October 22, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Ora C. Dixon, age 89, passed away on October 21, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on November 8, 1927 and is the daughter of the late Lynch and Lake Erie Smith Dixon, stepfather, Curtis Henry. She was a life time resident of McKeesport and a 50-year Republican. She is the first African American and first woman to be appointed though the County, Chairman of the Republican Party over 12 Wards.
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October 21, 2017 |
By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Ronald Brian Frantish, age 60 of Wake Forest, N.C. passed away peacefully on October 15, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years Kathryn Ringelstein Frantish; brother Roger (Gertrude) Frantish and sister Rhoda (Daniel) Wolfe, plus several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Edward and Mary Frantish of Buena Vista, Pa.
Ron was of the Class of 1974 of Elizabeth Forward High School, graduated with honors from Carnegie-Mellon University and retired from IBM after 32 years of service as a senior systems engineer.
Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held November 4, 2017, at the Mt. Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, 2200 Buena Vista Rd., McKeesport, PA.
Family will receive visitors at 10:00 a.m. in the Church Parlors with the service to follow at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Company #1, 3333 Fire Station St., Buena Vista, PA 15018 or the Punta Gorda Lions Club Foundation, PO Box 510915, Punta Gorda, FL 33951.
October 20, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
James G. Sepcic, 85, of Liberty Borough, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born March 3, 1932 in Braddock and was the son of the late Stephen and Milka "Mildred" Krajacic Sepcich. He was a member of the Liberty Presbyterian Church, Veteran's of Foreign Wars, The US Navy Memorial Association, American Legion, D.A.V., V.F.W., Croatian Federation of America, and was a former Liberty Borough Volunteer Fire Fighter. James was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He served on the Battleship New Jersey. For his service, he received the National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the China Service Medal. He was retired from the US Steel Edgar Thompson Works. He was the loving husband of Peggy Page Comer Sepcic, devoted father of Laura Ann Mierow of Wauwatosa, WI, Christine Marie Napotnik of Gibsonia, Rebecca S. (Lee) Miller of Phoenix, AZ, Robert G. Neal and Stephen L. Neal of North Huntingdon, and James D. Neal of White Oak, compassionate "Pap Pap" of Aubrianna and Georgena Mierow, Adam Napotnik, Ryan Polito, Ashlee Miller, Robert G. Neal, Jr., and Stephen L. Neal, Jr., beloved brother of Elizabeth Basista of FL, and had many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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October 20, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Joseph P. Stewart Sr., 76, of Adamsburg, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.
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October 19, 2017 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
MARGARET (MORAN) MITREGA Age 93, of West Mifflin, formerly of Duquesne, on October 18, 2017 at home. She was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Monegas) Moran. In her younger years she loved to dance. Wife of the late Stanley J. Mitrega; mother of Edward A. (Louise) Moran of Plum Boro; grandmother of Jeffrey (Michele) Moran and Lisa (Max) Bizzak; great- grandmother of Tyler and Cameron Moran and Madison and Max Bizzak; also survived by nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her twin sister, Elizabeth (Steven) Lutka; and sisters and their husbands, Anna (John) Wargo, Mary (Steven) Keller, Susan (Andrew) Hlivka, Helen (Andrew) Slafka, Pauline (Steven) Fedak and Theresa (Albert) Vavra. Visitation Sunday, October 22, 2017, from 12 - 5 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday, October, 23, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Hedwig Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish, at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in St. Hedwig Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the Light of the World Parish, 32 S. 1st St., Duquesne, PA 15110.
October 19, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Helen C. Davis, age 48 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in Clairton. Helen was born on August 6, 1969 in McKeesport to William Davis of Clairton and the late Helen C. (Pickel) Davis.
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October 19, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Florence E. Alderson, age 88, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Mt. Vernon of South Park. She retired as a cashier for the former A & P Company in Clairton. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church in Jefferson Hills, where she taught Sunday School for 40 years. She was an avid crafter, baker, sewer, and gardener.
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October 19, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Frances Spivak, age 99 of Monroeville and formerly of North Braddock, died October 18, 2017 at Manor Care of Monroeville. She was beloved wife of the late Peter Spivak.
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October 19, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jonette (Ware) Workman, age 87, of Bunola, and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at home. She enjoyed spending time at home with her family.
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October 19, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
William P. Buric, 84, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Transitions Heath Care Center, North Huntingdon. He was born January 17, 1933 in Rillton, PA, a son of the late Ivan and Anna Buric.
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October 18, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert C. Estochen, Sr., 84, of Douglasville, Georgia, formerly of White Oak, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He was born September 22, 1933 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Pagesh Estochen. He was a member of Faith Lutheran church in White Oak and was retired from Westinghouse Electric. Robert was a coach for 17 years for the White Oak Athletic Association. He is survived by his daughter Bonny Jo Belcher of Douglasville, GA, sons, Eric L. (Terri) Estochen of Tyngsboro, MA, Robert C. (Laurie) Estochen, Jr., of Farmington, NY, and Edwin G. Estochen of Aiken, SC, 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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October 18, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Paul Daniel Kolich, age 62 of McKeesport, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He was born in McKeesport on July 5, 1955 and is the son of the late Mark and Evelyn Burchell Patton Kolich.
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October 18, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Michael Joseph Minyon III, 34, of Orlando, FL., formerly of Pittsburgh, died Saturday, October 14, 2017. He was born October 29, 1982 in Pittsburgh. Michael has worked at Disney World, currently at the Coral Reef Restaurant in Epcot Center for the past eleven years. His legacy of love, caring and helping others will not be forgotten by the close "family like" network of friends and coworkers with whom he shared his life in Orlando, Florida. A dedicated animal lover, his loyal dog Blue was his constant companion. As a traveler, he touched many lives across the globe. Mike was compassionate and understanding to all he encountered. We here in Pittsburgh always looked forward to his visits, and visiting with him.
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October 18, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Mary Ann (Bencho) Rossey, 67, of Wilmerding, died Sunday October 15, 2017. Surviving are her longtime friend and caregiver Daniel Cizauckus; her children Michael (Christina) Rossey, Dana LaVerde, and Ralph LaVerde; several grandchildren; siblings Sally Ann (Charles) Baine, Joseph (Arlene) Bencho, Michael Bencho, and the late Barbara; also nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
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October 18, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Tonya D. Wright, age 55, of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 5, 2017. She was born November 7, 1961 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Leroy Parks and the late Constance Wright. She worked for the last 10 years as a Bus Driver for hearing impaired children. She is survived by her son Curtis L. Seay of North Versailles; and six grandchildren. Services were private. Arrangements handled by the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083.
