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Alice Ree English

June 24, 2017 |

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

Alice Ree English, 73, of Braddock, on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in UPMC Heritage Place.

 
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William Klasnick

June 24, 2017 |

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

William Klasnick, age 51 of Greenock/Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home on Friday, June 23, 2017. Born June 15, 1966 in McKeesport, he is a son of Angela (Gornick) Klasnick Storch of Greenock and the late William Klasnick.

 
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Flora Bell Ferguson

June 23, 2017 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Flora Bell Ferguson, 91, of North Versailles, died Thursday June 22, 2017. She was born April 22, 1926 in Wilmerding and was the daughter of the late Ralph Ellis and Agnes McCarly Livingston. She was the wife of the late William D. Beck and the late Douglas Ferguson. Flora Bell was a member of the Norwin Christian Church. She is survived by daughters, Marcia (Dick) McGowan of Roseville, CA, and Donna (James) Boone of North Huntingdon, son, Michael Beck, Sr., of McKeesport, step-sons, Douglas (Cheryl) Ferguson of Fletcher, NC, and Kirk (Mary) Ferguson of McKinney, TX, step-daughter, Diane (Donald) Frank of Mount Vernon, 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
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Helen Samuels

June 23, 2017 |

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

Helen Samuels, 89, a resident of Golden Heights, Irwin, died there Monday June 19, 2017. She was born July 13, 1927 in Dundee, Scotland, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Gorie) Scott and was also preceded in death by her husband Henri George Samuels, a granddaughter Kari Samuels, and seven siblings. Helen was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Irwin, and a former barmaid at the Irwin Eagles. She is survived by her children Nilda (Jim) Sethman of FL, George (Karen) Samuels of North Huntingdon, Jacqueline Samuels of FL, John (Denise) Samuels of Cranberry Township, and AnnMarie (Carl) Johnson of FL; her grandchildren Michael (Cindy) Low, Jacqueline Low Tieuli, Sean (Lena) Samuels, Jennifer (Jamie) Zona, Gina (Anthony) Delano, Jesse Samuels, Matthew Johnson, and David Johnson; seven great-grandchildren; siblings Jim (Janet) Scott of Canada and Kathleen Smith and Ann Berg both of Dundee, Scotland; also many nieces and nephews.
 
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John Edward Karnack, Sr.

June 23, 2017 |

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

John Edward Karnack, Sr., age 96, of Jefferson Hills, passed peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Bonnie (Barr) Karnack.  Also survived by daughters Maria (late Daniel) Kovack, Michele (Kevin) Mannella, sons Kenneth and Kevin (Jane Mallin) Karnack; grandchildren Daniel Kovack, Sue Schultheis, Johnny, AJ, and Matthew Karnack.

 
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Minnie Larono Hefflin Tyree

June 23, 2017 |

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

Minnie Larono Hefflin Tyree, 86 years old of East Pittsburgh, formerly of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in Riverside Care Center. She was born November 20, 1930 in McKeesport, daughter of the late Wyatt and Ida Bell Todd Hefflin; She was also preceded in death by husband, John F. Tyree and son, Wayne Tyree. Minnie was a former member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

 
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Ruth M. Fassinger

June 22, 2017 |

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

Ruth M. Fassinger age 90, of West Mifflin, on June 22, 2017, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Marion (Yost) Schorr. She formerly worked at Hills Department Store, Kennywood Mall. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne and their Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild. She was an honorary member of the GFWC Women’s Club of Duquesne. She was the beloved wife of 59 years to the late Raymond F. Fassinger; mother of Judith (Dennis) Turner of Kennewick, WA, Robert (”Sue”) Fassinger of Elizabeth Twp., Richard (Linda) Fassinger of Elizabeth Twp. Also four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Robert (surviving spouse Eileen) Schorr of West Mifflin. Visitation Sunday, June 25, 2017, from 12-4 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 Monday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.

 
 


Charles "Chubby" Grafton Williams

June 22, 2017 |

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

Charles "Chubby" Grafton Williams, 75, of McRae, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in Fairview Park Hospital.

 
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Stephanie Andrea Crow

June 22, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Stephanie Andrea Crow, 69, of Clairton, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away in the presence of her family on June 22, 2017. She was born September 16, 1947 to the late Helen S. and Andrew Corrigan of McKees Rocks. Stephanie was the loving wife of the late Alan Crow. Stephanie enjoyed times at Yough Lake and the family camp. She loved her family and pets, who will sorely miss her charismatic wit and unique sense of humor. Stephanie left this world as she lived her life—on her own terms. She is survived by her brother, Michael Corrigan; her children, David (Judy) McCrum; Yvonne Firczak; Karl McCrum. Stephanie is also survived by her grandchildren, Brandon (Sarah) McCrum; Ryan (April) McCrum; Cody McCrum; Tyler McCrum; Brooke Firczak; Britney McCrum; Josiah McCrum; her great-grandchildren, cousins, and extended family. Family and friends will be received on Sunday June 25th, 2017 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6TH Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Service will take place Monday June 26th, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home presided by Pastor Michael Airgood followed by interment at Jefferson Memorial Park. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

 


Gladys R. "Sis" Piechowicz

June 22, 2017 |

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

Gladys R. “Sis” Piechowicz, 91, of Kittanning, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at her home.

She was born May 27, 1926 in McKeesport, the daughter of Ralph and Helen (Adams) Bales.

 
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Beverly M. Chomas

June 21, 2017 |

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

Beverly M. Chomas, age 84, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a retired registered nurse at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church where she was the coordinator of the Telephone Prayer Chain and the Greeting Card Ministry. She enjoyed socializing and dining with her cousins, high school classmates, and Presbyterian nursing alums. 

 
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Clifford Joseph Smith

June 21, 2017 |

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

Clifford Joseph Smith, age 89, of Irwin passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was born March 9, 1927 in Valencia, the son of the late Joseph A. and Emma (Hughes) Smith. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Irwin. He was an Army veteran that went on to be an Electric Motor Technician for 18 years at American Laundry Machinery Industries.
 
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Charles “Chuck” Cortese

June 21, 2017 |

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

Charles “Chuck” Cortese, 86, of North Huntingdon died Sunday June 18, 2017. He was born April 20, 1931 in Adamsburg, a son of the late John and Josephine (Ross) Cortese. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Gail E. (Butler) Cortese; a son Shawn P. Murphy; brothers Matthew, Donald, Samual, Phillip, and John. Chuck attended Adamsburg elementary school and Norwin High School where he excelled at football. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran that served as an aerial gunner on a B-36 bomber during the Korean Conflict.
 
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Earl “Gar” H. McDaniel Jr.

June 21, 2017 |

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

Earl “Gar” H. McDaniel Jr., age 65, of North Versailles, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017. He was a noted writer and author that published the novel Between Lives, as well a respected teacher and an editor for numerous newspapers in Pa., Ohio and Va. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Doris McDaniel. He is survived by his sister Nancy (Steve) VanAuken; niece Courtney (Yoon) Weaver and their children Evan and Abigail and niece Whitney Walker; as well as many close friends.
 
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Donna A. Govanucci

June 21, 2017 |

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

Donna Ann Govanucci, 75, of Elizabeth Township passed away on June 19, 2017, after a valiant struggle with Parkinson’s and Lewy body disease.

 
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