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Jerome M. Pollier

January 05, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Jerome M. Pollier, age 71, of McKeesport, died January 1, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport.

 
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John M. Kelly Sr.

January 05, 2018 |

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

John M. Kelly Sr., age 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.

 
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Norma G. Detwiler

January 05, 2018 |

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

Norma G. (Reschenthaler) Detwiler, age 65, of McKeesport, and passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at John J. Kane Regional Center - McKeesport. A retired chef, she was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church. She loved her swimming pool and the sunshine.

 
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Colleen Karabin Lucas

January 04, 2018 |

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

Colleen Karabin Lucas, 81, of Elizabeth Township, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was born May 16, 1936 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Carloss) Karabin. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1954 and graduated from McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. Colleen practiced Nursing for over 40 years and is a member of McKeesport Hospital Nurses Alumni. Colleen was a born-again Christian for 47 years and attended First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport where she was involved for many years. She was a member of the Red Hat Society in Elizabeth Township and Merritt Island, FL. She loved to take photos and shot every event for family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John P. Lucas, Jr. She was a devoted mother to Wendy Lego, son-in-law, Michael Lego and granddaughters, Cassidy Lego, and Caroline Lego of Peters Township.

 
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Larry Hindman

January 04, 2018 |

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

Larry Hindman, age 66, of Port Vue, passed away on January 4, 2018. He was born in McKeesport, PA, the son of the late Oliver and Alice Edinboro Trumpe Hindman.

 
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Jane M. Oyler (Morgan)

January 04, 2018 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Jane M. Oyler (Morgan), age 90, of Port Vue, on January 2, 2018.  Daughter of Lloyd C. and Ruth Minerva Morgan.  Wife of the late Alfred C. Oyler.  Mother of David C. Oyler (Anne Marie) of South Park, PA and Kim E. Cawthon (Grady Cawthon, Jr.) of Lenexa, KS.  Brother Lloyd Morgan, Jr. and sisters Ruth Minerva Brewer, Mary Garcia (Dr. Bertram Garcia) and Karen I. Banker (John Banker) of Nashua, NH.  Grandmother of Rachelle Knudson (Braun Knudson) of Sandy, UT and David Cawthon of Lenexa, KS and great-grandmother of Grey and Mazzy Knudson.  Jane and Alfred were married for 49 years until his death in 1995.  They traveled extensively by motor home, visiting every state except Rhode Island and Hawaii.  Jane was a volunteer at the McKeesport Library and the radiology department of McKeesport Hospital.  She was a member and founder of a Pittsburgh Essential Tremors support group and has donated her brain to Columbia University for Essential Tremor research.  The family will hold a private memorial service.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.

 


Marian Elizabeth Edmonds Clark

January 04, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Marian Elizabeth Edmonds Clark, 84, of Swissvale passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at UPMC Shadyside.  She was born April 2, 1933 in New York, NY to the late Eulalion N. Edmonds Holloway.  Marion is survived by daughter, Cassandra C. Wilder of Swissvale; grandchildren, Christina Bostick and Mario Sisson; 6 great-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  Along with her mother, she was preceded in death by her son Mark B. Sisson. Marion was a member of East Liberty Presbyterian & Ebenezer Baptist Churches, was employed by Citipark, MaGee Hospital Family Planning, Dept. of Aging, was a member of Chrispus Attucks Post 30 Ladies Auxiliary, and was VP of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton,  PA   15025.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


David G. Hale

January 03, 2018 |

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

David G. Hale, age 78, of McKeesport, died Jan. 1, 2018, at Glen Hazel Regional Care Center in Pittsburgh.  Born July 6, 1939, in New Castle, he was the son of the late George and Vera (Kachmar) Hale and the husband of the late Melda (Hatcher) Hale.

 
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Betty Ruth Burstin

January 03, 2018 |

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

Betty Ruth Burstin, age 89 of New York, NY, formerly of Duquesne, died Sunday, December 31, 2017.  She was born in McKeesport on July 29, 1928 and is the daughter of the late Louis and Ida Schermer Burstin.  She was an English Teacher for over 40 years and enjoyed water color painting.  She is survived by her brother, Dr. Charles Joel Burstin and his wife, Judith Ann Burstin of Beverly Hills, California; as well as 2 nieces Michaelle and Stacy Burstin and a nephew, Brad Burstin. 

 
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Julius M. Bakos, Sr.

January 03, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Julius M. Bakos, Sr., age 94, formerly of McKeesport, died January 1, 2018, in Royersford, PA. Born June 10, 1923, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Michael and Rose (Homoki) Bakos and the husband of the late Theresa (Smith) Bakos.

 
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Helen Lucille Lewis

January 03, 2018 |

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

Helen Lucille Lewis, age 89 of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born March 9, 1928 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Emmett and Agnes (Bumbarger) Wood.

 
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Reverend John H. Stubbs

January 03, 2018 |

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

Reverend John Herbert Stubbs, 75 years old, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.  Rev. Stubbs of North Huntingdon, PA, formerly of Herminie #2, was born on August 3, 1942 in McKeesport, PA, son of the late John and Sue (Jones) Stubbs.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret V. (Westfall) Stubbs; and his two sisters, Mrs. Marjorie (Donald Sr.) Rhodes and Mrs. Betty (Mischa) Stares.

 
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Tina Garth Schofield

January 03, 2018 |

By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Tina Garth Schofield, 59, died Dec. 28, 2017. Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at New Jerusalem Holiness Church, corner of Soles and Stewart streets, McKeesport, where a service will be held at 6 p.m. Arrangements in charge of Tunie Funeral Home, (412) 462-6466. 

 


Daniel B. Kugler

January 03, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Daniel B. Kugler, age 60, of North Huntington, died December 27, 2017, at home. Born September 27, 1957, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Richard and Loretta (Barry) Kugler.

 
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Mary J. Sabo

January 02, 2018 |

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

Mary J. Sabo, age 91 of Versailles, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born April 2, 1926 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Pepa (Sudarich) Grdich.

 
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