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Penelope O. Washington Salih

November 23, 2016 |

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

Penelope O. Washington Salih, 79, of McKeesport, peacefully Friday, November 18, 2016 in Riverside Care Center.

 
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Edward Prihode

November 22, 2016 |

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

Edward P. Prihode, age 81, of McKeesport, died Monday, November 21, 2016.

 
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Joseph E. Blamick

November 22, 2016 |

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

Joseph E. Blamick, 89, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He was born July 12, 1927 in Port Vue and was the son of the late Charles James and Hilda Marie Johnson Blamick. He was a member of the Norwin Christian Church, Duquesne - McKeesport Lodge # 731 F & AM, Zerubbabel-Duquesne Royal Arch Chapter No. 162, and was also a 50 year member of the Pittsburgh Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar. He was a member of the former McKeesport Lodge # 641 F & AM.

 
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Colleen A. McCormley

November 22, 2016 |

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

Colleen A. McCormley, age 58 of Clairton, passed away in her home on Monday, November 21, 2016.  Born May 5, 1958 in McKeesport, she is a daughter of William M. (Marilyn) McCormley of Elizabeth Twp. and the late Catherine L. (Kennet) McCormley who passed away August 12, 2002. 

 
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Terry Lynn Barlak

November 22, 2016 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Terry Lynn Barlak, 65, of Monroeville, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at UPMC East, Monroeville.  A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, she received her master’s degree from Chatham University, and was retired as director of Children and Youth Services for Allegheny County.  Daughter of the late Adolph and Marion Jacobs Markowitz, she is survived by her husband, Kevin Barlak; son, Michael Barlak of Monroeville; daughter, Sara Papachristou of Hampton Township; 3 grandchildren; and sister, Daryl Marks of the North Hills.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Cynthia Mayer.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 3:00 PM in the New Gemilas Chesed Cemetery, Upper Heckman Road, White Oak, PA  15131.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.

 


Don A. Nolder

November 21, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

DON A. NOLDER, 85 of Glassport died Nov. 20, 2016.  He is the son of the late Howard and Jean (Abels) Nolder.  Don proudly served his Country in the US Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his daughters Vickie (John) Finch of Glassport and Kimberly Susan Nolder of McKeesport; son Jeffrey (Regina) Nolder of Whittier CA; grandchildren Jacob (Amanda) Skiffington of Monroeville, Courtney (Christopher) Perez of Bethel Park, Joshua and Cari Skiffington of Glassport and Kellie Skiffington of South Park; beloved great grandson Levi; brother Howard (Sally) Nolder of White Oak; also nieces and nephews.

 
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Jason William “Coop” Cooper

November 21, 2016 |

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

Jason William “Coop” Cooper, 38, of Larimer, died Friday November 18, 2016. He was born September 7, 1978 in Jeannette, a son of Laurie Lynn Cooper of Trafford and the late Jeffrey Lee Dominy. Jason loved playing football and deck hockey and was a Steelers and Penguins fan. He was a former employee of the Port Authority of Allegheny County.
 
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Donna L. Fawcett

November 21, 2016 |

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

Donna L. Fawcett, 78, of Irwin, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at her home.  She was born July 3, 1938 in Madison, PA, a daughter of the late Paul and Blanche Eisaman Miller.

 
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Jewel Janci

November 20, 2016 |

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

Jewel Janci, 90 of North Huntingdon died November 20, 2016 at The Donnell House in Washington PA.  She was born August 23, 1926 daughter of the late Andrew and Josephine Rosevitek.

 
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Charles R. Barnes

November 20, 2016 |

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

Charles R. Barnes, age 72, of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016.  Charles, the son of Charles and Carolyn Davis Barnes, was born in McKeesport on March 12, 1944. Charles was a 1962 graduate of McKeesport Area High School.  He served four years in the United States Air Force, and was an active member of the White Oak American Legion Post 701.  He was retired from R&R Vending Co.  When he was not repairing a jukebox or a video game, he could be found on the golf course, which was one of his favorite pastimes.  He also enjoyed baking the area's best cheesecakes and desserts.   He is survived by his loving wife, Marlene Douglas Barnes and sons, Darren (Angie) and Danny (Andrea).  He is also survived by his sisters, Carol Ann DeLullo of Virginia, Patricia Deak of Versailles Borough, Linda Barnes of McKeesport, and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 10:30 am at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory, 2703 O'Neil Boulevard, McKeesport, PA 15132. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (www.michaeljfox.org/get-involved/donation2.php?pg=tribute) or to a charity of your choice.  Online condolences to his family may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Walter H. Miller

November 20, 2016 |

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

Walter H. Miller age 95 of White Oak passed peacefully on Saturday November 19, 2016. He was born on September 1, 1921 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Peter and Rose Leibold Miller. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Geraldine R. Geyer Miller. Mr. Miller is survived by his daughters Christine (William) Carney of Elizabeth Twp. and Suzanne Gadelmeyer of New Castle, grandchildren; Peter (April) Fedor IV, Erica Gadelmeyer, Heidi (Adam) Gadelmeyer, Frederick Gadelmeyer and Michael Carney and great granddaughter Paisley Fedor.

 
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John A. "Bud" Menzie

November 18, 2016 |

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

John A.  "Bud" Menzie, age 94 of North Versailles, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Beacon Ridge in Indiana, PA. Born March 16, 1922 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John B. and LaDean (Knight) Menzie, and loving husband of the late Thelma (Lytle) Menzie. Following high school, John began working as an electrician for National Tube Works until he joined the US Army, having honorably served during WWII as a paratrooper. He later went on to work for his father's dairy business, Menzie Dairy Co. in McKeesport, having retired after many years of dedicated service. Bud attended the McKeesport Alliance Church where he enjoyed being a member of the Keenagers and the church choir. He also devoted his free time volunteering for the church food bank for many years. Some of his favorite times where spent in his trailer going on road trips across the states and spending time in the woods camping. He was affectionately referred to as the "neighborhood handy-man", getting frequent calls to fix friends electrical work and lamps, or as he would say, "tinker" with them. Bud will be missed for his jokester personality, and always knowing how to put you in a good mood. John is survived by his grandson, Stephen John (Maria) Lowman of Indiana, PA; great-grandsons, Micah and Jonah Lowman; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Lowman; son, Ronald Menzie; and siblings, Lois Menzie, Ruth Gross, William Menzie and Glenn Menzie. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Marty Smith will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Great Commission Fund, Payable to The Christian Missionary Alliance, Attn: Office of Donor Accounting, 8595 Explorer Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Melvin Trkula

November 18, 2016 |

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

Melvin Trkula, age 83, of McKeesport, died peacefully surrounded by his loving familly on Nov. 17, 2016.

 
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Carl R. Zappa, Jr.

November 18, 2016 |

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

Carl Reynold Zappa Jr., 62, of Liberty Borough, passed away on November 17, 2016.

 
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Edith C. Shaffer

November 18, 2016 |

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

Edith C. Shaffer, age 92 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Friday, November 18, 2016 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth, joining her husband in the presence of the Lord.  Born February 16, 1924 in McKeesport, she was the only child of the late Charles and Caroline Baker.

 
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