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Marcia Lee Unrath

April 06, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Marcia Lee Unrath, of Jefferson Hills, passed peacefully April 4, 2017.  Born February 23, 1952, to the late Guy and Lucille Mills Lippzer.  Marcia is survived by her cherished sister Leslee (Rick) Hinkle, and loving nieces, Lindsey (Alex) Durrani and Jesse Hinkle.  Daughter-in-law of Marlene and the late William Unrath, devoted sister-in-law Lori Ann Bagley, the late Douglas Unrath, William Jr., Darrell (Laurie), Patrick "Sonny"(Jane) and many loving friends throughout the years.  Along with her treasured parents, she was preceded in death by her adoring husband Greg and their beloved dog, Lucky.  She was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and West Virginia Wesleyan.  She was a humble, kind and giving soul.  Forever a lover of animals, she had a never-ending sweet tooth, and remembered every loved one with cards and gifts for every occasion. She was never blessed with children, but the children at Tender Care Learning Center were blessed by her compassionate heart.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Make a Wish Foundation or the Western PA Humane Society.  A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, Clairton,  PA.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Donald John Argyle, Sr.

April 05, 2017 |

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

Donald John Argyle, Sr. age 81, of Dravosburg, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017.  He was born in McKeesport on January 11, 1936 and was son of the late Thomas Argyle and Thelma Miller Cislo

 
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Nancy W. Guarascio

April 05, 2017 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Nancy W. Guarascio, 79, of Marietta, GA, died at her home on April 4, 2017.  Born in McKeesport, January 27, 1938, daughter of the late Robert J. and Sophia Dahlin Wampler.  Wife of the late Louis A. Guarascio, she is survived by nieces and nephews, Melanie Whiteman, Cynthia Goellner, Elizabeth Sabranski, Allan Wampler, Robert Wampler, and Randall Wampler.  Nancy was raised in McKeesport, attended McKeesport High School and Westminster College, where she earned her degree.  She retired from IBM after a successful 38 year career, and was a member of the IBM Quarter Century Club.  She enjoyed traveling, reading, and preparing gourmet meals.  Private interment will take place in Mount Vernon Cemetery.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.  The family suggests contributions to the Lou Guarascio Scholarship Fund of M.A.H.S., P.O. Box 432, McKeesport, PA  15134.

 


James Edward Winters

April 05, 2017 |

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

James Edward Winters, 89, of Christy Park, formerly of Elizabeth Township, died Monday April 3, 2017 at home. He was born December 11, 1927 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Maximilian and Evelyn Riley Winters. He was the husband of the late Mary Elizabeth "Muncie" Fodor Winters who died April 18, 2011. James was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park, and the Men's Guild and Holy Name Society there. He was also a member of the IBEW Local 5 and the White Oak American Legion.

 
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Holly Beth Morcheid

April 05, 2017 |

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

Holly Beth Morcheid, 26, of North Huntingdon, peacefully and gracefully entered the gates of heaven on April 5, 2017.

 
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Paul A. Stinebaugh

April 04, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Paul A. Stinebaugh, age 53, of McKeesport, died March 31, 2017, at home, after a 20 year battle with Huntington’s disease. Born October 6, 1963, in Germany, he was the son of Leonard and the late Patricia (Reitz) Stinebaugh and the husband of Vickie Stephens of McKeesport.
Paul dedicated his life to caring for his son. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and fishing in his earlier years.
In addition to his father, Leonard (Kris) Stinebaugh of Liberty Borough and his wife Vickie, Paul is survived by a son, Paul M. Stinebaugh of McKeesport; brother, Timothy (Joanne) Stinebaugh of Boise, ID; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Cremartory.
Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Chad A. Schantz

April 03, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

CHAD A. SCHANTZ, 29, of Glassport, died April 1, 2017.  He is the son of Tom Gardner , Pam Rivera and Gilbert Schantz.  Chad is survived by his brothers Dustin Rivera and his  wife Jamie Rivera and Shaun Schantz; daughter Zoey Schantz; step sons Chris, John, Matthew and Joey Young;  niece and nephew Lakyn and Gage Rivera; aunts Kim O'Brien, Dorothy Shearer, Lisa Rivera, Linda Story, Barb Carey, and Tracy Dickson; uncles Lester Carey, Jimmy Dickson, Tony (Stacey) Rivera, Mike Deguzman and Clyde Gardner; also many cousins and dear friends.

Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 2-4 and 6-8.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family.

 


Diane L. Kurta

April 03, 2017 |

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

Diane L. Kurta, age 62 of Elizabeth Twp., died on March 30, 2017 at Canterbury Place. Born September 8, 1954 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of William and the late Agnes (Salopek) Bogdan and the beloved wife of Andrew Kurta for 38 years. Diane worked for UPMC McKeesport as an office manager for over 30 years. She loved to tend to her home and always had decorations for each of the holidays and seasons. In addition to her husband Andrew, she is survived by her son, Adam Kurta; aunt, Shirley (Michael) Andreyko and Evelyn (the late Gene) Bogdan and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, April 6, 2017, from noon until the time of the memorial service at 2 p.m. Fr. Thomas Wagner will officiate. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Eva M. (Smith) Herold

April 03, 2017 |

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

Eva M. (Smith) Herold, age 95, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017. She was born May 8, 1921 in Irwin, a daughter of the late Samuel L. and Alma M. (Frye) Smith. She was a long time member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Irwin and was a former member of the church choir. She worked as a personal manager for over 20 years at Telephone Answering Service in Pittsburgh. She was an avid knitter and collector of ceramics and was a great Pittsburgh Pirates fan.
 
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Marsha Ann (Wawrzeniak) Bazylak

April 03, 2017 |

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

Marsha Ann (Wawrzeniak) Bazylak, 74, of North Versailles, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017, surrounded by her family after successfully winning the fight against Lung Cancer. She was born September 7, 1942 in Glassport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olga and Frank Wawrzeniak; step-father, Stanley Wawrzeniak; sister, Francis Marie and brother, Francis. A graduate of Montefiore Nursing School in 1963, Marsha was an operating room nurse for 42 years at McKeesport Hospital.

 
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Therease M. Restagno

April 02, 2017 |

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

Therease M. Restagno, age 90 of West Mifflin and formerly of Clairton, passed away at home on Saturday, April 1, 2017.  Born December 5, 1926 in Follansbee, WV, she was a daughter of the late Frank D. and Josephine (Salen) Restagno. 

 
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Mabel C. Ganassi

April 02, 2017 |

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

Mabel C. Ganassi, age 86 of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Select Specialty Hospital at UPMC McKeesport.  Born October 29, 1930 in Sutersville, she was a daughter of the late John D. and Mabel (Smith) Clark, sister of the late Donald L. and Katherine G. Clark and John J. and Marjorie C. Clark, and wife of the late Eugene P. Ganassi, who passed away May 5, 1998.

 
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Dorothy M. Donnelly

April 02, 2017 |

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

Dorothy M. Donnelly, age 93, of McKeesport, died on Sunday April 2, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. She was born in Wall, PA on May 27, 1923 and is the daughter of the late William and Nellie Hefferman Finger.
She is survived by sons; Jack Donnelly of McKeesport; Richard Donnelly of White Oak; daughter, Marge (Chuck) Heidenfelder of McKeesport; sister, Shirley Valkanas of Flinton, PA; and grandchildren, Chuck and Lori Heidenfelder. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harry “Bud” Donnelly; and sister, Irene Pizzuto.

 
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Alexandra Mamas

April 02, 2017 |

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

Alexandra Mamas, age 96, of McKeesport, died on April 2, 2017. She was born in Chios, Greece on August 15, 1920 and is the daughter of the late Micah and Zenovia Klouvas.

She is survived by son, James M. (Cathy) Mamas of Miami, FL; daughter, Patricia (Dr. Norman) Demos of Elizabeth Twp.; siblings; Antigone Vlahos of Atlanta, GA; Evangelia Spectakou of Greece; Victor Klouvas of Greece; Panteli Klouvas of Greece; grandchildren, Dr. Andrew (Elaine Esq.) Demos of Long Island, NY; Michael (Dana)  Demos of Palm Beach, FL; Antonia (Justin) Mamas of St. Augustine, FL; Michael (Ashley) Mamas of St. Augustine, FL; Alexander Mamas of Miami, FL; great-grandchildren, Alexander Andrew Demos, Ariyanna Demos, Elise Alexandra Demos, Michael Bradon Demos, Anthony James Mamas, Michael Mamas, Noah Mamas, and many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews both in the U.S. and Greece.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Michael D. Mamas; siblings, Ismene Amartolou, Maria Kosta, Chrysoula Vrouze, and Niko Amartolou

She was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in White Oak, St. Markella Ladies Philoptochos Society, and the Chian Society. She was active in her church life, promoter and advocate of her heritage, culture and faith, Unrivalled cook, baker, and hostess. She is one of the last of the greatest generation and will be missed dearly.

 
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Loretta V. Rypka

April 02, 2017 |

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

LORETTA V. RYPKA age 68, of Monessen, PA, formerly of Duquesne on March 31, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Florence Patricia (Dobransky) Rypka. Visitation on Tuesday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300, at which time a blessing service will be held by Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officating. Burial will be at St. Hedwig Cemetery, West Mifflin.