March 07, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Jeffrey A. Burk, 52, of Trafford, died unexpectedly Sunday March 5, 2017. He was born February 1, 1965 in Greensburg, the son of Fred J. and Barbara J. (Watson) Burk of North Huntingdon. He was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1984 and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin. Jeff was an Easter Seals poster child at the age of 5 which provided him with many opportunities to attend many sports events and meet Pittsburgh sports figures. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan.
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March 07, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Stanley John Zaurski, 90, of Elizabeth Township, died Monday March 6, 2017. He was born February 2, 1927 in Glassport and was the son of the late Adam and Mary Kraszewski Zaurski. Stanley worked for the former Copperweld and was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Angeline "Goldie" Simon Zaurski, daughters, Katherine ( Richard) Mondak of Hermitage and Michele (David) Majestic of Canonsburg, sister, Clara Stasko of Port Vue, grandchildren, Michael Mondak of Hermitage, and Angeline "Angie" Majestic and Grace Majestic of Canonsburg.
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March 07, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Nancy J. Calabro, 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.
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March 06, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Grace E. ( Balogh) Bertok, age 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at AHN West Penn Hospital Hospice Unit.
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March 06, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Robert G. Boord, age 80 of White Oak, died Monday, March 6, 2017. He was born in McKeesport on November 25, 1936, son of the late Robert and Dorothy Crossman Boord. Robert worked as a printer at the Daily News for over thirty years before he retired. He was a lifetime volunteer fireman for the White Oak Fire Department and was an avid fisherman and gardener.
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March 06, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Noah Jacob Baran, age 5 weeks, of South Park Twp., passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.
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March 06, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Donna J. (Guyer) Yelich, 82, of Hutchinson, died Saturday March 4, 2017, at home. She was born January 28, 1935 in McKeesport the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Bumbarger) Guyer and was also preceded in death by her husband Nicholas P. Yelich and a brother Glenn Guyer. She was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service with over twenty years’ service. She was a member of West Newton United Presbyterian Church, where she was an elder and former junior and senior choir director for 35 years, a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Women’s Association, and the Sewing Circle.
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March 06, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Allen L. March, 69, of Clairton, died Wednesday March 1, 2017. He was born November 16, 1947 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Wesley A . March and the late Marilyn Hughes March Ryan. Allen was a retired District Manager for K-Mart. He is survived by his sons, Jason H. (Kirsten) March of Fairfax, VA, and Jeremy (Kim) March of Bridgewater, VA, brother, Samuel (Pamela) March of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Chloe, Abigail, and Brody March, niece, Jennifer (Steven) Turner and nephew, Gregory (Kristin) March.
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March 06, 2017 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Anthony “Tony” Michael Salvador Jr., 89, of Dravosburg, formerly of Glassport, passed away on Sunday March 5, 2017. He was born August 9, 1927 in Glassport to the late Anthony M. Sr. and Laura (Craig) Salvador. He is survived by sons, Anthony M. (Lois) Salvador III of White Oak, Vincent G. (Kathy) Salvador of North Irwin, Howard G. (Lisa) Salvador of Boston, MA; daughters, Sharon A. Karch (Lucian) of Pembroke Pines, FL, Patricia L. Salvador (Charles) of McKeesport, Sara E. Salvador of Kenneth City, FL; significant other, Mary Ann Pici of Versailles; eleven grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, Anthony was preceded in death by wife, Anne M. (Laird) Salvador; brother, Howard Salvador; sisters, Ellen Tambella and Betty Corletti. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1945 during WWII. Upon discharge, he became a reservist and was reactivated during the Korean War. He was part of the Atlantic Fleet, during both periods of service, aboard the USS Currituck and USS Worcester where he was a storekeeper/trainer. Tony was a member of the Dravosburg United Methodist Church where he was a Trustee, usher, and member of the Methodist Men. He also enjoyed spending his leisure time ballroom dancing. He retired from Copperweld Steel Company in Glassport, was a member & past officer of United Steelworkers Union Local 1407, a past commander of American Legion “Burt Foster” Post 361 in McKeesport, and a member of American Legion Post 701 in White Oak. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Service will take place at 10:00 am on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Dravosburg United Methodist Church followed by interment at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park in North Huntingdon with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Dravosburg United Methodist Church, 109 Maple Avenue, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
March 06, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Dominic Scappatura, age 94, of McKeesport died on March 3, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. Born March 4, 1922 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Cesare and Michaline (Pietronigro) Scappatura. Dominic was a Veteran during WWII on The Essex. He retired from the Irvin Works steel mill.
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March 05, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Vincent E. Wassel, age 54, of McKeesport, died March 4, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born October 2, 1962, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Robert and Dolores (Clark) Wassel and the husband of Kimberly (Picketts) Wassel for 32 loving years.
Vincent was the Deputy Fire Chief, of the McKeesport Fire Department, Station # 190. In the line of duty he acquired cancer and after a year and a half long battle, he gave the ultimate sacrifice. Vincent’s life and death was true to The Fireman’s Prayer: “I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me, to guard my every neighbor, and protect his property. And if according to your will, Lord, I have to lose my life, Please bless with your protecting hand, my children and my wife, Amen.”
Vincent was a member of Corpus Christi Church. He was also a member of the Croation Men's Club , in Versailles and the McKeesport, P.N.A. He enjoyed hunting, camping, golfing and most of all spending time with his friends, loving family and his loyal dog, "Meeka." Additionally, he was an avid photo bomber and he had great dance "skills."
In addition to his wife, Vincent is survived by children, Ashleigh (Matthew Paige) Wassel of Jefferson Hills and Vincent “Vinnie” Wassel of McKeesport; siblings, Robert (Wendy) Wassel, Patricia Wassel and Brian Wassel all of White Oak; mother-in-law, Janet Picketts of McKeesport; brother-in-law, Gary (Jennifer) Picketts of North Huntingdon; sister-in-law, Diana (Daniel) Barkovich of Gibsonia; also many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Wassel.
Family, fellow Fireman and friends will be received at the Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, March 8, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 9, 2017, 10 a.m., at Corpus Christi Church. Committal and Fireman’s Honors will follow in the Round Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the McKeesport Fire Department, Station 190, 201 Lysle Blvd., McKeesport, PA 15132.
Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
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March 04, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Anthony “Tony” J. Weber Jr., age 52 of Jeanette, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017. He was born July 24, 1964 in McKeesport, a son of the late Anthony J. (Jacqueline) Weber Sr. and the late Judy (Lesnickey) Dally and her living husband Curtis Dally. He was a hard worker and was the proud owner of the T&R sub-contracting roofing company for over 6 years in Adamsburg. He is survived by his children Anthony J. Weber III and his girlfriend Leah Krause of Hermine and Holly A. Weber of Acme; step-daughter Nowel Hershberger; the mother of his children Ranee Halterman; and his brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
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March 04, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dorothy A. Bucy, 75, of Boston, died Thursday March 2, 2017. She was born December 4, 1941 in Trafford and was the daughter of the late John and Ann Lawrence Defrank. Dorothy had a career outside of the home handling financial matters for various companies over many years, but her true life's work was being the matriarch of her family, providing love, comfort, and guidance to not only her entire family, but to those blessed enough to have been touched by her love and faithful spirit. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, James W. Bucy, daughters, Dawn M. (Jeffery A.) Como of Boston, and Patricia A. ( Kevin C.) Zaken of North Huntingdon, son, Thomas E. (Deanna R.) Bucy of Jefferson Hills , grandchildren, Joshua D. Zaken, Megan E. Como, Lindsey N. Zaken, Jacob R. Como, Bella R. Bucy, and TJ Bucy, sister, Marietta (Donald) Baer of Murrysville , nieces and nephews.
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March 04, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dr. Samir J. Ayoub, 73, of Elizabeth Township, died Friday March 3, 2017. He was born June 7, 1943 in Alexandria, Egypt and was the son of the late Jacques and Julia Assily Ayoub . He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township. Dr. Ayoub was a Dentist for over 40 years and had his practice in Versailles. He is survived by his wife Marian P. Ruscin Ayoub, daughter, Renee Ayoub, brother, Selim J. (Huguette) Ayoub of Longwood, FL, sister, Marie Theresa (William) Brown of McKeesport, brother-in-laws, George R. (Carol) Ruscin of Elizabeth Township and John M. (Diana) Ruscin of Duquesne, nieces and nephews.
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March 04, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Michael Stephen Pope, 57, of Liberty Borough, died Tuesday February 28, 2017 at home. He was born December 2, 1959 in McKeesport and was the son of Ronald Russell Pope and Mary Ann Benish Pope of Liberty Borough. Michael was a member of St. Mark Parish - Liberty Borough and was a graduate of the Mon Valley School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Debra (Jim) Stripsky and Cheri (Stephen) Tedrick of McKeesport, nieces, Brenda, Joyce and Lauren Tedrick, and nephews, Alex and Erik Stripsky and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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