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Robert E. Massie

February 10, 2018 |

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

Robert E. Massie, age 59, of White Oak, died February 8, 2018. Born March 16, 1958, in McKeesport, he was the son of Robert M. Massie and Gayle R. (Pierce) Massie and the husband of Nancy Massie.

 
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Sally Ann Figas

February 10, 2018 |

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

Sally Ann Figas, age 66, of McKeesport, died  peacefully February 9, 2018.  Sally dedicated her life to caring for her family and truly adored her grandchildren and nephew. Born May 17, 1951, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Louise (Boland) Pechar and the life partner of William A. King.

 
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Marilyn L. Dwyer

February 09, 2018 |

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

Marilyn L. (Maple) Dwyer, age 69, of Perryopolis and formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian. She was a member of Perryopolis Baptist Church and a former volunteer at the Elizabeth Food Bank. She had a love for music and was a distinguished pianist and organist at many local churches and events.

 
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Joseph W. Lewis

February 09, 2018 |

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

Joseph W. Lewis, age 59 of West Elizabeth, passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, February 8, 2018.  Born February 5, 1959 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Harold J. and Gloria M. (Minford) Lewis.

 
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Dwayne Ring

February 09, 2018 |

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

Dwayne Ring, 54, of West Newton, PA, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018. He was born July 9, 1963, in McKeesport, PA. He graduated from Yough High School in 1981. Dwayne worked at North Bay Construction, and was also a Maintenance Planner for Morton Salt, in Ohio. His survivors include his father, Lawrence G. (Martha) Manns of Medina OH; children, Mitchel Ring and Chelsea Smith; sisters, Shary Ring, of Middleburg Heights, OH, Debbie Collins (Ned), of Latrobe, PA; brother, Peter Manns (Lindy), of Westfield, OH, and several nieces and nephews. Dwayne was preceded in death by his mother, Marlene A. (Barker) Manns; sister Marci (Manns) Farnsworth, and biological father, Robin E. Ring.

 
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John F. Connelley Jr.

February 09, 2018 |

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

John F. Connelley Jr., age 77 of North Versailles passed away Monday, February 5, 2018. He was a Navy veteran during the Korean War that when onto work for Westinghouse in Monroeville as a computer programmer before retiring. He was a member of the Duquesne McKeesport Lodge #731 F & A.M. and the American Legion in White Oak. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Dorothy Connelley; and daughter Jennifer Louise Connelley. He is survived by his daughters Martha (David) Montose and G.G. (Jason) Sanders.
 
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Mary Patricia "Pat" Forsyth

February 08, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Mary Patricia "Pat" Forsyth, passed away today February 8,2018 with her family by her side.

 
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Rose Marie Conroy

February 08, 2018 |

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

Rose Marie Conroy, 81 of Irwin, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Senior Care Plaza, McKeesport.  She was born May 22, 1936 in North Versailles, Pa., a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Brady) O'Malley.

 
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Lance Sterling Simpkins

February 08, 2018 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Please view the obituary in its entirety at https://www.watersfuneralhome.net/notices/Lance-Simpkins

 


Carl V. Zupi

February 08, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Carl V. Zupi, 94, of Glassport, died Feb. 4, 2018.  He is the son of the late Gasper and Catherine (Tavalaro) Zupi and beloved husband of the late Esther (Mischi) Zupi.  He is survived by his sons David Zupi and Vincent Zupi; brother Frank Zupi and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by sisters Angeline Rossi, Anna Marie Zupi and Domenica Consoli.  Carl was retired from Copperweld; member of Queen of the Rosary Parish, where he was an usher, Holy Name Society, Sons of Italy, Americal Legion and the Lions Club, where he was president for 3 years.  A private funeral service was held at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


William F. Malt

February 07, 2018 |

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

William F. Malt, 94, of Larimer, died February 6, 2018 at home. He was born May 26, 1923 in Greensburg, a son of Dora (Malt) Hough and was also preceded in death by his son William F. Malt Jr., a brother Joseph Hough, and a sister Wilma Duncan. Bill was a retired employee of Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding and an Army veteran of WW II. He was a longtime active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Larimer, a charter member of Larimer Volunteer Fire Department and longtime bartender at the Larimer Fireman’s Club. He is survived by his wife of nearly seventy one years Anna Mae (Wright) Malt; his children Robert J. “Zeke” Malt and his wife Amy of Larimer, Bruce E. Malt and his wife Brenda of Confluence, and Janet Bettencourt and her husband Ronald of North Huntingdon; a grandson Shawn Malt; step grandchildren Brian Burkett, and Jody Roe; great grandchildren Austin and Braxton; sisters Sara Geiger of Larimer and Dorothy Green of Plum Boro; also numerous nieces and nephews.
 
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John “Chris” C. Wolfram

February 07, 2018 |

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

John “Chris” C. Wolfram, age 69 of Irwin, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born October 7, 1948, the son of the late Victor and Helen (Loveday) Wolfram. He was a Navy veteran who went on to work as a finance manager for numerous car dealerships for over 30 years before retiring. On his days off, you would always find him on the golf course. He is survived by his daughters Paula (Michael) Giran of North Huntingdon and Brandi Wolfram of Irwin; granddaughter Ciara Giran; sisters Susie (Robert) Golier of Pittsburgh, and Barbara (Alvin) McElfresh and Victoria (Dick) Muckinhaupt both of Venice, Florida; his very special aunt Lois Meisel, also of Venice, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
 
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Margaret Vera Cielieska

February 07, 2018 |

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

Margaret Vera Cielieska, age 96, of McKeesport, died February 5, 2018, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center, Scott Twp.

 
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Alexander (Alex) J. Semchak

February 06, 2018 |

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

Alexander (Alex) J. Semchak, 96, of Greenock, Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2018 surrounded by his beloved son, daughter, and close family friends. He was born on June 5, 1921 in McKeesport, and was the son of the late Georgius and Maria (Cybak) Semchak. Alex, a WWII Veteran, proudly served his country as a Captain in the US Army Signal Corps. His distinguished military service was acknowledged by the many commendations he received including the following: American Campaign Medal-WWII, American Defense Medal with Bronze Star-WWII, Army Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Two Knot Device, European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal, and the Army Presidential Unit Citation. It was during his 4 year tour of duty in Europe that he met and married the love of his life, Valerie (Ludgate) Semchak. Alex was well known due to his membership in numerous social clubs including the following: White Oak American Legion Post 701, Elizabeth Township Ex-Serviceman's Association in Boston, Sutersville Moose Lodge 1358, Order of the Owls Nest 1649, Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Co, Croation Club and Croation Men's Club Lodge 146 in Versailles, 11th Ward Welfare Association in McKeesport and the WMBU in Blythedale.

 
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Armand A. Lombardo

February 06, 2018 |

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

Armand A. Lombardo, age 87 of White Oak, died Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was born January 13, 1931 in the Bloomfield section of Pittsburgh, the son of the late Armand E. and Elena F. Mazzotta Lombardo. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School and the University of Pittsburgh. Armand was the former owner of Reliable Auto Service in McKeesport. He was a teacher for Allegheny Intermediate Unit and was an accomplished artist, woodworker, carver, and sculptor. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing, and gardening. He was also an outstanding chef who loved baking bread and preparing delicious Italian meals for family and friends.

 
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