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Margaret J. Hart

June 26, 2018 |

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

Margaret J. Hart, age 82 of White Oak, died Monday, June 25, 2018. She was born December 1, 1935, the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Coughenour Dillon. Margaret had retired from Marraccini’s in White Oak where she had worked as a cashier for 27 years, and  was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church Women’s Circle. 

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Irene D. Bruner

June 26, 2018 |

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

Irene D. Bruner, age 92 of North Versailles, died Monday, June 25, 2018. She was born March 29, 1926 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary M. Slebodnick Olszewski.

Irene is survived by four sons, Randy of North Versailles, Russell of Castle Shannon, Robert (Carolyn) of Greensburg, and Richard (Judy) of West Mifflin; grandchildren, Robert, Matthew, and Athena; great grandchildren, Jordan, Draven, Tyler, Callie, and Landon, and brother Thomas Olszewski of Indiana, PA. She was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and the Christian mothers, an avid bowler, full time mother of four boys, and an excellent cook and baker.

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Frederick William "Bud" Hecker, Jr.

June 26, 2018 |

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

Frederick William "Bud" Hecker, Jr., 86, of White Oak,died Monday, June 25, 2018. Bud was born April 23, 1932 in Donora and was the son of the late Fred and Ida Mae (Neff) Hecker. Bud was a graduate of Grove City College after serving in the US Army during the Korean War. He would then go on to be employed for 31 years at Alco as Chemical Engineer and be an active member at St. Angela Merici Church, White Oak. In retirement, he and his wife lived in Naples, Florida and later in Celebration, Florida. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Eleanor R. (Andrejcak) Hecker, step-daughter, Debra (Dale) Anlauf of North Huntingdon, step-son, Michael Gary (Randi) Macosko of Henderson, NV, daughter, Suzanne (Philip) Johnson of California, sons, Tom (Barbie) Hecker of Colorado, and Jim (Cindy) Hecker, of New Holland, PA, twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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Louis Gerald Argus, Sr.

June 26, 2018 |

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

Louis Gerald Argus, Sr., 90, of Buena Vista, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, June 25, 2018. He was born July 7, 1927 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Nicholas and Margaret (Mehalek) Argus. He was the husband of the late Ida May (Higby) Argus who died June 4, 2012. He retired from the former D & D Electronics in Braddock and was a member of the Buena Vista Fire Co Social Club and the Croatian Club in Versailles. Louis was a US Army Veteran of WWII and the Korean War. For his service he received the WWII Victory Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.

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Elaine C. (Jones) Montgomery

June 26, 2018 |

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

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Peppino J. Migliori

June 26, 2018 |

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

Peppino "Peno" J. Migliori, age 85, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. He retired after 40 years as a steelworker for U.S. Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth and an Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was born and raised in Donora and his final residence was Elizabeth. He had a passion for gardening and decorating his house all year long, especially at Christmas where he raised money for Children's Hospital.

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Edward Locke "Ted" Kemp, Jr.

June 26, 2018 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Edward Locke “Ted” Kemp, Jr. died Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, he will be deeply missed.  Until his last month, he lived a dynamic, gregarious and driven life.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 17, 1932, he was the son of Edward Locke “Ted” and Carol Virginia (Hemington) Kemp.  Ted was first raised in Tenth Ward of McKeesport, PA, then West Mifflin. He was an Eagle Scout.  He graduated from McKeesport High School in 1950.  Afterward, he attended Bethany College where he was a member of the fraternity, Beta Theta Pi. There, he met his beloved wife and life-long partner, Barbara.

In 1970, Ted was Cofounder and President of Elk Air Conditioning, Inc.  Ted was an entrepreneur who always enjoyed talking and telling stories with many people in construction and related businesses while working to deliver quality products and services.  He served a term as president of the Pittsburgh chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors.  He also served on the Boards of McKeesport- Versailles Cemetery and White Oak Borough Water Authority. Ted’s many memberships included McKeesport Jaycees, McKeesport Rotary and First Methodist Church of McKeesport.

Ted loved to travel and seek adventures, he also was active and dynamic in many sports and hobbies. He was an avid sailor, biker, and croquet player. Deep Creek Lake Yacht Club was a center of his life where he had numerous friends and served a term as Commodore.  At the time of his death, he was a resident of Sarasota, FL.  Ted is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Barbara (Acker), children Ralph (Donna Hansen) of Pittsburgh, PA, Ed Kemp (Alice) of North Huntingdon, PA, and Margaret “Maggie” Kemp (Bernie Rosen) of Lempster, NH;  grandchildren Ryan (Molly), Hannah, Merinda, Jonathan, Phillip Rosen, Erin Rosen, Tara, Kasey; great-grandchildren Tailynn and Raylee, brother Peter Kemp, sister Carol Nill and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at Hunter Funeral Home at 1600 Coursin St., McKeesport, PA 15132 on Thursday and Friday, June 28 and 29, from 2-4 and 6-8.  Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 3 at 10:00 am at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 5234 Rte. 135, Deer Park, MD, 21550: with the Reverend Dr Chip Lee officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, or Brother’s Brother Foundation, 1200 Galveston Ave., Pittsburgh, PA  15233.

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Ruth Keys Body Wesley

June 26, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Ruth Keys Body Wesley, age 78, went home to be with the Lord June 22, 2018.  Born in Glassport, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred Keys.  Also preceding her in death was her husband William Wesley.

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Kathleen E. Craddock

June 25, 2018 |

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

Kathleen Elizabeth Craddock, age 70, went to be with the Lord on June 25th after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.  Born on June 2nd, 1948, she was the  daughter of the late Elizabeth "Betty "(Austin) and Albert Hofman.

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Beatrice June Bassler

June 25, 2018 |

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

Beatrice June Bassler, age 92 of North Huntingdon died June 23, 2018 at Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon. She was born July 4, 1925 in Beatrice, Nebraska, a daughter of the late Orville and Pearl Stephens Alexander.

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Deborah Marie Orr

June 24, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Deborah Marie Labishak Orr, 63, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Clairton, passed away at John J. Kane Regional Center in Pittsburgh on Saturday, June 23, 2018.  She was born November 25, 1954 in McKeesport to the late Peter and Carolina Hallas Labishak.  Deborah is survived by brother, Terry D. Labishak of West Mifflin and sister, Cary Labishak.  Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6^th Street, Clairton,  PA   15025.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

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William R. Pitt, Jr.

June 23, 2018 |

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

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Louise Mabel Sherer

June 23, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Louise Mabel Sherer, age 95, died peacefully at the Bethlen Home in Ligonier, PA on June 18, 2018.  She is the daughter of Olof and Annie (Anderson) Sundin.  Louise was preceded in death by her husband, William V. Sherer. Surviving children are William Vincent Sherer, Carol Ann de la Mora, and Timothy Olof Sherer. Louise was a loving mother, energetic and hardworking.  She exemplified the best traits of the “Greatest Generation.”  She worked as a maid, a waitress, a tin flipper in a Pittsburgh area mill during World War II, part owner of a furniture making company in Oregon, part owner of a oil distribution company in Bandon, Oregon, part owner of Sherer’s Dairy Store in Mount Vernon, PA, book keeper for various companies including Tygart Steel in McKeesport, PA, and a realtor.  Louise worked into her late 70s.  She loved to travel, making numerous trips to European destinations and living in Guadalajara Mexico with her daughter for a year. A memorial service for Louise will be held at noon on Friday, June 29, 2018 at the SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 402 E. Church Street Ligonier, PA.

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David R. Haugh III

June 22, 2018 |

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

David R. Haugh III, age 49, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at home. He was a truck driver for Hydrotech in Elizabeth.

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Lois (Bird) Bonadio

June 21, 2018 |

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

Lois (Bird) Bonadio of Elizabeth Township passed quietly June 20 at the age of 90 in her home. She is survived by her loving and caring husband of 68 years, Frank L.  Bonadio,  formerly of Glassport. She was born February 11, 1928 in Jeannette,  the only daughter of J. William IV and Beatrice Durst Bird.  She graduated from Jeannette High School then trained as an RN in the U.S. Cadet Corps in the School of Nursing at McKeesport Hospital where she worked in the ER until 1951 and was a member of the School of Nursing Alumni Association.  She was also a member of the Elizabeth Twp. Seniors and attended St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. Lois was a pianist, enjoyed traveling, word puzzles, games, and was an avid Pirates and Steelers fan. Her greatest love was her family -- sons Blane (Susan)  of Zelienople, Kent (Kathy) of Penn Trafford, and daughter Joyce (Randy) McDonald of White Oak; her nine grandchildren - David of Lititz, Elizabeth (Brian) of Pleasant Hills, Wesley (Anne) of Athens, OH, Ryan  (Missy) McDonald of Westmoreland City, Derek (Melanie) serving in Rota, Spain, Christopher (Jeannine) of Scott Twp., Michael (Liana) of Marietta, OH, Tyler (Chris March) of Oakland, and her beloved Kevin who passed in 2014 at the age of 25.

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