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William Edward Belfiore III

September 12, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

 William Edward Belfiore III, 35, died Saturday, September 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents William and Lisa (Swantek) Belfiore, and sister Heather Belfiore. He is survived by sisters Patty (Edward Rager) Belfiore, Jennifer Belfiore, Christan Potter, and Nicole Potter; grandmothers Patricia Swantek and Paula Belfiore; nephews Jonathan, Bradley, and Ryan, niece Kaylee, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be held at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thur. 5-7:30pm at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. David Nolfi. In lieu of flowers donations to the family can be made.

 


Jack Piergrossi

September 12, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Jack Piergrossi, 68, died Saturday September 10, 2016. He was the son of the late John and Pearl (Novakowski) Piergrossi;  he is survived by daughter Dedra (David) Hoskowicz of Jefferson Hills, grandchildren Kamryn and Kaitlyn, sister Terri (Bill) Waxter, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jack was preceded in death by brother Ricky Piergrossi. He was an Army veteran in the Vietnam War and also a carpenter. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wednesday 2-6:30 at which time a funeral blessing will be held with Rev. Wojcicki.

 


John "Big John" "Yuno" Durik Jr.,

September 12, 2016 |

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

 John "Big John" "Yuno" Durik Jr., 80, of Duquesne, formerly of West Mifflin, died peacefully at home on September 8, 2016. Born October 25, 1935, in Connecticut, he was the son of the late John and Sophia (Mayton) Durik Sr. He was a retired Guard at the Allegheny County Jail, former employee of U.S. Steel Corporation, Duquesne Works, past two term president of Steelworkers Local 1256, and a member of Duquesne Masonic Lodge #731.

 
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Zora D. Stevens

September 12, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Zora D. Stevens age 83 of McKeesport died on Saturday September 10, 2016. She was born on February 3, 1933 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late George and Sophie Mudrich Mrvos. Zora was the wife of the late James W. Stevens who died on January 17, 2004. She is survived by her son Dale Z. Stevens of McKeesport, 4 grandchildren ; Dejan (Andrea) Stevens of McKeesport, Tijana (Dr. Daniel) Kopolovich of Texas, Sofija and Dale Stevens both of McKeesport, great granddaughter Daryn Stevens and Nora on the way, sisters; Mildred (the late Lou) Popovich of Rankin, Georgeann (the late Steve) Klipa of Monroeville, George "Judi" (Gladys) Mrvos of White Oak and her boy Tank and many nieces and nephews.

 
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Kenneth P. Wolf

September 12, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Kenneth P. Wolf, age 68, of McKeesport, died September 9, 2016, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born January 4, 1948, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Cyril and Katherine (Sommerville) Wolf and the husband of Janet (Davis) Wolf of 44 years.
Ken retired from Bechtel Bettis, Inc., in West Mifflin, PA. He was a US Air Force veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the former St. Joseph Church, in Duquesne, PA. Ken had a passion for history and loved politics. 

 
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Betty Odessa Byrd Fleming

September 12, 2016 |

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

Betty Odessa Byrd Fleming, 84 of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, peacefully transitioned September 8, 2016 in West Penn Hospice.

 
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George "Juky" Dupin

September 12, 2016 |

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

 George "Juky" Dupin, age 82, of McKeesport, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016  in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born on April 20, 1934, he was a son of the late George Sr. and Danica (Loncaric) Dupin. 

 
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Kathryn Brown

September 12, 2016 |

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

Kathryn A. Brown, age 63 of McKeesport, passed away at home on September 11, 2016. Born November 19, 1952 in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Joseph and Lenore (Hammen) Shea and the wife of David C. Brown of 31 years.
Kathryn worked as a managed care representative for a pharmaceutical company. She went to Seminary School for the Salvation Army Officer Training Program and was a Captain in the Salvation Army. Kathryn was a longtime member of the First Church of the Open Bible where she was the President of the Ladies’ Club and she also loved reading Christian literature.
She is survived by her son, Paul David Brown of McKeesport; stepsons, Eric Christopher Brown of Brick, NJ and Joshua Caleb Brown, of Jacksonville, FL; stepdaughter, Heather Brown of Brick, NJ; and grandson, Nathaniel Brown. Kathryn is also survived by her siblings, Carol Eiffart, Ann Marie Hallock, Patricia Watts, Ethel Poppa, Richard Shea, Edward Shea, and Dennis Shea.  A Memorial service will be held on September 17, 2016 at the First Church of The Open Bible in McKeesport at 3 p.m.  Pastor Brian Schmigel will officiate.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home and Crematory.  Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of The Open Bible. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 
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Diana Ines (Zando) Puckey

September 12, 2016 |

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

On September 11, 2016, the Angels came and escorted our loved one Diana Ines (Zando) Puckey, age 85, to Heaven, where she will be reunited with her husband, Dale Edward Puckey, Sr.; parents, Valentino and Angela (Frassenei) Zando; sister, Margaret Wright; brother, Carl Zando and many beloved family and friends that have passed before her.

 
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Eileen Moxham Ohota Galeza

September 11, 2016 |

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

Eileen Moxham Ohota Galeza, 93, of Elizabeth Township, died peacefully with her beloved Judy by her side on Saturday, September 10, 2016. She was born June 5, 1923 in Preston, Lancashire, England and was the daughter of the late Ernest B. and Rose Ann Holt Moxham. She was wife of the late Stanley C. Galeza and Milton Ohota. Eileen was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elizabeth Township Historical Society, White Oak Legion Post 701, White Oak Legion Memorial Association, and the McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing Alumni.

 
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John V. Pierce

September 11, 2016 |

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

John V. Pierce, age 93, of West Newton died September 10, 2016 at Frick Hospital. He was born May 21, 1923 in Mckeesport, son of the late Samuel and Sadie Webser Pierce. 

 
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Frances F. Dunkelberger

September 11, 2016 |

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

Frances F. Dunkelberger, age 94, of Wilmington, Delaware, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday September 9, 2016. She was born April 4, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Louis and Helen (Gorison) Ferragamo. She was the former Assistant Manager at the Price Lanes Bowling Alleys in Wilmington, Delaware and enjoyed cooking and working in her garden.

 
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Hermon Meriweather

September 11, 2016 |

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

Hermon Meriweather, 97 of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, peacefully departed this life September 6, 2016 in Riverside Care Center.

 
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Charles R. Plecko

September 10, 2016 |

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

Charles R. Plecko, age 74, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at home. He was born June 4, 1942 in Timmins, Canada, a son of the late Stephen and Margaret Bartakovich Plecko. 

 
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Johanna T. Romano

September 10, 2016 |

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

Johanna T. Romano, age 94 of Sutersville, passed away on September 9, 2016 at Platinum Ridge Center in Brackenridge. Born September 16, 1921 in Sutersville, she was the daughter of the late James and Charlotte Romano. She is survived by her brother, Joseph Romano and his wife Audrey of McKeesport, and her nephew Larry Romano of Florida. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Joseph J. Romano, Jr. Services will be private and are entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com