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Mildred "Sis" Day Leive

April 19, 2017 |

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

Mildred "Sis" Day Leive, 88, of Boston, died Wednesday April 19, 2017. She was born November 17, 1928 in Boston and was the daughter of the late James Duncan and Clara Loretta Hendry Fleming. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Day and the late Mark Adam Leive. Mildred was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Boston, the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens and AARP. She was a cataloger for the McKeesport Carnegie Library for 30 years before retirement. She is survived by her daughters, Karen L. (Dennis) Potts and Roberta L. Cerini of Boston, grandchildren, David (Hataitip) Lorenzi, Connie (Guy) Dulaney, Amy (Gregg) Meadows, Laurel (Richard) Ziskey, and Julianne (Joel) Barnett, great-grandchildren, Emily Ziskey, Ryan Meadows, Katilyn Ziskey, Rachel Meadows, Nathan Dulaney and Tara Dulaney.

 
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Richard David Odoski, Jr.

April 19, 2017 |

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

Richard David Odoski, Jr., 38, of North Versailles, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born September 14, 1978 and was the son of the late Richard David, Sr. and Sandra Lee Fleming Odoski of North Versailles. He was the husband of Brandy Lee Coup Odoski. Richard was a boilermaker for Local 154 and a member of the E.A.A.A. Richard was a family man who loved his children. He enjoyed playing baseball and riding quads with his kids. In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by daughters, Chassiti Ariella Baka of North Versailles, Jordan Nicole Odoski of East McKeesport, sons, Derek John and Chance Michael Odoski at home, sisters, Kathleen (Glenn Walters) Gladis of Transfer, Christine Lynn Masley of Rossville, GA., niece Alexa Gladis, and nephews, Zachary Gladis, John, Joshua, and Jeremy Masley.

 
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Ralph C. Gardner

April 19, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Ralph Cecil Gardner, 92, of Bethel Park, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He and his daughter Linda shared an apartment his last two years. Born November 26, 1924 in Layton, Fayette County, PA, he was the son of the late Lawrence W. and Toyley (Stauffer) Gardner. His wife of 62 years, Gladys (Brewer) Gardner preceded him in death on March 23, 2007. They lived in Port Vue for 50 years. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Kay (the late Charles) Fowler of Bethel Park, Sandra Jean (David) Altman of Vero Beach, FL; grandchildren, Justin (Dana) Fowler, Kristin (Edward) Cunningham, Sarah Marie (Kyle) Kopko; great-grandchildren Marcus and McKenna Fowler, and Mary Elizabeth Kopko.

 
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Dana Lynne McKeown

April 19, 2017 |

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

Dana Lynne McKeown, age 34, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at UPMC East Hospital, Monroeville.

 
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Raymond Henri Shepherd Jr.

April 19, 2017 |

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

Raymond Henri Shepherd Jr., 63, of Baltimore, MD, passed away April 17, 2017 at his home.

 
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Rev. Paul Lewis Voida

April 18, 2017 |

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

The Rev. Paul Lewis Voida,  59, of Christy Park, died Monday April 17, 2017. He was born September 17, 1957 in Los Angeles, CA, and was the son of the late Louis and Elaine Olah Voida. Father Voida was a Priest for the Romanian Catholic Diocese of Canton, Ohio and served at St. Mary's Romanian Church in Christy Park since May of 2006. He was a graduate of the University of California at Fullerton with a Teacher's Degree in Music and later graduated from Saints Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Pittsburgh in 2001. He is survived by his sisters, Marie Baron of CO, and Lisa Dicks of Pittsburgh, nieces, Natalie, Angela, and Andrea, and nephews, Joshua, John, Peter and Luke.

 
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Audrey M. Antonella

April 18, 2017 |

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

Audrey M. Antonella, 94, of McKeesport, died Thursday April 13, 2017. She was born November 12, 1922 in Morrilton, AR, and was the daughter of the late Isom and Emma Brewer Wilson. She was the wife of the late Joseph V. Antonella who died February 28, 1987. Audrey was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park. She is survived by her son, Joseph D. (Trish) Antonella of Buena Vista, daughter, Patricia Schwartz of Manor, brother, William (Sharon) Wilson and sister, Bobbie (Pearlie) Harper of FL, grandchildren, Jill (Scott) Taylor, Sean (Linda) Antonella, Linn Antonella, Jennifer Schwartz, and Kimberly (Anthony) Reed, great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Brooke Taylor, Samantha, Sydney, and Gage Antonella, Mia Hoffman, and Benjamin Reed, great-great-grandchildren, Lily and Cooper Anthony, nieces and nephews.

 
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Joan B. Dittman

April 18, 2017 |

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

JOAN B. DITTMAN age 83, of West Mifflin, on Holy Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, an usher, a member of the choir, the Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild and a former member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Duquesne #871. She loved to cook and feed people. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to James F. Dittman, Sr.; loving mother of Jerome J. (Beth A.) Dittman of Mesquite, TX, James F. Dittman, Jr. of South Park, Marianne Terrazas of Fountain Hills, AZ, Robert B. (Karen) Dittman of Irwin, Bernard F. (Krisha) Dittman of Westminster, MD, Linda J. Dittman of West Mifflin, Cynthia H. Dittman of Ligonier and Susan E. (Seth) Gamble of Bolivar, PA; grandmother of Angela, Jennifer, Jim, Lauren, Tom, Victor, Jessica, Ryan, Jillian, Rebecca, Margo and Isaac; great-grandmother of Luke and Madeline; sister of Loretta (Eugene) DeSance of Lincoln Park, MI, Elaine Bixler and her son, Donnie, of West Mifflin, David (Mildred) Leskovitz of Whitaker, Angelo (Maria) Leskovitz of Inkster, MI, the late Nicholas Leskovitz and the late Barbara Jean Leskovitz; also survived by nieces and nephews.

 
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Roberta E. "Bobbi" Przybylski

April 18, 2017 |

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

ROBERTA E. "BOBBI" PRZYBYLSKI age 78, of West Mifflin, on April 16, 2017, in the early morning hours of Easter Sunday. She was a daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret "Peg" (Kvichak) Jacko. She was a waitress at area restaurants and a hairdresser. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, their Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild. She enjoyed arts, crafts and gardening, also taking photos of and spoiling her grandchildren. Beloved wife of 57 years to Ray A. Przybylski; mother of Raymond M. Przybylski of West Mifflin, Robert K. (Barb) Przybylski of North Huntingdon and Patti Jo (Mike) Shaughnessy of Pleasant Hills; beloved MeMe of Steven Shaughnessy, Sidney and Tyler Przybylski; sister of Jean (Joel) Colaizzi of Pittsburgh, Jackie Hartley of Pleasant Hills, Joseph Jacko of Akron, PA, Eugene (Doll) Jacko, Jr. of North Huntingdon, late Bunny Cimbala, late Mary (late Jim) More; also survived by nieces and nephews.

 
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William M. McCormley

April 17, 2017 |

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

William M. McCormley, age 89 of Elizabeth Twp. and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 in the Center for Compassionate Care in Mt. Lebanon.  Born August 5, 1927 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Flynn) McCormley. 

 
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Gabriel "Baba" Medich

April 17, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Gabriel "Baba" Medich, 87, passed peacefully at home in White Oak on April 16, 2017.  He was born Nov. 3, 1929 'below the tracks' in Duquesne, Pa before moving to Polish Hill in West Mifflin where he raised his family.  He moved to White Oak to live with his daughter and family in 2010.  He was the son of the late George  and Maria (Boban) Medich.  He was married to the late Dorothy (Gavlik) Medich for 57 years when she passed in 2008.  Surviving are his son David (Teresa) Medich from Conway, SC and his daughter Marcie (Michael) Ward from White Oak.  His grandchildren, Cassandra and Gabriel Ward, were his world and shining stars.  He is survived by a sister Diana (Jerry) Drobac of Finleyville and many nieces and nephews.

 
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Suzanne E. Hebrank

April 17, 2017 |

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

Suzanne E. Auld Hebrank, age 63, of Jeannette, PA, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.

 
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Donald R. Zeiler Sr.

April 16, 2017 |

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

Donald R. Zeiler Sr., age 82 of North Huntingdon died April 16, 2017,  at Forbes Regional Hospital. He was born August 28, 1934 in Castle Shannon, a son of the late Elmer and Anna Hess Zeiler.

 
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Margaret Findrick

April 16, 2017 |

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

MARGARET FINDRICK age 91, of Duquesne, on Good Friday, April 14, 2017, at home in the presence of her family. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Ellish) Kovesdy. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Duquesne and their Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild. She was a Lector and a former Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Third Order of Carmelites. She was the beloved wife of the late Alex Findrick, Sr.; mother of Alexis Smith of Duquesne, the late Alexander J. (surviving spouse Juanita) Findrick, Jr. of McKeesport and the late Janet Findrick Brandt; also eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; sister of Anna Mae (Frank) Molly of West Mifflin, Richard Kovesdy of Phoenix, AZ and the late Joseph Kovesdy, late Elizabeth (late Robert) Donaldson, late Irene Priatko. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

 


Paul J. Schneider

April 16, 2017 |

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

Paul J. Schneider, age 53 of North Irwin passed away April 14, 2017 at home. He was born December 8, 1963 in McKeesport, a son of the late Albert and Evelyn Pancoast Schneider.

 
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