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Mildred "Mimi" Pavlovich

October 04, 2017 |

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

Mildred "Mimi" Pavlovich, 89, formerly of White Oak, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Golden Heights Personal Care Home in Irwin.  She was born in Duquesne, the only child of the late Rade and Saja Maystorovich.  She was married to the late Peter Pavlovich for 25 years and they were blessed with two children, Melissa (Bob) Weimer and Denise (Thomas) Englert.  She graduated from Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA and worked many years for Three Rivers Bank from where she retired.  She was a lifelong member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church of McKeesport/Duquesne where she was an active member of the Mother's Club and Young at Hearts Club.  In addition to her daughters,  she is survived by five grandchildren, who brought great joy to her life, Alison Weimer, Stephanie Weimer, Zachary (Laura) Englert, Christopher (Michelle) Englert, Sara Englert and two great-grandsons, Landon and Jace, along with nephew, Nick Pavlovich and niece, Milena Caldwell.

 
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Helen Kanach

October 04, 2017 |

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

Helen Kanach, age 97 of McKeesport, died October 3, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Born November 30, 1919 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Frok) Kanach.

 
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John A. "Uncle Buck" Campbell

October 04, 2017 |

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

John A. “Uncle Buck” Campbell, age 89 of McKeesport, died on Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born June 11, 1928 in Cheswick, PA, the son of the late Frank and Roberta Campbell, and husband of the late Rosalie Maiolo Campbell. 

 
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Steven L. Andreoli

October 03, 2017 |

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

Steven L. Andreoli, 65, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at UPMC East. He was born November 2, 1951 in McKeesport, PA, a son of the late Patrick and Dolores Linhart Andreoli.

 
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Robert E. "Red" Badger

October 03, 2017 |

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

Robert E. "Red" Badger, 81, of Irwin, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born August 1, 1936 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Theodore and Margaret Ludgate Badger. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin.

 
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Margaret A. Pershing

October 03, 2017 |

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

Margaret A. (Tellman) Pershing, age 79, of Blaine Hill, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at home. She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. where she was a member of the Christian Mothers. She was a former operator with AT&T Telephone and a former sales representative for Kaufmann's at Century III.

 
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Elizabeth A. "Biffy" Sparks

October 03, 2017 |

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

Elizabeth A. “Biffy” Sparks, age 60 of Port Vue, formerly of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017. She was born on July 31, 1957 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late George E. and Judith Kain Lion. 

 
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Sally Sebben

October 03, 2017 |

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

Sally (Berich) Sebben, age 83, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She retired as a sales representative for Brown & Williamson in McMurray. 

 
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Don Richard Coleman

October 03, 2017 |

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

Don Richard Coleman, 84, formerly of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Mt. Lebanon. He was born December 21, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Thomas A. Sr. and Lena Weinert Coleman. Don was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church and was retired from Vista Metals. He is survived by his children, Edward Coleman of Columbia, MD, Donna (Timothy) Durant of Elizabeth Township and Bruce (Lisa) Coleman of Mt. Lebanon, his loving grandchildren, Samuel, Hannah, Benjamin, and Emma Durant and Audrey Coleman, sister, Pauline (David) McCoy of Grand Rapids, MI, and many loving nieces and nephews.

 
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Michael Husok, Jr.

October 03, 2017 |

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

Michael Husok, Jr., age 65 of Greenock, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 in West Penn Hospital.  Born March 13, 1952 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Michael Husok, Sr. and Mary (Good) Husok.  

 
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Alexander "Al" Damianos

October 03, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Alexander "Al" Damianos, age 97 of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Born September 24, 1920 in Glassport, he was the son of the late Tsambikos "Jim" and Melanie (Barboteau) Damianos, and loving husband of the late Elizabeth (Heckman) Damianos. 

 
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Patricia J. Sawyer

October 03, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Patricia J. Sawyer, age 81, of Wilmerding, died September 26, 2017, at South Western Nursing Home. Born November 24, 1935, in Wilmerding, she was the wife of the late Thomas Sawyer. Patricia dedicated her life to caring for her son and husband. She had a passion for music and truly loved Elvis Presley. Patricia is survived by her son, Thomas Sawyer; and dear friend, Louise C. Atkins. A graveside memorial service will be held on October 11, 2017, 10 a.m., at the Richland Cemetery. Father Matthew Elanjileth will officiate. Inurnment will follow. Arrangements were entrusted to the Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.
Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Lucy Norgren

October 02, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Lucy Norgren, age 84, of McKeesport, died October 1, 2017, at John J. Kane Regional Center. Born October 26, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Ignacio and Gregoria (Centino) Mosqueda and the former wife of the late Charles M. Norgren, Sr.

 
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Daniel M. "Shakey" Mali

October 02, 2017 |

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

Daniel M. "Shakey" Mali, 72, of Liberty Boro, died peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2017 in Riverside Nursing Center, McKeesport. Born January 12, 1945 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Demko) Mali. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne and Saint Mark Parish, Liberty Boro. Mr. Mali was a former employee of the former Duquesne Works, U.S. Steel Corporation and was a retired employee of the Veterans Hospital, Highland Drive, Pittsburgh. Danny was a proud U. S. Marine Veteran, having served in Cuba, Santa Domingo, and two tours in Vietnam,  He was a Purple Heart recipient. He also volunteered at Mount St. Macrina, and SS. Peter and Paul Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann (Kebles) Mali, a sister, Mildred M. Dorko, formerly of Munhall, two sisters-in-law, Deborah Kebles and Wendy Hoak, both of McKeesport, and numerous nieces and nephews.

 
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Mary M. Artuso

October 02, 2017 |

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

Mary M. Artuso, 75, of Elizabeth Township, died Saturday, September 30, 2017 at home. She was born August 14, 1942 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Martin "Regis" and Clara Keddie Flaherty. She was the wife of the late Vincent R. Artuso who died February 9, 2017. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Christy Park and was a retired school teacher from the Wilkinsburg School District. She taught English, Reading and Drama. Mary was a member of the Democratic State Committee, member and retired director of PSEA-PACE,Western Region PSEA, Past NEA Democratic Caucus President, Past PSEA Caucus President, and was also a former Assistant Commissioner  for the Boy Scouts of America. She is survived by her son, Philip R. Artuso of West Newton, brother, John (Cat) Flaherty of Silver Spring, MD, sisters, Rita (Henry) Jordan of Elizabeth Township, Jane (Guy) Zumpetta of Mantua, OH, and Ann (David) Loeffler of Cadorus, and many nieces and nephews.

 
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