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Jeanne M. Bunyan

November 30, 2018 |

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

Jeanne M. Bunyan, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018. She was born May 12, 1928 in Johnstown, Pa., a daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary (Marshall) Wesner. Prior to her retirement, Jeanne was an RN for Kane Regional Center and a member of St. Agnes Parish, North Huntingdon. She enjoyed baking and loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Bunyan in 1990. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Interment will be private in Resurrection Cemetery, Moon Township. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon to celebrate Jeanne's life.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Audrey J. Maldonado

November 30, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Audrey Maldonado, age 75, of McKeesport, died November 27, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport. Born August 24, 1943, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Evans and the late Dorothy Seidling and the wife of the late Daniel Maldonado, Sr.

 
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John F. Unterreiner

November 29, 2018 |

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

John F. Unterreiner, age 75 of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was born in Braddock, a son of the late John M. and Jane D. Unterreiner. He was a long-time member of the Norwin Alliance Church in Irwin. He worked as a secretary for over 15 years at Westinghouse before working over 13 years at the Elliot Company in Jeannette. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years Margaret H. Unterreiner; and his brother Ronald Unterreiner. He is survived by his children Lori (Jim) Dodds of Cape Coral, Florida, Andrea Unterreiner of Belle Vernon and David Unterreiner of Irwin; grandchildren Timothy Unterreiner, Brandon Dodds, Jaxon Slappo and Layla Slappo; and sisters Joan and Betty.
 
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Mary “Candy” Klotz

November 29, 2018 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Mary “Candy” Klotz, 92, most recently of Silver Spring, MD, passed away in her sleep on November 28, 2018, surrounded by those she loved. Born in McKeesport, PA, to the late Michael and Berthe “Bessie” Sidor Wargo, Mary was a resident of Duquesne for 15 years before moving to Munhall, where she resided with her beloved husband, Michael J. Klotz, until his death in 2011. She was a member of St. Peter and Paul Byzantine Church in Duquesne. As a homemaker, Mary is best remembered for her sparkling clean home, and cooking and baking skills. Family and neighbors looked forward to bountiful platters of homemade cookies and baked goods for the holidays, and it was not uncommon for her to hand-deliver casseroles of her secret macaroni and cheese dish to neighbors throughout the year. Ahead of the times, she practiced yoga and began studying the health benefits of herbs and food as medicine in the 1960’s.

 
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Tammy Jackowski

November 29, 2018 |

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

Tammy Jackowski, age 49 of Port Vue, died Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was born April 28, 1969 in McKeesport and is the daughter of Beverly James Jackowski of Port Vue and the late Edwin J. Jackowski. Tammy was a former manager for the former Tube City IMS of West Mifflin, now TMS International. She enjoyed playing darts and was member of the dart league at Annie’s Hitching Post in Port Vue.

 

 
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Mark C. Husok

November 29, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Mark C. Husok, known as "Hus" to his friends, age 58, of Christy Park, died November 28, 2018, at home. Born January 19, 1960, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Steve and Rose (Navaroli) Husok and the loving devoted husband of Sandra (Chiaverini) Husok.

 
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Raymond W. "Ray" Russo

November 29, 2018 |

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

Raymond W. Russo, age 77 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 in Westmoreland Manor in Greensburg.  Born February 2, 1941 in Clairton, he was a son of the late John W. and Angelina (Santora) Russo.  A former laborer at US Steel's Irvin Works in West Mifflin and US Navy Veteran, Ray was a a former member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75, and Sons of Columbus Santa Maria Council #3, all of Clairton.  He is survived by his siblings John A. Russo of Glassport and Shirley Costello Orsini of Scottsdale, AZ, and also nieces and nephews. 

 
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William A. "Bill" School

November 29, 2018 |

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

William A. "Bill" School, 82, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was born May 14, 1936 in Hackett and was the son of the late Thomas "Jim" and Josephine (Terchick) School. Bill was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and was also a member of the Monongahela Vol. Fire Co, Sutersville Sportsman's Club and the Mingo Sportsman's Club. He loved hunting, trap shooting, golf and trips to camp with the guys.

 
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P. Michael "Mike" Horrell

November 29, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

P. Michael “Mike” Horrell, Age 57, of Munhall, passed away on November 26, 2018.

 
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Olindo Rozzi

November 29, 2018 |

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

Olindo Rozzi, age 88, of Avon Lake Ohio, formerly of McKeesport, died November 27, 2018, at O’Neill Health Care/Hospice of Bay Village Ohio.  Born May 30, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Paolo and Oneglia (Sgattoni) Rozzi and the husband of Valerie (Galka) Rozzi for over 55 years.

 
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Joseph J. Hrezo

November 28, 2018 |

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

Joseph J. Hrezo, age 72, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at home. An Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War, he retired as a millwright at US Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin and he enjoyed fishing.

 
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Magdalena Dansco

November 27, 2018 |

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

Magdalena Dansco, age 90, of McKeesport, died peacefully on November 27, 2018 with her family by her side.  She was born in McKeesport on October 1, 1928 and is the daughter of the late Peter and Victoria Mikorski Boyko and the wife of the late William Dansco, Sr.   She is survived by her son, William (Michele) Dansco, Jr. of Gambrills, MD; daughter, Susan M. (Ray) Boronyak of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Christine (Tim) Bowers, Raymond (Jessica) Boronyak Jr., Andrew, Nicholas and Matthew Dansco; great-grandchildren, Addison and Taylor Bowers and Lucy Boronyak; preceded in death by her 8 siblings.             

 
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Dennis Edward Forgash

November 27, 2018 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Dennis Edward Forgash, 64, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on November 20, 2018 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.

Born on June 5, 1954 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and raised in Duquesne, PA, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Sudzina Forgash and Walter Forgash.  Dennis worked with Roberts Oxygen and was associated with other gas companies throughout his career.  He enjoyed playing golf, doing yard work, being a handyman, rooting for Jeff Gordon, his favorite NASCAR fan and the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Dennis was of the Catholic faith and attended Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Waldorf.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother Walter E. Forgash.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife and companion Janis D. Lafont; children Claire Johns and her husband Mike, Douglas Lafont and his wife Lee Ann; grandchildren Otis Robert Johns, Dayton Michael Lafont and Dylan Michael Lafont; brother David Forgash and his wife Carol Ann; nephew David A. Forgash and his wife Dawn; former spouse Sharon Fairhust; other relatives and friends.

 
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Jeremiah M. Scheafnocker Milliken

November 27, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

It is with great sadness that the family of Jeremiah Mark Scheafnocker Milliken announces his passing, after a long struggle with diabetes, November 25, 2018, at the age of 37.

 
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David W. McCurdy

November 27, 2018 |

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

David W. McCurdy, 77, of Lincoln, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018. He was born July 17, 1941 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late William and Eunice (Mullen) McCurdy. David was a retired Crane Man and had worked for US Steel Irvin Works for 35 years. He was a US Army Veteran. He is survived his wife, Jane (DeVincentis) Gabauer McCurdy, son, Gregory (Laura) McCurdy of Pittsburgh, daughter, Tracy Wright of Dormont, sons, Shawn (Dawn) Gabauer of Elizabeth Township, and Timothy (Melissa) Gabauer of North Huntingdon, sister, Eunice Carter of White Oak,  grandchildren, Ryan, Shelbie, and Sierra McCurdy, great-grandson, Roman McCurdy, step-grandchildren, Colin, Aidan, Abigail, Maura, and Alex Gabauer, nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by 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