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Genevieve L. “Millie” Fink

December 31, 2019 |

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

Genevieve L. “Millie” Fink, 94 of Cranberry Twp. formerly of North Huntingdon, died Monday December 30, 2019. She was born April 29, 1925 in Star Junction, a daughter of the late Michael and Aniela Larence. She was a former employee of W.T. Grant Co. at Norwin Shopping Center and was formerly active with St. Agnes Emerald Club and the Golden Echo’s at Immaculate Conception Church.

 
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Edward J. Balog

December 31, 2019 |

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

Edward J. Balog, Sr., age 80 of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in UPMC McKeesport.  Born July 31, 1939 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George and Anna (Sopp) Balog.  A member of St. Patrick's R.C. Church in McKeesport, Edward received his Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and worked as an industrial engineer with US Steel, Westinghouse, Modulus, and Teledyne.  He finished his working career as a maintenance supervisor at Mayview Hospital and also taught plant layout and design at CCAC Boyce Campus in Monroeville.  In his spare time, he was a car buff, a cat lover, and a talented handyman.  Most importantly, Edward is now reunited with the love of his life, the late Pauline (Cherepko) Balog, who passed away August 26, 2011.  He is now truly at peace.  Edward is survived by his children Edward J. (Rhonda) Balog, Jr. of North Huntingdon, David G. (Kristina) Balog of Saegertown, Marie (John) Crupie of North Huntingdon, and Diane (Phil) DePietro of Penn Twp.; his grandchildren Courtney and Taylor Crupie; Jake and Allison DePietro; and Justin, Dylan, Brittney, Nathan, Zachary, and Mikayla Balog; and his cat Nikki. 

 
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Thomas S. Vozar

December 31, 2019 |

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

Thomas S. Vozar, 91, of Pikesville, MD, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019.  He was born February 21, 1928 in East Pittsburgh, son of the late John and Susan (Smriga) Vozar.  Prior to his retirement, Tom was a floor installer for Franklin Interiors, a member of Carpenters Union 1759,  a veteran of the US Army having served in Germany Post WWII and a member of St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ann (Garancsi) Vozar.  He is survived by his daughters, Debi Kiska and her husband, William, Tami Greenwalt and her husband, Michael; grandchildren, Justin (Jessica) Kiska, Trey (Jaimie) Kiska; great-grandchildren, Madelyn and Tucker.  Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.  A Parastas service will be held at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.  A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church, North Huntingdon.  PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH.  Entombment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Timothy D. Mitchell

December 31, 2019 |

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

Timothy D. Mitchell, age 77, of Glassport, died Monday, December 23, 2019.  He was born in McKeesport on August 15, 1942 and is the son of the late Aziz and Margaret Miklos Mitchell. 

He served in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam Era then worked at the former Bucyrus Erie Plant in Glassport for many years. 

He is survived by his brothers, David (Linda) Mitchell of Lawrenceville, Georgia and Jonathan Mitchell of Glassport.

Services were held at the Hunter-Edmundson-Striffler Funeral Home of McKeesport, 600 Market St., McKeesport, PA 15132 (412-678-6191).

To share a memory or condolence visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

 


Joseph W. Teamann

December 31, 2019 |

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

Joseph W. Teamann, 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019.  He was born January 20, 1943 in Rankin, a son of the late Arthur and Cecelia (Ridge) Teamann.  Prior to his retirement, Joe was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service in Irwin and a veteran of the US Navy having served during Vietnam.  He was president of NALC, National Association of Letter Carriers, former president of St. Agnes Athletic Association, coached various sports teams at St. Agnes including softball and ran Bingo.  He had a passion for horse and dog racing and enjoyed watching various sports.  He is survived by his wife, Karen Smarra Teamann; sons, Shawn (Cheryl) Teamann, George (Tina) Feltes, Brad (Katy) Feltes; daughters, Deborah Teamann, Tris (Don) Stephanic, Lauren (Ron) Gdovic; brothers, Arthur, James, Brian, Leo and Martin Teamann; sister, Felica Weisner' granddaughter, Jessica Emehizer; sister-in-law, Margaret Jadlocki; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and  nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.   A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday in Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, with Fr. John Moineau officiating.  Interment to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Mildred L. Clawson

December 30, 2019 |

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

Mildred L. Clawson, 88, of New Eagle, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. She was born August 9, 1931 in Smithfield and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mattie C. (Werner) Clawson. Mildred worked for the former Murphy Mart in Pleasant Hills and the former G. C. Murphy Co. in Clairton. She retired after 45 years of service. She is survived by her nephew, Dennis L. (Donna) Clawson of New Eagle and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by brothers, Charles and Hershel Clawson and a sister, Doris Kivador. There is no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 


George R. Bercik

December 30, 2019 |

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

George R. Bercik, age 83 of Gill Hall, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in Grandview Estates, Elizabeth Twp.   Born May 28, 1936 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George and Anna (Pavlik) Bercik.  A retired mining engineer at the US Bureau of Mines in South Park, George was a Veteran of the US Army and an avid birder and naturalist.  He is survived by his children Joseph M. (Jane) Bercik of Finleyville, Lynn D. (Ed) Calcek of Charleroi, and Angel (Richard) Minda of Forward Twp.; his grandchildren Bryan (Amber) Bercik, Sarah Russell, Nathan Blackburn, Renee (Brian) Blankenship, and Mitchell and Patrick Minda; his great-grandchildren Monroe, Maddyn, and Riley; his siblings Dolores Senko of Vero Beach, FL, Thomas (Barb) Bercik of Jefferson Hills, and Carol Shoemaker of Finleyville; and also nieces and nephews.

 
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William Duffner

December 30, 2019 |

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

William Duffner, age 91, of Forward Twp., died Friday, December 20, 2019.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and faithful and dedicated Notre Dame “Fighting Irish” fan who enjoyed going to the games and coaching from the bleachers.

 
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Louise P. Mandekic

December 29, 2019 |

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

Louise P. Mandekic, age 87 of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in UPMC McKeesport.  Born June 21, 1932 in East Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Sophia (Gorence) Zupancic.  A 1950 graduate of Scott High School, Louise worked as a secretary for Mine Safety Appliance, Inc. of Wilkinsburg.  She was a parishioner of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in McKeesport, was a past president of the Christian Mothers' Assoc. of both Sacred Heart and St. Martin de Porres Parishes, was a member of the CFU Lodge #3; and an active volunteer at McKeesport Hospital and numerous area locations.  Louise is survived by her husband William M. Mandekic; her children Cynthia (Rodger) Downes of McKeesport, Gary (Diana) Mandekic of Derry Twp., Daniel (Samantha) Mandekic of Hopwood, and Darlene (Albert) Fine of Forward Twp.; her grandchildren Ryan Mandekic and Alyssa, Danica, and Chloe Fine; her great-grandchildren Alex and Denver; and also nieces and nephews.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Andrew Zupancic and twin brother Louis Zupancic. 

 
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William Anthony Duffner

December 29, 2019 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

William Anthony Duffner, age 91, of Forward Twp on Friday evening, December 20, 2019 after his Buddies from the trailor camp came to visit with him passed peacefully after they had just left his room. 

Bill fought the long and hard battle with getting older and the illnesses that came with it..

 
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Raymond A. Tkach

December 28, 2019 |

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

Raymond A. Tkach age 83, of West Mifflin, on December 28 in Jefferson Hospital.  Son of the late Andrew & Helen (Sotak) Tkach, he was retired from Commercial Insurance Co. as a premium auditor, was a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, the White Oak Gun Club, and was a photographer. He proudly served his country in the Navy. In addition he was in the National Guard and the Reserves.  He was the husband of Barbara (Johnson) Tkach and in January, they would have been married 61 years.

 
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Irene Moran

December 28, 2019 |

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

Irene Moran age 93, of West Homestead, formerly of Duquesne on December 28 at home.  Daughter of the late Andrew & Anna (Makohus) Moran, she was retired from the accounting department at Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh.  She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin and was a former member of the Parish Council.  She was the sister of Edward (Dolores) Moran of Muncie, IN and Mildred Moran, with whom she resided.

 
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David J. Singler

December 28, 2019 |

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

David J. Singler, 66, of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday December 25, 2019.  He was born February 19, 1953 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Delbert Leo and Dorothy M. (Wiggins) Singler and was also preceded in death by his brother Delbert L. Singler, killed in action while serving in the Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. 

Dave was a truck driver for Maroadi Transfer & Storage, North Versailles, for nearly 50 years. He enjoyed NASCAR and supported Donald Trump.

He is survived by his children David (Erica) Singler of Peachtree, GA, Johnathan Singler of North Charleroi, Lindsay (Joshua) Davis of Trafford, Angela Singler of Pittsburgh, and Ashley Singler of Virginia Beach, VA; his grandchildren Spencer Singler, Johnathan Singler, and Ariella Davis; his sisters Jeannette (Gordon) Stoves of North Irwin, and Nancy Waibel, Maryann (Drew) Daniels, and Dorothy Mae Morris all of Irwin; also nieces and nephews and his dear friend for over 30 years Edward Megahan.

 
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Edward Thomas Pula

December 27, 2019 |

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

Edward Thomas Pula, 80, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born July 4, 1939 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Edward  and Loretta (Kowalewski) Pula . He was a member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak and was an US Air Force Veteran. Edward was a White Oak Police Officer for 26 Years.

 
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Richard T. Eddy

December 27, 2019 |

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

Richard T. Eddy, 70, of Cherry Tree, Pa., formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019.  He was born March 26, 1949 in McKeesport, a son of Thomas and Margaret (Ragosh) Eddy.  Richard was a graduate of Clarion University where he played football and was a member of St. Agnes Parish, a  board member of the Pioneer Lake Outdoor Club, and enjoyed boating, golfing and tinkering around the house.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Eddy.  He is survived by his wife, Donna (Appel) Eddy; sons, Jason Eddy and his wife, Sarah, Brad Eddy and his wife, Jennifer; brothers, James (Jan) Eddy, Thomas Eddy; grandchildren, Tristan, Kaleb, Wyatt and Madison.

 
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