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Joseph J. Squillace, Sr.

February 06, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Joseph J. Squillace Sr., 85, of White Oak, went home to the Lord Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. Born Sept. 20, 1932, in McKeesport, he was a son of Antonio and Corinda (Pacifico) Squillace and the beloved husband of Bernadine (Jeney) Squillace. Joseph was the owner of the former Joseph J. Sr. Real Estate Agency and was a Prudential Life Insurance agent for more than 25 years.

 
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Ralph R. Weber Jr.

February 06, 2018 |

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

Ralph R. Weber Jr., 66, of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.

 
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Catherine A. "Cathy" (Conroy) Budai

February 06, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

CATHERINE A. "CATHY" (CONROY) BUDAI age 71, of Scottdale, PA, formerly of West Mifflin, on February 3, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anne (Bonacci) Conroy. Cathy retired as a department manager at Hill's Department Store, Kennywood Mall. She was the wife of the late David L. Budai, Sr.; mother of David (Carol) Budai, Jr., of Zephyrhills, FL and Dean (Florence Fallon) Budai, of West Mifflin; grandmother of David James Budai, Daniel Lawrence Budai and Nathan Thomas Budai; sister of the late Ellen (late Robert) Coret. Also survived by her caregivers and loving family, Michael and Chris Tkacs, of Scottdale. There will be no visitation or services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Arrangements entrusted to MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300.

 


Patricia A. "Patsy" Christeson

February 05, 2018 |

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

Patricia A. "Patsy" Christeson, 79, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, February 4, 2018 at home with her children and her dog, Lucy by her side. She was born December 10, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Skiffington Martin. She was the wife of the late Alfred E. "Chris" Christeson who died August 23, 2007. They were married for 46 years. She was a member of the former St. Pius V Catholic Church in McKeesport and the Kiwanis Club. She was an amazing seamstress that could design, sew, or make anything and everything. She began sewing when she was 5 years old and making alterations on people's clothes before she was 10. She always said that we could take away her car, but not her sewing machine. She handmade her grandchildren's Christening and Baptismal gowns which are even more cherished now. She was happiest at her family built cabin in Cameron County, with her late husband, children and grandchildren where she enjoyed hunting, fishing, sewing and making items with wood (furniture, cedar chests and chairs) with many going to family or friends. She is survived by children, Michael (Carol) Christeson of Washington, Daniel (Roberta Walk) Christeson,  Paul "Toby" (Jamie) Christeson and Kristine (Jack) Cant of Elizabeth Township. "G" spent a lot of time with her  grandchildren, Jess Cant, Kaitlyn, Pearl, Kaylee, and Alfred Christeson. She is also survived by her brother, James "Mickey" Martin of Winterhaven, Florida, sister-in-law, Dee Martin of North Huntingdon, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

 
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Wayne Cramer

February 05, 2018 |

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

Wayne Cramer, 91, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, February 4, 2018. He was born April 20, 1926 in Elizabeth and was the son of the late Albert Cramer, Sr., and the late Margaret Rothey Cramer. He and his late brother Albert owned and operated the former Cramer Brothers Marine in Elizabeth. Wayne and Albert loved Muskie Fishing in Canada. He is survived by his wife, Hazel J. Chaussinand Cramer, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Albert and his wife Veronica Cramer, Jr.

 
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Janet E. Galla-Schibik

February 05, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Janet E. Galla-Schibik, age 69 of Liberty Borough died February 2, 2018 at home with her beloved daughter Kelly by her side.

 
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Dolores Marie “Dolly” (Mihalic) Gondos

February 04, 2018 |

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

Dolores Marie “Dolly” (Mihalic) Gondos, 81, of Elizabeth Township, died Saturday, February 3, 2018.  She was born June 13, 1936 in Donora and was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary A. (Kosko) Mihalic.  She was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park.  Dolly was a retired Library Aide for the Elizabeth Forward School District and had previously worked for US Steel and Columbia Gas in Donora.  She enjoyed her ladies card club, working crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy and NCIS, and trying to figure out the clues to where the Daily News Easter Egg was hidden.  She was an avid Steelers and Notre Dame fan.  She loved holiday get-togethers with family, beach vacations in Outer Banks, NC, and the annual Gondos family reunion.  In her younger days, she enjoyed canning tomatoes and making the best pizza sauce around – her recipe was even published in the local newspaper!

 
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John V. Scozio

February 04, 2018 |

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

John V. Scozio, age 69, of North Huntington, died Friday, February 2nd, 2018. He was born December 17, 1948, the son of the late John and Viola Scozio.

 
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Ann M. Luketic

February 04, 2018 |

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

Ann M. Luketic, age 93 of Port Vue, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 in Riverside Care Center, McKeesport.  Born September 19, 1924 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Ann (Pavlicic) Kolic. 

 
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Lily M. Walter

February 04, 2018 |

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

Lily M. (Brown) Walter, of Sewickley, formerly of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018. Born in Elizabeth on January 30, 1923, she was the daughter of the late David and Virgie (Haywood) Brown and wife of the late Shimer Walter for 60 years. 

 
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Thomas Pyle

February 03, 2018 |

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

Thomas Pyle, age 26, of Versailles died on February 3, 2018. He was born in Mount Pleasant on August 23, 1991.

 
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Sandra Tison

February 03, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Sandra (Sandy) Tison of West Mifflin passed away on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.  She was born in McKeesport on August 21, 1954, daughter of the late Bernard Tison and late Rita Furlong.  She was predeceased in death by her niece and godchild, Carrie Ann Gross and her step-mother Patricia Tison and step-sister Debra Oskin.  She is survived by her sister Pattie (Charles) Gross, nephews Charles (Denise) Gross, Michael (Kara) Gross and Scott Gross; also 2 great nieces and 1 great nephew; step-brothers Keith Daugherty and Kenneth Daugherty, many cousins and step-nephews.  She was previously employed by U.S. Steel Duquesne Works and was a Market Research Interviewer at Waraback Research for 21 years.  She also worked at Riverside Nursing Center.  But the job she loved the most was being a caretaker for the elderly in their homes.  Family and friends will be received at Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Glassport on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10 am at Queen of the Rosary Church.  Interment to follow in Calvary Cemetery in Port Vue.  In lieu of flowers, please request Masses for Sandy via Seraphic Mass Association @ 412-683-4700.

 


June Lowry

February 02, 2018 |

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

June Lowry, 82, of Versailles, died  Thursday, February 1, 2018. She was born March 4, 1935 in Connellsville and was the daughter of the late Percy O. Harshman  and Margaret I. Showman Harshman. She was the wife of the late James M. Lowery. June was a member of Life Span, Silver Sneakers, AARP and the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens. She is survived by her daughters, Terri F. (Greg) Hertzler of Indian Lake, Donna F. (Donald) Hunphries of Woodruff, SC, and Cathy F. (David) Johnson of Pleasant Hills, sister, Gail Wall of Versailles, grandchildren, Shawn Sydeski, Brianna Humphries, David G. Johnson and Chad Humphries, great-granddaughter, Maci Johnson, cousin, Harriet Douglass,  nieces and nephews.

 
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William F. McHugh, Jr.

February 02, 2018 |

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

William F. McHugh, Jr., age 67 of Clairton, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.  Born October 15, 1950 in Clairton, he was a son of the late William F. McHugh, Sr. and Ann (Check) McHugh.

 
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Francis S. Furst

February 02, 2018 |

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

Francis S. Furst, age 79, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Family Hospice & Palliative Care in Mt. Lebanon. A retired storeroom clerk at Jefferson Hospital, he was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church and a social member of Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company. 

 
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