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Regina A. (Mance) Begg

March 12, 2017 |

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

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving wife and mother who passed away on Saturday March 11, 2017 with her family by her side following a short battle with cancer. Born May 12, 1956, Regina A. (Mance) Begg, age 60, of Monroeville, formerly of Clairton.

 
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Rose Rogers

March 12, 2017 |

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

Rose E. (Denham) Rogers, age 77 of Saint Clairsville, OH passed away in East Ohio Valley Hospital on Friday March 10, 2017.  Rose was born on January 27, 1940 in Clarksburg, WV., the daughter of the late John and Rose E. (Smith) Denham.

 
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Alfred W. “Brother” Gross

March 11, 2017 |

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

Alfred W. “Brother” Gross, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2017, at home in McKeesport.  He was born December 25, 1932, the son of the late Alfred Sr., and Catherine (Decoursey) Gross; brother of the late Mary Catherine Gross.

 
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Williams Obituary

March 11, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

ROBERTBOBBYWILLIAMS HOTT, 44, of Glassport died March 10, 2017.  He is the son of Dorsey Seargeant and Lydia Hott.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancé Kim Werner; children Cheyenne Hall, Natalie Hall, Lydia Hott, Kathlenia Werner, Christa Werner, Alan Werner, Lacey Malburg and Gage Harmon; granddaughter Chazdine Harmon and sister Tammy Hott also aunts, uncles and cousins. Bobby was a landscaper for Don Leonatti.

Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Mon. 2-4 and 6-8, at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Marvin Dean.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the funeral home.
 


Bessie Lee Dent Williams McDowell

March 10, 2017 |

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

Elder McDowell was Born March 11, 1930 in Homestead, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Dent, and Virginia Hudson Dent, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Evelyn Denise Bracey Kirkland, and her late husbands, Jessie Lee Williams, and then Deacon Alonzo McDowell. Elder

 
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Evelyn M. Williams

March 10, 2017 |

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

Evelyn M. Williams, 85, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Golden Heights Personal Care Home, Irwin.

 
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Evelyn G. McCrea

March 10, 2017 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

EVELYN G. McCREA age 90, of West Mifflin, on March 8, 2017, at home. She was the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Dcuricko) Vojtko. Evelyn was a sales clerk at Cox's Department Store and Byers Department Store. She was a member of the former West Mifflin Senior Citizens. Her hobbies included walking and baking. Wife of the late George R. McCrea; mother of Cheryl (late Rick) Morrison of Erie, PA, late Debra McCrea Seropian; and the late Jean M. McCrea; grandmother of Corey Seropian, Shaunna (Mike) Morrison Machosky, Christopher Morrison, Keirsten Morrison, and Ian Morrison; great-grandmother of Owen Machosky; sister of the late James Vojtko. Visitation on Friday from 2:30 - 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hedwig Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery.

 


James J. Arillotta

March 09, 2017 |

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

James "Jim" Arillotta, age 91 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday March 8, 2017 in Atlanta, GA where he resided with his daughter.  He was surrounded by his family, who shared many wonderful memories of laughter and love and ushered him into heaven.  Born April 20, 1925 in Elizabeth, he was the son of the late Frank Arillotta and Mary (Modafari) Arillotta.  

 
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David M. "Greek" Obradovich Sr.

March 09, 2017 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

David M. “Greek” Obradovich Sr. age 63, of West Mifflin, on March 7, 2017, at home. He was a son of the late Nick and Veronica (Ignat) Obradovich. He enjoyed walking, exercising and playing the guitar. Father of David (fiancée Sarah Kuros) Obradovich, Jr. of West Mifflin; brother of Nick (Caroline) Obradovich of South Fayette, Marlene Petrosky of McKeesport and the late Evelyn (late Jack) Stull. Visitation on Friday, March 10, 2017, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the MALOYSCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 at which time services will be held. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery, Dravosburg.

 


Adil Jehangir Balaporia

March 09, 2017 |

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

Adil Jehangir Balaporia, 70, of White Oak, died Thursday March 9, 2017. He was born October 11, 1946 in Bombay, India and was the son of the late Jehangir and Freny (Morris) Balaporia. Adil worked for Sears for over 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Zarin Adil (Daruwala) Balaporia, daughters, Rita Balaporia and Dilshad (Michael) Gump of Chicago, IL, and Tanaz (Andrew) Walendziewicz of North Huntingdon, sister, Ruby Rohinton (Rohinton) Batliwalla of Bombay, India, grandchildren, Aiden, Jolene, Elijah and Shailee, nieces and nephews.

 
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Edward G. Borowitz

March 09, 2017 |

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

Edward G. Borowitz, age 69 of Elizabeth Township, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017. He was born in Pittsburgh on April 26, 1948, son of the late Edward and Mary Borowitz. He was a maintenance Technician for Shadyside Hospital for thirty years until he retired.

 
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Peter Ballaban

March 09, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

PETER BALLABAN, 87, of West Mifflin died March 9, 2017.  Originally from Donora, PA, he was the son of the late Matthew and Mary Ballaban; beloved husband of Anna (Hura) Ballaban; father of Peter (Lynn) Ballaban of Wexford, Becky (the late Al) Marks of West Mifflin and David (Joyce) Ballaban of Reading, Pa; grandfather of Jayne and Matthew Marks; brother of Matthew Ballaban of FL; also survived by nieces and nephews.  P

 
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Justin “Bubba” R. Helfrich

March 08, 2017 |

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

Justin “Bubba” R. Helfrich, age 31 of Castle Shannon formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away March 4, 2017. He was born January 5, 1986 in Monroeville, a son of Donald G. and Cindy L. (Parke) Helfrich. He worked for Craig Gouker Roofing & Home Improvement in West Mifflin. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Robert and Shirley Parke; and his grandmother Marcella Helfrich. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother Eric R. (Sherry) Helfrich of McKeesport; nephew Brady Helfrich; and grandfather Raymond Helfrich Jr. along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
 
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Heather L. Dempsey

March 08, 2017 |

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

Heather L. Dempsey, 33, of Irwin, died Monday March 6, 2017. She was born June 23, 1983 at Jeannette Hospital, a daughter of William E. Dempsey of North Huntingdon and Terri L (Richter) Dempsey of Irwin. Heather worked as an assistant at Dr. Anna B. Miller, Eye Care Center, Pittsburgh. In addition to her parents she is survived by the love of her life Joseph Aquiline of Pittsburgh; her son Logan L. Swidowski of Irwin; her brother Christopher E. (Natalie) Dempsey of Latrobe; niece and nephew Isabella and Lucas; her grandmother Doris P. Fritz of AZ; also aunts, uncles, cousins and her beloved pet dog Lyla.
 
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Marilyn Capicotto

March 08, 2017 |

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

Marilyn "Teenie" (Warchola) Capicotto, age 59, of Elrama, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at home. She attended Ringgold High School. She spent years as a cafeteria worker at Mon Valley Secondary School. Recently, she was employed at Top of the Morning in Elizabeth. Marilyn loved spending time with her grandchildren.

 
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