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Joseph S. Harbulak, Sr.

July 02, 2024 |

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

Joseph Stephen Harbulak Sr., age 90, of North Huntingdon died June 29, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born December 9, 1933 in Budkovce, Markovce, Slovakia, he was the son of the late Paul and Anna (Ondovcik) Harbulak, and the husband of over 68 years to Patricia (Hartnett) Harbulak.

 
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Faith Ann Jones Bennett

July 02, 2024 |

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

Faith Ann Jones Bennett left this earth peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024 after succumbing to dementia at the age of 65. She spent the majority of her life in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, where she was born on July 28, 1958. Her final years of life were in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband so she could be near her daughter and grandchildren (whom affectionately came to know her as Yaya). She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. 

 
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Roy Paul Warman

July 01, 2024 |

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

Roy Paul Warman, age 89, of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, June 29, 2024. He was born August 1, 1934, in Somerset, PA, and is the son of the late Oliver James and Elizabeth Knopsnider Warman.

 
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David J. Burkhart

July 01, 2024 |

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

David J. Burkhart, age 43, of McKees Rocks, formerly of McKeesport, died June 28, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born July 18, 1980, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Frank and Janet (Wilson) Burkhart and the partner of Melanie Gajdzik.

 
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Lois Jean Peters

June 30, 2024 |

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

Lois Jean Peters, 86, passed away peacefully in her home on June 29, 2024. Lois was born on April 14, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Richard and Elizabeth Beswick. Lois graduated Greensburg High School in 1956 and worked at Gimbels Department Store. Lois was a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church of North Huntingdon. She graced everyone she met with her charming and optimistic personality. Lois loved traveling to Sea Club V in Florida, cooking, shopping, and baking with her granddaughters. Lois’s greatest joys in life were her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Lois is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Peters, her brother George Beswick, and sister Elizabeth "Pinky" Baker. She is survived by her 4 children, Wendy (Keith) Staso, Lisa (Robert) Scheideman, Jeffrey (Patricia) Peters, and Holly (Joseph) Coghill; 10 grandchildren, Tara and Leah Kristopaitis, Jonathan and Amanda Staso, Rebecca, Ethan, and Evan Peters, Courtney and McKenzie Coghill, and Kendra Scheideman; and 5 great-grandchildren, Roman, Monroe, Nadea, Charlotte, and Bennett. SHE WAS LOVED. Donations in kind may be given to Christ United Methodist Church of North Huntingdon, 2880 Coulterville Road, McKeesport, PA 15131. The family of Lois Peters would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone who made Lois’s life so full, cared for her, and showed her the love she so freely gave to others. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday from 2-7 P.M. Services and interment will be private . In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Christ United Methodist Church, 2800 Coulterville Road, McKeesport, Pa 15131. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


James Paul Gaudy

June 29, 2024 |

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

James “Jimmy” or “Hank” Gaudy, of White Oak, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on October 28, 1932, in McKeesport, James was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Helen (Barey) Gaudy, sister, Jean, and dear longtime family friends Harold W. “Chick” and Lavona (Ratzer) Douglas, and Terri (Douglas) Kevana. James, a 1951 graduate of McKeesport High School, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War alongside his twin brother, Joseph “Joe,” as a member of the 3rd Division Honor Guard. Subsequently, James worked as a Foreman at First Sterling Inc. and AMO Industries. James will be remembered as a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend who would do anything to help those he loved. Although he was a man of few words, his actions expressed his love for those around him. He was also an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, spending many happy hours watching games with his family and friends.

 
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Marlane M. Markiewicz

June 28, 2024 |

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

Marlane M. Markiewicz, age 75 of Larimer, passed away on June 28, 2024.  She was born on February 16, 1949 in Greenfield, the daughter of the late Buzz McWhirter and Betty Callahan McWhirter.  Marlane was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin.  Marlane cherished her role as a homemaker, and she always looked forward to shopping and spending time with her friends.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Tina Chergi, and her brother Jimmy McWhirter.  Marlane is survived by her beloved husband, William Markiewicz, brother Buzz McWhirter (Susan),  nephews Buzzy McWhirter (Sasha) and Rob McWhirter (Camille), brother and sister in-law Dan and Beth Markiewicz, numerous family and friends, and her canine companion, Rusty.  Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA, at a date and time to be announced.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Marlane's honor to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and the Wounded Warrior Project. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Richard M. Coleman

June 28, 2024 |

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

Richard M. Coleman, age 57, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at home. He was a stationary engineer for Jones Lang Lasalle in Pittsburgh and a member of IUOE Local 95 Stationary Engineers. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors, and loved his german shepherds, Vixen, Luger, Schatzi, Freyja and Rommel. Born May 18, 1967 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Marvin and Nancy A. (Pulkownik) Coleman. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Michele (Martin) Coleman; son, Rick (Alyssa) Coleman of Rostraver; stepdaughters, Meghan Foglia of Ada, OK and Monika Foglia of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Melody, Richard and Azriel; sisters, Rhonda Munson of Grand Rapids, MI and Nancy Coleman of Munhall; brother, David (the late Lisa) Coleman of Elrama; nieces, Jamie Lynn, Jen, Stephanie and Tiffany; also, cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor John Manon officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute Development Department, Forbes Tower Suite 8084, 3600 Forbes Avenue at Meyran Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (make check out to STI) or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Mary Savona Auberle

June 28, 2024 |

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

Mary Savona Auberle, age 95 of North Huntingdon, passed away at her home on June 26, 2024.  She was born on  December 6, 1928 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Cologero (Carl) and Mary Patti Savona.  Mary was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1946, and a member of the Mary Mother of God Parish in McKeesport.  Mary loved her role as a homemaker.  She was passionate about baking, and also loved to sew, knit, quilt, crochet, and make homemade candy.  In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years L. James Auberle, brother Anthony Savona, and sister Sara Nardina.  She is survived by her son, Dr. James Auberle, daughter Karen Hathcock (Rick), grandchildren Melissa Studer, Esq. (Jacob), and Dr. Christine Auberle, and great-grandchildren Jackson Asher and James Walker.  Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Sunday from 2-4 PM.  A funeral service will be held Monday at 11 A.M. followed by interment in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary's name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to all of Mary's private caregivers, as well as Suncrest Hospice for their care and compassion.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Paul "Skip" Hunter

June 28, 2024 |

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

Paul "Skip" Hunter, 89, of Greenock, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born May 31, 1935 in Versailles and was the son of the late Calvin William and Clarabelle Henrietta (Knapton) Hunter.  Skip was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Local 95 and was a US Army Veteran.  He worked for UPMC McKeesport Hospital and had previously worked for the former G.C. Murphy Co.

 
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Donald L. Snyder

June 28, 2024 |

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

Donald L. Snyder, age 86 of North Huntingdon died June 27, 2024 at home. He was born March 27, 1938 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Walter Snyder and Verna Holt. Prior to his retirement, Don was employed as a bus driver for the former Port Authority Transit of Allegheny County for over three decades. He was a graduate of Wilkinsburg High School, an avid reader, enjoyed model trains, fishing, history, and Pittsburgh sports. Don was a proud veteran serving in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Barbara Snyder in 2002. He is survived by his son, Lee Snyder, two daughters, Phyllis Kollar, Dawn Ward (Luther), two grandchildren, Brenden Kollar (Karen), and Luther Ward. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday, July 2 from 3-7 P.M. Interment will be private in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to White Oak Animal Shelter. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Dorothy Medic

June 26, 2024 |

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

 Dorothy Medic, 90, died June 22, 2024, at AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born January 12, 1934, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Medic and Mary B. (Vignevic) Medic. Preceded in death by brother David Medic (Los Angeles California) and sister Donna (Ray Nicholas Moss) North Huntingdon Pennsylvania.

 
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Linda Tafel

June 26, 2024 |

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

Linda Carol (Laughrey) Tafel, age 87, of Monroeville, formerly of Irwin and McKeesport, died June 25, 2024, at Juniper Village Monroeville after a long illness. Born April 12, 1937, in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Lindsay F. and Ann Jane (DeVoe) Laughrey and wife of the late Lyn Scott Tafel.

 
 
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Willis Penrod Gilkey, Jr.

June 26, 2024 |

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

Willis Penrod Gilkey, Jr., 79, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Tuesday June 25, 2024 at home by his loving wife and family. He was born January 4, 1945 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Willis Penrod, Sr. and Ruth (Davis) Gilkey. He was the loving husband of 53 years to Linda L. (Erdman) Gilkey. Willis was a Corrosion Technician for Equitable Gas Company for many years, known to his family as the "Gas Man."

 
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Florence (Kelmeckis) Matta

June 26, 2024 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary

Florence (Kelmeckis) Matta, 89, of White Oak, formerly of Duquesne, passed peacefully on June 24, 2024. The most important thing to Florence was spending time loving her family, and she now leaves her family on earth to be welcomed in heaven by her late husband George Matta, daughter Jodie Dillinger, son George Matta II, daughter-in-law, Rona (Stein) Matta, and granddaughter, Devin Matta.

Florence is survived by her son, Gary Matta and wife Larissa Rathway Matta, son-in-law George Dillinger and wife Cindy (Pazehoski) Dillinger, daughter-in-law, Cathy Matta, and 11 grandchildren; Bradley and Gretchen Matta, Logan and Keith Haselhoff, Brittany and Darin Kowalski, Tyler and Liz Dillinger, Langley and Tyler Shope, and Austin Matta, and 11 great-grandchildren; Nolan, Kash, Hagen, Miles, Bannon, Oakleigh, Kinley, Tyson, Warren, Greta and Tatum. Florence is also survived by her brother Edward Kelmeckis and wife, Geraldine, along with nieces and nephews and beloved friends.

In between family vacations, attending grandchildren’s sporting and school events, and great grandchildren’s baptisms, birthdays, and parties, Florence was a member of the Duquesne Women’s Club, Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee, Democratic Committee of White Oak, and Secretary of Branch 38 of the First Catholic Slovak Union, and treasured the personal friendships made through the First Catholic Slovak Union.

 
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