November 26, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
William R. McNamee, age 60, of North Huntingdon, died on Saturday, November 24, 2018. He was born in McKeesport on July 29, 1958 and is the son of Loretta Jones (James) Cunningham and the late Regis McNamee. He was a driver for S&S Transit in North Versailles until he retired. In addition to his mother and step-father, he is survived by his daughter, Sara Fiorentino of Spring Hill, Florida; brother, Craig “Big” (Vicki) McNamee of White Oak; sister, Erin McNamee of North Huntingdon; nieces and nephews.
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November 26, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ralph R. Courtley, 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Excela Health Westmoreland. He was born, December 22, 1931, in Braddock, a son of the late Robert and Christina (Wigle) Courtley. Prior to his retirement, he was a security guard for Mesta Machine Company. Ralph was an avid gardener and enjoyed reading, especially his Bible, cooking, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Dingel Courtley; and sister, Edna Bowman. He is survived by his son, Robert Courtley and his wife, Camille; daughters, Linda Gabersek and her husband George, Sandra Carson and her husband Warren; grandchildren, Sarah, Rachel and Jacob Courtley, Scott and Jaison (Kelly) Marshall, Jennifer (Will) Stouffer, Jeffrey, Darryl and Tony Carson, Chad Gabersek and Jessica Atwater; and five great-grandchildren, Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Brush Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www,shirleyfuneralhome.com.
November 26, 2018 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Richard E. Kushner, Sr., 82 of West Mifflin, died Nov. 25, 2018. He is the son of the late George and Helen Kushner. He is the husband of the late Judith (Burch) Kushner and is survived by his daughters Lisa (Joseph Malloy and Denise (Robert) Bartolomeo; son Richard Kushner, Jr; grandchildren Joey Malloy, Kevin and Korey Bartolomeo; great granddaughter Kenley bartolomeo and sister-in-law Helen Kushner. Richard was an avid hunter and fisherman. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
November 26, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Francis “Fran” Paul Orban, age 79 of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018. He was born November 24, 1939 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Katherine (Pavlakovic) Orban. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. He was a 20 year Air Force veteran that went onto work for the Cheswick Post Office for over 19 years before retiring in 2002. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson Michael Orban; son-in-law Greg Baker; brothers Joseph, Stephen, Gerald and Michael Orban; and sister Catherine Cush. His is survived by his wife of over 57 years Dorothy (Livingstone) Orban; children Joseph Orban, Stephen Orban, Timothy (Linda) Orban, Michael (Gina) Orban and Katherine Baker; 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and brothers James (Kathleen) Orban and John (Theresa) Orban.
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November 26, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ronald Henry Smith III, 20, of Greensburg, formerly of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, November 18, 2018. Ronnie was born May 9, 1998 in Pittsburgh, PA. He loved riding dirt bikes, snow boarding, hunting, fishing, working outside and drawing. Ronnie had a smile that could light up anyone's life. He is survived by his son, Tristan I. Yafchak, Ronnie's mother, Desiree (Mihalic), her husband, Todd Corbett, & Ronnie's father, Ronald H. Smith, II. Ronnie is also survived by his siblings, Breana, Brody & Conner, grandparents, Andrew Mihalic and Ronald & Ruth Smith.
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November 26, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Tena Ruth Johnson Pletcher, 92, of Buena Vista passed away Thursday November 22, 2018. She was born April 23 1926 in Buena Vista, the daughter of the late Ralph L. and Ruth Odessa (McClean) Johnson. She owned and operated the Ralph L. Johnson Funeral Home in Buena Vista having been a licensed funeral director for nearly 70 years.
After graduating from high school in 1944 she approached her father and convinced him she wanted to become a funeral director. She attended Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. After graduating from mortuary school Ruth served her two year apprenticeship at the family funeral home in Buena Vista.
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November 26, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Walter "Jay" James Alcorn, Jr., age 77 of Allen, TX and formerly of Clairton, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Born July 8, 1941 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Walter J. Alcorn, Sr. and Gladys (Kerr) Alcorn. A retired welder for James F. Kemp, Inc. of Clairton, Jay was a veteran of the Pennsylvania National Guard and a board member and past commander of the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75 of Clairton.
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November 26, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William Elmer Smith, age 91 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Grandview Estates in Elizabeth Twp. Born October 20, 1927 in Floreffe, he was a son of the late Ellsworth F. and Blanche Irene (Keenist) Smith. A member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton, William worked as an inspector for Firth Sterling in McKeesport and also on the railroads.
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November 25, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Donald J. Jackson, age 86 of North Huntingdon, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born January 15, 1932 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Anton and Agnes (Brletic) Jackson. A retiree from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in Olympia Shopping Center, Donald was a US Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War and a member of St. Angela Merici Parish in White Oak, CFU #3 in McKeesport, the Archer Hill Bowling League, the White Oak American Legion, and Club Dobrotvor.
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November 25, 2018 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Patricia "Patsy" A. Petrosky, 77, died November 23, 2018. She was the daughter of the late John and Stefania (Worek) Korposh. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward Petrosky and brother Thomas Korposh. She is survived by her sister in law Janice Korposh; niece Kristen (Derek) Reckard; great nieces and nephews Marina, T.J., and Tessa; dear friend and caregiver Judy Wesolowski; and her beloved pet and companian Fluffy. Patricia was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish. Friends recieved Monday 4-8 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport. A blessing will be held Tuesday 11am, interment following at New St. Joseph's Cemetery.
November 25, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Lydia Cowans, age 89, of McKeesport, died on November 24, 2018. She was born in Selma, Alabama on January 2, 1929 and is the daughter of the late Daniel Scott and Hannah Patt. Lydia was a nurse’s aide for over 45 years at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh.
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November 25, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
William J. Hall, age 51, of Pittsburgh, formerly of White Oak, died unexpectedly on November 22, 2018, at home. Born November 10, 1967, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late William E. and Katherine Ann (Fulton) Hall.
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November 24, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Henry H. DeVault, age 96, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired blast furnace foreman at U.S. Steel Clairton Works and a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Bethesda United Presbyterian Church and the Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge #526, both in Elizabeth. Born June 11, 1922 in Morgantown, WV, he was a son of the late Henry N. and Beulah (Farrell) DeVault.
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November 24, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary S. Dora, age 72, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Mon Valley Care Center. A 1964 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. Mary earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business education from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, an elementary degree from California University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was a teacher for the South Allegheny School District for 40 years both as a business education teacher and elementary teacher and retired in June of 2008.
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November 24, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Sylvia Moidel Byer, age 94, of White Oak, died Nov. 24, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh on October 5, 1924 and is the daughter of the late Morris and Leah Barad Moidel. She is the wife of the late Harold B. Byer.
Mrs. Byer is the former Executive Secretary for the Downtown McKeesport Association, former Executive Secretary for the Industrial Health Foundation and was formerly with the PA Department of Health Energy Department. She served as a WAC at the rank of Sergeant in the Army Medical Corps during WW II. She was a graduate of Schenley High School, attended Robert Morris Secretarial School and Duff’s Business College.
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