preceded in death by brothers; Harry Harrison, Charles Harrison, and sister, Dorothy Beard.

She was a member of the Pine Run United Methodist Church and member of Order of the Eastern Star, Clairton Chapter, as well as The Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She enjoyed bingo, volunteered for food banks in Clairton and Duquesne, was a member of the voting board in Jefferson, and was formerly employed by U.S. Steel Irvin Works as a Billing Clerk.

 
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Mary B. Buchleitner

July 20, 2020 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Mary B. Buchleitner, 85, of West Mifflin, died July 19, 2020.  She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Weis) Strauss and beloved wife of the late Leroy N. Buchleitner, Jr.  

She was the loving mother of Nicholas (Jill) Buchleitner, Mary Margaret (Vinny) Butera, the late John (Jackie) Buchleitner, Donna (Jim) Sabo, Dianne Furnival, Denny (Betsy) Buchleitner, Lee Anne (Jim) Phillippi, Steven (Lisa) Buchleitner, Paul (Jamie) Buchleitner and Andrew (Jen) Buchleitner.

 
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Angeline M. Barch

July 20, 2020 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Angeline M. Barch of Myrtle Beach, formerly of Glassport, died July 17, 2020.  She is the beloved wife of the late Frank J. Barch. She is survived by her daughter Diane (Leonard) Chuderewicz; grandchildren Cara (Jorge Sanchez-Salazar) Chuderewicz, Jason (Amy) Chuderewicz and Ryan (Melissa) Chuderewicz; great grandchildren Lauren, Max, Justin, Lucy, Ava, Alyssa, Lucas and Gavin.

 
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Leilani Jade Brooks-Vazquez

July 20, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Leilani Jade Brooks-Vazquez, died peacefully in the arms of her parents on July 11, 2020, at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Born July 10, 2020, in Pittsburgh, and met the eyes of Jesus the very next day. She was the daughter of Leonard Brooks and Savannah Vazquez. Her life was a brief gift to us that will live on in our hearts forever.

 
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William R. "Bill" Linn

July 19, 2020 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

William R. "Bill" Linn, 64, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17th 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 28th 1956 in McKeesport to the late Charles E. Linn Jr. and Eleanor Duvall Linn of White Oak. Along with his mother, Bill is survived by his two daughters; Angela (Donald Rudberg Jr.) Linn of Liberty Borough and Jessica (David) Gross of Elizabeth Township. Sister, Kathy DeMarco of Glassport; brother, Charles E. Linn III of White Oak. Grandchildren; Shane, Ryder, and Levi Rudberg, Emma and Jackson. Nephew, Jason (Holly) DeMarco; niece, Shannon (Ryan) Campbell; great-nephew/nieces, Ethan DeMarco, Isabella and Zoey Campbell; and close cousin Michael (Sharon) Dorich.

 
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Irene R. Somales

July 19, 2020 |

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

Irene R. Somales, age 98, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Homestead, died July 17, 2020, at Manor Care of Bethel Park. Born January 1, 1922, in Homestead, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Evangelia (Seftalis) Somales.

 
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Brian Keith DeFelice

July 17, 2020 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

 

Brian Keith DeFelice, born Sept 4, 1967 in McKeesport, Pa passed away on July 16, 2020. He is the son of the late Albert J. DeFelice and Eileen (Armstrong) DeFelice.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his daughters, Stephanie DeFelice of North Versailles, and Karley and Harley DeFelice of Jeannette; grandchildren Dominic and Aurora; siblings Adele (Tim) Bach of Hempfield Township, Thomas (Donita) DeFelice of White Oak, Louis (Carol) DeFelice of Sarasota, FL, Shirley (John) Sarver Caserio of Jeannette, Antoinette "Toni" (Steve) Yuhas of McKeesport, Pamela Brummett of Jeannette, Lois Ponsonby of North Huntingdon Steve DeFelice of East McKeesport, and Donita "DeeDee" (Glenn) Galbraith of FL; also many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

 
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Theresa M. Kozlowski

July 17, 2020 |

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

Theresa Margaret Kozlowski, 93, of Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 three days shy of her 94th birthday. She was born July 19, 1926 in Versailles and was the daughter of the late Basil and Ann (Cortes) Curcio. She was the wife of the late Arthur L. Kozlowski who passed away March 13, 2002.

 
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Mary Ann Dirling

July 17, 2020 |

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

Mary Ann (Antoinette) Antczak Dirling, age 84 and longtime resident of White Oak, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in HCR ManorCare, Monroeville, after battling an enduring illness.  Born June 22, 1936 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Plavchak) Antczak.  Mary Ann graduated from Divine Redeemer Academy in 1954, where she held the title of Miss Pinetum.  After graduation, she worked at Apter Bros., where she met her husband on the switchboard, Kundman's and Fitzy's Confectioners, later in life with Eckerd Drug, and, after retirement, at Phyllis' Fashions, formerly in White Oak.  A member of St. Edward's Parish in Herminie, in her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles, reading, shopping, talking with people, and feeding the animals in her yard.  Mary Ann will forever be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many.  She was a kind and thoughtful person with a heart of gold that would do anything for anyone.

 
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Rosella J. Faust

July 17, 2020 |

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

Rosella J. (Winkelvoss) Faust, age 95, of Elizabeth Twp., died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born on July 6, 1925 in Buena Vista, she was the daughter of the late Chris and Annie (Thompson) Winkelvoss.  She was married to the late Allen Ellsworth Faust who passed away in 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret (Ronald) O'Rourke of Greensburg; grandchildren, Bridget Anne O'Rourke, MD of Wexford and Ryan Robert O'Rourke of Portland, Oregon. She is also survived by sisters, Ruth (Richard) Smith of Delmont, Edna (Bo) Rook of Buena Vista and Martha Bird of Cranberry Twp., also numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Helen Billick, Edward "Bud" Winkelvoss and Sylvia Sebest.

 
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James E. Peddicord

July 17, 2020 |

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

James E. Peddicord, 65 of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his home.  He was born, November 26, 1954 in Pittsburgh, son of Catherine (Artman) Peddicord and the late Louis Peddicord.  Jim was a member of St. Agnes Parish and loved singing in the choir.  He was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan and enjoyed fishing in Erie, singing karaoke, spending time with his family and especially eating sweets.  In addition to his father, Jim was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Jack and Mike; sister-in-law, Laurie Peddicord; and nephew, Mike.  He is survived by his brothers, Louie (Karen), John, Kenwood, Sam (Laurie), Mick and Steve (Rena); sisters, Linda Proctor, Debbie Constantine, Kate Hawk and JoAnn Brugnoli; aunt, Mary Pogel; Goddaughter, Pilar Swankler; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

 
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