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Norward James Bryant

May 24, 2017 |

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

Private services were held for Norward James Bryant, Jr., 54, of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, who departed this Earth Thursday, May 11, 2017 in AHN Jefferson Regional Hospital.

 
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Mary “Marie” Sladics

May 24, 2017 |

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

Mary “Marie”  Sladics  died peacefully on May 21, 2017 at the age of 96 in High Point, NC.  Born to the late Nicholas and Anna Vrabel in Benscreek, PA, Marie grew up with six brothers.  She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Sladics.  Marie is survived by her daughter Sara Dalton and her husband John of Archdale, NC; her son Louis Sladics and his wife Jackie of Westerville, OH; her daughter Mara Stephan of McKeesport; and by her brother Fred Vrabel and his wife Elaine of Portage, PA.  She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Monica, Lisa, Tara, Lora, Kevin, Jared, and Jena; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

 
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John Edward Williams

May 24, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Memorial Service

A memorial service for John Edward Williams, who passed away on May 12, 2017, has been scheduled at 7:00 pm on June 8, 2017.  This service will take place at Homeville VFC Station 293, 3900 Greensprings Avenue, West Mifflin,  PA   15122.

 


Vincent W. DiLonardo

May 22, 2017 |

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

Vincent W. DiLonardo, age 83 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born November 4, 1933 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Francesco and Giulia (Antrilli) DiLonardo. 

 
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Elsie Mullaney

May 22, 2017 |

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

Elsie Mullaney, age 91 of North Versailles and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017.  Born July 25, 1925 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late George and Lena (Pfenninghaus) Gross and wife of the late Patrick F. "Frank" Mullaney, who passed away October 4, 2009. 

 
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Gregory Betzner

May 22, 2017 |

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

Gregory Betzner, age 62 of Port Vue, died Monday, May 22, 2017.

 
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Helen Miltenberger

May 22, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Helen Miltenberger, age 45 of McKeesport, formerly of Johnstown, died May 15, 2017 at home. Born February 16, 1972 in Johnstown, she was the daughter of Alan and Sheila (Dunn) Miltenberger. Helen was a generous and giving person to everyone she knew. Her greatest joy was the time spent with her family and grandkids. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Tyrone, Chanelle, Shawn (Danielle), and Chad Brookins; grandchildren, AraBella, Aria, Je’Lai, Wayne, Kayne, Ma’Lon, Nadia, and Lynell; nephew, Josh Farrior; and step-children, Latesha (Wayne Burnam) Brookins, Cedric Brookins, and Taymesha Smith. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Jimmy, Tangie, and Alan; and her niece, Jackie. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 5 p.m. at the Unity Baptist in North Braddock. Arrangements are entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Dolores E. (McCoy) Ruffner

May 22, 2017 |

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

Dolores E. (McCoy) Ruffner, 87, of Adamsburg, died Friday May 19, 2017. She was born March 23, 1930 in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late David A. and Elva (Hatfield) McCoy Jarvis. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Alfred B. Ruffner. She is survived by her sons Alfred “Gene” Ruffner and his wife Barb of Fairfax, VA, and David Ruffner of Adamsburg, and her grandchildren Jana, Leslie, and Timothy Ruffner.
 
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Stoyanka Popovich Vranesevich

May 21, 2017 |

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

Stoyanka Popovich Vranesevich, age 90, of McKeesport, died Sunday, May 21, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Very Rev. Dr. Milan G. and Zoritza Popovich. She was born in Crepaya, Yugoslavia on October 16, 1926 and was preceded in death by her husband Milan and brothers Dushan and Stoyan Popovich. Stoyanka earned her B.A. degree from Carnegie Mellon University (formerly Carnegie Technical Institute). She was a loving mother to her children Xenia and Milan of McKeesport, Zora Russell of Serento Florida, grandson George Russell and great grandson Dalton; brothers, retired Superior Court Judge Zoran Popovich of Myrtle Beach, SC; Ray (Shirley) Popovich of Greentree, PA, along with nieces and nephews. Stoyanka was an active member of the St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church of McKeesport-Duquesne and choir member for more than twenty years. She was one of the founding members of the St. Sava Mothers’ Club and danced with the Balkan Dancers. Friends will be received Tuesday, May 23nd from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor 412-678-6177) with Mali Pomen Services at 7:30 pm. Burial services will be held Wednesday at 12:00 noon at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church with Very Rev. Stavrofor Stevan G. Rocknage officiating. Entombment will follow at McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial gifts in her memory may be made to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Renovation Fund, 901 Hartman St., McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

 
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Lynne Ann Barnes

May 21, 2017 |

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

Lynne Ann Barnes, age 52, of White Oak, died May 18, 2017, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born July 25, 1964, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Stephen and Mary (Miller) Oleska of White Oak and the wife of James R. Barnes also of White Oak. Lynne dedicated her life to caring for her family, particularly her son Jeff. She most recently worked as a bus monitor at Pennsylvania Coachlines and before that she worked as a care taker at the White Oak Village Apartments. Lynne was always more than willing to lend a helping hand. She enjoyed the outdoors and knew how to catch fish better than anyone.

In addition to her parents and husband, Lynne is survived by a son, Jeffrey Barnes of White Oak; sisters, Sherry (Oleska) Roskov of White Oak, Darla Oleska of McKeesport and Jodie Oleska of White Oak; brother-in-law, Franklin Barnes of Cannonsburg; nieces and nephews, Christi Roskov, Shawn Landstrom, Melanie and Taylor Ingersoll and Karrie Oleska; also many cousins and friends. She was also preceded in death by her brother Michael Oleska.

Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, from 4 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jody Dausey will officiate.

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Brian Keith Markwood

May 20, 2017 |

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

Brian Keith Markwood, 40 of White Oak, died unexpectedly at home on Friday May 19, 2017. He was born March 2, 1977 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Linda Markwood who died November 20, 2001. Brian was a self employed Contractor and was "Markwood Strong". He is survived by his companion, Melissa "Missy" Spinosi and her children, Brennan and Alyssa, sisters, Juliette Marie (David) Och of Pittsburgh and Emily Jean Williams of North Versailles, grandmother, Marion Markwood of Elizabeth Township, aunts, Nancy (Eric) Ludwick of Greenock, Susan Markwood of Elizabeth, Kathy (John) Popovich of Venetia, and Denise (Terry) Julian of Clairton nieces, nephews and many cousins.
 
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Nancy R. (Swanson) Daley 

May 20, 2017 |

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

Nancy R. (Swanson) Daley age 78, of Duquesne, on May 18, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Walter and Mildred (Boyer) Swanson. Nancy was a retired Elementary Education Teacher for the Duquesne School District. She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne, where she was a past president of the Church Council, a Eucharistic minister, GFWC Women's Club, of Duquesne, of which she was past president, ACFWC Circle of Presidents, and board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Duquesne-West Mifflin, and also a member of the Duquesne Education Association. She's the beloved wife of 53 years to Francis R. "Fran" Daley; mother of Attorney Robert (Danielle) Daley, of Munhall, Kristen (Dr. Jay Goldberg) Daley, of Petaluma, CA; grandmother of Max Daley, twins, Jack and Michael Daley, Sadie Goldberg, and Scarlet Goldberg; sister of Claire (Roger) Holcombe, of Red Hill, PA. Visitation Tuesday, May 23, 2017, from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a blessing service will be held Wednesday 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 Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Duquesne-West Mifflin Boys and Girls Club, 29 North Third St., Duqesne, PA 15110.

 


Geraldine "Gerry" Bahus

May 20, 2017 |

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

Geraldine “Gerry” Bahus age 84, of West Mifflin, on May 19, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Vilote) Falchetti. She was a member of Holy Name Church. Her hobbies included family activities, cooking, playing cards, dancing, and shopping. She loved her dogs Munja and Daisy. Beloved wife of Elmer A. Bahus of 63 years. Loving mother of Robert “Bruce” (Maryem) Bahus of Seattle, Washington and David Eric (Lisa) Bahus of West Mifflin. Grandmother of David (Shannan), Christopher, Emily, and Julia Bahus. Sister of Richard Falchetti, Frannie (Michael) Zegar, Juanita Ferarrio, and the late Theodore Falchetti, Charles Falchetti, Jr. and Lorraine Chobirko. Visitation on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World parish at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be private in Holy Name Cemetery.

 


Karen Lee Balog

May 19, 2017 |

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

Karen Lee Balog, age 68, of White Oak died May 18, 2017 at home. Born September 9, 1948 in Homestead, she was the daughter of the late Martin K. Gillette and the living Dorothy M. (James) Gillette and the wife of James Balog for 30 loving years. Karen loved to go out and dance with her husband and friends. She collected cookbooks and made many dishes from them. In addition to her mother and husband, Karen is survived by her step children, Sarah Balog and David (Danielle) Balog; step granddaughter Kayla DiMeo; step grandchildren Krystel and Danny Balog; sister, Debbie Navilliat; niece, Chantillie Navilliat; nephew, Steven Navilliat, great nephew Brandon Navilliat. Karen is preceded in death by her nephew Thomas Navilliat. Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday May 22, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Daniel Borsay will officiate. Burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.

 


Lavona Douglas

May 19, 2017 |

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

Lavona B. (Ratzer) Douglas, of White Oak, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 18, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

 
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