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Marie (DePaolo) "Sissy" Bradich

September 19, 2017 |

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

Marie (DePaolo) "Sissy" Bradich, 80, of West Mifflin, died peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2017 in Sycamore Estates, Duquesne. Born May 15, 1937, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Nicolene (Vendetti) DePaolo. Beloved wife of the late Jacob T. Bradich, she is survived by a son, Jacob T. Bradich II of West Mifflin, a brother, Anthony DePaolo of Grafton, Ohio, and a sister, Josephine Tortorella of Dormont. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Victoria Bradich and a sister, Norma Kester.

 
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Elaine M. Minnick

September 19, 2017 |

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

Elaine M. Minnick, 91, of McKeesport, died Monday, September 18, 2017. She was born August 12, 1926 in McKeesport and was the wife of 53 years to the late Oscar F. Minnick. She was a member of the former St. Mary's Catholic Church in McKeesport and was a member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Elaine loved crossword puzzles and Polka dancing. She is survived by her sons, John R. (Christy) Minnick of Phoenix, AZ, David P. (Jill) Minnick of White Oak, and granddaughter, Nicole L. Minnick of White Oak who was the apple of Grandma's eye, and nieces and nephews.

 
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Robert "Bob" Terrance Jones

September 18, 2017 |

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

Robert "Bob" Terrance Jones, 64, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, September 17, 2017. He was born December 5, 1952 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William "Casey" Jones and the late Lenora Cuppett Jones McAllister. Bob was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Boston and worked for ECOLAB. He was a member of F & AM Polaris Lodge # 375 and was a Volunteer Fireman for the Buena Vista Fire Co. He is survived by his wife, Terri Lynn Jordan Jones, sons, Scott Jones of Lincoln and Erik R. Jones of Elizabeth Township, brother, Ted (Kathleen) Jones of Andover, OH, aunt, Georgie Gallo of Pittsburgh, mother-in-law, Virginia Jordan of Elizabeth Township, brothers-in-law, Bruce (Joan) Jordan of McKeesport and Dale Jordan of Elizabeth Township, cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

 
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Annette M. Kulasa

September 18, 2017 |

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

Annette M. Kulasa, 68, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Orlando, FL after a long struggle with MS. She was born July 21, 1948 and  was the daughter of the late Helen and Leon Kulasa of McKeesport, PA. She was Aunt Nettie to all of her nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who loved her dearly.  She was a loving sister to her brothers Bo Kulasa of Monroeville, PA; Ben (Kathy) Kulasa of Delmont, PA; and sisters Janice Kulasa of Enterprise, FL; MaryAnn (John) Boicourt of Peachtree City, GA and Dottie (Tom) Drake of Kissimmee, FL. A resident of Pennsylvania, Atlanta, GA, and, since 1996, in Orlando, FL,   Annette devoted herself to God and the Catholic Church in its schools and parishes.

 
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Marcella Yarosik

September 18, 2017 |

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

MARCELLA YAROSIK age 95, of McKeesport, formerly of White Oak and Duquesne, on September 14, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Furbish) Cibula. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne. She was the wife of the late George Yarosik; mother of Marlene (George) Prosnik, of Springfield, VA, Donna (Charles) Dyer, of Tucson, AZ, Patricia Anderson, of Arlington, VA, Mary Louise Yarosik, of Monroeville, and Janet Yarosik, of North Carolina; sister of Joseph Cibula, of West Mifflin, Rosella Lofe, of Georgia, Gertrude Krohe, of Illinois, and the late Lawrence Cibula, the late Andrew Cibula, Jr., and the late Dolores Hast; also six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 12 Noon at SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, West Mifflin. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY -SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, 412-466-3300.

 


Dale Worton

September 18, 2017 |

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

DALE WORTON age 65, of Pittsburgh, on September 13, 2017. He was the son of the late Howard and Norma (Schulz) Worton. He was a retired maintenance man for J.J. Land Company. Father of the late Gary Wayne Worton; brother of Lynn Worton, Wayne Worton, Tim Worton, all of Pittsburgh and his sister, Loretta Lee Davis, of North Carolina; and by the families of Jeremy Vroman and Samantha Vroman. There will be no visitation. Memorial Funeral Services will be be held on Friday, September 22, 2017, at Christ Lutheran Church, Duquesne at 12:30 p.m. Pastor John Gropp officiating. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY -SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, PA, 412-466-3300.

 


Dolores Ann Bills

September 18, 2017 |

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

DOLORES ANN BILLS age 83, of McKeesport, formerly of Duquesne, on September 15, 2017. She was a daughter of the late John and Ann (Galatka) Pavlak. She was retired from the G.C. Murphy Company. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin. She was the wife of the late Theodore J. Bills; mother of the late Michael John Bills; sister of Rita Marie Pavlak, of Pittsburgh; also survived by many friends at Community Life, in Homestead. There will be no visitation. There will be a memorial Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 10 a.m. Reverend Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY -SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, 412-466-3300.

 


Zelus Vern Deckard

September 18, 2017 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Zelus Vern Deckard, 92 of McKeesport passed away September 15, 2017 in UPMC McKeesport after a long illness.

 
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Donald M. Lotz, Sr.

September 16, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Donald M. Lotz, Sr., age 86, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Irwin, died Sept. 14, 2017, at his home.  Born Nov. 23, 1930, in Christy Park, he was the son of the late Herman M. and Martha J. (Bildhauser) Lotz and the husband of the late Cheryl L. (Lasica) Lotz.

 
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Luella Jury Coward

September 15, 2017 |

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

Luella Jury Coward, 96, of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 at home.

 
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Richard D. Sarver

September 14, 2017 |

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

Richard D. Sarver, age 100, of North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017. He was born May 11, 1917, in Berlin, PA, son of the late Jacob and Sara Ellen (Stevanus) Sarver. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Clara M. (Altfather) Sarver; brothers Edgar, Robert, and Glenn Sarver; and sisters Olive Jones and Vera Deist. He is survived by his sons Lynn (Betsy) Sarver, Larry (Maria) Sarver and Blaine (Lisa) Sarver; grandchildren Jeff Sarver, Michael (Ashley) Sarver, Paul (Kim) Sarver, Lexi (Justin) Coulthurst, Abbey Miller, Arianne (Allan) Ward, Noelle Sarver and Mallory Sarver; and great grandchildren Caleb, Ian, Ryan, Molly, Connor and Emma Sarver, Ethan and Sydney Coulthurst, and Maverick Ward. He was employed by the Union Railroad for 37 years and also a member of the URR chorus.
 
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Margaret D. Kern

September 14, 2017 |

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

Margaret D. Kern, 90, of Greenock, died Wednesday, September 13, 2017. She was born December 20, 1926 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rena Bullister Donnelly. She was the wife of the late Albion Ray Kern who died February 1, 2002. Together they owned and operated the former Sunray Pools in McKeesport. She had previously worked in the accounting department of the former Carnegie Tech in Oakland. She is survived by her son, Gary R. (Shelley) Kern of Elizabeth Township, daughters, Janet (Dean) Harbry of Atlanta, GA, and Karen Greenwald of Greenock, grandchildren, Heather, Amber, Zoe, Shannon, Evan, Ryan, Liam, Erin, Megan, Kern, and Keith, 12 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
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Doris Torrence

September 13, 2017 |

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

Doris Torrence, age 89 of McKeesport, died September 13, 2017 at Riverside Care Center. Born December 6, 1927 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Naomi (Shanley) Maneer, and wife of the late John Robert Torrence.

 
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Jane Lowe

September 13, 2017 |

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

Jane Lowe, age 92 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born April 8, 1925 in Monessen, she was a daughter of the late Glenn and Sara I. (McGauhey) Braddock.

 
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Ann Vranesevic

September 13, 2017 |

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

Ann Vranesevic, formerly a resident of Duquesne and North Huntingdon, died on September 12, 2017, at St. Anne’s Home, Greensburg, PA.  She celebrated her 100th birthday on July 2, 2017, and was born the fifth of 10 children in Yukon to Petar and Milka Cheran.

 
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