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Daniel C. Redshaw

July 13, 2018 |

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

Daniel C. Redshaw, 59, of North Versailles, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018.  He was born August 30, 1958 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Daniel and Maureen (Birchall) Redshaw.

 
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Robert C. Smith

July 13, 2018 |

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

Robert C. Smith, 91, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 at his home.  He was born August 20, 1926 in East Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late John and Sarah Host Smith.

 
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William "Bill" James Peters

July 12, 2018 |

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

William "Bill" James Peters, 80, of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018. He was born June 25, 1938 in Monessen and was the son of the late Raymond O. and Bertha (Pearce) Peters. Bill was a member of Central Highlands Community Methodist Church, and was a life member of Central Fire Co. He was a member and past president of the Central Lions Club and was a volunteer at the Central Food Pantry for over 20 years. Bill was retired from US Steel Clairton Works after 42 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Jean (Mazzeferri) Peters, sons, Dean (Melania) Peters of Jefferson Hills and William James Peters, Jr., of Elizabeth Township, brother, Raymond Peters of Yardley, grandchildren, Jeana, Kaleena, and Arianna Peters, and nieces and nephews.

 
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Lawrence "Bud" David Schork

July 12, 2018 |

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

Lawrence "Bud" David Schork, 79, of White Oak, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was born January 3, 1939 in Clairton and was the son of the late Lawrence L. and Helen A. Bricker Schork. He was the husband of 27 years to the late Marcia Elaine Schork, who passed away November 8, 2017.  Lawrence worked as a heater for US Steel Clairton Works and was a US Navy Veteran.  He is survived by  daughter, Kelly Schork Veltri of White Oak, sons, Scott (Kellie) and Keith (Stacey) Schork both of White Oak, step-daughter, Michele (Jeffrey) Heinichen and step-son, Michael (Heather) Johnson both of Elizabeth Township, and 13 grandchildren, Amanda, Andrew, Nathan, Hannah, Noah, Nicolaus, Caleb, McKenna, Nicole, Jeffrey, Matthew, Brandon and Tyler.

 
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Donald J. Williams

July 12, 2018 |

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

Donald J. Williams, 79, a longtime resident of North Versailles, died Tuesday July 10, 2018. He was born December 24, 1938 in Lincoln Place, a son of the late James and Dolores (Ohm) Williams and was also preceded in death by a brother Paul Williams. Don was a graduate of McKeesport High School, class of 1957 and worked for 42 years at Westinghouse Airbrake Company, Wilmerding. He was a longtime volunteer for East Allegheny Meals-On-Wheels and was a willing and helpful neighbor to many. He was a true Christian and his willingness and cheerful spirit will be missed by all. He was a devoted husband for 47 years to Janet L. (Arnosky) Williams; brother of Rev. Robert (Yvonne) Williams, John D. Williams, and Mary Jean Sherrill; and uncle of Deborah Sammons, Cristin Kersten, and Lance and James Williams.
 
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Candice D.J. Volponi

July 11, 2018 |

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

Candice D.J. Volponi, age 37, of Liberty Boro., died on July 10, 2018.  She was born on July 18, 1980 in McKeesport, the daughter of Margueritte “Peggy” Deissler Volponi of Liberty Boro. and the late Guy M. Volponi.  She worked in Chemistry/Hematology at various UPMC Hospitals in the area including Shadyside, Presbyterian, Montefiore, and Monroeville East.   Throughout her high school and college years she loved watching and participating in all sports.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, shooting pool, painting and other arts; she was obsessed with old cars and did counseling at a local rehab center. 

 
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Shirle B. Rush

July 11, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Shirle B. Rush, age 83, of Port Vue, died July 10, 2018, at Bethel Park Manor Care.

 
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Pearl Fraser

July 11, 2018 |

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

Pearl Fraser, age 89, of Forward Twp., passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. A member of First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, she was a retired cook for the Elizabeth Forward School District. She enjoyed bingo and crafts at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.

 
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Dennis John Maksin

July 11, 2018 |

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

Dennis John Maksin, 67, husband of Frances Rengers Maksin, died Sunday, July 8, 2018 on the second hole at The Country Club of South Carolina in Florence doing what he loved to do best. Formerly of Clairton, Pennsylvania, he resided in Manning, South Carolina.

 
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Mary E. Lofstrom

July 11, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Mary E. "Grandma Mary" Lofstrom, age 69, of McKeesport, died July 10, 2018, at home. Born July 21, 1948, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Frederick P. and Ottie Mae (Kirtley) Jones.

 
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Elizabeth L. Karp

July 10, 2018 |

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

Elizabeth L. Karp, age 96 of Baldwin, formerly of White Oak, the last five years in Edinboro, PA, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018. She was born July 14, 1921 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Volk Schoeller, and wife of the late Alvin G. Karp, who passed away in 2002 after 58 years of marriage.

 
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Sarah Elaine Knoblock

July 10, 2018 |

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

Sarah Elaine Knoblock, age 68, of McKeesport, died June 26, 2018, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born October 11, 1949, in Connellsville, she was the daughter of the late William, Sr., and Matilda Davies.

 
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Helen L. Dworek

July 10, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Helen L. Dworek, 92, of Liberty Boro, died July 9, 2018.  She is the beloved wife of Lawrence Dworek and is survived by her son Lawrence (Michelle) Dworek; daughter Sharon Blotzer; granddaughters Noreen and Natalie; great grandchildren Nicholas, Justin, Ashley, Lexi and Emily; sister Maargie Thomas and brothers Leo and Walter Maruzewski.  Helen was preceded in death by her granddaughter Nichole; brothers Frank and Edward and sisters Annie, Alice and Agnes.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Fri. 9:30 am at St. Mark's Parish, Liberty Boro, with Father Daniel Straughn.

 


Barbara A. Judy

July 10, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Barbara A. Judy, age 55, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, died June 29, 2018 at home. Born April 14, 1963 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William Patton and Manilla (Patterson) Snyder.

 
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Dorothy Ivan

July 09, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Dorothy Ivan, age 87, of White Oak, died July 2, 2018 at UPMC McKeesport. Born January 21, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Eli and Pearl (Debreczeni) Dukich and the wife of the late Edward J. Ivan

 
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