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Robert Karl Wetzler

May 18, 2018 |

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

Robert Karl Wetzler, 67, of Irwin, formerly of White Oak, died Friday, May 18, 2018. He was born March 5, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Karl August and Ellen Mae (Heasley) Wetzler. Robert was a retired Truck Driver for Schuster Building Components and was a member of the Rainbow Vol. Fire Co. He was a former Teamster. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lois Jean (Schampel) Wetzler, daughter, Amy Beth Wetzler of Canonsburg, son, Karl Robert (Danielle) Wetzler of Madison, sister, Joyce (Edward) Thomas of White Oak, and granddaughters, Abigail and Ava Wetzler.

 
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Helen Leibold

May 18, 2018 |

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

Helen Leibold, 90, of Elizabeth, died Friday, May 18, 2018, at home. Born March 11, 1928, in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late Michael L. and Maria (Evano) Dojcak, and the wife for 61 years of the late Leroy Nicholas Leibold.

 
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Dean E. "Deano" Keener

May 18, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Dean E. "Deano" Keener, 58 of Glassport died May 16, 2018.  He is the son of the late William and Belva (Matthews) Keener.  Dean is survived by his beloved wife Gloria (Walsh) Keener; daughter Kristen Keener; grandchildren Mykal Massrotian, Larry Jackson, Malik Jackson, Alaina Jackson, Trevaughn Jackson and Naveaha Jones; brothers Gary (Sheila) Keener and Daryl Keener; sisters Pam Nasal, Sheila (Joe) Lucey, Cheryl Ann Campbell, Nancy Sisko and Brenda Keener.  He was a beloved uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Also, a very special friend to two very special little boys, Devin and Aden.  He was preceded in death by sister Teena Keener and brothers Bill and Georgie Keener.  Dean was an avid toy car collector and would repair them and give them to Devin and Aden.  Dean was always quick with a joke to make people smile and always willing to help when needed.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Mon. 6-8.  In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to Wojciechowski Funeral Home.

 


Gary Wendell Sterner

May 18, 2018 |

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

Gary Wendell Sterner, age 66, of Jeannette died May 17, 2018 at his home. He was born October 20, 1951 in McKeesport, Pa., a son of Catherine "Kay" Flanagen Sterner and the late Charles Sterner.

 
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William Dennis "Chink" Hansen

May 18, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

William Dennis “Chink” Hansen, age 60, of McKeesport, died May 10, 2018 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born May 16, 1957, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Christ “Swede” and Ethel J. (Clark) Hansen.

 
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Virginia Ruth Stolp

May 18, 2018 |

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

Virginia Ruth Stolp, age 65 of Monroeville, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 in HCR ManorCare - Monroeville.  Born November 18, 1952 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Rocco and Marjorie (McMaster) Estatico.  A manager for McDonald's, Virginia was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Penn Hills.

 
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Stephen Kottelich

May 18, 2018 |

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

Stephen Kottelich, 77, of East McKeesport, died Tuesday May 15, 2018. He was born April 20, 1941 in Jeannette, a son of the late Stephen and Mary (Brletic) Krcelic and was also preceded in death by his brother John Kottelich and a cousin Anne Marie Golek. He was a retired employee of U.S. Steel. He is survived by cousins.
 
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James Ronald Strothers

May 18, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

James Ronald Strothers, 79, died May 14, 2018. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 18, at First Baptist Church, 3427 Cypress St., West Mifflin, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19. Interment will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, May 21, at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Rd., Cecil Twp., Washington County. Arrangements in charge of Tunie Funeral Home.

 


Andrew Thomas Kelly

May 17, 2018 |

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

Andrew Thomas Kelly, age 70 of Vandergrift, formerly of McKeesport, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was born April 30, 1948 in McKeesport, the son of the late Benjamin Kelly and Loretta Pipp Ploszay. Andrew served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and served until his retirement from the Marines. He worked for Daily’s Juice, American Beverage, for thirteen years, until his retirement.

 
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Lavinia C. Schumann

May 17, 2018 |

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

Lavinia (Lee) C. Hamburger Schumann, age 103, of McKeesport entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  She was born in Duquesne, PA on July 24, 1914 to Samuel and Rose Crilley Hamburger. 

Survivors are 5 children, Leah (the late Bob) Scheaffer, Janet (Bill) Main, Alice Jean (Paul) Hurley, Chuck Schumann, Vicki (Frank) Simonetta; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her former husband of 24 years, Richard Schumann; grandchildren, Robby Williams and Tuan Schumann; brothers, Joseph Gilbert, Frank and Chuck Hamburger; sister, Gertrude McKenzie and husband, Gerald (who reared her).

  

 
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Terri K. Shaheen

May 16, 2018 |

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

Terri K. Shaheen, 60, of North Versailles, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 15, 2018.   She was born August 13, 1957 in Wilkinsburg was the daughter of the late Roy and Irene Moorehead Scherer. Terri worked as a secretary for MedCo. She was an honest and caring person that had a special love and passion for cats.  She is survived by her husband of 39 years,  James R. Shaheen,  sister, Barbara (Rick) Sebastian of Murrysville, sister-in-law, Sandra (Eugene) Marraccini of Versailles, nieces and nephews, Michelle and Alex Sebastian, Eugene and Damon Marraccini.

 
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Stephanie L. Kiger

May 16, 2018 |

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

STEPHANIE L. KIGER , 59, of Duquesne, died on May 9, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  She was born on June 23, 1958, in Pittsburgh, to the Late Stanley & Lois (Schuffert) Kruszewski.  She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Kiger, Sr.  She was the mother of Charles A. Kiger, Jr. of West Mifflin, and Amanda Kiger; grandmother of Charles “Tre” Kiger III; sister of Lois Krista of Rostraver Twp., Denise (John) Larson of Finleyville, PA, Mitchell Kruszewski of Baldwin and the late Robert & Labert Kruszewski.  There is no visitation or services.  Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300.

 
 
 


Helen Marie Fencik

May 15, 2018 |

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

Helen Marie Fencik, age 96, died Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was born September 22, 1921 in McKeesport, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Vojnik Bilohlavek and the wife of the late Stephen Fencik. She belonged to the Liberty Boro. Senior Citizens and loved to walk and visit her family in Colorado.

 
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Albert G. Roman

May 14, 2018 |

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

Albert G. Roman, 73, of McKeesport, died Saturday, May 12, 2018 at home. He was born May 11, 1945 in New Eagle and was the son of the late Albert G. and Helen (Markanich) Roman, Sr.  Albert was a graduate of Mon Valley High School and Newark State University and had also attended Mansfield University. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara (Plucinski) Roman, daughter, Rebecca Roman of McKeesport, sons, Michael Romano of  NJ, and Robert (Jill) Nagy of Jackson, NJ, grandson, Dominic Dimeo, granddaughters, Alexis Peters and Chloe Nagy, nieces, nephews and cousins.

 
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Frederick Robert Kearney Sr.

May 14, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Frederick “Fredster” Robert Kearney Sr., 72, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Clairton / Pleasant Hills, passed away at home on Sunday, May 13, 2018.  He was born March 24, 1946, in Pittsburgh, to the late Frederick S. and Rita Hanczyk Kearney.  He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Cathy Smarra Kearney; children, Sherri (Brian) Peternel of Jefferson Hills, Jacqueline (Craig) Kearney of Glassport, Jessica Gouker of Jefferson Hills, Frederick R. (Nicole) Kearney Jr. of Whitehall; grandchildren, Joelle, Shawn, Cheyanne (Steve), Alyssa, Nathan, Hannah, KayCee; great-grandchildren, Jayden & LayLah.  Fred was a veteran of the US Army having served in the 101st Airborne during the Vietnam War, a Cable Technician, a manager for Subway, enjoyed Bingo, Bowling, fishing, camping, Sci-Fi, and Klondikes.  Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 9 am – 12 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton,  PA  15025.  A memorial service will occur after visitation at 12 pm at the funeral home followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in McMurray, PA.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the funeral home to help defray costs.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com