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Thomas J. Janus

September 10, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

THOMAS J. JANUS, 70 of Glassport, died Sept. 8, 2016.  He is the son of the late Andrew and Ann (Ondrik) Janus.  He is survived by his daughter Jody (Ray) Templer of Penn Hills and grandchildren Caitlyn and Owen.  He was preceded in death by his sister Audrey Janus.  Tom was a former member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and served in the US Army.

Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Mon. 4-7:30 pm, at which time a funeral blessing will be held with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki.

 


Doris M. Krchell

September 09, 2016 |

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

Doris M. Krchell, 93, of McKeesport, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at Kane Regional Nursing Center, McKeesport. Born April 21, 1923, in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late George and Gertrude (McLaughlin) Krchell. Doris was a member of a traveling bowling league and enjoyed golfing as well as going to casinos. She is survived by her cousins, Kathleen Gobel, of McKeesport, Kim Burek, of McKeesport, Charles Pratt Jr., of North Huntingdon, Anthony Taylor, of McKeesport, Herbert McLaughlin, of North Huntingdon, Kristen Haynes, of Claridge, and Karen Wehrli, of North Huntingdon. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Father Matthew Elanjileth will officiate. Interment will follow at McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.

 


Stephen Shufran

September 09, 2016 |

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

Stephen Shufran, age 93 of N. Versailles, died Thursday, September 8, 2016. He was born in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania on January 5, 1923, the son of the late Frank and Catherine (Maruschak) Shufran; husband of the late Wilda G. Shufran. He was a WWII Navy veteran, a design engineer for US Steel until he retired, then was a school bus driver for Laidlaw for 20 years.

 
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Elizabeth M. Bishover

September 08, 2016 |

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

Elizabeth M. Bishover, age 90 of McKeesport, died Thursday, September 8, 2016.  She was born in Morgantown, W.Virginia on May 19, 1926, the daughter of the late Doy and Versie (Saffle) Herron and wife of the late John Bishover.  Elizabeth retired from Kane Regional Center, McKeesport where she worked as a nurse’s aide. She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church in McKeesport.  She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Robert Doria) Dettore of Smock, PA; grandson, R. Scott (Beverly) Dettore of Belle Vernon; great grandchildren, Kayla, Brooke and Zach. She was predeceased by her siblings Ray Herron, Hazel Messenger and Gene Rose.
Friends will be received on Sunday, September 11th from 2-4 and 6-8 at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor) 412-678-6177.  Services will be held Monday at 12 noon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. William B. Heaton officiating.  Burial will follow. Condolences may be made to www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

 
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Robert L. Lyles

September 08, 2016 |

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

Robert L. Lyles, age 87, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at VA Hospital Healthcare System - H.J. Heinz Campus. He was a retired treatment plant operator for West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth and an Army veteran serving during the Korean War.

 
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Frederick A. Auretto

September 08, 2016 |

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

Frederick Anthony Auretto, 79, of Elizabeth Township, died Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at home. He was born August 18, 1937 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Samuel and Louise Macri Auretto. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and was a US Army Veteran. He was a retired Personnel Administrator for McKeesport Hospital and was also a Property Assessor for Allegheny County. He had also worked for Fort Pitt Steel Casting. He is survived by his wife, Sue Ann Brookhouser Auretto, daughters, Gina Auretto (Kip) Kennemur of Birmingham, AL, Cristina Auretto of Elizabeth Township and Danielle Auretto (Tracy Willcox) of Woodstock, NY, grandsons, Nicholas, Zachary, and Jared Kennemur, nieces and nephews.

 
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Jean Delores Lee Johnson

September 07, 2016 |

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

Jean Delores Lee Johnson, 83 of Clairton, departed this life peacefully September 4, 2016 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.

 
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Clarence Edward Coleman, Jr.

September 07, 2016 |

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

Clarence Edward Coleman, Jr., 64 of McKeesport, peacefully transitioned September 4, 2016 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

 
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Linda Shipley

September 07, 2016 |

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

Linda (Maneer) Shipley, 56 of White Oak passed away at home unexpectedly while reading her daily Bible devotions on September 4, 2016.  Born March 12, 1960 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Donna (William Wehner) Shipley and the late Donald Shipley.  Linda attended the First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport for 50 years, and was active in Sage’s Army in helping to raise awareness of drug addiction.  Linda was also active in the Veteran’s Wounded Warrior Project  as a caregiver.  She was a nursing assistant at Bayada Nursing, where she cared for elderly and disabled individuals in their homes. She also loved to care for her horse Velvet and Louie Louis Vuitton her granddog.  In addition to her mom, she is survived by her children, Amy (Kenneth Ferree) McCarthy, Raelyn (Joseph Willard III) Meisenbach, and Sam (Rachel) Grissom; grandchildren, Dontae and Rayann McCarthy; sister, Lorraine (Gary Pearsol) Shipley; brother, John (Allison) Shipley; nieces and nephews, Livia, Nicholas, Dylan, Amanda, Amber, Anthony, and Aidan.  She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and Donald Maneer.  She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Grissom; brother, Thomas Shipley, and an unborn child. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9- 10:30 a.m.   Funeral services will be Saturday, 11 a.m., at First Evangelical Free Church.  Interment will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 
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Edward J. Whelan

September 07, 2016 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Edward J. Whelan, Age 71, of Mount Washington passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. He was born in McKeesport on September 30. 1944, the son of the late Edward R. and Dorothy A. (Clintner) Whalen. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna (Whalen) Carroll. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years. Kathy (Bechtol) Whelan of Mount Washington; and sisters. Patricia Kenney (Charles) of Plum Borough and Maureen (Thomas) Schumacher of North Huntingdon. He is also survived by seven nieces.

 
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Heather Belfiore

September 06, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Heather Belfiore, 27, of Mckeesport died Friday, September 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by parents William and Lisa (Swantek) Belfiore. She is survived by her son Jonathan who was the love of her life; fiance Brandon Perhacs of Mckeesport; sisters Patty (Edward Rager) Belfiore, Jennifer Belfiore, Christan Potter, and Nicole Potter; brother William Edward Belfiore III; grandmothers Patricia Swantek and Paula Belfiore; nephews Bradley and Ryan Rager; niece Kaylee Rager; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be held at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Tue. 5-7:30pm at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. David Nolfi.

 


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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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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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