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Harold "Sonny" R. Schelpman, Jr.

November 28, 2017 |

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

Harold "Sonny" R. Shelpman Jr., age 83, of Sarver, and formerly of Forward Township passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, H.J. Heinz Campus. A Marine veteran having served in the Korean War, he retired as a crane operator for J & L Steel in Pittsburgh. 

 
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Theodore T. Grunwald

November 28, 2017 |

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

Theodore T. Grunwald, age 82 of Monessen, died Monday, November 27, 2017.  Born June 11, 1935 in Belle Vernon, he was the son of the late Joseph and Frances Walchok Grunwald, and the husband of the late Patricia Rekrut Grunwald.  He worked at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, Allenport Plant until he retired.

 
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Kevin Patrick Wilson

November 28, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Kevin Patrick Wilson, 65, of Clairton passed away at Jefferson Regional Medical Center on Monday, November 27, 2017.  He was born September 11, 1952 in McKeesport to the late Frederick and Eileen Madden Wilson.  He is survived by cousins, David M. Madden, Colette M. Paluti along with other cousins.  Kevin was preceded in death by his parents and brother Thomas Wilson.  He was a motorcycle mechanic, and enjoyed painting motorcycles, art work and music.  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

 


Wilma Fernandez

November 28, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Wilma Fernandez, age 93, of Christy Park, died November 23, 2017, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born October 14, 1924, in Donora, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Veronica (Priecko) Urbanik and the wife of the late Louis Fernandez.

 
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Joanne D. Lesher

November 28, 2017 |

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

Joanne D. Lesher, age 76 of Liberty Borough, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born February 24, 1941 in Duquesne, she was a daughter of the late Steve T. Kostelac and Julia (Gamrat) Tomovcsik Kostelac Truan.

 
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Rose Marie Yuran

November 28, 2017 |

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

Rose Marie Yuran, age 94 of Duquesne, died Thursday, November 23, 2017. She was born August 24, 1923 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Ivan and Mary Vukelja Yuran and step daughter of the late Katherine Opat Yuran.

 
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James R. Jordan

November 27, 2017 |

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

James R. Jordan, 60, of Sutersville, formerly of Elizabeth Twp, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017. He was born February 13, 1957 in McKeesport and was the was the son of Florence (Jerry) Jackowski Jordan Bentley of Elizabeth Township and the late Eugene Jordan. He was the husband of the late Cynthia J. Plummer Jordan, who died January 17, 2010. James served in the US Navy and was a machine operator for Camp Hill Corporation. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Tera Warren of Lincoln Borough, brother, Gary (Glynis) Jordan of Peters Twp, sister, Cheryl Thomas of Butler, niece, Ashley McCollum and nephew, Sean McCollum. There is no visitation.

 
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Alexandra "Alex" Michelle Pomilio

November 27, 2017 |

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

Alexandra "Alex" Michelle Pomilio, 22, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday November 26, 2017. She was born July 9, 1995 in Pittsburgh. Alex worked for Glenn Johnston, Inc. She is survived by her parents, Jeffrey Alan and Loren Marie Stehney Pomilio of Elizabeth Township, sister, Kirstie (Paul) Egan of Zurich, Switzerland, grandfather, Frances (Helen) Pomilio of Pittsburgh, and uncles, Michael (Anna) Pomilio and Gary (Stacey) Pomilio of Elizabeth Township, Mike (Arlene) Stehney of West Deer Township, Ted (Toni) Stehney of Manassas, VA, and Steve (Jackie) Stehney of Boston.

 
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Albert G. Uhrin

November 27, 2017 |

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

Albert G. Uhrin, age 91 of Port Vue, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.  Born October 13, 1926 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George and Anna (Anchak) Uhrin.

 
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Roberta F. "Bubba" Logo

November 27, 2017 |

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

Roberta F. "Bubba" Logo, age 77 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017.  Born September 13, 1940 in Bristol, PA, she was a daughter of the late Edmund and Claire (Helm) Zabor. 

 
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William C. Stoffel Sr.

November 27, 2017 |

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

William C. Stoffel Sr., age 76, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital. An Army veteran, he retired as an electrician for U.S. Steel Clairton Works.

 
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Holly Gernhardt

November 27, 2017 |

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

Holly Gernhardt, 70, of Murrysville, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Forbes Regional Hospital.

 
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Marie "Bobbie" Suncine

November 27, 2017 |

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

Marie Roberta Marlene Suncine, age 74, of North Huntingdon, died Nov. 24, 2017, at Concordia of Monroeville.  Born, Feb. 23, 1943, in Wilkinsburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Ruth M. (McKay) Wilson and the wife of the late Ronald P. Suncine.

 
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Isabel "Violet" Bithell

November 27, 2017 |

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

Isabel "Violet" Bithell, 92, of North Huntingdon died November 26, 2017 at Transitions Health Care.  She was born August  27, 1925, daughter of the late Albert and Mary Dvorak Weaver.

 
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Edward J. Kustra

November 26, 2017 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Edward J. Kustra, 77, of Murrysville, formerly of McKeesport passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017. 

He was born April 5, 1940 in McKeesport, son of the late Joseph and Mary Gliwa Kustra.  He served our country in the United States Army.  He was a graduate of Youngstown State University. 

Prior to retirement, he was the founder and owner of KEMMCO Sales, Murrysville.  He was an active member of Holy Family Polish National Catholic Church, McKeesport and a former member of YMS of R, (Young Men’s Society of Resurrection).  He was a volunteer fireman for Lincoln Borough for many years. 

As former president of the Franklin Regional Football Boosters, Ed played a key role in bringing lights to the football stadium.  Edward enjoyed hunting, fishing and played golf in the Westinghouse Golf League.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 ½ years, Eileen Gricar Kustra of Murrysville; loving children, Kelly (Douglas) Duncan, Edward A. (Colleen Kelly) Kustra, Mandy Kustra, and Michael J. Kustra; adored grandchildren, Rachel Kelly, Jacob Duncan, Kaitlyn Duncan, and Nicole Duncan.

 
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