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Anna Todd

September 06, 2016 |

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

Anna Todd, 82, of Port Vue, died Sunday, September 4, 2016. She was born October 19, 1933 in Port Vue and was the daughter of the late Andrej and Anna Novotniak Vojtko. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Christy Park and the former Saint Martin DePorres Parish, Ladies of Charity, Rosary Society and Christian Mothers. In addition, Anna was a member of the McKeesport Heritage Center, Renzie Park Seniors, McKeesport Little Theater, McKeesport Symphony Pops Auxiliary and the McKeesport Hospital Foundation.

 
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Dorothy Alice "Effie" Paterra

September 06, 2016 |

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

Dorothy Alice "Effie" Paterra, 89, of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016. She was born October 8, 1926 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John Wilson and the Late Naomi Barlow Caldwell. She was the wife of the late Augostina "Gus" Paterra who died January 12, 2009. Dorothy was a member of St. Patrick Church in Christy Park and the Crimson Boosters Auxiliary.

 
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Barry J. Stoltz

September 06, 2016 |

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

Barry J. Stoltz, 74, of Liberty Borough, died Friday, September 2, 2016. He was born September 24, 1941 in Jeanette and was the son of the late Orville and Madeline Madyke Stoltz. He was a member of St. Mark Parish in Liberty and was an avid HAM Operator. He is survived by his wife, Mona Lee Joll Stoltz, sons, Barry (Renee) Stoltz of Bethel Park and Paul Stoltz of West Mifflin, step-sons, Rick and Ray Pierce of Elizabeth, Roby Pierce of Pittsburgh, and Cliff (Michelle) Pierce of Glassport, step-daughters, Renae Pierce of Glassport and Rona (Richard) Long of Homestead, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephews.

 
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Florence Louise (Harden) Mitchell

September 06, 2016 |

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

Florence Louise (Harden) Mitchell, age 98 of White Oak, passed away on September 5, 2016 at Walden’s View Senior Living.  Born May 22, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Phyllis (Steiner) Harden and the wife of the late Campbell Mitchell.  She is survived by children, Joyce (Paul) Konkol, of North Huntingdon, David (Lois) Mitchell, of St. Augustine, FL, and Doris (Tony) Martino, of North Huntingdon.  She was the grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 12, and great-great-grandmother of 5.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Phyllis McLay, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters.  Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m.  Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131.  The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Walden’s View, North Huntingdon and the staff of Bridges Hospice Care.  Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Mary Ann Medved

September 06, 2016 |

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

Mary Ann (Wasil) Medved, age 89 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in Riverside Nursing Center in McKeesport.  Born August 20, 1927 in Ambridge, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Helen Wasil and was raised by her aunt and uncle, John and Susan Wasil of McKeesport.

 
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John C. McKnight

September 06, 2016 |

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

John C. McKnight, age 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at Walden's View, North Huntingdon.

 
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George F. "Jr" Behun, Jr.

September 06, 2016 |

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

George F. "Jr" Behun Jr., age 76, of Elizabeth, and formerly of Hays, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016  at Family Hospice & Palliative Care in Mt. Lebanon. He was a heavy equipment operator for Standard LaFarge in West Mifflin. He was a member of Holy Angels Parish in Hays and is a Marine veteran. A former member of Masonic Solomon Lodge #231, he enjoyed his garden, traveling, his family and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchild.

 
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Dorothy Podbesek

September 06, 2016 |

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

Dorothy Cheran Podbesek, age 95, of Rilton, entered her eternal life on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

 
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Robert A. Martin

September 05, 2016 |

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

Robert A. Martin, 91 of North Huntingdon, died peacefully September 5, 2016 in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, PA. He was born September 5, 1925 in Swissvale, PA, a son of the late Mervyn and Verda Martin. Prior to retirement, he was employed for 32 years as a Management Engineer in the U.S. Steel Corporation in McKeesport and Duquesne, PA.

 
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Eugene M. Svirbely

September 05, 2016 |

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

Eugene M. Svirbely, age 87 of West Mifflin died September 5, 2016 at Mt Vernon of Elizabeth. He was born October 6, 1928 in Duquesne, a son of the late Michael and Helen Markosky Svirbely.

 
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William T. Pomaibo

September 05, 2016 |

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

William T. Pomaibo, age 89, of West Mifflin died September 5, 2016. He was born in Port Vue on March 15, 1927 and is the son of the late Michael and Mary Kyne Pomaibo and husband of the late Margaret (Miskanic) Pomaibo. William retired from Westinghouse Electric where he worked as a layout man. He served in the Army during WWII and was a guard at the Nuremberg trials. He was also a member of the West Mifflin Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by daughter, Cheri (Rich) Antoncic of Port Vue; son, Brian (Kim) Pomaibo of West Mifflin; grandchildren, Rob (Annette) Snyder of Duquesne, Karrie Munz of Duquesne, Haley Pomaibo of West Mifflin, Erin Negrette of N. Huntingdon and Jamie Versetti of West Mifflin also 6 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by son, William T. Pomaibo, Jr., siblings, Maryann Doughtery, Dolores Smitko, Susan DeFelice, Shirley Karlovsky and Michael Pomaibo. 
The family would like to thank the Anlauf family and staff of The Palms and Gina and Janet of Caring Hospice. Friends will be received at the Hunter-Edmundson-Striffler Co. Funeral Home, 600 Market St., McKeesport, PA (412-678-6191) on Tuesday, September 6th from 4pm- 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wed. 10 am in Saint Hedwig Church with Father Lewandowski officiating. Burial will follow. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

 
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James S. LaValle

September 05, 2016 |

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

James S. LaValle, age 84 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016.  Born November 26, 1931 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Ceryak) LaValle.  

 
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Anthony A. Brooks

September 04, 2016 |

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

Anthony A. Brooks, age 87 of N. Huntingdon, died Sunday, September 4, 2016. He was born on Aug. 16, 1929, the son of the late Walter and Julia (Kuttles) Brooks and husband of the late Virginia D’Antonio. Anthony retired from National Tube US Steel where he was a foreman. He was a member of White Oak American Legion, the McKeesport Gun Club, Renzie Seniors, and attended Life Span in Versailles often. He also loved to golf and bowl. He is survived by sons Kirk (Mary) Brooks of Ruffsdale, PA, Eric Brooks of Seattle, WA; sister Pearl (Edward) Stanko of N. Versailles; also 4 grandchildren. Friends will be received on Friday, September 9th from 11-2 pm at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor) 412-678-6177 where a blessing service will be held at 2 pm. Burial will follow. Family requests no floral tributes. Remembrances may be made to the White Oak American Legion, Capitol St. or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Ledger St., N. Huntingdon, PA. Condolences may be made to www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

 
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Robert L. Gogo, Jr.

September 04, 2016 |

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

Robert L. Gogo, Jr., age 40, of Duquesne, died September 3, 2016. He was born in McKeesport on March 30, 1976 and is the son of Robert L. and Cheryl A. Pearce Gogo of North Versailles. He was a full time police officer for the City of Duquesne since 2005, and a part time police officer in East McKeesport. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #91, the PNA Lodge #352 in McKeesport, and the Glassport Club 22. He loved boating and riding his motorcycle. He was a firefighter and EMT with the former Sunset Central Department in North Versailles.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son; Robert Lee Gogo, III, and his son’s mother, Jamie Dinkfelt with whom he resided, sisters; Jennifer (Rick) Martino of White Oak, Erin (Tony) Carr of North Huntingdon, nieces and nephews; Nicholas, Madison, Anthony, Caroline, and Julian.

Friends and family will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177) on Tuesday September 6th from 6-8 pm and Wednesday September 7th from 2-8 pm (Fraternal Order of Police prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday September 8th at 9:30 am in Christ the Light of the World Church with Father Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will follow. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

 
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Bruce Reynolds

September 04, 2016 |

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

Bruce C. Reynolds, age 60, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday September 3, 2016, at Jefferson Hospital. He was a member of Elrama Sportsmen's Club. Born March 16, 1956 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Harold James and Helen (Beitler) Reynolds.

 
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