May 19, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Frank Albert Kopas, age 86, of Harrison City, formerly of Brockway, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He was born July 27, 1930 in Uniontown, a son of the late Andrew and Anna (Terify) Kopas. He was a member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Harrison City, The Knights of Columbus and was a former member of the VFW. He was an Army veteran and went on to work as a soil scientist for the U.S. Government for over 25 years before retiring. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter Susan Lippincott; sister Anna; and brothers Vince, Andrew and John. He is survived by his wife of over 58 years Elizabeth “Betty” (Churey) Kopas; children Frank Andrew Kopas of Harrison City and Beth Ann (Kirk) Patterson of Irwin; son-in-law Rich Lippincott of Raleigh, North Carolina; grandchildren Olivia Lippincott, Ryan Patterson, Niki Patterson, Alex Lippincott and Rachel Patterson; sister Catherine Sampey of Fairchance; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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May 19, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Kara Joy Savine, 41, of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday May 17, 2017 at home. She was born September 5, 1975 in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of John J. Savine and Trudy (Seidel) Savine. Kara was a nail technician for over twenty years and was working at Galleria Hair & Nail Salon, Irwin. She was a wonderful daughter and mother who was full of life and joy and brought happiness and laughter to those around her. She loved her cats. In addition to her parents she is survived by her beloved son Kody J. Savine; a brother J. Christian Savine and his wife Constance; nephews Jackson and Landon Savine; also numerous aunts, an uncle, and cousins. T
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May 19, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph Michael Corazzelli, 86, of White Oak, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at home. He was born October 4, 1930 in New London, CT, and was the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia Corazzelli. Joseph was a member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in White Oak and was also a member of the White Oak American Legion Post 701 and the Knights of Columbus (4th Degree). He was a retired Machinist and General Foreman for General Dynamics and was also a former Instructor for Machinists at CCAC South Campus. He is survived by his wife, Marlene A. Runge Corazzelli, children, Katherine (Edward) Kokoszka, James E. (Annette) Silverman and Beth Ann (James) Leonaitis of CT, and Donna (William) Hopkins of NC, 10 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
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May 19, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Rebecca L. “Becky” Musgrave, 75, of New York, NY, formerly of Irwin, died Friday May 12, 2017. She was born January 8, 1942 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Samuel A. and Alice McAfee Musgrave. Becky grew up in Irwin and moved to New York in the mid 1960’s. She worked for the United Nations in the environmental statistical department retiring in the late 1990’s. She was an accomplished artist studying portrait drawing most recently, and was part of an art gallery in her New York community. She is survived by her son Joshua Musgrave and his spouse Philippe Costet of Florham Park, NJ, and a sister Susan F. Dunbar and her spouse Rick of Bisbee AZ. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in First Presbyterian Church, 617 Main Street, Irwin, with Rev. Ronald Durika, officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery. The William Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Irwin, is in charge of arrangements. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rebecca L. Musgrave please visit our Sympathy Store.
May 18, 2017 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Rae Kessler, 91, of White Oak died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Riverside Nursing Center. Born in Glassport, July 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Myer and Rose Recht Alpern and wife of the late Robert Kessler. She was a buyer for the former Gimbel’s Department Stores, and worked until age 82 at their Eastland and Pittsburgh locations. She was a member of the Congregation Gemilas Chesed and its Sisterhood and Hadassah. She is survived by 2 sons, Steven Kessler of Pittsburgh and Mark (Stephanie) Kessler of Dallas, TX; 5 grandchildren, Matt Kessler of Pittsburgh, Katie Bertsch of Alpine, WY, Robert Kessler of Frisco, TX, Jenny Kessler of Seattle, WA, and Hannah Kessler of Dallas, TX; a great grandson, Benjamin Kessler of Frisco, TX; 2 sisters, Sylvia Newman of White Oak and Rochelle Glanz of Pittsburgh; also by nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Monday, May 22, 2017 in the Original Gemilas Chesed Cemetery at 11:00 AM with Rabbi Moshe Russell officiating. Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests contributions to the Congregation Gemilas Chesed, 1400 Summit Street, McKeesport, PA 15131.
May 18, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Deborah L. Salmons, age 61, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital. She was an accounts manager for Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Wednesday Nite Quads Bowling League and head coach of the Brunswick Zone Junior Program.
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May 18, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Homer D. Thompson, 76, of Ardara, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017.
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May 18, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert L. "Bobby" Koontz Jr., age 45, of Monongahela, and formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. He loved fishing and hunting.
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May 17, 2017 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Jean Marie Petrozza age 86, of Streetsboro, OH, fomerly of West Mifflin, and North Carolina, died Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was born November 26, 1930, in McKeesport, PA, to John and Gladys M. (Sant) Bailey. She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish and was an avid reader. She was the beloved mother of Dr. Joseph (Lisa) Petrozza, of Mooresville, NC; grandmother of Anthony, of Atlanta, Holland Felts, of New York, NY, and Landon Felts, of Mooresville, NC; sister of LaRue (Edward) Kennedy, Sharon Hughes, and John Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents; by her husband, Anthony Michael Petrozza in 2005; and siblings, Janice (Jim) Ferraro, Arlene (George) Meert, Diane (Lou) Eros, and James (Ernie) DeLiberato. Visitation on Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA, 412-466-3300, where a blessing service will be held with Fr. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin. The family extends a special thanks for all the love and care given to Jean by LaRue (Jean’s sister with whom she resided); nieces, Debbie Nichols, Abbie Mayes; and nephew, Dale Kennedy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Christ the Light of the World Parish, 32 South First St., Duqesne, PA 15110.
May 17, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Mary Louise (Stewart) Emanuel, age 86 of North Huntingdon, went home to Heaven on Monday, May 15, 2017. She was born October 3, 1930, to the late Raymond Stewart and Irene (Saunders) Stewart. Born and raised in Wilkinsburg, she was one of seven children. In 1949, she married her teenage sweetheart Reese Emrys Emanuel, and together they raised three daughters. Mary spent many years working as a secretary near her home in Export. After retiring, she and her husband moved to North Carolina were they enjoyed the sunshine, square dancing and spending time with close friends. They eventually returned home to Pennsylvania and have spent the last several years with their children and grandchildren. Mary was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, and the Circleville United Methodist Church.
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May 17, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Carol J. Brletic, age 85, of McKeesport, died May 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born August 12, 1931 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Olga (Freeman) Barnes and the wife of John Brletic for the past 65 years. Carol was a lifelong member of the Park Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, Carol is survived by her children, David (the late Laurel) Brletic, Thomas (Nadine) Brletic, Richard (Carole) Brletic, Gary (Becki) Brletic, Joanne Delo, Robert Brletic, Susie (Rick) Russo; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 great great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Morris. Carol is preceded in death by 6 siblings; and grandchild John Coup. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday May 21, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. A funeral service will be Monday May 22, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Park Baptist Church. Pastor Rudy Mayak will officiate. Burial will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Park Baptist Memorial Fund at 749 Center Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
May 17, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Lenore L. Johnston, age 69, of Dravosburg, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017. She was born in Pittsburgh on September 13, 1947, the daughter of the late George and Blanche Stanley Howard.
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May 17, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Ruth Louise Whirl, age 102 of Glassport, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at her home. Born July 8, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Zella Stokes Cox, and the wife of the late Robert E. Whirl, who was the former principal of Glassport High School.
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May 17, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Robert Banks Gray, 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in the presence of loving family,
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May 17, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William P. Thornton, age 85, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Locust Grove. He was a utilities analyst for U.S. Steel National Tube in McKeesport and a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp.
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