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Jane Lenora Philburn

February 26, 2018 |

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

Jane Lenora Philburn, 92, of Boston, died Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born June 27, 1925 in Curtisville and was the daughter of the late Harold and Sarah (Harbaugh) Keilbach. She was the wife of the late Bernard Francis Philburn, Sr., who died April 18, 1994. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Boston and was also an Elder and Clerk of Session. She was she was a member of Pythian Sisters, Dames of Malta, McKeesport Salvation Army Ladies Auxiliary, and the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens. She was a founding member of the Elizabeth Township Historical Society. She is survived by sons, Bernard Philburn, Jr., of Marian, IN., and Frank (Beth) Philburn of Finleyville, daughters, Linda Snedden of Hundred, WV., and Mary Jo (Shawn) Schultz of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
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Irene A. (Girovsky) Seech

February 26, 2018 |

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

Irene A. (Girovsky) Seech, 82, of West Mifflin died peacefully Friday, February 23, 2018 in Riverside Nursing Center, McKeesport. Born November 14, 1935, in Duquesne, she was the Daughter of the late Michael and Ann (Hanyak) Girovsky. Mrs. Seech was a member SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne and a former school crossing guard in West Mifflin. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest L. Seech. She is survived by a son, Ernest (Wendy) Seech of West Mifflin, and two granddaughters, Delainy and Emily. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah A. Seech, and three brothers, William, Edward and Michael Girovsky.

 
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Marie P. Howard

February 26, 2018 |

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

Marie P. Howard, age 75, of East McKeesport, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018. She was born January 15, 1943 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Vincent and Miriam (O’Brien) Marcello. She was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Church, Wilmerding, and was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 2152. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years Mayor Robert P. “Butch” Howard; her sons Scott V. (Tammy) Howard and Todd R. (Karen) Howard; her grandchildren Jason Henshawe, Ashley Howard, Michael McAnnelley, and Marissa Howard; her siblings Denise (Rodney) Glover and Jerry Marcello; her mother-in-law Bernice Howard; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Frank R. Papciak

February 26, 2018 |

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

Frank R. Papciak, 95, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018.  He was born June 7, 1922 in Chicago, IL, a son of the late Jacob and Mary (Paliga) Papciak.

 
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Robert B. "Bob" Furlong

February 26, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert B. “Bob” Furlong, age 86, of Versailles Borough, died Feb. 23, 2018, at The Palms at O’Neil in McKeesport.  Born Sept. 15, 1931, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Blair J. and Eleanor G. (Barry) Furlong and the husband of the late Rita (Gabauer) Furlong.

 
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Alice Mary (Rodriguez-Gutierrez) Boyd

February 26, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Alice Mary (Rodriguez-Gutierrez) Boyd of Middleboro died peacefully on February 19, 2018.  She was 90.

She was born on September 1, 1927 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Jesus Gutierrez and Concepcion Rodriguez-Gutierrez.  Prior to her retirement, Alice worked for many years as an electronics assembler at the Westinghouse Electric Corporation.  She was a member of the Mexican/American Club in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and numerous Catholic organizations.  A devout Catholic, she treasured her faith and family. 

Former wife of the late John Gilbert Boyd, Sr.  Devoted mother of Veronica L. Gasdick of Pennsylvania, Kathleen F. Boyd of Massachusetts, Arthur F. Boyd of Texas and the late John Gilbert Boyd, Jr. Loving sister of Arthur J. and William Gutierrez, Julia Kowalski, the late Pedro Gutierrez, Jenny Boyko and Joseph Gutierrez.  Also survived by cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families. 

A memorial service will be held on Friday (March 2, 2018) at 6:30 PM in the Onset Foursquare Church, 301 Onset Avenue, Onset. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday (March 10, 2018) at 9:30 AM in Queen of The Rosary Church, 530 Michigan Avenue, Glassport, Pennsylvania.

Interment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.

 


Frank C. Pavlecic, Jr.

February 25, 2018 |

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

Frank C. Pavlecic, Jr., age 65 of Versailles, passed away at home on Sunday, February 25, 2018.  Born October 15, 1952, he is the son of Mary (Basa) Pavlecic of McKeesport and the late Frank C. Pavelcic, Sr., who passed away August 16, 2006.  

 
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Theresa L. Brzek

February 25, 2018 |

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

Theresa L. Brzek, age 87, of McKeesport, died February 24, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born July 14, 1930, in Wilmerding, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Apolonia (Szczypek) Lorenc and the wife of the late Stanley F. Brzek, for 38 years.

 
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Harry L. Lake

February 25, 2018 |

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

Harry L. Lake, age 71, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was a retired electrician at Fisher Body in West Mifflin and a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, a member of the N.R.A. and a collector of World War II memorabilia.

 
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Emma B. Sabo

February 25, 2018 |

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

Emma B. Sabo, age 93 of Liberty Borough, died Saturday, February 24, 2018.  She was born September 10, 1924 in Cecil, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Charles and Daisy Roadman Boyd and the wife of the late George Sabo, Sr.  She was a member of St. Mark Parish in Liberty Borough and their Christian mothers.  She was captain of the bowling team at the former Ryan’s Duck Pin Lanes in Liberty Borough. Emma enjoyed baking, cooking and crafting.

 
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Gladys Lorenchick

February 24, 2018 |

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

Gladys Lorenchick, age 94, of Versailles Borough, PA, died February 23, 2018, at home with her family by her side.

 
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Daniel W. Morgan, Sr.

February 24, 2018 |

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

Daniel W. Morgan, Sr., age 100, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at home. He was a retired crane man for U.S. Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He loved fishing and cutting grass on his tractor.

 
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Christine M. Brown

February 24, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Christine M. Brown, 68, of Port Vue, died Feb. 22, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late George and Veronica Kaminski.  She is survived by her beloved husband Henry Brown; children Henry (Jodi Polesnak) Brown, Kristina (Jeremy) Rose, Kim (Matt) Denk and Thomas (Shawna) Brown; grandchildren Jennelle, Brianna, Madison, Braden, Devin, Kalsey, Jayden, Justine, Nathanial and Brayden; brother Christopher Kaminski and sisters Evelyn (Peter) Molnar, Connie (Bill) Schoffstall and Leighann Matasich.  Christine was preceded in death by brothers Chester and George Kaminski

 
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George Wayne "Barney" Barncord

February 24, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

George Wayne “Barney” Barncord, 71, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Dravosburg, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital McKeesport.  He was born February 9, 1947 in McKeesport to the late George L. and Vivian Barncord.  George is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Linda Barncord; sons, Ronald J. (Marcy Foster) Barncord of Lehigh Acres, FL, Gregory (Suzy) Brletich of Coraopolis; daughter, Barbara Altamare of Webster; grandchildren, Michael, Joshua, Sarah; great-grandchildren, Osiris and Griffin; loving felines, Gypsy, Smokey, & Missy.  Along with his parents, George was preceded in death by son, Brian Barncord.  He loved hunting, the outdoors, classic cars and animals.  Visitation will take place Monday, February 26, 2018 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm and Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 10 – 11 am at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg,  PA   15034.  A service will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 immediately after visitation followed by interment at Richland Cemetery, Dravosburg.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Elizabeth B. Bodenhemier

February 24, 2018 |

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

Elizabeth B. Bodenhemier, age 85 of West Mifflin, died Thursday, February 22, 2018. She was born December 31, 1932 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Michael R. and Anna Komar Michalik, and wife of the late John L. Bodenhemier.

 
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