April 29, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Robert Karl Hatcher, age 94, of White Oak, died April 28, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on July 23, 1924 and is the son of the late William P. and Clara A. Helfer Hatcher and the husband of the late Virginia Naomi Strawderman Hatcher. He was a proud vet of the US Navy during WWII where he served in the South Pacific aboard the USS Trathen DD530. He was a member of the White Oak American Legion Post #701 and VFW Post 8430 Hilltoppers where he enjoyed many Straub Beers with his friends. He enjoyed flea markets, collecting cans for spare change and bowling. He loved sharing stories about his military service and the CCC Camps in Idaho. The family would like to thank his very good friends who helped out over the years, especially Joe, Darlene, Danny, and Daren. Robert was employed at US Steel National Tube in McKeesport until he retired. His favorite saying was, “Life is short, and the wages are small, take it easy, and God bless them all”.
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April 29, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Robert E. "Lefty" Squires, Sr., age 91, of McKeesport, died April 28, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born September 25, 1927, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Clara (Jakoski) Squires and the husband of Irene M. (Kustra) Squires for over 67 years.
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April 29, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Salvatore Thomas Orlando, 82, of McKeesport, passed away, Sunday April 28, 2019. He was born January 21, 1937 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Antonio and Rosina (D'Acquisto) Orlando. He was a 1955 graduate of McKeesport High School, an Army National Guard Veteran and a member of the former St. Pius Church in McKeesport. He was retired from the Volkswagen USA plant where he worked in assembly and trim work. He also owned the former Paisono's Restaurant in McKeesport and former Orlando's Italian Grill in Castle Shannon. In his later years, he would go on to work for LifeSpan where he would deliver meals to the elderly. He loved playing golf and basketball, shooting pool and watching sports, especially horse racing, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
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April 29, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Thelma Jean Smitley, age 79, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at William Penn Care Center in Jeannette. A retired caretaker at Mount Vernon of Elizabeth, she enjoyed bowling, bingo, puzzles and crosswords. She also enjoyed baking zucchini bread, Christmas cookies and her famous pineapple cookies and distributing them to residents at the nursing home.
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April 29, 2019 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Roxane Biddle Culley, 101, formerly of New Eagle and West Elizabeth, passed away at Lawson Nursing Home on Friday, April 26, 2019. She was born October 13, 1917, to the late Lawrence and Bessie Mae Mehrmann Biddle. Roxane is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel Culley, brothers Lawrence Kermit, Charles Alonzo, and Nathaniel Clayton. Roxane worked as the head cook in the cafeteria of West Jefferson Hills High School, was a member of the Olivet United Presbyterian Church of West Elizabeth, and active in the Ladies Fellowship Class. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from 6pm – 8pm and Thursday 9am – 11am at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A committal service will take place Thursday, May 2, 2019, 11:30am in Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Olivet United Presbyterian Church of West Elizabeth, 726 4
th St., West Elizabeth, PA. 15088. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
April 28, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Patricia A. "Patty" Reagan, 88, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019. She was born November 12, 1930 in Uniontown and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Honsaker) Kennedy. She was the wife of the late Robert M. Reagan who passed away October 29, 1998. Patty is survived by her daughters, Patricia M. Letchford of Boston, Joanne Reagan-Tate of Elizabeth Township, Roberta (James) Mirt of Greenock, and Kimberly (John) Fillippa of White Oak, grandchildren, Missy, Matt, Megan, Dallas, Jamie, David, Michael, Brian, Joseph, Bill, Kelly, Brad, Casey, and Taylor, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise "Karen" Reagan, son, Barton Reagan and brother, Jerome Kennedy. There is no visitation. Private burial will be in the Masontown-Greendale Cemetery. Arrangements are by the 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
April 26, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Alice Marie Cherepko, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 26, 2019. She was born January 9, 1939 in Donora and was the daughter of the late Owen F. and Ethel Marie "Midge" (McWhirter) Snyder. Alice was a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church as well as St. Michael's Orthodox Church in McKeesport, where her husband Paul is a life member. She was a former Key Punch Operator for the Equitable Gas Co, then a homemaker.
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April 26, 2019 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
LeRoy Michael Cipriani, 79, formerly of Glassport, passed away peacefully Good Friday, April 19, 2019, at the Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Brookhaven, N.Y.
He is the son of the late Fred Cipriani Sr. and Winifred Ashton Cipriani.
LeRoy is survived by his daughter, Kelly Marie Cipriani of Moriches, N.Y.; his son Daniel LeRoy Cipriani and his wife, Lindsey Bliss Cipriani, and seven loving grandchildren of Glendale, N.Y.; brothers Arthur Cipriani and Fred Cipriani, both of Glassport; sister Dolores (Dottie Jo) Nagle of Mt. Pleasant and her husband, Robert; many nieces and nephews; extended family; and former spouse Pamela Cipriani Ring (husband, John) of Plum.
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April 25, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
George Monzak age 80, of West Mifflin, on April 24, 2019, at home. He was the son the late George A. and Mary (Karpach) Monzak. George owned Monzak's Auto Service in West Mifflin for 50 years. He loved cars and took them to many car cruises and shows. He was a great mechanic and sponsored little league baseball for many years. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather. Beloved husband for 60 years to Bernice (Manns) Monzak; father of George W. (Shannon) Monzak, of Elizabeth, Gary (Marsha) Monzak, of West Mifflin, and Cindy (Chuck) Schmidt, of Elizabeth; grandfather of Jason, Kristi, Gabriel, Jacob, Logan, and Beverly; great-grandfather of Blake, Carter, Jacob, Ethan, and Lillianna; brother of the late Dorothy Polak and the late Georgina Duffy. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Church, West Mifflin, on April 30, 2019, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Mifflin Baseball League, P.O. Box 13 West Mifflin Pa 15122 Checks made Payable to WMBL. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, 412-466-3300.
April 25, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Yvonne "Vonnie" (Riden) Biddle, age 79, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at home. She was a retired bank teller for Equibank in Elizabeth. An active member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp., she was a former 50-year member of the Elizabeth Women's Club and loved bowling, playing cards, traveling, and spending time with grandchildren.
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April 25, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mildred Berliner Linzer, age 91, of Monroeville, formerly of White Oak, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Sidney Linzer and the daughter of the late Herman and Bertha (Silber) Berliner. She is survived by her sister, Harriet Menzer, now of Sarasota, FL, her loving son Richard Linzer and his wife Susan whom Millie loved as her daughter. She is also survived by her grandchildren Ross (Lindsey) Linzer of Davie, FL and Rabbi Maura (Liad Itzhaky) Linzer of Pleasantville, NY and her great-grandchildren, Sarah Itzhaky, Ori Itzhaky, Noah Linzer, and Zachary Linzer, relatives and many friends.
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April 25, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Helen G. Brautigam, age 91 of Monessen, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She was born in Arnold City on March 25, 1928, the daughter of the late Joseph N. and Frances Wolcholk Grunwald and wife of the late Ralph William Brautigam, Jr.
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April 25, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Margaret S. “Peg” (Kennedy) Atkins, 93, of North Huntingdon, died Monday April 22, 2019. She was born March 13, 1926 in Forest Hills, a daughter of the late Hugh and Jesse (Watson) Kennedy and was also preceded in death by her husband Frederick L. Atkins and a sister Jean Kelly. Peg was a retired administrator for State Farm Insurance and also a former secretary at Westinghouse Electric Corp., East Pittsburgh. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin, and enjoyed her ladies 500 card club for over sixty years. She is survived by her daughter Jan Severson of Arizona and her son Blaine Atkins and his wife Jeanne of Florida; her grandchildren Lindsey Atkins Montague and her husband Dr. Brian Montague, Brianne Atkins, Erik Severson and his wife Molly Severson, and Jill Severson; her great grandchildren Jeffrey Blaine (JB), Brayden, and Elena Montague, and Dylan Severson; also nieces and nephews.
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April 25, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
William P. Haines, 90, of East McKeesport, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019. He was born August 3, 1928 in Huntingdon a son of the late William P. and Flora (Moreland) Haines. He was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service and a former employee for Civil Service Commission. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth (Chirko) Haines and his sister Jean Jenkins. He is survived by his children Anne Brady (John Osgood) of East McKeesport and Thomas (Sandi) Haines or AZ; grandchildren Erin(Kevin) Tomich and April (Rick)Kindler; six great grandchildren; and his brother George (Carol) Haines and nieces and nephews.
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April 25, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Joseph A. Dingel, 61, of Latrobe, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at his home. He was born April 18, 1958 in Wilkinsburg, PA, a son of the late Newton and Anna June (Grealish) Dingel. Joseph was an automotive mechanic and enjoyed model cars and car racing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Bernhardy. He is survived by his sister, JoAnne Hohman and her husband, Blaine; nephews, Blaine Jr. (Quinn) and Michael (Tara); great-nieces, Lauren and Chloe; and great-nephews, Devan and Tyler. There will be no visitation. Donations may be made to the National Foundation for Cancer Research in memory of Joseph. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
