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Martha M. (Yuhos) Samudovsky

March 27, 2017 |

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

Martha M. (Yuhos) Samudovsky, 87, of Duquesne, died Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Family Hospice, from breast cancer that could not undergo continued treatment in the aftermath of a hospital spleen injury. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Francis R. Samudovsky. Born Feb. 19, 1930 in Duquesne, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mary (Latzy) and John Yuhos of West Mifflin's Homeville section; and a sister of the late Wilma (Yuhos) Clarick. Martha worked as head cashier at Househould Finance and retired as a medical secretary at Montefiore Hospital.

 
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Nathan Jeffrey Villi

March 27, 2017 |

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

Nathan Jeffrey Villi, age 24, of North Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was born February 26, 1993 in Greensburg, a son of Jeff Allan and Nancy Lynn (Veres) Villi. He was a longtime member of the Boy Scouts, loved playing soccer from a young age, and played on the Norwin School basketball and football teams in high school. He had a passion for music, art and cooking. He worked for the last 5 months at Lidia’s Restaurant in Pittsburgh, and had worked at Abruzzi Italian Cucina and the Double Wide Grill in North Huntingdon.
 
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Emerson M. Fazekas

March 25, 2017 |

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

Emerson M. Fazekas, age 57, of Versailles, died March 25, 2017.

 
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Louise Zaverl

March 25, 2017 |

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

Louise Zaverl, 94, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Kane Regional Center, McKeesport.  She was born April 20, 1922 in Terre Haute, IN, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Lucantoni Pappafava.

 
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Michael W. Speney

March 24, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Michael W. Speney, age 59 of Port Vue, died on March 23, 2017.  Born January 20, 1958 in McKeesport, he was the son of Frank Sr. and Mary Jane (Morningstar) Speney.

 
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Robert H. Good

March 24, 2017 |

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

Robert H. Good, age 94 and a long time resident of Elizabeth Twp. and Ocala, FL, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 in Point Pleasant Retirement Community in North Versailles, where he resided.  Born March 12, 1923 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary (Ura) Good. 

 
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Timothy L. Walls

March 24, 2017 |

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

Timothy L. Walls, age 56 of Versailles, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Born April 30, 1960 in Meadville, he was a son of the late Joseph and Berneta Walls.

 
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Frederick A. Roberts

March 23, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Frederick A. Roberts, age 82 of Clairton, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. Born November 24, 1934 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late John A. Roberts and Anna (Stabler) Roberts. Fred served in the Army in Korea in 1958. Never married, Fred drove tractor trailers for many different companies and was a long time member of Wilson Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his brother, John S. Roberts and his wife, Glenda of White Oak; niece Crystal Roberts Stalter and her husband, Mark; nephew Ryan S. Roberts and his wife, Kristy; two great nieces, Caitlin and Taylor; two great nephews, Joshua and Cody; also many cousins and his special cousin, John Lickert who was very good to Fred in visiting him at Kane and before that taking him to his doctor appointments. Fred is loved and will be missed especially by his brother. A Memorial Service celebrating Fred’s life will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 12 Noon at the First Evangelical Free Church, 4001 University Drive, McKeesport, PA 15132. A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Jean Michalek

March 23, 2017 |

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

Jean Michalek, age 86 of White Oak, and also Conneaut Lake, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on May 19, 1930, the daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie Long Frencik. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward E. Michalek, her brother Hank Frencik and sister Eleanor Richards.

 
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Dr. Troy D. Allen

March 23, 2017 |

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

On Friday, March 17, 2017, Dr. Troy D. Allen(56) moved up to the rank of ancestor.

 
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Gail E. (Butler) Cortese

March 23, 2017 |

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

Gail E. (Butler) Cortese, 81, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday March 19, 2017. She was born July 4, 1935 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Mark Butler and Ruth Foti and was also preceded in death by her son Shawn P. Murphy; a brother and a sister Mark Butler Jr. and Mary Alice “Mame” Galvin; and brother in-law Patrick Galvin. Gail worked as a travel agent owning Ardmore Travel, Forrest Hills and Cruises Only, Pittsburgh.
 
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Thomas Allen Magill

March 23, 2017 |

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

Thomas Allen Magill, of Harrison City, died peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at UPMC East in Monroeville. He was born in Greensburg, a son of the late David S. Magill and Emma (McIntyre) Magill. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife M. Louise Magill; and his brother Paul Magill.
 
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Ann K. Keller

March 23, 2017 |

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

Ann K. Keller, 82, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday March 19, 2017. She was born June 10, 1934 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Edward R. and Vera (Samuel) Kregar and was also preceded in death by her husband Donald R. Keller and a brother Samuel Kregar. Ann was a member of The Church, Sutersville, where she volunteered at the school and also was a hospice volunteer.
 
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Rev. John Joseph Fetterman

March 23, 2017 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

The Reverend John Joseph Fetterman, former rector of All Souls Episcopal Church in North Versailles Twp., died March 19, 2017. Hewas born on July 4, 1937 in Harrisburg, PA to Francis and John Fetterman Senior. John graduated from the North American College in Rome and was ordained in December 19, 1962. He came to Pittsburgh in 1972 and taught classics at the University of Pittsburgh. John was interim pastor at Christ Episcopal Church in the North Hills. John was Associate Clergy at Calvary Church in Shadyside and Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Madison, Wisconsin.
 
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Mary Etta (Curry) Tarver

March 23, 2017 |

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

Mary Etta (Curry) Tarver 85, of McKeesport, PA departed this life Monday morning, March 20, 2017. Mary passed peacefully at home with family from natural causes. Born Mary Etta Curry on September 2, 1931 in Glasgow VA, to the late Mildred Frye Curry and Jerry Curry, Mary was married to the late William (Bylly) Tarver, and this union birthed one child, Tracey Tarver.

 
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