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Samuel Thomas, Sr.

June 14, 2017 |

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

Samuel Thomas, Sr. of McKeesport, Pennsylvania departed this life Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 104 years of age, in Southwestern Nursing Care Center.

 
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Victor F. Tyson, Jr.

June 13, 2017 |

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

Victor F. Tyson, Jr., age 57, of North Versailles, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was the owner of Tyson Landscaping in North Versailles for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Victor and Margaret (Aites) Tyson; sister Mary Alice Tyson; and brother Thomas Tyson. He is survived by his brother Daniel (Heidi) Tyson; sisters Linda (George) Drahusz and Peggy Tyson; nieces and nephews; and close long-time friend Gordon Danielson.
 
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Ann M. Baker

June 13, 2017 |

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

Ann M. Baker, 91, of Liberty Borough, died Sunday June 11, 2017. She was born November 29, 1925 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Francis Joseph and Isabelle McFarland McKay. She was the wife of the late Frank C. Baker who died October 18, 2011. Ann was a Tax Return Specialist and worked with her daughter Kathy as a Tax Accountant. She is survived by her son, Frank C. (Audrey) Baker of Lake Mary, FL, and daughter, Kathy (Gerald) Torbert of Greensburg, grandchildren, Michael, Susan, Eric and Ryan, 8 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
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Frances Pearl Morrow

June 13, 2017 |

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

Frances Pearl Morrow, 78, of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday June 8, 2017 at home. She was born May 24, 1939 in New York, NY, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen Hindman Bateman. She was the wife of the late Francis W. Morrow who died August 5, 2002. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Ellen Morrow of Elizabeth Township, and Lydia Eleanor Morrow of Glassport, sons, Francis W. (Susan) Morrow Jr., of Liberty Borough, and Victor Mathew Morrow, Sr., of Lincoln Borough, brother, Milo (Clara) Hindman of Glassport, grandchildren, Dustin Pierce, Brittany Morrow, Victor Morrow, Jr., Zakery Morrow, Vito S. Morrow, Leo V. Morrow, Vinnie A. Morrow, Zoey Morrow and Samantha Lichy, great-grandchildren, Layla Pierce, Dustin Pierce, II., Cameron Lizak, Victor Morrow, III., and Easton M. Morrow, nieces and nephews.

 
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Yvonne G. Stetson

June 12, 2017 |

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

Yvonne G. Stetson, age 70 of North Huntingdon died June 11, 2017 at her home. She was born June 23, 1946 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Harry and Jenny Williams Stetson. Prior to her retirement, Yvonne was employed as a data processor by Westinghouse Electric. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed trips to the casinos. She was preceded in death by her son, David Stetson, two brothers, Gary Stetson and Milton "Skip" Bolger, two sisters, Jennie Lis and Ellen Morgan. She is survived by one son, William Halbleib, one brother Ronnie Stetson, two sisters, Janet Phillips, Gwen Saunders, 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, her aunt, Kathryn Pancoast, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon,Pa 15642 Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Services will be held at 6 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Norwin Community Resource Center.

 
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Samuel Dailey

June 12, 2017 |

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

Samuel Dailey, age 64 of Lincoln Borough, died Friday, June 9, 2017. 

 
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Carl O. Pirl Sr.

June 12, 2017 |

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

Carl O. Pirl Sr., 92, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017.

 
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Salvatore Daniel Trovato, Sr.

June 12, 2017 |

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

Salvatore Daniel Trovato, Sr.,  79, of North Huntingdon, went to be with The Lord on Saturday June 10, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 30, 1938 in  Braddock, and was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Trifari Trovato. He is survived by his wife, Leona Kropczynski Trovato, sons, Daniel (Michele) Trovato of Liberty Borough, and Salvatore D. (Vonda)  Trovato, Jr., and John (Patricia) Trovato of North Huntingdon, brothers, Joseph (Linda) Trovato of Sun City, AZ,  and Anthony (Jean) Trovato, Jr., of Maryland, grandchildren, Karyn (Derrick) Pope and Michael Trovato, great-grandchildren, Alayna Polachko and Devyn Pope, nieces and nephews.

 
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Sharon Lee Cassin

June 12, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Sharon Lee Cassin, age 70 of McKeesport, died June 8, 2017 at her home.

 
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Helen M. Gobel

June 12, 2017 |

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

Helen M. Gobel, age 88 of Liberty Borough, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.  Born August 22, 1928 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Camille (Yanni) Picone.

 
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Daniel A. Beckowitz

June 12, 2017 |

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

Daniel Anthony Beckowitz, age 64 of Clairton, passed away in his home on Friday, June 9, 2017.  Born October 21, 1952 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Thomas Anthony Beckowitz and Jean (Sevcik) Beckowitz.

 
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Madge A. Hula

June 11, 2017 |

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

Madge A. Hula, age 90 residing at Point Pleasant in North Versailles died June 11, 2017 at Transitions Health Care in North Huntingdon. She was born August 9, 1926 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Daniel and Hallie Seneff Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband Amil and her son Daniel. She is survived by one son Thomas Hula, two daughters, Rebecca Fatalsky (Darrell), and Cammy Young (Darren), 7 grandchildren, Nicholas, Alexander , Alexis Fatalsky, Kara and Brandon Hula, Hallie Weir (Mike), Lindy Young. Madge's wishes were to have no visitation or services. Arrangements by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa 15642 .www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 
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LaVerne Elaine Redenbaugh

June 11, 2017 |

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

LaVerne Elaine Redenbaugh, age 77, of McKeesport, formerly of Port Vue, died June 11, 2017, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born September 8, 1939, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Harry Howard and Dorothy Marie (Bedell) Serena and the wife of the late Charles Orvel Redenbaugh. LaVerne worked as a pre-school teacher for over 15 years. She truly dedicated her life to caring for all children. In her early years, she was a Girl Scout and a Cub Scout Leader, where she especially enjoyed the camping trips with the children. She was a member of the former Riverview Baptist Church, where she was also the Sunday School Director. LaVerne was also on her Highschool Reunion Committee.
She is survived by her children, Charles Allen (Kim) Redenbaugh of Monroeville, Terry Lee (Tabitha) Redenbaugh of Rostraver, Debbie Allene (Jeffrey) Brewer of Elizabeth and Shonna Lynne (David) Michaliszyn of Elizabeth Twp.; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Harry Howard (Philomena) Serena, III of Niles, OH; step-brother, Allen Ray Helmick of Littleton, CO; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, LaVerne was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Allene Johnson Helmick Serena.
Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the family.
Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Gerald Thomas Miller, Jr.

June 09, 2017 |

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

Gerald Thomas Miller, Jr., age 55 of Versailles, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 in John J. Kane Regional Center.   He was a son of Dorothy (Dancho) Miller of Versailles and the late Gerald T. Miller, Sr. 

 
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Harry L. McCracken

June 09, 2017 |

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

Harry L. McCraken, 70, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017.

 
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