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Ellen I. Showalter

February 13, 2017 |

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

Ellen I. Showalter, age 84, of McKeesport, died Saturday February 11, 2017.

 
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Susan H. "Sue" (Manns) Barnes

February 13, 2017 |

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

SUSAN H. “SUE” (MANNS) BARNES age 90, on February 12, 2017, at home. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Veronica (Denne) Manns. She formerly worked at Manns Brothers in Duquesne. She was a former member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild. Beloved wife of 70 years to Charles D. “Jake” Barnes; mother of Terry L. (Doris) Barnes of Findlay, OH, Sandy (late Paul) Mancini of Kinsman, OH, Dorsey (Tom) Solich of Howland, OH, Carol (Jim) Howard of West Mifflin, Sheryl (Ed) Eichenlaub of Bethel Park and Sue Muha of West Mifflin; also 16 grandchildren; and 12.9 great-grandchildren; sister of Thomas (Esther) Manns of West Mifflin; predeceased by brothers and sisters, Lawrence (late Ann) Manns, Norbert (late Martha) Manns, Regis (late Ann) Manns, Joseph “Sonny” (late Emma) Manns, Howard (late Mary Ann) Manns, Gertrude (late Bert) Kovalsky, late Mildred Manns. Visitation Monday 6-8pm and Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing Service at the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial St. Agnes Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

 


Antoine Lloyd Knight, Jr

February 13, 2017 |

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

Antoine Lloyd Knight, Jr., 2 months old of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, gained his wings Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at home.

 
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Rose (Ferraro) Curinga

February 13, 2017 |

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

Rose (Ferraro) Curinga, age 96 of Jefferson Hills and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born November 23, 1920 in Santa Donato, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Domenica (Capolupo) Ferraro. 

 
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Nellie Stetz

February 13, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Nellie Stetz, age 96, passed away on Saturday Feb 11 2017. Born in Clairton on April 4th, 1920 to Angelo and Louise Nardone. She was the loving wife of the late Edwin D. Stetz. Mother of the late Mary Lou of Glassport, Edwin P. (Donna)of Glassport, Patricia of Glassport and David Stetz of Arizona. She was the loving grandmother of Eddie (Nicole) of Liberty Boro, Chris (Angela) of Port Vue and David and Michael.

 
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Eleanor (Altman) Daily

February 13, 2017 |

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

Eleanor (Altman) Daily, 94, of Hunker, died February 10, 2017 at home. She was born September 19, 1922 in North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late Samuel Edward and Hazel (Hawk) Altman and was also preceded in death by her husband Arthur Douglas Daily, a son in law George McKeta, and siblings James Altman, Clara Gardner, and Frank Altman. She was a member of Middle Presbyterian Church, Mount Pleasant. She is survived by her children Linda Fern (John) Benford of Washington, Arthur W. (Paula) Daily of Greensburg, Judith E. McKeta and Esther L. (John) Blizman both of Hunker; grandchildren Evelyn (Greg) Kover, John (Reanna) Benford, Stewart (Jenna) Benford, Barbara (Ed) Henderson, Nicole (Carl) Collins, Sarah (Kirk) Salopek, John A. (Jen) Blizman, and Adam J. (Anna) Blizman; great grandchildren Ashley, Alex, Adam, John, Oscar, Sophia, Caroline, Revel, Isaak, Tanner, Gavin, Zachary, Sydney, Adam, and Avery; a sister Emma Dunmire of Apollo; also numerous nieces and nephews.
 
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Nancy C. Baldis

February 13, 2017 |

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

Nancy C. Baldis, 83, of Greenock, died Saturday February 11, 2017 at home. She was born May 17, 1933 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Clifford and Catherine Murphy Raley. She was the wife of the late Herbert H. Baldis who died March 21, 1996. Nancy was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock and was a former volunteer for the Sonshine Soup Kitchen in McKeesport. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Ann Baldis of McKeesport , Sharon Ann (Tim Begandy) Baldis of Port Vue and Lynn Marie (Jeff) Raschiatore of Irwin, son, Ray Charles Baldis of Greenock, grandsons, Ryan Michael (Stephanie) Baldis of Boston, and Daniel Minjock of Lawrenceville, great-grandchildren, A.J. Shriver and Lexa Baldis, nieces and nephews.

 
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Elaine (West) Shirey

February 13, 2017 |

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

Elaine (West) Shirey, 78, of North Huntingdon, peacefully went to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 11. She spent the last weeks of her life in her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born in her home on December 13, 1938 in Dayton, Pa, a loving daughter of the late Harold and Alverda (Schrecengost) West. A devoted follower of Christ, Elaine shared her God-given gifts of love and music in every area of her life. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church in Harrison City where she sang in the choir, one of the many choirs in which she sang throughout her life.
 
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Clarence D. Booth Jr.

February 13, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Clarence D. Booth Jr. of McKeesport, died Feb. 10, 2017. Born Sept. 26, 1938, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Clarence Booth and Virginia (Nelson) Booth McLaughlin and husband of 45 years to Ann (Lukondi) Booth.
Clarence was a member of the National Maritime Union and retired from Consolidation Coal Co. (Consol Energy) after 26 years as a deckhand on their towboats.

 
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"Jack" John Joseph Palombo

February 13, 2017 |

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

"Jack" John J. Palombo, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.

 
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Vincent R. Artuso

February 10, 2017 |

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

Vincent R. Artuso, 74, of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday February 9, 2017. He was born August 21, 1942 and was the son of the late Philip and Rose Vecchio Artuso. Vincent was a member of St. Patrick Parish and the McKeesport Model Railroad Club in Christy Park. He was a Boy Scout Leader and was a former District Commissioner and Round Table Commissioner.

 
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Amy Goldsworthy

February 09, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Amy Williams Goldsworthy, 93, of Clairton, formerly of Britain, passed away at Southwestern Nursing Care Center on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. She was born December 8, 1923 to the late Leonard and Gertrude Holden Williams. Amy was the loving wife of 21 years to the late Clyde Goldsworthy Sr. She is survived by a son, Clyde (Linda) Goldsworthy Jr of Clairton, a daughter Susan Bacan of Orville, OH, two brothers, Ken Williams of England and Dennis Williams of Austrailia, a sister, Margaret of England. Amy is also survived by a granddaughter, Cathy Bacan of Orville, OH, and 3 great-grandchildren, Taylor Boylen, Samantha Pogras, and Madison Pogras. She was preceded in death by  sisters, Mary and Elsie Williams, brothers, Harry and Bill Williams, all of England, son-in-law William Bacan of Orville OH. Amy served as a motor pool parts manufacturer in the British Women’s Army during WWII. She was a member of the Church of the Transfiguration in Clairton, enjoyed crocheting, knitting, painting, and needlepoint. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton 15025. A graveside memorial service will be held on February 17, 2017 at 2 P.M at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth, followed by inurnment. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

 


Lloyd E. Myers

February 09, 2017 |

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

Lloyd E. Myers, 95, of Oxford, Florida, formerly of Trafford, PA, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at Promise Hospital of Florida.

 
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Nancy A. Glanz

February 09, 2017 |

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

Nancy A. Glanz, 84, of Adamsburg, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.

 
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Benedict Sikorski

February 09, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

BENEDICT SIKORSKI, 86 of Glassport passed away peacefully Tues., Feb. 7, 2017 at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center.  He was born Sept. 8, 1930.  Benedict was the son of the late Frank and Stella Sikorski.  He is the beloved husband for 62 years to Fumiyo (Faye) Sikorski, loving father of Michael (Angie) Sikorski and Dr. Christopher (Barbara) Sikorski, proud grandfather of Michael (Jennifer) and Gavin (Kate) Sikorski and Christopher and Elena Sikorski and the very proud great grandfather of Chase and Camden Sikorski.  Benedict was preceded in death by sisters Agnes Jerome, Gertrude Martin and brothers Frank and Paul Sikorski.  He is survived by his younger brother Joseph Sikorski of Belle Vernon and sister in law Armie Sikorski of West Mifflin as well as many nieces and nephews who knew him as Uncle Ben.  Ben was retired from US Steel National Works in McKeesport and was a proud Army Veteran Sergeant that fought for his country in the Korean War and was awarded 2 Bronze Stars for his service to his country.  He was a member of the former St. Cecilia's Catholic Church and was an active member of Queen of the Rosary Church.

 
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