April 02, 2019 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Helen Wrona, 89 of Elyria, OH, formerly of Liberty Boro, died April 1, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Wrona and beloved wife of the late John Wrona. Helen is survived by her sons Joseph (Anna) Wrona of Elyria, OH and Stanley (Terrie) Wrona of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren Mark, Steve (Kristy), Chester (Kaila), Elizabeth, Joshua (Sarah), Nathaniel (Bonnie) and Kaitlyn and great grandchildren Joseph, Adlyn, Carson, Luke, Audrey, William and Kennedy. Helen was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Fri. from 4 to 8. A funeral mass will be held Sat. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki. Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery.
April 02, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Joseph S. Nemeth, EdD, PM, a nationally known educator and reading expert and long-time resident of Bowling Green, OH, passed away on April 1, 2019 at his home in Perrysburg, OH. Dr. Nemeth was born in Glassport, PA on February 22, 1925. He is survived by his wife, Elvira (Balku) Nemeth with whom he enjoyed nearly 65 years of happy marriage, his daughters Mary Anne Nemeth (Joseph Phillips), Ann Arbor, MI and Dr. Julie (Richard) Shockley, Wellesley, MA, and sons Joseph S. (Joann) Nemeth Jr., Las Vegas, NV and Michael A. (Dana) Nemeth, Bowling Green, OH. He had six grandchildren: Joseph S. Nemeth III, Cassandra (Nemeth) Jackson, Samuel, William, and Harrison Shockley, Cole and Miles Nemeth, and two great-grandchildren, Jadyn and Jonah Nemeth. He was the son of the late Arpad and Mariska (Borso) Nemeth. His brother, Aladar Vilmos Nemeth, and sister, Jolan (Nemeth) Rogers, pre-deceased him.
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April 02, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William Thomas "Tom" Shaw Sr., age 72, of Beaumont, TX and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Veterans Administration Healthcare System in Oakland. He retired as an owner/operator independent truck driver. A former member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp., he was a Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War.
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April 02, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John J. Maticko Jr., 88, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at his home. He was born April 25, 1930 in Van Voorhis, Pa., a son of the late John J. and Anne Billie Maticko. Prior to his retirement, John was general manager for WEDO Radio Station and a member of St. Agnes Parish. He was an avid flea marketer and loved to tinker with electronics and cameras. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Maticko. He is survived by his wife, Harriet Kusmierek Maticko; daughters, Maria Brockman and Roseanne Maticko. Friends will be received on Thursday from 9 - 9:30 a.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Interment in West Newton Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gateway Hospice. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
April 02, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ronald Gilbert Phillips, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. He was born March 16, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Bert A. and Elizabeth Heaps Phillips. Ronald worked for US Steel National Tube in McKeesport and after retirement worked as a courier for The Greensburg Tribune Review. He was a member of the Jacktown Ride & Hunt Club, the Hahntown Fire Hall, the Italian Miners Club and was a founder of Norwin Soccer for which he was honored.
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April 02, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Dolores J. “Dee” “Tootsie” Shipley Morgan, 82, of East McKeesport, passed away Saturday March 30, 2019. She was born October 3, 1936 in Mt. Washington, a daughter of the late Christof and Grace (Deal) Shipley and was also preceded in death by her husband Robert R. “Dick” Morgan Sr.; a son David Edward Morgan; a son in law Donald Berger; and brothers Paul, Ralph, and Robert Shipley. She was a former employee of East Allegheny School District and a member of Linway United Presbyterian Church, North Versailles, where she served as a Deacon and Elder and was a member of the Tuesday Ladies. She was a past president of Ma’s Pantry, a former Forbes Hospice volunteer, and a former Girl Scout leader. She enjoyed ceramics and at one time operated Morgan’s Ceramics East in East McKeesport. She loved bowling and bingo and was a member of the University Bowling League for many years. She had attended the south Side School of Nursing before marrying her husband and raising her family. She is survived by her children Cindy (Martin) Busija, Rick (Shari) Morgan, Sally Rettger (Jeff), Kathy Berger, and Patty (Sean) Marks; her grandchildren Jennifer (Jason) Posey, Samantha Morgan, Martin (Laura) Busija, Robert Morgan III, Rachel Rettger (Michael) , Jessica Berger, Chad Rettger, Ian Marks, and Nathan Marks; her great grandchildren Kyle and Natalie Grace DePugh; a sister Mary Lou (Martin) Fichtenmayer; also nieces and nephews.
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April 02, 2019 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Mark Vojnovich, 92, of Duquesne, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Walden’s View of North Huntingdon. Born in Duquesne, April 17, 1926, he was the son of the Late Eli Vojnovich and Mary Stipanovich. Mr. Vojnovich He was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, McKeesport. He was a retired proprietor of Butch’s Wonder Bar. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Beloved husband of the Late Elizabeth “Betty” Vojnovich, he is survived by his loving son Thomas Vojnovich of Florida, two brothers, Donald (Milena) Vojnovich of North Huntingdon and Eli Vojnovich of Duquesne, a sister-in-law Dolores Vojnovich of North Huntingdon, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
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April 01, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Madaline J. "Bugga" Menzies, age 83, of Liberty Borough, died March 31, 2019, at home. Born March 11, 1936, in Port Vue, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Gwosden) Sucha and the wife of the late Charles Donald Menzies.
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April 01, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Douglas G. Vranish, 61, of Irwin, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was born July 9, 1957 in Johnstown, a son of the late Milan and Beverly (Brown) Vranish. Doug was the owner of Doug Vranish Plumbing and Heating and was a member of Christ The Light of the World Church, Duquesne. He was a car enthusiast and an avid Pittsburgh sports team fan. He enjoyed visiting the City of Pittsburgh, loved cutting grass, being Evander's pap pap, spending time with his family and had a larger than life personality with a sense of humor to match. He is survived by his loving wife, Veronica Kingerski; sons, Jacob Vranish and his wife, Alyssa; Benjamin Vranish (Babs); daughter, Sarah Vranish; brother, Matthew Vranish and his wife, Cindy; sisters, Sandra (Daniel) Skerbetz, Susan (Glenn) Wells; and grandson, Evander. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mario Lemieux Foundation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
April 01, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Marjorie (Gorzo) Katich, age 87, of White Oak, died March 30, 2019, at Woodhaven Care Center. Born May 13, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Ann (Gothard) Gorzo and the wife of the late Stephen "Steve" Katich, for over 68 years.
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March 31, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Charles W. "Charlie Brown" Ammer, age 86, of North Huntingdon, formerly of McKeesport, died March 30, 2019, at Redstone Highlands of Greensburg. Born June 21, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Frank and Marie (Uritze) Ammer.
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March 30, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Patricia Louise Brown, age 80, of Versailles Borough, died March 29, 2019, at home with her family by her side. Born January 26, 1939, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Wrigly) Fulton and the wife of the late Merle Gene "Big Moe" Brown, Sr.
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March 30, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
JoAnn Gruber , age 57 of North Huntingdon died March 30, 2019 at home. She was born November 10, 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pa, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Patricia Rizzo Banaszak. JoAnn graduated from Hempfield High School. She was a representative for Cutco. She enjoyed sitting around her fire outside of her home and decorating her yard and home with fall and Christmas blow-ups. Close friends referred to her as "momma". She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert, one brother James Banaszak and his wife Cheryl, nephew Michael Banaszak and his girlfriend Shyanne Wigield. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
March 29, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Ricky D. Duncan, age 57, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was born May 13, 1961 in McKeesport, the son of the late Conrad and Wilma Duncan. He was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ in Larimer and was a past member of the Larimer Volunteer Fire Department. He worked as a bartender at Fishes in Larimer before dealing with health conditions. He is survived by his son Ricky Corob; sisters Sally Weixel of Irwin and Dorothy Chomanics of North Huntingdon.
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March 29, 2019 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Regis John Yuhas, 67, of Duquesne, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in UPMC Montefiore. Born on June 7, 1951, in McKeesport, he was the son of the Late Joseph John Yuhas and Virginia Marie Colby. Mr. Yuhas honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Yuhas enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, and watching baseball. He especially loved the music of CCR. He is survived by his loving brother and sister, Daniel (Yvonne) Yuhas and Cheryl (David) McGeehan, and several nieces and nephews who will sorely miss him. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Karen Yuhas Reilly.
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