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Joan F. White

December 14, 2017 |

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

JOAN F. WHITE age 95, of White Oak, formerly of Duquesne, on December 12, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Annie (Hollis) Asson. She was the wife of the late John C. "Jack" White, Jr.; mother of Carol Schultz of Mesa, AZ, Joan Hanlon of Cocoa Beach, FL and John C. "Jack" (Elaine M.) White III of Elizabeth; also seven grandchildren Dawn Odil, Christopher Cifaldi, George Schultz, Timothy Richards, Shawn Magiera, Kellie O' Donnell, Jacqueline Bedzik; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial visitation on Monday, December 18, 2017 from 9-10 a.m. at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne at which time services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice, 310 Fisk St., Pgh., PA 15201.

 


Nancy June Vincenzini

December 13, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Nancy June Vincenzini, 68, of West Mifflin passed away at Jefferson Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.  She was born December 15, 1948 in Homestead to the late Pio N. and June Fern Finney Vincenzini.  Nancy is survived by son, Thomas P. Vincenzini of West Mifflin; sister, Kathy L. (George) Pomaibo of West Mifflin; brothers, Charles N. (Mary Ann) Vincenzini of White Oak, Robert L. (Judith)  Vincenzini of Jeannette, Gary H. Vincenzini of West Mifflin; nieces, Michelle (Tim) Taylor of Shaler, Amy (Brian) Hartz of Bristow, VA; nephews, Bill Pomaibo of West Mifflin, Eddie Michael of Vanderbilt, PA.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Shirley (Edward) Matwij.  Nancy lived in the West Mifflin all her life.  She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, was a sports enthusiast, and a bird/animal watcher.  Arrangements have be entrusted to I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg,  PA   15034.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Patricia Sharon Pollard Cobbs

December 13, 2017 |

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

Friends will be received Friday, December 22, 2017 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where services will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., McKeesport, PA.

For the full obituary please visit https://www.watersfuneralhome.net/notices/Patricia-Cobbs

 


Leslie Johnson

December 13, 2017 |

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

Friends will be received Thursday, December 14, 2017, 10:00 am until 11:00 a.m. in Morning Star Baptist Church, 307 Shaw Avenue, Clairton, Pennsylvania, where services will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.

Arrangements entrusted to the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., Clairton, PA.

For the full obituary please visit https://www.watersfuneralhome.net/notices/Leslie-Johnson

 


Naomi Ruth Painter

December 12, 2017 |

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

Naomi "Ruth" Painter, 81, left her earthly life after a brief illness on December 12, 2017 to be with the Lord and her loving husband, Bobby.

 
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Dolly Eori

December 12, 2017 |

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

Dolly Eori, age 93, of Sutersville, and formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Excella Westmoreland Hospital. She was a member of The Church in Sutersville. Born on June 21, 1924, she was a daughter of the late George Vanscoy Sr. and Mary (Small) Vanscoy, and wife of the late Paul C. Eori. She is survived by son, Joseph A. (Patty) Eori Sr. of Sutersville; granddaughters, Angel (David) Strickler of Rostraver and Lorin Eori of Lakewood Ranch, FL; grandson, Joseph A. Eori Jr. of Sutersville; and great-granddaughter, Mia Strickler; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue,  Elizabeth, on Thursday, December 14, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 
 


Cascere Davon Dunn

December 12, 2017 |

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

Friends will be received Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, where services will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Kimberly Smith.

For the full obituary please visit https://www.watersfuneralhome.net/notices/Cascere-Dunn

 


Frank A. Curcio

December 12, 2017 |

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

Frank A. Curcio, age 94 of West Mifflin, passed away at home on Thursday, December 7, 2017.  Born January 24, 1923 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Basil and Anna (Cortes) Curcio. 

 
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Richard J. Kurta

December 12, 2017 |

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

Richard J. Kurta, age 59, of Clairton, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 in H.C.R. Manor Care in Whitehall.  Richard was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 19, 1957 to the late Richard P. and Mary (Winand) Kurta. 

 
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Carole Ann (Hoak) Wilcox

December 12, 2017 |

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

Carole Ann (Hoak) Wilcox, age 74, of Jefferson Hills passed away, suddenly, on Saturday, December 9, 2017 in her home. Carole Ann  was born  in McKeesport on June 20, 1943  to the late Edward and Gladys (Grice) Hoak.  

 
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Thomas M. "Zip" Budd, Sr.

December 11, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Thomas M. "Zip" Budd, Sr., age 70, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born December 21, 1946 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Michael Budziszewski and Julia (Bocek) Budd.

 
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Billie Jo Richel

December 11, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

BILLIE JO RICHEL, 34 of Glassport, born Jan. 28, 1983 and passed away Dec. 9, 2017.  She is the daughter of the late Robert  and Rose (Danielson) Richel, Sr.  She is survived by her children Mark and Brianna of Port Vue; siblings Bobbi Jo (Mark) Richel of Glassport, Leroy Richel of Port Vue, twin sister Betty Jo Richel of Glassport, Jody (Bob) Upperman of Port Vue, Tina (Keith) Richel of North Huntingdon, Sissy (Steve) Nehila of Port Vue and Robert (Jen) Richel, Jr. of Port Vue; also many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 640 Vermont Ave., Glassport Pa 15045.

 


Harry C. Opfer Sr.

December 11, 2017 |

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

Harry C. Opfer, Sr., age 90, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at home. He was a retired custodian with the Elizabeth Forward School District, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, and he enjoyed woodworking and crafts. 

 
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John J. Honacki

December 11, 2017 |

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

John J. Honacki, age 88, of Elizabeth Twp passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at home. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. A retired steelworker for National Tube in McKeesport, he was a member of the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees and the PNA 750 of Glassport, and a former member of the American Racing Pigeon Union in Glassport. 

 
 
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Bernard Tison

December 11, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Bernard “Duddy” Tison of McKeesport, PA passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017.  He was born in Glassport, PA on July 23, 1927 the son of the late Anthony and Susan Ferjanc Tison.  He was predeceased in death by wife Patricia Norberg Tison and sisters—Sister Elvira (Clara), Irene Gaydos, Mary Koltisa and Agnes Moranelli; brothers—Frank, Dominic, Joseph, Aloysius and Vincent and granddaughter Carrie Ann Gross.  He is survived by daughters Pattie (Charles) Gross and Sandra Tison, grandsons Charles (Denise) Gross, Michael (Kara) Gross and Scott Gross and 3 great grandchildren, stepchildren Keith (Anita) Daugherty, Debra Oskin (deceased), Kenneth Daugherty, stepgrandchildren Joshua (Alyssa) Oskin, Jonathan (Christa) Oskin), Shawn (Jessica) Daugherty, Kurt Daugherty and Brad Daugherty, Kristopher (Shannon) Daugherty and Kevin Daugherty along with 8 step great grandchildren and also numerous nieces and nephews.  He was retired from the Copperweld Corp. with 35 years of service and Gateway & Hydro Flush Exterminating Co.  He was a naval veteran and a member of the Dravosburg American Legion Post 380 and the Happy Go Lucky Square Dance Club.  Family and Friends will be received at Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Glassport on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8.  Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Queen of the Angels Church in Glassport.  Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Port Vue.