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Alan G. Reese

August 27, 2018 |

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

Alan G. Reese, 92, formerly of Irwin, died Saturday August 25, 2018. He was born August 1, 1926 in Homestead, the son of the late George and Alice G. (Rogers) Reese. He was a Navy veteran of WWII and received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana Teachers College. He retired as an electrical draftsman/technical illustrator for Westinghouse Electric Corp., East Pittsburgh. Alan was a member of West Hempfield Presbyterian Church, the Greensburg Art Center, and was a former member of Strawpump VFD. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Betty May (Thomas) Reese; his children Nancy Reese of Pittsburgh, Thomas Reese (Sara) of Cortez, CO, and Steven Reese (Louise) of Bethel Park; his grandchildren, Reese McArdle, Tessa McArdle, Caitlyn Reese Duran (Mo), Dylan Reese, and Maxwell Reese and great granddaughter Ellie Duran.
 
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Rosa Marie Fontanesi

August 27, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Rosa Marie Fontanesi, age 98 of McKeesport, PA passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Chesterton, IN. She was born on December 29, 1920 in McKeesport, PA to Areste Demo Rubizzi and Saffo (Brugnoli) Rubizzi.

Rosa is survived by daughters, Denise (Richard) Wolfe of Elizabeth, PA and Tia (Lanier) Chiesi of Chesterton, IN; grandchildren, Jake (Susan) Wolfe, Eric (Ellen) Wolfe, Lanier (Denyse Leady) Chiesi and Dr. Camron Chiesi; great grandchildren, Ava Marie Chiesi, Audrey Wolfe, Toby Wolfe, Ben Wolfe and Annie Wolfe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Saffo and Areste Demo Rubizzi; first husband, Raymond G. Carnahan (killed in action WWII) and husband, John Fontanesi; sister, Betty (Glen) Alberts; and brothers, James (Elvira) Rubizzi and Eugene (Ruth) Rubizzi.

 
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Mildred F. "Millie" Osika

August 26, 2018 |

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

Mildred F. "Millie" Osika, age 93, of Port Vue, died August 24, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 12, 1925, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Valent and Mary (Ulakovic) Ratesic and the wife of the late Andrew R. Osika, for 52 years.

 
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Winifred Anglum Clay

August 25, 2018 |

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

Winifred Anglum Clay, 89, of Versailles, died Thursday, August  23, 2018. She was born August 1, 1929 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Howard and Winifred (Anglum) Carnahan. She was the wife of the late Raymond D. Clay who died April 10, 2015. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and had previously worked for White Oak Heating and Cooling and the former Samuel's Shoes in McKeesport. She is survived by her son, Gary Edward (Diane) Clay of Elkins, WV, daughter, Janet Rae  (Donald) Algeri and granddaughter, Samantha Rae Algeri of Elizabeth Township, sister, Eleanor Dennison of North Huntingdon, nieces and nephews.

 
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Donald M. Bush

August 25, 2018 |

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

Donald M. Bush, 85, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born February 10, 1933 in Chalfant, Pa., a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Kato) Bush.  Prior to his retirement, Don was employed by the Veterans Administration, was a veteran of the US Navy having served during the Korean War, and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Greensburg.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Bush; and brother-in-law, Henry.  He is survived by his brother, Arthur Bush and his wife, Mary Jane; sisters, Marilyn McWilliams and her husband, Riley, Evelyn Zambo and her husband, John;  and numerous nieces and nephews.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon.  PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH.  Interment will be private in Braddock Catholic Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com. 

 

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Donna O. Binkney

August 25, 2018 |

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

Donna O. Binkney, age 73, of McKeesport, died August 25, 2018, at home. Born June 30, 1945, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Elizabeth (Estep) Straub and the wife of the late Ralph K. Binkney.

 
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Caryle Ann Raymer

August 24, 2018 |

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

Caryle Ann Raymer, 81, of Coulter, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. She was born May 29, 1937 in Coulter and was the daughter of the late Orville G. and Mary (Stewart) Drescher. She was the wife of the late Ronald E. Raymer who died September 23, 1999. Caryle was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Coulter and was a former member of the Coulter Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed her grandkids and great-grandkids, shopping outings at Grove City Outlets, playing Bingo, and her monthly lunches with her childhood girlfriends. She is survived by her sons, Ronald G. (Cindy) Raymer of North Versailles and Donald E. (Nancy) Raymer of McKeesport, brother, Orville Drescher of Coulter, grandchildren, Kara (Paul), and Keri (Jeff), great-grandchildren, Michael, Makayla, Hayley, Anna, Brixton, and Ryan, nieces and nephews.

 
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Janet Arlene Frank

August 24, 2018 |

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

Janet Arlene Frank, 92, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. She was born October 5, 1925 in LaFayette, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Theodore William  and Jessie Lockard Davis.  She was the wife of  the late Theodore M. Frank who died in April 1974. Janet was a homemaker who loved to cook, sew, and was an avid crafter. She was a Girl Scout leader for several years, a member of The Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens, and was the past President of the former Mt. Vernon AARP, where she loved booking trips most notably to Ohio, New York and Branson, Missouri. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra L. (James) Ramsey of Boston, as well as many nieces and nephews.

 
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William R. Waugaman

August 24, 2018 |

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

William R. Waugaman, 82, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday August 23, 2018. He was born March 7, 1936 in North Irwin, a son of the late William and Blanche (Ralph) Waugaman and was also preceded in death by siblings Es Fohner, George Rain, Russell Rain, and Loretta Waugaman. Bill was a fifty year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Worker’s, Local #5 and a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin. He was a life member of Irwin Sportsman’s Club and liked to hunt and fish. He was a NASCAR fan and a Steelers fan. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Valerie M. (Lakatosh) Waugaman; his children Jodi L. Supko and her husband Jerome and Chad W. Waugaman both of North Huntingdon; his grandchildren Kira Zyvith, and Brady and Travis Waugaman; also nieces and nephews.
 
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William Vojnovich

August 24, 2018 |

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

William Vojnovich, 85, of Moon Twp. passed away peacefully in Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford on Thursday, August 23, 2018. He was born January 8, 1933 in Duquesne to the late Eli and Mary Stipanovich Vojnovich.  Mr. Vojnovich graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and worked as project manager/civil engineer in the ship building and metals industry before retiring. He is survived by two children, Eli Vojnovich of Aliquippa and Marisa (Stephen) Gardner of Franklin Park, two grandsons, Jacob and Matthew Gardner.  He is also survived by a sister, Helen Vojnovich Medic of Irwin, Donald (Milena) Vojnovich of N. Huntingdon, Mark and Eli Vojnovich of Duquesne, and sister-in-law, Dolores Vojnovich of North Huntingdon as well as many nieces and nephews.

 
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Brenda “Tiny” Marie Hood

August 24, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Brenda Marie Hood, 68, of McKeesport was called home to meet her heavenly father while in the loving care of her sister-law, Denine Hood on Sunday August 19, 2018. She was born on January 4, 1950 in Braddock, PA to the late Willie James and Josephine Rogers Hood at Braddock Hospital.

Tiny accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 17 at her home church, Jerusalem Baptist Church of Duquesne, PA. She was an active member of the Pulpit Guild at Jerusalem and taught Sunday school to the young children there. She was a warrior for Christ and continued to march and praise for the glory of her God throughout the rest of her life.

She graduated from Duquesne High School in 1968. Tiny attended Berkeley School of Business which is now Bradford School of Business and graduated in 1970 with an Associate’s Degree in Business.

Tiny worked for Alcoa and retired after 20 years. Once retired, the Lord’s work for her had just begun. Tiny’s love and compassion for people was so pure that she proceeded to become a foster parent and caregiver for the elderly at Mon Yough Community Services. She was a foster mother for several agencies over the years including Kadie Services, Allegheny East, Children Youth Services, Circle C and Auberle. Tiny also was a Girl Scout leader in 1997, a volunteer at The Creative Convention (Woodland Hills School District), and worked for the post office in Giant Eagle of White Oak, PA for 9 years.

 
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Leslie H. Schumann

August 24, 2018 |

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

Leslie H. Schumann, age 60, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian. He was a caregiver for Gallagher Home Health Services in Pittsburgh. Born December 27, 1957 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Glenn H. and June (Davies) Schumann. He is survived by his wife of 10 1/2 years, Zimin Ren; son, Ethan Schumann of Pittsburgh; brothers, Glenn I. "Oz" (Elaine) Schumann of Elizabeth Twp. and Tim Schumann of Clairton; sister, Deborah (Michael) DePollo of Kingsport, TN; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be private. A memorial gathering will take place at a later date. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 
 

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John F. Giron

August 24, 2018 |

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

John F. Giron, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital.  He was born February 7, 1931 in Braddock, a son of the late John E. and Catherine (O'Bryan) Giron.

 
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Loretto Joseph Capaccia

August 22, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Loretto “Joseph” Capaccia, 86, of Glassport, formerly of Clairton, passed away  Monday, August 20, 2018 at John J. Kane Regional Care Center in McKeesport.  He was born December 15, 1931, in Clairton, to the late Phillipio and Antoinette Vano Capaccia.  Joseph is survived by nephew, John Paul Charmo of Glassport.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Domenica Ann Charmo.  Joseph was a very dedicated church goer; he attended St Paulinus & St Clare of Assisi, both of Clairton, and Queen of The Rosary in Glassport.  He was employed by Continental Can for 20 years and by US Steel Clairton Works. Joseph was a very loving uncle who went on many ice cream trips.  Visitation will take place Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton,  PA  15025.  A mass will take place at 10:00 am Friday, August 24, 2018 at St Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton followed by interment at St Clare Cemetery in Clairton.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 

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Ann V. Senay

August 21, 2018 |

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

Ann V. Senay, age 96, of McKeesport, died August 20, 2018, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born October 15, 1921, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Anna (Baclawski) Kolakowski and the wife of the late John R. Senay, Sr.

 
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