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Candice D.J. Volponi

July 11, 2018 |

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

Candice D.J. Volponi, age 37, of Liberty Boro., died on July 10, 2018.  She was born on July 18, 1980 in McKeesport, the daughter of Margueritte “Peggy” Deissler Volponi of Liberty Boro. and the late Guy M. Volponi.  She worked in Chemistry/Hematology at various UPMC Hospitals in the area including Shadyside, Presbyterian, Montefiore, and Monroeville East.   Throughout her high school and college years she loved watching and participating in all sports.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, shooting pool, painting and other arts; she was obsessed with old cars and did counseling at a local rehab center. 

 
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Shirle B. Rush

July 11, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Shirle B. Rush, age 83, of Port Vue, died July 10, 2018, at Bethel Park Manor Care.

 
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Pearl Fraser

July 11, 2018 |

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

Pearl Fraser, age 89, of Forward Twp., passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. A member of First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, she was a retired cook for the Elizabeth Forward School District. She enjoyed bingo and crafts at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.

 
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Dennis John Maksin

July 11, 2018 |

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

Dennis John Maksin, 67, husband of Frances Rengers Maksin, died Sunday, July 8, 2018 on the second hole at The Country Club of South Carolina in Florence doing what he loved to do best. Formerly of Clairton, Pennsylvania, he resided in Manning, South Carolina.

 
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Mary E. Lofstrom

July 11, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Mary E. "Grandma Mary" Lofstrom, age 69, of McKeesport, died July 10, 2018, at home. Born July 21, 1948, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Frederick P. and Ottie Mae (Kirtley) Jones.

 
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Elizabeth L. Karp

July 10, 2018 |

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

Elizabeth L. Karp, age 96 of Baldwin, formerly of White Oak, the last five years in Edinboro, PA, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018. She was born July 14, 1921 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Volk Schoeller, and wife of the late Alvin G. Karp, who passed away in 2002 after 58 years of marriage.

 
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Sarah Elaine Knoblock

July 10, 2018 |

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

Sarah Elaine Knoblock, age 68, of McKeesport, died June 26, 2018, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born October 11, 1949, in Connellsville, she was the daughter of the late William, Sr., and Matilda Davies.

 
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Helen L. Dworek

July 10, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Helen L. Dworek, 92, of Liberty Boro, died July 9, 2018.  She is the beloved wife of Lawrence Dworek and is survived by her son Lawrence (Michelle) Dworek; daughter Sharon Blotzer; granddaughters Noreen and Natalie; great grandchildren Nicholas, Justin, Ashley, Lexi and Emily; sister Maargie Thomas and brothers Leo and Walter Maruzewski.  Helen was preceded in death by her granddaughter Nichole; brothers Frank and Edward and sisters Annie, Alice and Agnes.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Fri. 9:30 am at St. Mark's Parish, Liberty Boro, with Father Daniel Straughn.

 


Barbara A. Judy

July 10, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Barbara A. Judy, age 55, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, died June 29, 2018 at home. Born April 14, 1963 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William Patton and Manilla (Patterson) Snyder.

 
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Dorothy Ivan

July 09, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Dorothy Ivan, age 87, of White Oak, died July 2, 2018 at UPMC McKeesport. Born January 21, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Eli and Pearl (Debreczeni) Dukich and the wife of the late Edward J. Ivan

 
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Carl DiGiorgio

July 09, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Carl DiGiorgio, 76, of Port Vue died July 8, 2018.  He is the son of the late Joseph and Adelina (Cannelli) DiGiorgio and beloved husband of Sheila (Moriarty) DiGiorgio.  He is survived by his sons Anthony (Jill Gashel) DiGiorgio and Carl (Diane) DiGiorgio; grandchildren Vincent and Samantha DiGiorgio; step grandchildren Kayla and Abbey Burt; brother Matthew DiGiorgio; sisters Carmella Ferraro and Norma Reza; also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by brother Joseph DiGiorgio and sister Dora Jones.  Carl was the owner/operator of DiGiorgio Super Duper Market and served in the US Army.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held Thurs. 10:00 am at the funeral home.  Interment following Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

 


Charles May

July 09, 2018 |

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

Charles May, age 87, of Irwin, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at his home.  He was born, March 26, 1931 in Melcroft, Pa., a son of the late Jennie May.

 
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Arcolina "Carole" Angotti

July 09, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Arcolina “Carole” Ann Folino Angotti, 86, of Baldwin, formerly of Clairton, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Lawson’s Personal Care Home in Jefferson Hills.  She was born July 31, 1931, in McKeesport, to the late Frank and Mariangela Vescio Folino.  She was the loving wife of 40 yrs. to the late Joseph P. Angotti who passed away in 1993.  Carole is survived by daughters, Angela (Richard) Jenkins & Paula Gori both of Clairton, Sandra Smaniotto of Uniontown, Debbie (Earl) Kleckner of McMurray; grandchildren, Frankie, Richard, Jennifer, Gina (Jason), Melanie, Angela, E.J., Natalie; great-grandchildren, Dejah, Nikko, Gisele, Anton, Mason, Bella, Tyler, Zander; sister, Grace McGrew of Greensburg and brother, Bernard Folino and many nieces and nephews.  Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sisters, Eva DeMaio, Frances Folino, and Virginia Luft. Carole lived 64 years of her life in Clairton, was the sole proprietor of Carole’s Tax Service in Clairton, was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Church, enjoyed watching her grandchildren engage in sporting events and dance recitals/competitions, bingo and baking.  Private viewing and service was entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton,  PA  15025.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Ronald F. "Ron" Morgenstern

July 07, 2018 |

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

Ronald F. "Ron"  Morgenstern, 91, of Elizabeth Township, died Friday, July 6, 2018 at home.  He was born February 6, 1927 in Greenock and was the son of  the late Jacob and Bertha Burland Morgenstern. He was husband of the late Audrey (Schriber) Morgenstern.  Ron was retired from management at US Steel for many years and was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock. Ron was a US Army WWII Veteran. Ron was involved in many activities throughout his life. He was a charter member of Greenock Fire Company, former member of the Elizabeth Township Planning Commission,  past president of the Elizabeth Forward School Board and past president and member of The Elizabeth Township Historical Society, in which he was most proud of his work he did for their Lewis and Clark Expedition re-enactment. He was also caretaker of the Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Dravo Cemetery and Coulter Cemetery, as well as other local cemeteries. Ron loved researching his family history and any historical information.  He is survived by  grandson, Thomas E. (Brandis) Paull, Jr. of North Huntingdon, granddaughter, Jessica E. (Fiancé Cody Rhoades) Paull, son-in-law, Thomas E. Paull, Sr. of Boston, grandchildren, Jackson and Savannah,  many family and  friends and his dogs, Molly and Katie.

 
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Joann L. Tarcy

July 07, 2018 |

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

Joann L. Tarcy, 71, of Sherman Oaks, California, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2018 at home. Born in McKeesport, May 29, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Ann (Radvansky) Tarcy. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne and a retired legal secretary. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Patricia Tarcy of Irwin.

 
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