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Henry R. O'Bryan

February 06, 2019 |

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

Henry R. O'Bryan 81, of Manor died February 6,2019 at Excela Health Westmoreland.  He was born April 11, 1937 in Greensburg, son of the late Leo F. and Margaret Beistel O'Bryan.  Prior to retirement he was the owner of O'Bryans Home Appliance, and former Mayor of Adamsburg and a appliance repair teacher at Central Westmoreland Vo Tech. He was formerly employed by Point Springs.  He attended Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin and The American Legion. Henry enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a US Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Joanne Crock O'Bryan and brother Leo T. O'Bryan. He is survived by three daughters, Charlene Perillo (Mark) of Greensburg, Deborah Carly (Larry) of Orange, Texas, Michelle Radanovich (Michael) of Rochester, N.Y, seven grandchildren, Brandon, Patrick, Ashley, Svetlana,  Abagail, Nikolai and Dennis and sister Margaret Flasik. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa on  Friday . from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.  A blessing  funeral service will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m in the funeral home chapel followed by interment in Brush Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Arnold Palmer Cancer Center.     www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Shirley D. Zugai

February 06, 2019 |

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

Shirley Daphne Zugai, age 82, of Elizabeth Township, died February 4, 2019, at UPMC Seneca Place of Verona. Born June 11, 1936, in Sutersville, PA. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel (Leggin) Colvin and the wife of Nicholas Zugai, for over 53 years.

 
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Linda Jean Petruzzi

February 06, 2019 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Linda Jean Kovatch Petruzzi, 68, of West Mifflin, passed away at Southwestern Health Care Center, in West Mifflin, on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.  She was born October 25, 1950, in Swissvale, to the late Joseph and Ethel Boder Kovatch.  Linda is survived by daughter, Lori A. Petruzzi of West Mifflin, former spouse, John Petruzzi of West Mifflin, and grand-dog, Iggy.  She was a graduate of West Mifflin South High School,  formerly employed as an aircraft dispatcher at Corporate Air in West Mifflin, enjoyed cooking, watching the Food Network, and bowling.  Visitation will take place Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 11 am – 1 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N 6th Street, Clairton,  PA   15025.  A memorial service will be held at the funeral home immediately following visitation.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team, 15 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin,  PA   15122.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


William K. Yotter

February 06, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

William K. Yotter, age 51, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, died February 1, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born February 27, 1967, he was the son of the late Wayne and Nancy (Pelcer) Yotter.

 
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Carlasue Surgeon

February 06, 2019 |

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

Carlasue Surgeon, 75, of Port Vue, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. She was born December 21, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Carl J. and Una T. (Harris) Forgie. She was the granddaughter of the late Thomas and Isabelle Harris who helped raise Carlasue. She was a member of Port Vue United Methodist Church and former member of the Rainbow Girls.  She was also a member and past president of the Port Vue Women's Club .  Carlasue was a volunteer at the Good Samaritan Food Bank and the South Allegheny Reading Program.

 
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Thomas Anderson

February 05, 2019 |

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

Thomas Anderson, age 52, of Boston, PA, died on Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was born in Pittsburgh on September 13, 1966 and is the son of the late James and Marcella Newbauer Anderson. He was raised by his foster parents, the late Joseph and Lillian Edwards. Thomas served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War and later worked at United States Steel in McKeesport. 

 
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Rita F. Hanna

February 05, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Rita F. Hanna, age 89, of McKeesport, died February 4, 2019 at Concordia of Monroeville. Born September 17, 1929, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Frances (Karzuskis) Kovac and the wife of the late Tony "T" Hanna.

 
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Bea Ann Kudla

February 05, 2019 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Bea Ann Kudla, 59, of Glassport, died Feb. 5, 2019.  She is the daughter of the late Peter and Beverly Paulovich. She is survived by her beloved husband Stanley “Stush” Kudla; daughter Andrea Salak; son Adam Bell; step daughter Natalie (Matthew) Scheiber; step son Matt Kudla; grandchildren McKenzie and Julian Bell; step grandchildren Holden Szerba, Addison Scheiber and Aiden Scheiber; sister Laura Keane; brother Charles Paulovich; also nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Daniel, David, John and Brian Paulovich. Bea Ann was a member of St. Mark's Parish where she served as a Eucharistic minister and lector. She was a proud graduate of Robert Morris University and was a coordinator for UPMC for many years. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Thurs. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral mass will be held Fri. 10:00 am at St. Mark's Parish, Liberty Borough.  Interment following St. Mary's Polish Cemetery.

 


Barbara L. Martchek

February 05, 2019 |

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

Barbara L. Martchek, 80, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Braddock, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019.  She was born September 7, 1938 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Bessie (Woloszya) Morgart.  Prior to her retirement, Barbara was a midwife for Mercy Hospital and a registered nurse for various hospitals and the Visiting Nurse Association.  She was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Braddock, loved to spend time in her garden, baking and was known for her Rice Krispies Treats.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Walter Morgart; sisters, Emma Hixon, Charlotte Votquenne and JoAnn Badstibner.  She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Richard M. Martchek; daughter, Louise Sullivan and her husband, Ken; sisters, Vivian (Rex) Hosaflook, Marie Morgart; grandchildren, Kathleen and Patrick Sullivan; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.  Friends will be received on Wednesday from 1-5 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a No Kill Pet Shelter of your choice.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Albert J. Ragan

February 05, 2019 |

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

Albert J. Ragan, age 85, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he retired as a superintendent of production planning and chief metallurgist for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. where he served as an usher. 

 
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Harry J. "Buzz" Brunory

February 05, 2019 |

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

Harry J. "Buzz" Brunory, 88, of McKeesport, passed away February 4, 2019 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was born October 19, 1930 in Blythedale and was the son of the late Harry J. and Bessie Martinelli Brunory.  Buzz worked as a district manager for The American Chicle Company. He was a volunteer in The Kane Regional Chapel for over 30 years. Buzz was one of the funniest and nicest people you would ever meet, and he loved garlic, Perry Como and playing the trumpet, but most of all he loved having his family gathered together.

 
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Richard D. Jasek

February 05, 2019 |

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

Richard D. Jasek, 57 of West Mifflin died Feb. 4, 2019.  He is the son of the late John Jasek and Marie (Hrehn) Jasek.  He is survived by his son Richard Jasek; grandchildren Richard, Robbie, Riley, Aiden, Gianni, Raelyn, Alivia and Izabella; sisters Maryann Lewis and Janet Haeg; brothers Dan Jasek and Ken Harbert; also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by brothers John and Robert Jasek.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Sun. from 1 to 4.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

 


James Joseph Jordan

February 05, 2019 |

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

James Joseph Jordan, age 88, of White Oak, died on Friday, February 1, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on February 7, 1930 and is the son of the late Frank D. and Anna C. Regal Jordan. He served in the U.S. Army and was self-employed his entire life in the automotive industry. He owned a jeep dealership, auto repair shop, automotive body shop, tire shop, towing company, and an ambulance service company.

 

 

 
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Mary Jane Wilkinson

February 04, 2019 |

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

Mary Jane Wilkinson, 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019.  She was born, December 31, 1932 in Duquesne, daughter of the late Roy G. and Anne (McDermott) Topley.  Mary Jane graduated from Shadyside School of Nursing in 1953 and became a registered nurse, with a long career as a hospital ward nurse, an industrial nurse, and providing skilled care to homebound children.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Wilkinson; and brother, Roy Topley.  She is survived by her son, George Wilkinson and his wife, Donna; daughters, Nancy Wilkinson and wife, Susan Phillips, Zella Jordan and Joan Squires and her husband, Michael; grandchildren, Whitney Jordan, Patrick and Benjamin Squires, Michelle and Suzanne Worth; great-grandchildren, Anthony and Breanna Worth.  Friends will be received on Friday from 2-7 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Michael S. Fitzpatrick

February 04, 2019 |

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

Michael S. Fitzpatrick, age 63 of Clairton, passed away at home on Friday, February 1, 2019.  Born April 23, 1955 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Charles W. Fitzpatrick, Sr. and Mary (Mellinger) Fitzpatrick.  

 
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