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Michael J. Cvejkus

April 24, 2017 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Michael J. Cvejkus, 91, a lifelong resident of Duquesne was embraced by God in the early morning of April 24, 2017 after a brief illness.  He was born in Duquesne on February 25, 1926 to the late Michael and Helen (Koval) Cvejkus and was predeceased by his loving wife Bess (Pakan), beloved daughter Arlene Pastrick and two sisters, Mary Perun and Anna Mae Ondechek.  Michael was an English teacher in the Duquesne school system for 35 years, President of the Duquesne Teacher’s Association and a proud member of the PSEA & NEA.

 
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Kathy A. (Parlak) Miller

April 24, 2017 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Kathy A. (Parlak) Miller, 59, of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday April 19, 2017. She was born September 29, 1957 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Edward and Dolores (Script) Parlak. She was a former day care teacher and was an avid Steelers fan. Her grandchildren were most important in her life. She is survived by her daughters Jessica May of Trafford, Tiffany Hizer of WV, and Dawn Miller of Greensburg; her grandchildren Dre, Dante, Mikayla, Lily, Audrey, C.J., and Arielle; also a brother and two sisters.
 
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Gregory C. Lacey

April 24, 2017 |

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

Gregory C. Lacey, age 58, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at home. He was employed as a machinist for Prism Technologies in Elizabeth. 

 
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Christine Rebecca (Younger) Brown

April 24, 2017 |

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

Christine Rebecca (Younger) Brown, age 82, of Duquesne, PA passed away at John J Kane Regional Center in McKeesport, PA on April 22, 2017 Christine was born on June 16, 1934 to Martin and Minnie Younger in Pittsylvania County, Chatham, Virginia.

 
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Marie Germek

April 23, 2017 |

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

Marie Germek, age 89, of McKeesport, died April 22, 2017, at home with her children by her side. Born April 6, 1928, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Gusta and Anna (Balint) Tiffany and the wife of the late Raymond J. Germek.

Marie worked at many different restaurants throughout the McKeesport area in her early years. She then dedicated her life to caring for her family. She is a member of Corpus Christi Church and was a Christian Mother at the former Sacred Heart Church. Marie enjoyed working jig saw puzzles and she will always be remembered for her delicious homemade dishes, especially during family gatherings and holidays.  Marie is survived by children, Darniece Homler of McKeesport, Michael (Christine) Germek of McKeesport; daughter-in-law, Margo Germek of North Huntingdon; grandchildren, Renee (Patrick) Germek Dooen, Amber Germek, Chantal Germek (Brian Pope), Kristin Germek and Heather ( Allan) Link; great grandchildren, Ryan, Jared, Noah, Allyson and Carter; brother, Ted (Dee) Tiffany of McKeesport; sister-in-law, Patricia Ancarana of Port Vue; also nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Marie was preceded in death by her son Larry; siblings, Dolores Cielieska, Harry Tiffany and Joey Ancarana; son-in-law, Hank Homler. Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox – Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, from 2 p.m. – 8p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 10 a.m., at Corpus Christi Church. Fr. Steven M. Palsa, will be the celebrant. Committal will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Leukemia Society of America, 333 E. Carson St., Ste 427, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycoxjaworskifh.com

 


George E. Lepsch

April 23, 2017 |

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

George E. Lepsch , 88, of Boston, died Friday April 21, 2017 at home. He was born March 23, 1929 in Greenock, and was the son of the late Charles George and Edna Marie Hendry Lepsch. He was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church, and was the Choir Director there for over 50 years. He was also a member of the Barber Shoppers, the Barbershop Society, and County Line Chorus. He was a retired Crown and Bridge Technician for Dr. Charles Jones' Dentist Office in Versailles and was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Dorothy L. Kerr Lepsch, son, George W. (Nancy) Lepsch of McKeesport, daughter, Nancy (David) Bash of White Oak, step-sons, John Douglas Jacobs of Morgantown, WV, and Mark A. (Theresa) Jacobs of Boston, step-daughter, Judilynn Jacobs of Boston, brother, Eugene Lepsch of Coulters, grandchildren, Rachel Bash, Amanda (Stewart) Brown, Tyler and Mackenzie Marflak, Andrew, Daniel and Layton Jacobs, great-granddaughter, Evelyn Rose Brown, nieces and nephews.

 
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Joseph G Rohall

April 22, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Joseph G Rohall, 27 of Glassport died April 21, 2017.  He is the beloved son of Diane Henderson Rohall (Bill Chase) and David (Michelle) Rohall.  In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister Janeen Rohall; grandmother Betty Henderson; aunts Denise (Steve) Turek and Sandy (Bill) Jones; uncle George (Katherine) Henderson; cousins and many friends.  Joe was preceded in death by grandfathers George Henderson and Joe Rohall and grandmother Pauline Rohall.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-7:30 at which time a funeral service will be held

 


Michael P. Ballough

April 21, 2017 |

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

Michael P. Ballough, age 85 of North Huntingdon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born March 22,1932 In Duquesne, Pa., a son of the late Michael and Anne Buddai Ballough.

 
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Florence J. Stokan

April 21, 2017 |

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

Florence J. Stokan, age 90 of North Huntingdon, died Friday, April 21, 2017 at St. Anne Home in Greensburg.

 
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Lynette M. (Lewis) Kelly

April 21, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Lynette M. (Lewis) Kelly, age 58, of Braddock, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was a former member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Braddock. She is preceded in death by her parents Walter Page and Geneva Lewis; husband Arnold Kelly; daughter Brandi Kelly; and longtime partner Roger McKinnon. She is survived by her sons Stewart Kelly and Clayton McKinnon and his girlfriend D’Angela Brown; grandchildren D’Ondre, Amecca, Malaka, Markiece, Trayvelle and Kahli; sister Pauline Lewis; nephew Troy (Ellen) Brown and niece Denise Brown.
 
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Donna L. Harpster

April 21, 2017 |

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

Donna L. Harpster, age 50 of Lincoln Place, died on Thursday, April 20, 2017.

 
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Stephen A. Micsko

April 20, 2017 |

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

Stephen A. Micsko, age 77 of Port Vue, passed away at home on Monday, April 17, 2017.  Born January 17, 1940 in Clairton, he was a son of the late John and Ann (Chasko) Micsko.

 
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Wanda L. Tognarina

April 20, 2017 |

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

Wanda L. (Smith) Tognarina, age 76, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a school bus monitor for Laidlaw in Elizabeth. She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. She enjoyed playing bingo and dining out with friends and family. Wanda loved everyone and didn't have a mean bone in her body.

 
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Dawn C. (Errett) Koebler

April 20, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Dawn C. (Errett) Koebler, age 89 of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017. She was born October 30, 1927 in Hempfield, a daughter of the late James and Mary (Gill) Errett. She sold handmade crafts for over 30 years and specialized in baby dolls. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 27 years William J. Koebler; brothers Thomas, Cliff and Paul Errett; and sisters Alice Popick and Sandy White. She is survived by her sons Doug (Sandi) Koebler of Irwin and Jamey Koebler of North Huntingdon; grandchildren Cristy Koebler of Washington D.C. and Jason (Franziska) Koebler of Switzerland; great grandson Nevio; brother Richard Errett of Hempfield Township; and sisters Wanda (Robert) Whisner of Arona and Fritz Brown of Greensburg.
 
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Viola Economos

April 20, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

VIOLA ECONOMOS, 78, of Glassport, died April 17, 2017.  She is daughter of the late Philip and Laverne Economos.  Viola is survived by her sons Philip (Tina) Sorrentino of Glassport and Nicholas (Cheryl) Sorrentino of Glassport; grandchildren Phil (Jaclyn) Sorrentino, Jr., Samantha Sorrentino, Nicole (Tyler Brown) Sorrentino and Joseph Sorrentino; great granddaughter Elizabeth.  She was preceded in death by her grandson Anthony Sorrentino.

A private funeral was held Thurs. April 20, 2017 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.