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Trudy L. Collier

March 22, 2018 |

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

Trudy L. "Snookie" Collier, 69, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.

 
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Helen Lichtenstein

March 22, 2018 |

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

Helen Lichtenstein, 81 of White Oak passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday March 21, 2018.  She was born January 27, 1937 in Queens, New York and was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Josephine Kestenbaum.  She was a member of Gemilas Chesed Congregation and it's Sisterhood and Hadassah.  She was Vice President and CFO of her family business Lico, Inc., McKeesport.  She is survived by her husband, Stanley Lichtenstein, children, Steven Lichtenstein of Orlando, FL, Sam (Randi) Lichtenstein of Monroeville and Shari (Henry) Rondon of Pembroke Pines, FL, grandchildren, Stephanie (Jesse) Naber, Matt (Riley) Lichtenstein, Ashley Cuneo, and Ryan Lichtenstein, great grandchildren, Jace and Luke, and also her grand fur babies.

 
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Thomas David Kurta, Jr.

March 22, 2018 |

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

Thomas David Kurta, Jr., 39, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He was born June 7, 1978 in McKeesport and was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church in McKeesport and was a 1996 graduate of Hudson High School in Hudson, OH. Tom loved hockey, riding his Harley-Davidson, watching a good movie and going out with friends. He was proprietor of TK Window Cleaning. He is survived by his parents, Thomas D. and Mary Jane (Leibold) Kurta of Elizabeth Township,  sister, Tammy Lynn (Jeff Corsello) Kurta of Mars, grandmother, Helen Leibold of Elizabeth Township and nieces, Lila Monroe and Amelia Grace.

 
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Ruth L. Jones

March 21, 2018 |

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

Ruth L. Jones, 95, of Irwin, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018.  She was born June 1 ,1922 in Hempfield Township, daughter of the late Harry and Sara Rumbaugh Long.

 
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Lois Jean Hensell

March 21, 2018 |

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

Lois Jean Hensell, 77, of Adamsburg, formerly of Manor, died Sunday March 18, 2018. She was born September 22, 1940 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Joseph and Vera (Winfield) Hare and was also preceded in death by her husband Ralph E. Hensell Jr. and a grandson Joseph Hensell. She was a former longtime employee of Monsour Hospital and also worked at Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon. She is survived by her sons Ralph Hensell and his wife Adrian of Manor, James Hensell of Adamsburg, and Gregory Hensell and his wife Susan of Manor; her grandchildren Ralph Hensell, Jaime (Brian) Evans, Matthew (Amy) Hertzog, Jonathan Hensell, Rachel (David) Eckberg, Michael (Chrisato) Hensell, Jacob (Ashley) Hensell, and Jeffrey Hensell; her great grandchildren Ethan Hensell, Kailyn Evans, Bryce Hensell, Alexis Evans, Blake and Grant Hertzog, Kartar and Nikki Hensell, Zack Eckberg, Lucas Hensell, and what she was anxiously waiting for, her eleventh great grandchild Evan Hensell on the way. She is also survived by her sister Nancy Maier of Penn; her brother Gerald (JoAnn) Hare of Greensburg; brothers in law John (Phyllis) Hensell of Manor and Louis Valenti of Biddle; also nieces and nephews and her faithful dog Callie.
 
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Jeffrey P. Marzaloes

March 20, 2018 |

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

Jeffrey P. Marzaloes, age 57, of White Oak, died March 18, 2018, at home. Born March 16, 1961, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Geraldine (Hillegas) Marzaloes and the husband of Catherine (Haley) Marzaloes for 21 years.

 
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John Michael Divinchi

March 20, 2018 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

John Michael Divinchi, 67, of Latrobe, died Monday, March 19, 2018, at Presbyterian University Medical Center, Oakland.  Born July 24, 1950 in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of Michael and Anne Daniks Divinchi, and is survived by his sister, Merry Morash of Okemos, MI.  John was a financial services provider in Latrobe.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of funeral arrangements.

 


Sandra Breakiron

March 20, 2018 |

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

Sandra (Call) Breakiron, age 73, of Forward Twp. passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born August 3, 1944 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Ernie and Hazel (Frazier) Call. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dan Breakiron; son, Russ Matich of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Sarah Burrl of Mechanicsburg, MD, and Ryan Matich of Elizabeth Twp.; brothers, Kevin Call of Arizona and Don Frazier of Monongahela; also, nieces and nephews. No visitation or service is planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Thomas J. Moore

March 19, 2018 |

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

Thomas J. Moore, age 76, of Christy Park, died March 19, 2018, at home. Born December 2, 1941, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Leonard Clifford and Katherine (Holmes) Moore and the husband of the living Josephine "Cookie" (Munoz) Moore.

 
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Margaret P. Telega

March 19, 2018 |

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

Margaret P. Telega, age 100 and a lifelong resident of Clairton, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018.  Born December 1, 1917 in Large, to the late John and Eva (D’Abbodanza) Palumbo. Margaret is a retired Milliner for K-Mart in Pleasant Hills and a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton.

 
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Larry Hartos

March 19, 2018 |

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

Larry Hartos, age 69, of Duquesne, died Sunday, March 18, 2018. He was born September 20, 1948 in McKeesport, the son of the late Arthur L. and Blanche Melcarsky Hartos. Larry was employed at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory as an industrial electrical technician for thirty-eight years. He was the board president of the White Oak American Legion post 701, and former member of the Bethlehem Congregational Church. 

 
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Robert L. Sapos

March 19, 2018 |

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

ROBERT L. SAPOS age 73, on March 3, 2018, of North Huntingdon, PA,. He was the son of the late Andrew and Helen (Szegedy) Sapos. Bob was retired from sales from Home Depot and also worked at Boyer-Pentek Construction and US Steel Duquesne Works. Bob was a handyman and enjoyed old cars and doo-wop music. He was the beloved husband of 49 years to Karen C. (Boyer) Sapos; father of Kerry Reese of Pittsburgh and Kim (Sean) McMurray of Wexford; Pap Pap of Shane McMurray and Cade McMurray; brother of Dennis (Cathy) Sapos of Rankin, Sharon Sapos of North Carolina, and the late Andrew Sapos, late David Sapos and the late Ruth Weber; brother-in-law of Denny (Lynn) Boyer and Debby (David) Ackerman; also survived by nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service followed by a luncheon on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the American Serbian Club, 2524 Sarah St., Pgh, PA 15203. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arbor Foundation at https://shop.arborday.org Arrangements entrusted to MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, PA, 412-466-330

 


Kathryn J. Fazio

March 19, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Kathryn J. Fazio, age 84, of McKeesport, died March 16, 2018, at Riverside Manor.

 
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John David Patrick

March 18, 2018 |

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

John David Patrick, 63, of McKeesport, died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at home. He was born February 7, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, and was the son of Olga (Roshesky) Patrick of Youngstown and the late John Patrick. John was a deacon and choir member at the Norwin Alliance Church and was also a member of Pittsburgh Scottish Country Dance Society and the Tuesday Musical Club. He graduated from Youngstown University with 2 Engineering Degrees. He retired from US Steel - Edgar Thomson Works after 40 years of service. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Carole Sue (Gardner) Patrick, stepsons, Kirk (Niddavone) Zecchini and Keith Zecchini, grandchildren, Dominic, Zachary, Isabella, Eva, and Miranda, great-grandchildren, Julian and Olivia, brothers, Greg Patrick of Austintown, OH, Daniel (Coleen) Patrick of Salem, OH, and Michael Patrick of Ben Avon, PA, sisters, Karen (Steve) Baumgarten of Beachwood, OH, Denise (Frank) DeCenso of Virginia Beach, VA, and Marilyn  (Jeff) Carnahan of Norfolk, VA, nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 5-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Visitation will also be held in the Norwin Alliance Church from 10 am until Funeral service at 11 am. (Everyone please meet at the church). Pastor Bob Daniels will officiate. Interment will be in the Scottdale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Norwin Alliance Church, 10585 Fairview Drive, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 
SERVICES
Visitation

Thursday, March 22, 2018
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
1638 Lincoln Way
White Oak, Pennsylvania 15131

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Funeral Service

Friday, March 23, 2018
11:00 AM

Norwin Alliance Church
10585 Fairview Drive
North Huntingdon, PA 15642

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Ilse Hildegard (Schneider) Eichler

March 17, 2018 |

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

Ilse Hildegard (Schneider) Eichler, 94, of Elizabeth Township, died Friday, March 16, 2018. She was born November 4, 1923 in Plauen, Germany and was the daughter of the late Walther Kurt and Ella Frieda (Schuebel) Schneider. She was the wife of the late Martin Eichler who died February 21, 2010. She was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth and wife Linda Eichler of Murrysville, Alan and wife Roxanne Eichler of North Versailles, daughter, Wendy and husband Daniel Seager of Lake Park, FL, grandchildren, Kristen Norona and  Kaytlin Mooney, Alex, Erich, Adam, Elissa, and Annie Eichler, and great-grandchildren, John, Elisabeth Kay, and Raegan Kennedy.

 
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