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Seth Connell Wilson

April 10, 2017 |

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

Seth Connell Wilson, 85, of Elizabeth Township, died Saturday April 8, 2017. He was born March 7, 1932 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Frank and Eva Marie Murphy Wilson. Seth was  a member of the Round Hill Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth Township Sportsman's Club, the Cast Bullet Association and the Mon-Yough Carvers. He was a US Army Veteran serving in Iceland during the Korean War. For his service, he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Seth was a retired Draftsman for US Steel.

 
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Susan Lynn Knoll Dorn

April 08, 2017 |

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

Susan Lynn Knoll Dorn, age 47, of New Kensington, died Saturday, March 25, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on August 27, 1969, the daughter of the late Harold and Lois Staley Knoll. Susan is survived by her two sons Garry and Michael Runion of Glassport, sisters; Vivian Jean Evans of Pitcairn and Barbara Anne (Ray) Berta of Arkansas, and grandchildren.

 
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Richard A. Blair

April 08, 2017 |

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

Richard A. Blair, of Greensburg, PA, passed away April 5, 2017.

 
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Robert Roth

April 07, 2017 |

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

Robert Roth, age 69 of North Huntingdon, passed away April 7, 2017 at Southwestern Veterans Center.  He was born March 28, 1948 in Pittsburgh and grew up in Liberty Borough.  He was the son of the late Robert and Mary Roth.  He is survived by his children, Robert and David Roth; grandchildren, Samantha and Jacob Roth; sister and guardian, Arlene (Robert) Gorwood, and siblings, Thomas (Norma Jo) Roth, Patricia (Mike) Webb and Sandra (Dan) Durain and numerous nieces and nephews.  Bob was a graduate of Port Vue-Liberty High School, Duquesne University, and retired after 30 years of service as a general foreman at U.S. Steel.  He was a Vietnam Veteran serving with the 101st Airborne Division.  Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory, 2703 O’Neil Blvd. McKeesport, PA 15132 on Monday from 2-8 p.m.  Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home.  Interment with military honors will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.  The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation for the outstanding and dedicated care given to Bob by the Southwestern Veterans Center Staff.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Southwestern Veterans Center 7060 Highland Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15206.  RA-MVVA-HOMES@pa.gov www.swvc.gov

 
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Allan Nelson

April 07, 2017 |

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

Allan Nelson, 91, of Irwin passed away peacefully Thursday April 6, 2017, at his home. He was born January 23, 1926 in Kilmarnock, Scotland. He was a member of the Royal Army near the end of WWII and then served in the British Merchant Navy. He and his family came to the United States in 1968 and Allan retired from a successful career with Genuine Tool Co., Irwin after more than twenty five years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin, and Shidle Lodge No. 601, Free and Accepted Masons, Irwin. He was an accomplished swimmer, golfer, woodworker, and loved his Scottish heritage, including bagpipe music, but he was proud to be an American and was an ardent Steelers fan.
 
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Dorothy M. (Wiggins) Singler

April 07, 2017 |

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

Dorothy M. (Wiggins) Singler, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. She was born October 5, 1928 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late David Williams and Hazel Knepp. She retired after 20 years as a clerk at the K-Mart Department Store in Greensburg. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Delbert L. Singler; son Delbert L. Singler Jr. who was killed in action in Vietnam; brother Clyde Wiggins; and sister Lucille Baumgardener. v
 
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Jane Bales

April 07, 2017 |

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

Jane Bales, 84, of Versailles, died Thursday April 6, 2017. She was born January 20, 1933 in Versailles and was the daughter of the late John W. and Elizabeth Radar Bales. She was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church and was retired from the former Potter-McCune Co, after 34 years of service. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn S. (Blair) Twale of Greenock, brothers, John (Dolores) Bales of North Huntingdon and Charles (Gayle) Bales of Versailles, nieces and nephews.

 
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Ethel W. Kinder Kennedy

April 07, 2017 |

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

Ethel W. Kinder Kennedy, 86, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday April 2, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 9, 1931 in Pittsburgh and was preceded in death by her husbands William H. Kindler Sr. and Robert Kennedy, a son Richard A. Kindler, and a sister Betty Kisic. She is survived by her children Helen (Daniel) Tomasic of Level Green, Karen (Robert) Wills of White Oak, William H. (Rebecca) Kindler Jr. of St. Louis, MO, and Carol (Jim) Jacobelli of North Huntingdon; her grandchildren Michael Tomasic, Michelle (Pietro) Tomasic, Mark (Rebecca) Tomasic, Jason (Ashley) Kindler, Jennifer (Justin) Weirwich, Joshua (Christy) Wills, Adam (Alexis) Jacobelli, and Richard Kindler; and her great grandchildren Aiden, Rocco, Vincent, Evan, Callie, Allie, and Amelia.
 
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Catherine Slobodnjak Korpar

April 07, 2017 |

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

Catherine Slobodnjak Korpar, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away April 6, 2017 in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.

 
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Bonita T. Carter

April 06, 2017 |

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

Bonita T. Carter, age 73, of Pittsburgh, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017.  She was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 22, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Grace Allegro.  She was employed as a school bus driver for many years, loved arts, crafts and painting. 

 
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Marcia Lee Unrath

April 06, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Marcia Lee Unrath, of Jefferson Hills, passed peacefully April 4, 2017.  Born February 23, 1952, to the late Guy and Lucille Mills Lippzer.  Marcia is survived by her cherished sister Leslee (Rick) Hinkle, and loving nieces, Lindsey (Alex) Durrani and Jesse Hinkle.  Daughter-in-law of Marlene and the late William Unrath, devoted sister-in-law Lori Ann Bagley, the late Douglas Unrath, William Jr., Darrell (Laurie), Patrick "Sonny"(Jane) and many loving friends throughout the years.  Along with her treasured parents, she was preceded in death by her adoring husband Greg and their beloved dog, Lucky.  She was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and West Virginia Wesleyan.  She was a humble, kind and giving soul.  Forever a lover of animals, she had a never-ending sweet tooth, and remembered every loved one with cards and gifts for every occasion. She was never blessed with children, but the children at Tender Care Learning Center were blessed by her compassionate heart.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Make a Wish Foundation or the Western PA Humane Society.  A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, Clairton,  PA.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Donald John Argyle, Sr.

April 05, 2017 |

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

Donald John Argyle, Sr. age 81, of Dravosburg, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017.  He was born in McKeesport on January 11, 1936 and was son of the late Thomas Argyle and Thelma Miller Cislo

 
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Nancy W. Guarascio

April 05, 2017 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Nancy W. Guarascio, 79, of Marietta, GA, died at her home on April 4, 2017.  Born in McKeesport, January 27, 1938, daughter of the late Robert J. and Sophia Dahlin Wampler.  Wife of the late Louis A. Guarascio, she is survived by nieces and nephews, Melanie Whiteman, Cynthia Goellner, Elizabeth Sabranski, Allan Wampler, Robert Wampler, and Randall Wampler.  Nancy was raised in McKeesport, attended McKeesport High School and Westminster College, where she earned her degree.  She retired from IBM after a successful 38 year career, and was a member of the IBM Quarter Century Club.  She enjoyed traveling, reading, and preparing gourmet meals.  Private interment will take place in Mount Vernon Cemetery.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.  The family suggests contributions to the Lou Guarascio Scholarship Fund of M.A.H.S., P.O. Box 432, McKeesport, PA  15134.

 


James Edward Winters

April 05, 2017 |

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

James Edward Winters, 89, of Christy Park, formerly of Elizabeth Township, died Monday April 3, 2017 at home. He was born December 11, 1927 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Maximilian and Evelyn Riley Winters. He was the husband of the late Mary Elizabeth "Muncie" Fodor Winters who died April 18, 2011. James was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park, and the Men's Guild and Holy Name Society there. He was also a member of the IBEW Local 5 and the White Oak American Legion.

 
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Holly Beth Morcheid

April 05, 2017 |

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

Holly Beth Morcheid, 26, of North Huntingdon, peacefully and gracefully entered the gates of heaven on April 5, 2017.

 
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