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Lois J. Nirschel

December 28, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Lois J. Nirschel, age 87, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Mount Washington, died December 21, 2018, at Reformed Presbyterian Home.  Born August 15, 1931, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Anna (McGrath) Baxendell and the wife of the late Carl X. Nirschel.

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Katherine E. Johnson

December 28, 2018 |

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

Katherine E. “Cassie” Johnson, age 96, of Lincoln Borough, passed away peacefully at home and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 24, 2018. As a retired employee of the South Hills Health System/Jefferson Hospital, and as one of the original Girl Scout leaders in Lincoln Borough, she was loved by many. She was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church, a former member of the Lincoln Borough Mother’s Club, and was a Navy Wave veteran of World War II. She was an avid gardener and nature lover. 

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Evelyn Gloria Miller

December 28, 2018 |

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

Evelyn Gloria Miller, 87, of Buena Vista, passed away Thursday, December  27, 2018. She was born May 25, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late  Steven and Mary (Toth) Martonyak.  She was the wife of the late Ralph A. Miller, who passed away November 7, 2014. They were married for 63 years. Evelyn was a member of the former Holy Trinity Church in McKeesport. She loved to cook and bake and was a great 10 pin bowler.  She was an avid card player, enjoying poker and pinochle. She also enjoyed Bingo and Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey.

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Charles D. "Jake" Barnes

December 28, 2018 |

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

CHARLES D. "JAKE" BARNES age 97 of West Mifflin on December 26, 2018 at home. He was a son of the late Charles C. and Laura (Watkins) Barnes. Jake was retired from US Steel Homestead Works, 100 inch mill with 40 years service. He was a member of St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin. He enjoyed tinkering, gardening and going to flea markets. Jake was a very humble person and believed in treating everyone as he would like to be treated. He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp. during WWII. Beloved husband of the late Susan "Sue" (Manns) Barnes for 70 years; father of Terry L. (Doris) Barnes of Findlay, OH, Sandy (late Paul) Mancini of Kinsman, OH, Dorsey (Tom) Solich of Howland, OH, Carol (Jim) Howard of West Mifflin, Sheryl (Ed) Eichenlaub of Bethel Park and Sue Muha of West Mifflin; also 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brother of Lois Jean (the late Russ) Hunter of Union City, PA, the late Robert (late Rita) Barnes, late Lewis (late Kathleen) Barnes and the late Virginia Barnes. Visitation on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday 10:30 a.m. - noon at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300 where his funeral services will be held at noon. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one's favorite charity.

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Sheila H. (Holahan) Hamar

December 28, 2018 |

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

SHEILA H. (HOLAHAN) HAMAR age 85 of West Mifflin on December 27, 2018 She was a daughter of the late John and Mary (White) Holahan; Sheila was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church and was a member of St. Francis Academy Alumni Association and a member of the Riverview Mothers Club. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. "Chip" Hamar for 49 years; mother of Maureen (Dr. Thomas) Reilly of Mooresville, NC, Roberta (Donald) Baker of Dormont, Sandra Hamar of Brentwood, James R. Hamar of West Mifflin, Judith Hamar of West Mifflin, John H. (Rebecca) Hamar of Baldwin, Jospeh A. (Sherri) Hamar of West Mifflin, Eugene A. (Dee) Hamar of West Mifflin, Jeffrey (Laurie) Hamar of Brackney, PA, Sheila (Chris) Radovic of West Mifflin, Patricia (Earl) Anderson of Seattle, WA and Karen (Skip) Williams of West Mifflin; also 15 grandchildren; sister of Judith Holahan of Mt. Lebanon and the late Maureen (late Eugene) Dibble. Visitation on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 2:-30 -4:30 p.m. and 5:30 - 8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300 where a Panahida service will be held on Saturday, 9 a.m., in the funeral home. Followed by Office of Christian Burial at 9:30 at Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne. Rev. John Cuccaro officiating. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital.

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Lloyd A. Huston

December 27, 2018 |

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

Lloyd A. Huston, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. He was born May 13, 1925 in Kokomo, IN, and was the son of the late Leroy Rex and Lola (DeWitt) Huston. He was the husband of the late Evalyn Lucille (Rose) Huston who passed away September 30, 2015. He attended Round Hill Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Elizabeth Forward Community Chorus. He was also a member of a Barbershop Chorus in Ohio. He is survived by nieces and nephews.

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Kathy M. Nicholson

December 27, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Kathy M. Nicholson, age 72, of Dravosburg, died December 27, 2018, at home. Born December 3, 1946, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Gertrude (Denne) Laban and the wife of Bruce A. Nicholson, for 44 years.

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Robert Sago

December 26, 2018 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Robert Sago, 77, of Corvallis, Montana passed away on December 20, 2018 at Marcus Daly Hospice. He was born on January 31, 1941 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Edward George and Julia Anchak Sago.

Bob was most likely known through his employment at the local feed store.  He started when it was known as Peavey, then it became Lake Milling before it became Lakeland Feed.  To his customers, he was affectionately known as “Big Bob” or “Chicken Bob”.  It did not seem to matter if you were in the market for chicks, he seemed to convince you that you needed a dozen or more by the time you left.

Bob also loved hunting and fishing with his son Ed and his grandson Kaleb.  He enjoyed classic Mopars and attending car shows in the Spokane Valley. He also enjoyed sitting in the garden watering his plants.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Roberta Sago.

Robert is survived by his wife Dolores, daughter Rebecca, son Ed, grandson Kaleb (Brittany), great granddaughter Lennon and great grandson Matthew.

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Minerva Gongaware

December 26, 2018 |

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

Minerva Gongaware, 94, of Poland Ohio, formerly of North Huntingdon died December 26, 2018 in Poland Ohio.  She was born April 3, 1924 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late George Chalmers and Irene (Fulmer) Shoemaker.  Minerva was a member of Boardman Methodist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Gongaware in 2002; and grandson, Timothy Gongaware.  She is survived by her sons, Ty Gongaware and his wife, Gail, Gary Gongaware and his wife, Wendy; brother, Ed Shoemaker; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.  Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Friday  from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Interment in Brush Creek Cemetery.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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James H. "Jim" Ramsey, Jr.

December 26, 2018 |

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

James Herrington "Jim"  Ramsey, Jr., 78, of Boston, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018.  He was born September 8, 1940 in Braddock and was the son of the late James Herrington Ramsey Sr. and Virginia Appell Ramsey. Jim was a graduate of PIA and loved planes, going for walks at Mingo Creek Park and small game hunting with his brother, Duke.   He worked for the former Mackintosh Hemphill Company for many years and would later retire from the produce department at  Giant Eagle at the Homestead Waterfront. Jim was an avid shooter and a proud NRA Benefactor and a member of the Clairton Sportsman Club. He was also an assistant scout master with boy scout troop 99, a former Elder in The Buena Vista Presbyterian Church, the first assistant Chief of the former Boston Vol. Fire Co, as well as fire police for Elizabeth Township,  and a life member of the Greenock Vol. Fire Co.

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Edward J. Werner

December 26, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Edward J. Werner, age 47, of McKeesport, formerly of Pittsburgh, died December 20, 2018, at home. Born March 10, 1971, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Edward Karl and Gilberta Ann (Young) Werner and the husband of Danielle (Templeton) Werner.

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Chester R. Iwanowski

December 26, 2018 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Chester R. Iwanowski, 98, died Sunday December 23, 2018. He was the son of the late Raymond and Martha (Pater) Iwanowski and beloved husband of the late Margaret Petro. He is survived  by brother Joseph (Mary Anne) Iwanowski; sister Barbara "Babe" (Robert) Yanosko; dear friend and companion Vi Mihalich; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son Ronald; brothers Edward, Bob, and Raymond; and sisters Edna, Gertie, Louise and Dolores. Chester was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish and was an avid bowler and semi-pro catcher. Friends received Friday 4-8pm at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport. A funeral mass will be held Saturday 10am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gallagher Foundation 1370 Washington Pike Suite 401B Bridgeville PA 15017.

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ROBERT G. "BOBBY" ESTOK

December 26, 2018 |

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

ROBERT G. "BOBBY" ESTOK age 67, of West Mifflin, on December 22, 2018, at home. Bobby was a son of Margaret (Prokay) Estok of West Mifflin and the late George Estok. He was a retired craneman from U.S. Steel Irvin Works and a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne. He enjoyed reading, photography, music, and golf. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam war. Besides his mother, he is survived by his brother, Kenneth (Ann) Estok of Dravosburg; uncle of Andrew (girlfriend, Robin Ferko) Estok of Munhall and Christian Estok at home; also numerous cousins. Visitation on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, (412) 466-3300, where his blessing service will be held at 1 p.m., Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin with military honors.

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Joseph Anthony Stinson

December 25, 2018 |

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

Joseph Anthony Stinson, 85, of Christy Park, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 24, 2018. He was born January 18, 1933 in Dravosburg and was the son of the late Raymond and Geniveve (Redding) Stinson. He was the loving husband of the late Charlane M. (Fritz) Stinson who passed away December 31, 1998. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and the Holy Name Society there. He was also a member of White Oak American Legion Post 701. Joseph was a US Army Veteran and served during the Korean War. He was retired from US Steel Clairton Works. He is survived by his daughters, JoAnn (Gary Traczynski) Stinson of McKeesport, Monica (Rob Weimer of White Oak) Kushner of Port Vue, Susan (Robert) Rajcsok of White Oak and Colleen (Gerard) Whitney of North Huntingdon, grandchildren, Joseph Stinson, Katie (Conny) Molander, Alex Rajcsok, Kevin (Nicole Elias) Kushner, Shannon Mosqueda, Rachel Rajcsok, Sara Stinson, and Shain Mosqueda, great-grandchildren, Jayce, Caleb, Sophia, and Owen, sister, Mary Schmidt of Level Green, and nieces and nephews.

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Walter S. Miller

December 24, 2018 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Walter S. Miller, 90, of McKeesport, died Monday, December 24, 2018 at Manor Care of Peters Township.  Born in Greensburg, September 13, 1928, he was the son of the late Emerson and Florence Swauger Miller.  Husband of the late Clara A. Lazar Miller, he is survived by his daughters, Clara A. Miller of McKeesport and Donna (Don) Kovac of Hickory, PA, 3 grandchildren, 2 great granddaughters, sisters, Dorothy Lesawsky and Callie Boyle, and his brother, Russell Miller.  He was preceded in death by sisters Margaret Derkas and Rachel McWilliams.  He was a baker at the former Balsamo’s and the former Guentert’s Bakery in Braddock, was a former member of St. Peter’s Church and the 11^th Ward Club, and was a US Army veteran of the Korean War.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132.  Private interment will take place in McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery.