September 03, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
James E. Armstrong Sr., age 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024. He was born March 10, 1935 in Buckhannon, West Virginia, a son of the late Wilbert and Dortha (Hollen) Armstrong.
He was a long-time member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Irwin where he participated in the Saturday Men’s Group and worked the Burger Bash and Fish Fry events.
He graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 1954. He worked for over 41 years at the Tube City Iron and Metal in West Mifflin as a purchasing agent, store room manager and in the personnel department.
He was a member of the Elks and the Manor American Legion.
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September 03, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Iesha Monique Hamilton, affectionately known as “Esh” of Pittsburgh, PA departed this life on August 29 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, PA.
She was previously employed by Right at Home as a direct care worker. Iesha attended Gateway High School in Monroeville where she graduated in 2009and then continued on to Bella Capelli Academy in Monroeville, through their Cosmetology Program with an education in Hair, Nails, Skincare and Makeup.
As a youth. she was a member of Zion Baptist Church and the youth choir.
She loved to travel and eat exotic foods; in addition to spending time on the beach, as evident with her travels to Hawaii, Cancun and Cozumel, Mexico, St. Augustine and as a young child, she traveled to Niagara Falls, Canada, New York, Washington DC and Disney World.
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September 03, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John M. Salopek, age 83, of North Huntingdon passed away on September 2, 2024 at Transitions Health Care. He was born on August 2, 1941 in McKeesport, a son of the late Michael John and Amelia Esek Salopek. John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He graduated from Munhall High School in 1959 prior to his employment as a supervisor with U.S. Steel Clairton Works for 34 years until retiring in 1999. John was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church as well as the local Penns Woods Civic Association in North Huntingdon and the American Croatian Club in Duquesne. He was a longtime member of the White Oak Rod and Gun Club, and also belonged to the National Wildlife Turkey Federation. John enjoyed his Thursday night golf league with his co-workers at 7-Springs, and was a coach for PAL little league in North Huntingdon. John was an avid hunter and fisherman. A notable highlight in his life was a 10-day fishing trip to Alaska. John lived his life to the fullest until he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2014. Even then, he always looked on the bright side. His family was always first in his life. He was so proud of his three sons and the responsible men they have become. John is survived by his loving wife, Oletha "Bunny" Yates Salopek, sons Michael (Charlene), Mark (Liza), Kirk (Sarah), seven grandchildren Ashton, Trevor (Hayley), Alexis, Giselle, Isabella, Liam, and Gavin, two brothers Anthony (Barbara) and David (Ann), and many friends. Special appreciation goes out to the staff at Amedisys Hospice of Monongahela and Scottdale for the outstanding care they provided. Memorials can be made to them, or the Parkinson’s Foundation. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A Blessing Service will take place in funeral home chapel on Thursday at 10 AM with interment to follow at Penn Lincoln Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
September 03, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Roy Dennis Opfar, age 70, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Jefferson Hospital. A member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, he retired as a medical records representative for UPMC in Pittsburgh and was a bus monitor in the Elizabeth Forward School District for special needs students, for whom he had a great deal of love. Born May 3, 1954 in McKeesport, he was a son of Wilma (Salzer) Opfar of Lincoln and the late Theodore Opfar. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Theodore (Sharon) Opfar of Versailles, John (Kim) Opfar of Jefferson Hills, Tracy Opfar of Elizabeth, Billie Jo Kurta of Clairton, Karen (Chris) Davis of Canonsburg and Kevin (Lisa) Opfar of Lincoln; also, nieces and nephews. No visitation is planned. A memorial service will take place at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2 PM with Pastor Jeff Riker officiating. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
September 02, 2024 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Mary E. Graham, age 65, of Duquesne, passed away on Monday, Labor Day, September 2, 2024, at UPMC Montefiore. Born in Braddock on March 26, 1959, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Andres) Garland. She was a former food service worker at Duquesne City School District and a graduate of West Mifflin North High School.
Mary is the mother of Tiffany Holman (Joe Yarborough Jr.) of Duquesne; sister of William (Bok) Garland of Lincoln Place, Margaret (late William) Ramsey of Whitaker, and Cindy (Mark) Williams of Tionesta; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters Diane (husband John survives) Burke of Duquesne, James Garland, Robert Garland and Christie Garland.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
A Service of Remembrance will be held, following visitation, at 8:00 p.m.
September 02, 2024 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Sharyn Conley Kelley Manns, of West Mifflin, passed away on September 2, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Helen Zuber Conley Kelley, James E. Conley (killed in action during World War II) and David E. Kelley. Wife of 54 years to the late Richard N. Manns, she is survived by children Kristyn Hunter, Courtney Moncavage and Michael David Manns (John); grandsons Justin and Zachary (Lauren) Hunter and Aiden Elias Moncavage; great grandchildren Jacie Layne, Zoey Eira, Stark and Reed Hunter…along with Zuber and Kelley cousins and Marie Sloss Kelley.
In accordance with her wishes, there will be no viewing. A Memorial Service will take place at her final resting place in County Clare, Ireland.
Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
September 02, 2024 |
By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home
John E. Conley III, (Kippy) age 60, life time resident of Hazelwood passed away Wednesday evening at his home with his family at his side.
Father of John E. Conley IV (Jenica) and Michael Yeso; Son of John E. Conley Jr (Sandy) and Mildred (William) (Roeper) Trump.
Four grandchildren Jenna Conley, John E. Conley V, Brayden and Xenovia Yeso. Brother of Linda (William) Weil,
Dennis Conley, Sherry (Tom) Hoover, Anna Conley, Brandy Conley (Andre Cogdell), Timmy Dougherty, Crystal Dougherty
Kenny Trump (Emma) and the late MaryAnn Dougherty, Vinny Dougherty
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September 01, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Irene Hionis (Eirineé Katsenou), age 92, was called to her heavenly home on August 30, 2024, in White Oak, PA surrounded by her family. Born on February 2, 1932, in Kefalonia, Greece, she embodied the virtues of a life lived with kindness, humility and gratitude, and a profound reverence for her faith.
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September 01, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Constance Baczkowski Noll, age 86, of White Oak, passed away on August 30, 2024. She was born in McKeesport on February 14, 1938.
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August 31, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
James M. “Jim” Surgeon, Jr., 83, of Port Vue, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at home. He was born July 12, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James M. Surgeon, Sr. and the late Elizabeth C. (Duncan) Surgeon. He was the husband of 58 years to the late Carla Sue (Forgie) Surgeon, who passed away February 4, 2019. Jim worked as a steel worker at both US Steel and Copperweld. He was very active as secretary treasurer for the Copperweld Credit Union in Glassport and attended The Port Vue United Methodist Church. He loved vacationing in Rehoboth Beach. Jim was known for his meticulous care of his home, garden and yard and took great pride having his home in pristine condition. He will be greatly missed.
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August 29, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Betty Ann (Law) Thalman, 93, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. She was born on August 27, 1931 in Left Hand, West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Vineyard) Law. She was the loving wife of the late August M. Thalman, Jr., who passed away on December 30, 2019. Betty was a loving mother to her children. She continued to nurture and care for her grandchildren and helped to raise them while their parents worked. Betty was also and important partner to her husband, playing a vital role helping him in his ministerial calling. She was the First lady to her husband, August, as he administered the churches he was pastor to. Betty had a love of painting in a ceramics class, which she enjoyed for many years.
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August 28, 2024 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
James F. Lykens, age 77, of New Kensington, died August 11, 2024, at Kane Regional Nursing Center of McKeesport. Born February 27, 1947, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late William and Louise (Williams) Lykens.
Jim was retired from the Park Corp., where he was an asbestos remover. He enjoyed watching westerns, baseball, football, and was an avid reader. Jim was also a history buff and coin collector. He will always be remembered as a hard working family man.
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August 28, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
, 99 of North Huntingdon died August 28, 2024 at Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon. She was born December 31, 1924 in Union City, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Scott and Milbra Pafford Christie. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a legal secretary by Attorney Robert Stokes in Clairton, Pa. Louise was an avid reader . She enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. In earlier years, she and her husband Ed enjoyed Challenge Square Dancing. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward and her son Thomas Edward Landini in 2011. She is survived by her daughter in law Peggy Landini and her husband Steve Kern. There will be no public visitation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
August 27, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Thorvard Reynold Hardimon, 90, of McKeesport, PA departed this life on August 20th, 2024, at home. Thorvard was born April 11, 1934, in Walker County, Texas. He was the beloved son of Joseph Farris and Lula Mae Hardimon.
Thorvard attended Sam Houston High School in Huntsville, Texas where he graduated in 1954. While attending, he played on the football team and helped lead his team to win the state championship.
Shortly after moving to PA, he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1957, and he was deployed to Germany. During that time, he became ill and was honorably discharged in 1959. When he returned to McKeesport, PA, he married the love of his life, Earlean Bush in 1960. Four children were born from that union, Deborah Celestine, Thorvard Carlos, Cedric Jerome, and Angela Maria.
Deacon Hardimon was a 50+ year member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and was ordained to the Deacon Board in 1974. For 25 years Deacon Hardimon served as the Treasurer of this church and oversaw the financials of this edifice. He retired in 1996 from the Municipal Authority, City of McKeesport, PA, and has enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends.
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August 27, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Deborah Marie Simak, age 71 of North Oakland, Pittsburgh, passed away on July 28, 2024. She was born June 18,1953 in Glassport, Pa. She was preceded in death by parents Richard and Vincentina Simak, brother Ricky Simak, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Simak, Mr. Joseph Como, and memorably Lil Como. She is survived by her beloved son Zachary Holtzman, brother and sister-in-law Jim and Theresa Simak of Jacksonville Florida and their adult children Christina, Elizabeth and Andrew, daughter-in-law Danielle Lewis, many cousins particularly Nancy Como, Patty, Paula and Judy Minydzak, and some very great friends she held close to her heart. She often expressed her gratefulness for the blessings in her life, but her greatest joy were her grandchildren Lilly, Lia and Zack Holtzman with whom she was always so happy and of whom she was always so proud. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with Bachelor and Master degrees in Nursing and ended a successful career as Director of Quality Improvement in the medical school at the University of Pittsburgh. She enjoyed Pittsburgh’s museums, parks and cultural events, especially musicals, classical music, art exhibits, Phipps flower shows, and mystery books; she was a lector at St Paul Cathedral, a kayaker, and a fan of silver sneakers and playing chess, and the #1 supporter of her grand-kids’ athletic and educational endeavors.
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