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Geraldine Scapellato

October 03, 2018 |

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

Geraldine Scapellato, 76, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born July 7, 1942 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph Gniazdowski and the late Mary Fodella (Andrew) Soltis. She was a member of St. Mark Parish-St. Eugene Worship Site and the Christian Mothers there. Geraldine enjoyed babysitting and had watched 40 babies over the years. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Joseph Scapellato, daughters, Katherine A. (Brian) Schindler of North Hills and Christina (Scott) Newmyer of McKeesport, grandchildren, Cassidy, Brendan, Lucas and Kaylee.

 
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Robert L. Kengle

October 03, 2018 |

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

Robert L. Kengle, 91, of White Oak passed away October 2, 2018 at the home of his son. He was born April 5, 1927 in McKeesport, the son of the late George Washington and Kathryn S. (Fechter) Kengle. He was the husband of the late Jean W. Kengle. Robert was a member of the Evangelical Congregational Church, a Veteran of the U.S.Navy. He was the former owner of the Coffee Pot and Salvage Services. He retired from McKeesport Hospital.

He is survived by his daughter Jane L. (Allen) Nemetz, sons Robert A. (Dianne) Kengle and William J. (Carol "Sissy") Kengle.He is also survived by grandchildren Shane Hart,Chief Petty Officer Melissa (Dan) Loos, Aimee (Jeff) Tuskin and Michelle (Jamie) Miller. Great grandchildren Ella, Peyton, Arianna, Liam and Cameron.

 
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Virginia Fay Peters

October 03, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Virginia Fay Peters, 90, of Dravosburg, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Southwestern Nursing Home in West Mifflin.  She was born October 3, 1927 in McKeesport to the late William B. and Ethel Hopkins Butler.  Fay was the loving wife of the late William J. Peters.  She is survived by daughter, Carol S. (Gerald) McGrew Sr.; grandchildren, Dawn (Dan) Como of Jefferson Hills, Gerald (Lynn) McGrew Jr. of Dravosburg; great-grandchildren, Mia, Cassidy, Doc, Evan and Connor.  Along with her parents and spouse, Fay was preceded in death by her brother and sister in law, William and Audrey Butler.  Before retiring, she was employed by Sears Roebuck Company and Penn Taft Pharmacy. She was known to everybody as “Grandma Fay”. Fay was a lifelong member and Elder at Amity Presbyterian Church in Dravosburg, a former Auditor for the Boro of Dravosburg, served on Boro Council, and was a Republican Chair Woman.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles, duck pin bowling, not only did she enjoy horse & dog racing, she was a member of U.S. Trotting Association and was a Standard Bred horse owner at the Meadows Race Track.  Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 4 – 8 at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4TH Street, Dravosburg,  PA   15034.  A memorial service is scheduled at the funeral home on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Restland Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroeville.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Amity Presbyterian Church, 400 Euclid Ave., Dravosburg,  PA  15034. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Marie C. Stefan

October 03, 2018 |

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

Marie C. Stefan, age 76 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.   Born March 26, 1942 and raised in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Santo and Florence (Palumbo) Calabro.  A former office manager at Kids Plus Southwestern Pediatric in Jefferson Hills, Marie is survived by her husband of almost fifty years James M. Stefan; her children Arthur (Jean) Stefan, Scott (Alissa) Stefan, and Jill (Karen) Stefan Pazo; her grandchildren Nicole (Donald) Holtz, Trevor (Erin) Stefan, Vincent A. Stefan, Michaela Stefan, and Alyssa (Dale) Morgele; her great-grandchildren Avery Pearl and Allyson Rose Holtz, Alora Faye Morgele, and Anthony James DeArmitt; her brother David (Mary) Calabro; and also nieces, nephews, and cousins.  

 
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Patricia T. Suchy

October 03, 2018 |

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

Patricia T. Suchy, 68, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at her home.  She was born in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Leonard and Genevieve (Jazcar) Kolodziej.  Prior to her retirement, Patricia was an employee of the former Buck Medical, was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, North Huntingdon and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She is survived by her husband, Russ Suchy; son, Scott Suchy and his wife, Kristen; daughter, Jennifer Geissler and her husband, Michael; brother, Len Kolodziej; sisters, Jean Kiley, and Linda Adamek; grandchildren, Hanna, Benjamin, Ava, Clara and Evan.  Visitations are private.  Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society.   www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Charles Cole

October 03, 2018 |

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

Charles Cole, age 57, of Irwin, Pa.,  died September, 28, 2018 at Canterbury Place, Lawrenceville, PA. Born January, 25, 1961 in Irwin, he was the son of the late Edward and Shirley (Davis) Cole and the husband of  Jayne (Lasch) Cole.

 
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Lucille Kamyk

October 03, 2018 |

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

Lucille Kamyk, age 96, of McKeesport died October 1, 2018 at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center in McKeesport. Born December 16,1921 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Susan Pomaibo and the wife of the late Peter Paul Kamyk.

 
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Annette B. Karbowiak

October 03, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Annette Labon Karbowiak
Born April 6, 1946 to Mary Elizabeth Yesensky Labon and John Labon.

 
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Rose Shushereba

October 02, 2018 |

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

Rose Shushereba, age 93 of Harrison City, died Monday, October 1, 2018.  She was born August 16, 1925 in Wilmerding, the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Danylo Mycyk, and the wife of the late Theodore 

 
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George M. Jacob

October 02, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

George M. Jacob, age 84, of Liberty Borough, died October 1, 2018, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born August 22, 1934, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Mike and Elizabeth (Zackeye Koury) Jacob and the husband of the late Leona E. (Dawson) Jacob.

 
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James J. Tortorice

October 02, 2018 |

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

James J. Tortorice, age 95 of Somerset and formerly Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in The Patriot in Somerset.  Born January 19, 1923 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Joseph and Frances (Moresea) Tortorice.  A parishioner of St. Clare of Assisi in Clairton and a US Navy Veteran of World War II, James was a barber and painter in the area and a member of both the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75 and Sons of Columbus in Clairton. 

 
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William Howard Larson, Sr.

October 01, 2018 |

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

William Howard Larson, Sr., 87, of Versailles, died Saturday, September 29, 2018. He was born September 25, 1931 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Felix Samuel and Bessie (Mills) Larson. William was a commercial artist and had worked for the former Penn Art Studio in Pittsburgh and Moreau Inc., in Monroeville. William served in the US Army during the Korean War. For his service, he received the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, National Defense Service Medal,  Combat Infantry Badge and UN Service Medal. He is survived by his wife, Doris May (Wecas) Larson,  son, William H. (Cheryl) Larson Jr., of Versailles, daughters, Amy Sue Larson of Lititz, and Bess Ann (Thomas) Beaty of Cary, NC.; brother, Felix "Sam" (Gwen) Larson of Center City, CO, sister, Phyllis (Leo) Fey of Level Green; grandchildren, Sarah Lynn (Andy) Krut and Elizabeth Ann Larson; great-grandson, Sullivan Krut; and nieces and nephews.

 
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Eleanor Kozlowski, nee Maturkanic

September 30, 2018 |

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

Eleanor Kozlowski, nee Maturkanic
Departed this life on September 29th at the age of 89. Eleanor was the loving wife for 64 years to the late Stanley Kozlowski.She had been not so patiently waiting for him to “come and pick her up ” since his passing in 2014.

 
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Laura Beth Kachurick

September 29, 2018 |

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

Laura Beth Kachurick, 53, of Buena Vista, formerly of Boston, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 27, 2018 in Pittsburgh. She was born June 29, 1965 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of Stephen L. Lieman of Groton, MA and Cathleen E. Roberts of McKeesport. Laura was an excellent homemaker and an avid Steelers fan. She loved the beach, most notably Cape May in New Jersey. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her two sons, Lucas Kachurick of Boca Raton, Fl and Jeremy Kachurick of Boston, companion, Bart Sechrist of Buena Vista, sister, Rachel (Stephen) Griffin of Framingham, MA, step-daughter, Jayna Barrett of Greenock, grandchildren, Collins, Eric, Emma and Elsie, uncle, Greg Marazzi of Darlington, and two nephews, Madison and Colin.

 
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Zachary James Feschuk

September 29, 2018 |

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

Zachary James Feschuk, 38, of West Mifflin died suddenly Wednesday,  September 26, 2018 at home.  Born on March 28, 1980, he was the loving son of Norman and Shirley (Pristas) Feschuk.  Mr. Feschuk was a contractor with EF Services, while attending CCAC, pursuing his degree in psychology.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters, Gia and Angel Feschuk, a brother Elliot (Kelly) Feschuk, a neice Kendra Feschuk, maternal grandmother Elizabeth Pristas, and his Godmother Gloria Erney.  He was preceeded in death by grandparents Elmer Pristas, and John and Mary Feschuk. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins who will dearly miss him.

 
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