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James (Jimmers) Dennis Evans

October 30, 2020 |

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

James (Jimmers) Dennis Evans, age 75, of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020.  He was born in McKeesport on December 31, 1944 and is the son of the late William and Shirley Sawders Evans.

 
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Emma J. Barco

October 30, 2020 |

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

Emma J. Barco, age 77 of McKeesport died on October 28, 2020. She was born in McKeesport on August 27,1943 and is the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace Costa Vicetic, and the wife of Paul R. “Chip” Barco.

 
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Robert J. Smerker

October 29, 2020 |

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

Robert J. Smerker, age 78, of Port Vue, Pa., died October 29, 2020 at Walden's View, North Huntingdon. He was born June 27, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late John and Edith Smerker. Prior to his retirement, Robert was employed as the Vice President of Three Rivers Bank in Jefferson. He collected coins, stamps, enjoyed spending time at the gym and loved baseball. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marcia Smerker; one daughter, Denise Newton and her husband Robert; one brother, Ron Smerker and his wife, Carol; grandchildren, Joshua, Adam and Aaron. There is no visitation or service. Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Corrine Louise Gilbert

October 29, 2020 |

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

Corrine Louise Gilbert, 95, of Greensburg, formerly of Blairsville died peacefully, Wednesday October 28, 2020 at Westmoreland Manor. She was born  September 9,1925 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Wilson T. & Anna Gilbert. Corrine had worked at Sabin China and then at sewing factories in Blairsville and the state of California. She was very talented making crafts and crocheting. She made many beautiful things that her family will cherish for years to come.

 
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Ann E. Elms

October 29, 2020 |

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

Ann E. Elms, age 98, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Liberty Borough, died October 27, 2020, at Cambridge Village.  Born November 13, 1921, in Monongahela, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Cherry and the wife of the late John W. Elms.  Ann was retired from Daughtery Tool and Die and was a member of Park Baptist Church.  She loved to bake and was famous for her cookies and candy.  She enjoyed traveling with her daughter and family to the beach, New York City, and Disney World.

 
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Barbara L. Popowitz

October 28, 2020 |

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

Barbara L. DiNicola Popowitz — wife, mom, friend, and nanny extraordinaire — passed away peacefully from leukemia on October 27, 2020, with Tony, her husband of 50 years, and her children by her side. Barbara was a beautiful light in this world, sharing love, laughter, positivity, humor, and amazing food (a gourmet candy chef!) with all those blessed to know her. 

Barb was born May 12, 1950, in Pittsburgh to Joseph and Laura DiNicola, and raised in West Mifflin. She was a woman of great faith, a member of Christ the Light of the World Catholic Church in Duquesne, and served the Lord and church as a Christian Mother, a member of Christ the Light of the World Ladies Prayer Group, and as a Lady of Charity.

 
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Evelyn (Bubbie) Yonek Gooch

October 28, 2020 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

  Evelyn (Bubbie) Yonek Gooch, age 95 of Port Vue, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tues., Oct. 27, 2020.  She was born in McKeesport on Feb. 28, 1925 to the late John Yonek and Susan Mross Yonek.  She was the wife of the late Paul Gooch. 

After her children were grown, she enjoyed making hoagies at Fuzzy's and catering for Joe Winzek's in Glassport.  She loved spending time and cooking for her family, traveling, casinos, crafts, crocheting and especially spending winters in Arizona. 

She was the founding member of the Vermont Avenue Card Club where they shared many fun-filled memories. "Bubbie" lived her life to the fullest and always had room in her home and in her heart, especially at the dinner table for friends and family.

 
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Brian (Sunny) J. Shumber

October 28, 2020 |

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

Brian J. (Sunny) Shumber, age 49, of Pittsburgh, died October 27, 2020, at UPMC Montefiore. He was born on August 7, 1971, in McKeesport.

 
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John Charny

October 28, 2020 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

John Charny, 97, of McKeesport, passed away on October 24, 2020 in UPMC McKeesport after a long illness.

 
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Eleanor E. “Jane” Meyers

October 27, 2020 |

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

 
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Agnes Theresa Thompson

October 27, 2020 |

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

Agnes Theresa Thompson, 53, was born on February 23, 1967, to the late Rosella Thompson. Agnes departed this life on  October 22, 2020, and was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Foster, and brother Rodney Thompson.

Agnes is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Gary) Coleman of West Mifflin; two sons, Eric  Bucy, Michael  Foster; 5 grandchildren, siblings, Sandra Wright, Jeffrey (Robin) Thompson, both of Clairton, and Steven Thompson; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

 
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Marlene Marie (Gornick) Malesky

October 27, 2020 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Marlene Marie (Gornick) Malesky of Whitaker, on October 27, 2020, age 80.  Daughter of the late Fred and Anna Marie (Kukucka) Gornick; beloved wife of the late Charles G. Malesky; loving mother of Daniel (Christie) Malesky; sister of Darlene (Gornick) (Artim) Shaffer of Sun City Center, FL; beloved “GA” of Jonathan and Stephen. 

Marlene was a retired secretary for Homestead Borough Parking Authority and Steel Valley Chamber of Commerce.

 
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Gwendolyn Saunders

October 27, 2020 |

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

Gwendolyn Saunders, 82, formerly of West Mifflin,  passed away on the morning of Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Survived by her daughter, Robyn Saunders (Alan O’Brien), and preceded by her husband Elmer “Buck” Saunders (2018), Gwen was a long-time resident of Walkerton, IN, where she and Buck ran an award winning dairy farm for over 35 years. In addition to farming, Gwen worked at Kodak and Wells Aluminum. She was intelligent, hard-working, and always on the go. She had many hidden talents and stories. Gwen was voted Bride of the Season in 1956. She was a tap dancer, a bowler, and easily the best mechanic around.

 
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Richard R. Kugler, Jr.

October 27, 2020 |

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

Richard R. Kugler Jr., age 73, of North Huntingdon, died October 23, 2020, at home. Born March 1, 1947, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Richard R. Kugler and Mary Loretta (Barry) Kugler and the husband of Deena L. Kugler for 38 years.Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a retired Millwright from SMS Tech Service. Richard was a member of St. Agnes Church in Irwin. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and especially enjoyed going to Whites Creek. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and they were his world. Richard had the biggest heart and was truly a great man.

 
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Lavonne Foley

October 27, 2020 |

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

Lavonne Foley, age 79 of Dravosburg, died on October 23,2020. She was born in Pittsburgh on October 18,1941 and is the daughter of the Late John and Jane Andres O’Toole, and the loving wife of James Foley.

She worked on the floor for the stock company for several years before dedicating her life to raising her children. She loved gardening and cooking.

 
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