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John A. (Zedo) Suchta

June 07, 2017 |

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

John A. (Zedo) Suchta, 93, of West Mifflin died peacefully Sunday. June 4, 2017, in UPMC Shadyside. Born in Duquesne, May 30, 1924, he was the son of the Late George and Elizabeth (Torchak) Suchta. Mr. Suchta was a member and usher of Resurrection Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin, The Parish Men's Club, a Retired Craneman of the former U.S. Steel Corporation, Duquesne Works,  former Grievance Officer of the Steelworker's Union and a proud Veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corp.  Mr. Suchta was an avid Pittsburgh Sports Fan, loving his Pirates, Steelers, Pens and Panthers.

Beloved husband of the Late Dorothy (Perhac) Suchta. He is survived by his loving children, Raymond (Joan) Suchta of Peters Twp., Lawrence Suchta of West Mifflin, Kathleen (Patrick) Sullivan of West Norriton, PA, and Christine Matelan (James Ciamacco) of Pittsburgh, and two sisters, Helen Gambal and Pauline Perhac; special "Zedo" to six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Andrew, George, Virginia, Mary, and Anne.

 
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Edwin D. "Big Fred" Coulter

June 07, 2017 |

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

Edwin D. "Big Fred" Coulter, Jr., 52, of McKeesport, died Saturday June 3, 2017 at home. He was born October 22, 1964 in McKeesport and was the son of Katherine "Kay" Anthony Coulter Resh of Elizabeth Township and the late Edwin D. Coulter, Sr. In addition to is mother, he is survived by his son, Casey (Kristin) Coulter of Turtle Creek, grandchildren, Aralyn Banks and Jayden Coulter, sister, Jennifer (Andy) Gault of Elizabeth Township, step-mother, Jewell Coulter and step-father, Thomas Resh of Elizabeth Township, step-sister, Janie Zahn of Sewickley, nephews, John (Kira) Altmiller, A.J. Gault, Jesse and Cameron Zahn, nieces, Heather Altmiller, Katie Polakovic and Kelly Elko, great nieces, Chaellen and Starrlyn Altmiller and his best friend, Jeanne Elko Coulter.

 
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John Gregory "Greg" Policastro

June 06, 2017 |

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

John Gregory "Greg" Policastro, age 66 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 in HCR ManorCare of Bethel Park.  Born January 27, 1951 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Attilio and Aseneath (Morton) Policastro and brother of the late Thomas "Tucker" Policastro. 

 
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Debora R. Donovan

June 06, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Debora R. Donovan, age 62 of Pittsburgh, died Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Family Hospice and Palliative Care in Mt. Lebanon. Born May 24, 1955 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late A. Donald and Sonia Mae (Bronder) Rindfuss. Debora was a graduate of Johnson and Wales Culinary Arts, and held a Masters of Journalism from Point Park University. She is survived by her sister, Pamela Whitehead of Bay Area, CA; her brother, Donald and wife Abigail Rindfuss of Lebanon, PA; and many loving nieces and nephews. Services will be private and are entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Walter S. "Bo" Waters, Jr.

June 05, 2017 |

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

Walter S. "Bo" Waters, 71 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life Friday, June 2, 2017 at home.

 
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Nathaniel Maurice Cousar

June 05, 2017 |

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

Nathaniel Maurice Cousar, Sr., 53 years old of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life Friday, May 26, 2017 in Allegheny General Hospital.

 
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Colleen Whitney

June 05, 2017 |

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

Colleen Ann Whitney

Age 56, of West Mifflin, on June 5, 2017.  She was the daughter of Susan (Simon) Wilcox and the late Ross H. Wilcox.  Colleen was the CCD Coordinator and Safe Environment Coordinator for Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne.  She is the beloved wife of 36 years to Bruce Whitney; mother of Brian Whitney and Amanda (Drew) Seath; grandmother of Coraline Seath; sister of Elaine Micklo, Renee Piposar, Lynette Gibson, Ross Wilcox, Holly Hinkle and Chuck Sprowls.  Visitation Wednesday, June 7, 2017, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300, where a blessing service will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m., Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating.  Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.  Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the Light of the World Parish, 32 S. First St., Duquesne, PA 15110

 


Thelma Lucille “Lou” (Solberg) Carlson Kifer

June 05, 2017 |

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

Thelma Lucille “Lou” (Solberg) Carlson Kifer, 93, of a resident of Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Saturday June 3, 2017. She was born April 18, 1924 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late George N. and Marie Olson Solberg. She was a graduate of Greensburg High School, Class of 1941. During her long and fruitful life she worked as a secretary and office coordinator for firms such as Elliott Company of Jeannette, The Standard Observer, and Kifer & Son. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Irwin and a former member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Jeannette, where she was a member of the ladies church circle, a longtime Sunday school teacher, and former choir member.
 
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Patricia Frederick

June 05, 2017 |

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

Patricia Frederick, 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 1, 2017. She was born February 22, 1924 in Blacklick, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Della V. Banks Minnicks. She was the wife of the late Arnold F. Frederick who died November 1, 2003. Patricia enjoyed gardening, crocheting, traveling and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Dalrymple of Cuenca, Ecuador, and Pamela R. (Dennis) Piper of Greensburg, son, Martin (Barbara) Frederick of North Huntingdon, grandchildren, Heather (Chris) Desper, Zachary (Jancee) Frederick, Ashley (Kyle) Ritchie, Ian (Lauren) Dalrymple, Courtney (Mark) Cowell, and Colin (Brynjar) Dalrymple, great-grandson, Logan Desper, and great-granddaughters, Rylan and Kinsley Ritchie.

 
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Patricia Lorentz

June 05, 2017 |

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

Patricia Lorentz 75 of McKeesport

 
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George Petras

June 05, 2017 |

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

George Petras of McKeesport

 
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James H. Elms

June 05, 2017 |

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

James H. Elms, age 57 of Clairton and formerly of Lakeland, FL, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017.  Born July 11, 1959 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Herman W. and Loretta (May) Elms.  

 
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Margaret Popko

June 05, 2017 |

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

Margaret Popko, age 99 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Heritage Manor Senior Living in Brentwood.  Born March 23, 1918 in Toronto, OH, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Katherine (Pavlik) Hudak.

 
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Ralph P. Harrington

June 05, 2017 |

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

Ralph P. Harrington, Sr., age 85, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. He was a retired truck driver with Picone Trucking in McKeesport and was also employed at McKee-Stewart in West Elizabeth. 

 
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Dawn Rochelle Dawson Cash

June 04, 2017 |

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

Dawn Rochelle Dawson Cash, 50 years old of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life Friday, June 2, 2017 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.

 
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