March 27, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Helen Marie Fencik, age 96, died Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was born September 22, 1921 in McKeesport, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Vojnik Bilohlavek and the wife of the late Stephen Fencik. She belonged to the Liberty Boro Senior Citizens and loved to walk and visit her family in Colorado.
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March 27, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lois E. Gwillim, 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. She was born August 23, 1931 in East McKeesport, Pa., a daughter of the late Clarence and Grace (Murphy) Garvin.
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March 27, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Betty Ann (Charney) Horensky, 79, of Greenock, died Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was born May 26, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William F. and Anna (Cholock) Charney. She was the wife of the late George Edward Horensky, Jr., who died February 19, 2012. Betty was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and the Ladies of Charity, Fish Fry Ministry, Peanut Butter and Jelly Ministry for the Boys and Girls Club and the Festival Committee there. She was formerly the secretary at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock and with the former Department of Energy in West Mifflin. She is survived by her son, George William (Katherine) Horensky of Rostraver, sister, Deborah Charney of Port Vue, grandchildren, Vincent W. Horensky and Elizabeth Mary Horensky, and brother-in-law, David Horensky.
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March 27, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jimmie Joe Berggren, Jr., 35, of West Newton, died Saturday, March 24, 2018. He was born March 15, 1983 in Jeannette and was the son of Jimmie Berggren and Naoma Harvey of West Newton. Jimmie worked for Blank Welding in Elizabeth. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Erik (Susan Zombek) Berggren and their sons, Ian and Ryan of Glassport, uncles, Eric Berggren of Monessen, Seth Fellabaum of Elizabeth and Shane Matthews of Latrobe, close friend Melissa Richardson and their dog Sarge, and cousins.
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March 27, 2018 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Diane Jean Craig, 60, of McKeesport passed away March 25, 2018 at home. She was born in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late James and Yvonne (Coleman) Workman. She was a member of Beulah Park United Methodist Church.
Diane is survived by her husband, Edward L. Craig Sr.; a daughter Dawn L. (Anthony) Harper; sons, Edward L. (Diane) Craig Jr., Shawn J. Craig and Brian L. Craig. She is also survived by her twin sister, Donna Harper, and brothers Kevin (Sally) Westfall and Kenneth Workman. She has 24 grandchildren.
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March 27, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ruth Casey-Buzek, 90, of Jeannette, Pa., passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
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March 26, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Philip E. Carnahan, 89, of North Versailles, died Sunday, March 25, 2018. He was born December 18, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert L. and Elizabeth (Baker) Carnahan. Philip worked for the former Teslovic builders and served in the National Guard. He is survived by his brother, Robert L. Carnahan of White Oak, nieces, Lynne A. (John) Straub and Susan L. Salley, great-nieces, Melissa and Sara and great-nephews, Shaun and Michael.
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March 26, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Gertrude Ida (Schroter) Blaha, 92, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was born August 20, 1925 in Glassport and was the daughter of the late Karl and Martha (Bartz) Schroter and was the wife of the late John E. Blaha. Gertrude was a member of the former St. John's Lutheran Church in Glassport. She had worked at the former Glass House in Glassport for many years. She had also worked at the Christy Park Works and Westinghouse in East Pittsburgh. She is survived by her son, Karl (Carol) Blaha and daughter, Carol (William) Hageman of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, John and Candace Blaha and Suzanne and Christine Hageman. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Hedwig Olson and Lota Kirschner.
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March 26, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Louise Zivkovich, age 101 of McKeesport, died Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was born March 23, 1917 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Peter Ivkovich and Mary Kusic Ivkovich, and wife of the late Michael Zivkovich. Louise is survived by her son, Michael (Kathleen) Zivkovich, Jr. of Columbia, Maryland, daughter Marilyn Milkovich of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, grandchildren; Michael Trent (Margaret) Zivkovich, Catherine Erin (David) Harris, Ashley (Christopher) Barwick, great grandchildren; Charlie, Anna, Wyatt, and Pierce.
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March 26, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Daniel Pellecchia, age 85, of Lincoln Borough, formerly of Christy Park, died March 25, 2018, at Walnut Ridge Memory Care of Greensburg. Born April 16, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Pietro and Helena (Porretta) Pellecchia and the husband of the late Pauline (Pollock) Pellecchia.
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March 26, 2018 |
By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home
Richard John Zimmerman Age 28, of White Oak, on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Son of Jackie and Richard Zimmerman, brother of Shannon (William) Mazon, Erin and Kelsey and adoring nieces and nephews.
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March 25, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jean L. Zalac, age 90 of White Oak, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 in John J. Kane Regional Center - McKeesport. Born May 11, 1927 in Duquesne, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Mihach) Kellar. A member of Corpus Christi Parish in McKeesport and the former Sacred Heart and St. Martin de Porres Parishes, Jean was a 1944 graduate of Duquesne High School, a volunteer with both the Rainbow V.F.C. and Senior Care at Lifespan, and a member of S.O.A.R..
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March 25, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Marlene Fay Claar, age 79 of McKeesport, passed away at home on Saturday March 24, 2018. Born June 11, 1938 in Palmer, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Fay (Teufel) Olsavsky A former real estate agent with Matthew Cracolice Agency in White Oak, Marlene also operated her own day care. She loved her cats and loved children, especially babysitting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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March 25, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Nancy Ann Coleman, age 75 of Glassport and formerly of Elizabeth Twp. and Wilmerding, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born October 6, 1942 in Wilmerding, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Praskavich) Miskow. A very talented artist, photographer, and gardener, Nancy worked in the art department at G.C. Murphy and Co. in McKeesport.
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March 25, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Sallie L. Prihode, age 81 of McKeesport, died Saturday, March 24, 2018. She was born June 16, 1936 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Ernest and Judy Welsh Lofstrom, and wife of the late Edward P. Prihode. Sallie graduated from McKeesport School of Nursing and worked forty-two years as a nurse for Dr. Laurence T. Ritchie in White Oak, until her retirement. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 47 years. She was a member of the Clairton Chapter #316, past Matron of White Oak Chapter #542, past District Deputy, and 1989 Grand Warder of the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania.
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