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Amber Dolby

April 29, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Amber Dolby, age 38, of McKeesport, died April 26, 2020.  Born March 7, 1982, she was the daughter of Bernadette Cregan and the late Charles Harding.  She is survived by children, Alexis Kyne (and one granddaughter to be), Devon Kyne, and Logan Ashcroft; sister of Brandon (Toni) Cregan, Michael (Stacey) Cregan, Nicole (Matt) Buck, Will (Alaina) Harding, and Cory Harding; father of her children, Thomas Kyne, and also survived by many nieces, nephews, and life long friend Desiree Larkin.  She was a caring person with a big heart that was taken from this world too soon. Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.

 


Dolores Frances Trocksa

April 29, 2020 |

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

Dolores Frances Trocksa, age 91, of McKeesport, died April 28, 2020, at Transitions North Huntingdon Health Care. Born July 28, 1928, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Annie (Grandkowski) Pomocky and the wife of the late Anthony E. Trocksa.

 
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Dawn Nikole Lea Trainer

April 28, 2020 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Dawn Nikole Lea Trainer 28, of McKeesport passed away unexpectedly due to heart failure complications on April 26, 2020 at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in McKeesport on June 26, 1991 to her loving parents Donald Leonard Trainer of Turtle Creek and Rhonda (Ben) Cochran of Grover N.C. She was the loving partner to Sherwood Saunders of McKeesport to whom she often referred to as the love of her life. Dawn is survived by her beautiful daughter Hailey Jayde Trainer as well as her brothers Daniel Abell of Greentree, Paris Stevens of Grover N.C and Parker Stevens of Grover N.C. Dawn also leaves behind her beloved grandfather Ken Trainer of Dravosburg, her aunt Carol Daugherty (her favorite) of PortVue, her uncle John McGarrity of Tenth Ward, and partner in crime her cousin Destiny Daugherty of PortVue as well as many more beloved family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandmother Charlotte Trainer and Uncle Chester Daugherty Jr. Some of Dawns favorite things to do were being on social media, and photography. She immensely loved spending time with her family and friends especially her daughter, she could always find a way to make you laugh. Private services have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025 on Saturday, May 2nd.  A private inurnment will take place at a later date and time. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to S.M. Finney Funeral Home to defray costs at 432 N 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025 or at  www.fundthefuneral.com. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

 


Harriet T. Solo

April 28, 2020 |

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

Harriet T. Solo, 81, died Wednesday April 28, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Harry and Lillian (Ballas) Suhoski. She is survived by her children Scott (David) Solo, Cynthia (Wayne) Vogt, and Cheryl (Michael) Fishetti; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Richard Solo Jr. Harriet was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish and the Rosary Society. Due to the strict guidelines we must adhere to at this crucial time, visitation will be private. Funeral arrangements by TEICHART-GRACAN FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne.

 


James S. Francis, Sr.

April 28, 2020 |

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

James S. Francis, Sr., age 74 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 in John J. Kane Regional Center, Glen Hazel.  Born September 23, 1945 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Elmer and Mildred (Smith) Francis.  A former construction worker, James was also preceded in death by his siblings Kay Jean and Eugene "Chukie" Francis.  He is survived by his wife of fifty years Andrea (Golashewski) Francis; his children Victoria (the late Marc) Mirenna and her companion James Currence of Dravosburg, James S. Francis, Jr. of Parma, OH, and Diana Lynn (Mark) Mosco of Van Voorhis; his seven grandchildren: Joel, Justin, Jacey, and Jerzy Mirenna and Kayla, Willie, and Dominic Mosco; his siblings George Francis of Harmarville, "Duke" Francis of Lower Burrell, Donna Francis of Penn Hills, and William Francis of North Huntingdon; and also many loving nieces and nephews.

 
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Leonard C. Lehman Jr.

April 28, 2020 |

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

Leonard C. Lehman Jr., age 75, of Clairton, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Southwestern Nursing Center. He was a retired teacher in the Franklin Regional School District. A 1963 graduate of Clairton High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, he was a member of Wilson Presbyterian Church in Clairton. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his pup, Whooly.

He belonged to many gardening, horticulture, and scientific groups including Men's Gardening Club of Pittsburgh, Daylily Society, Penn State Horticulture, Phipps Conservatory, and many more.

 
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Mario F. Volponi

April 28, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Mario F. Volponi, age 89, of Liberty Borough, died at home on April 26, 2020.  Born July 22, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Antonio and Rosa (DiLullo) Volponi and husband of Louise (Galeziowski) Volponi.

 
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Helen M. Vresilovic

April 28, 2020 |

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

Helen M. Vresilovic, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the Keeper of the Flame Nursing Home, Blairsville.  She was born February 20, 1933 in West Wheatfield Township, a daughter of the late Perry and Grace (Marsh) Muir.  Prior to her retirement, Helen was a bookkeeper for Keystone Gas & Oil.  She was a member of St. Agnes Church, Norwin Art League, Irwin Quit Guild and was a foster parent.

 
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Norma C. Lindahl

April 28, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Norma C. Lindahl, age 88, of Jefferson Hills, died April 25, 2020. Born September 17, 1931, in a house on lower Coal Valley Rd., she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Addie (Durant) Chewning and the beloved wife of the late Richard Lindahl for 56 years.

 
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Judith A. Hornfeck

April 27, 2020 |

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

Judith A. Hornfeck, age 78, died Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was born in Homestead, PA on November 12, 1941.

 

 
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Kathy Jane Mink

April 27, 2020 |

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

Kathy Jane (Oskin) Mink,  63, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2020. She was born February 17, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William and Annabelle (Grove) Oskin. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Scott) Gettins of North Huntingdon and Kayla Mink of Elizabeth Township, twin sister, Karen Marchitello of North Braddock, sisters, Debbie (Steve) Sabol and Peggy (Denny) Greenaway of North Versailles, brother, Stephen Oskin of North Braddock, granddaughter, Myla Marie Farmerie of Elizabeth Township, and nieces and nephews.

 
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Landyn Nikolas Cale

April 27, 2020 |

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

Landyn Nikolas Cale age 2, of McKeesport, formerly of Duquesne, on April 21, 2020 at home.  Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 10, 2018, he was the son of Kimberly Patterson and Gregory Cale; brother of Michael Cale, Jadan Kraus, Miranda Patterson-Bailey and Christopher Cale; grandson of Betty Lynn (Robert Kovach) Patterson of Monroeville, Becky Cale of Duquesne and Gregory & Kelly Cale of Glassport; great grandson of Ted & Arlene Cale; nephew of Nicole Patterson; cousin of Gavin Harff & Cody Harff.

 
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May B. Pelar

April 26, 2020 |

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

May B. Pelar, age 90, of Port Vue, died Thursday, April 23, 2020.  She was born in Chicago, IL on Oct. 8, 1929 and is the daughter of the late John and Edna McFarland Busch and the wife of the late John E. Pelar, Sr.

 
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Jean Shaffer Newlin Moyle

April 26, 2020 |

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

Jean Shaffer Newlin Moyle, 100, of Elizabeth Township and Naples, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 24, 2020. Born on November 2, 1919 in Dravosburg, she was the daughter of the late Fred A. and Clara B. (Abels) Shaffer. She was the wife of the late Joe B. "Red" Newlin and John C. Moyle, and sister of the late Leona Shaffer Holmes, Wilfred (Bud) Shaffer, and Kathryn M. Bittinger. She was also preceded in death by her step-sons, David and Curtis Moyle, a niece, Mary Lynne Hurley and nephew, Terry Holmes. She was a member of the Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church and it's Chancel Guild and was an associate member of the Lily Presbyterian Church and it's Ladies Association in Naples.

 
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Eugene Ralph (Babe) Marshall

April 26, 2020 |

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

On Monday, April 20, 2020, Eugene Ralph Marshall (Babe), loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and cousin, passed away at the age of 88.

Babe was born on October 12, 1931, in Clairton PA to the late Albert and Lillie Marshall.  After graduating from Clairton High School, he attended Howard University for two years and served in the United States Army. Babe returned to Clairton to own and operate the Schmidt Hotel for a number of years before working and retiring from United States Steel Coke Works in Clairton.  He later obtained a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh.

 
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