John R. Lee
July 06, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John R. Lee, age 74, of Trafford, Pa., passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at Transitions Healthcare, North Huntingdon.

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July 06, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John R. Lee, age 74, of Trafford, Pa., passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at Transitions Healthcare, North Huntingdon.
July 06, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Ann Louise Matic, age 101, of McKeesport, died July 4, 2018, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born April 7, 1917, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Kordic) Vukovic and the wife of the late John P. Matic.
July 06, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
John Fetherman, Sr. age 68 of White Oak formerly of McKeesport died, July, 2, 2018 at AHN Forbes Hospital. Born March, 10, 1950, he was the son of the late Ralph P. and Helen (Fyke) Fetherman.
July 06, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

July 05, 2018 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

July 05, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

July 04, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Lisa Marie "Toe" Raynak, age 57, of Port Vue, died July 3, 2018, at Riverside Nursing Center in McKeesport.
July 03, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Helen J. Brockman, 79, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at Sycamore Estates, Duquesne, PA. She was born January 30, 1939 in McKeesport, Pa, a daughter of the late James and Dorothy Eastman Ferry. Prior to her retirement, Helen was employed by various local bakeries. She also enjoyed trips to the casino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Brockman and one sister Judy Dirjan. She is survived by her two sons, James Brockman and his wife, Maria, Todd Brockman; and daughter, Susan Brockman (Dean Capristo) and brother-in-law Ray Dirjan. Services will be private. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
July 03, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Charles W. Carter, age 91, of Liberty Boro, died on July 3, 2018. He was born on December 15, 1926 in McKeesport, the son of the late Wayne and Elizabeth Sarie Carter. 
July 03, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Carol Gilmore, age 81, of South Fayette, formally of McKeesport, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Born in Chicago, IL on December 25, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Joan Kozak Smacker.
Carol was survived by one day by her beloved husband, Donald “Ducky” Gilmore; children; Raymond (Cathie) Gilmore of Pittsburgh, Gary Gilmore of Dallas, TX, Beth Gilmore Jones of Upper St. Clair, Donald (Kelly) Gilmore of South Fayette. Also survived by grandchildren; Kathryn and Christopher Jones, Olivia and Luke Gilmore, Katelyn, Raymond, Charlotte and Thomas Gilmore, and great-granddaughter; Milana Gilmore. She was preceded in death by grandson; Zachary Jones and half-brother; Donald Kitchen.
July 03, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Donald “Ducky” Gilmore, age 85, of South Fayette, formally of McKeesport, died on Monday, July 2, 2018. Born in McKeesport on November 22, 1932 and the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Mulally Gilmore.
Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife Carol by one day.
He is survived by children; Raymond (Cathie) Gilmore of Pittsburgh, Gary Gilmore of Dallas, TX, Beth Gilmore Jones of Upper St. Clair, Donald (Kelly) Gilmore of South Fayette. Also survived by grandchildren; Kathryn and Christopher Jones, Olivia and Luke Gilmore, Katelyn, Raymond, Charlotte and Thomas Gilmore, and great-granddaughter; Milana Gilmore.
Also preceded in death by grandson; Zachary Jones, brothers; Thomas Gilmore, Martin Gilmore, Raymond Gilmore and sisters; Rose Gilmore Busch, Katherine Gilmore Cready, Elizabeth Gilmore Schreiner and Marylou Gilmore.
July 03, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Deborah H. Cole, age 61of McKeesport, died Saturday, June 23, 2018. She was born May 25, 1957 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Charles Hall and Maria H. Intrieri.
July 02, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Nicholas V. Mallen, age 80 of North Huntingdon, died Sunday, July 1, 2018.
He was born December 1, 1937 in McKeesport, the son of the late Nick and Thelma Williams Mallen. Nicholas was an active member of St. Mary’s Romanian Church in McKeesport and past member of the church council. He loved bowling and doing yardwork, often helping his neighbors.
July 02, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Raymond M. Malinchak, age 82, of McKeesport, died July 1, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport. Born October 16, 1935, in Monessen, he was the son of the late Michael and Helen (Stash) Malinchak and the husband of Mary Ann (Onderko) Malinchak, for over 60 years.
July 02, 2018 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Mildred (Millie) (Milka) Besedich Hughes, 100, of Dravosburg passed into eternal rest on June 29, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born March 24, 1918 in Youngstown, Ohio to Jovan and Kata Besedich, the family later moved to the coal mining town (#9) of Farmington, West Virginia. In 1942, she left home to support the war effort working in the Akron Goodyear factory making barrage balloons. She married Elmer Hughes in 1945 and they moved to Dravosburg in 1956.
She owned and operated Hughes Grill for 14 years. She was famous for the Friday fish sandwiches. After selling the business, Millie worked for K-Mart retiring in 1989 after 15 years. Consistent with her love for caring for others, Millie delivered for Meals on Wheels for 20 years until age 92. She was a member of Amity Presbyterian Church for 60 years and served as an elder.
Millie was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer, her parents, her sisters Olga Myers, Mary Chickrell, Malava Blanton, Josephine Flannery, Virginia Davis, Kay Stache, her brothers Drago Besedich and Dan Besedich and her grandson Brian Weddle. She is survived by and was the beloved mother of Ron Hughes, Marcia (Phil) Weddle and Diana (Ron) Etzel; cherished grandmother of Christopher Weddle, Eric (Heidi) Weddle, Jessica Etzel and Allison Etzel; great-grandmother of Philip (Aubree) Brown, Hazel and Ayler Weddle; great-great grandmother of Gavin and Marlie Brown; and loving sister of Helen Lockwood. Millie also leaves behind nieces, nephews, friends and her faithful dog, Buddy.
She loved her family and her home. She loved to cook, bake, garden, crochet and walk her puppies. She was a loyal friend and neighbor.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, July 6, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at I.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Service will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Amity Presbyterian Church, 400 Euclid Avenue, Dravosburg, PA 15034 and continue with a graveside service at Jefferson Memorial Park. A luncheon at Amity Presbyterian Church in Dravosburg will follow interment. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Amity Presbyterian Church. Special thanks to the staff of Bridges Hospice and Patty M. of Caring Angels. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
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