Margaret E. "Peg" Obley

July 18, 2016 |

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

Margaret E. "Peg" Obley, 80, of Versailles, died Monday, July 18, 2016. She was born March 23, 1936 in Everson and was the daughter of the late Percy O. and Margaret I. Showman Harshman. She was the wife of the late Samuel B. Obley, Jr. who died July 14, 1990. Peg was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church and was retired from the former Olympia G.C. Murphy Co.

Margaret L. Powell

July 18, 2016 |

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

Margaret L. Powell, age 84 of White Oak, died Saturday, July 16, 2016. She was born in Canton, Ohio on July 6, 1932; the daughter of the late Roy and Helen (Gaydos) Powell. She is preceeded in death by her sister Mary Powell. Margaret retired from Enamel Products & Plating Co. where she worked as a bookkeeper. She is survived by her sister, Eleanor J. Powell of White Oak; cousins, George and Anna Gidias; and friends, Dan, Betty & Beverly. Mass of

Violet M. George

July 17, 2016 |

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

Violet M. George, age 88 of Clairton, passed away at home on Saturday, July 16, 2016.  Born March 5, 1928 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Chaheen) Joseph.

James "Fuzzy" G. Faust

July 16, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

JAMES "FUZZY" G. FAUST, 77, of West Mifflin, died July 16, 2016.  He is the son of the late James and Lillian (Milslagle) Faust and beloved husband of the late Carol Jo (Davis) Faust.  He is survived by his daughter Diane Faust; granddaughters Vanessa and Julianne Faust; brother William (Kathy) Faust and sister Marianne (Michael) Guinan.  He is preceded in death by a brother Donald Faust.

Arthur A. Chlystek

July 16, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

ARTHUR A. CHLYSTEK, 82 of Glassport, died July 15, 2016.  He is the son of the late Adam and Cecilia Chlystek.  He is survived by his children Sallee Chlystek of Mobile, AL, Marsha (Richard) Miles of Mobile, AL, Arthur "Chip" (Kim) Chlystek of Mobile, AL, Albert (Michele) Chlystek of Jefferson Hills and Donna Chlystek of Murrysville; brothers Frank Chandler of Glassport and John Chlystek of McKeesport; also 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Cecilia A. Pollock

July 16, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Cecilia A. Pollock, age 81, of McKeesport, formerly of Versailles Borough, died July 12, 2016, at John J. Kane Regional Center. Born June 14, 1935 in Blacklick, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul T. and Cecilia Betty (Verst) Pollock.
Cecilia had worked for Pellecchia Beauty Shoppe and retired from Giant Eagle. She was a member of St. Patrick Parish. She enjoyed donating to many organizations.

Raymer “Laddie” Schade Jr.

July 16, 2016 |

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

Raymer “Laddie” Schade Jr., age 74, of Jeannette, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016. He was born October 27, 1941, in Braddock, the son of the late Raymer and Elizabeth “Bess” (Vesco) Schade. He was an Army veteran that served in Vietnam and managed the Isaly’s in Irwin for over 21 years. He was a member of Irwin Lodge, No. 601, Free and Accepted Masons, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Syria Temple, Pittsburgh. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Audrey F. (Fuller) Gilbert

July 16, 2016 |

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

Audrey F. (Fuller) Gilbert, age 89, of Irwin, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was born January 28, 1927 in Punxsutawney, the daughter of the late Dr. Harry and Helen (Paul) Fuller. She was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Irwin where she served as a deacon and served on the Stephen Ministry Group. She was a great mother to her children and helped run the pre-school at the United Church of Christ in Irwin.

Claire Anna (Bennett) Zinsmeister

July 16, 2016 |

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

Claire Anna (Bennett) Zinsmeister, of Irwin, formerly of N. Braddock, passed away July 14, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Wilburt and Anna (Heinen) Bennett. Claire was formerly employed by the PRR. She enjoyed traveling and spending time at her Scottyland camp with family and friends. Claire was also a proud and excellent homemaker. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, and was a past Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge in N. Braddock.

Dorothy Jean Hollis

July 16, 2016 |

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

Dorothy Jean Hollis, 56 years old of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, transitioned from Earth July 13, 2016 in UPMC East.

Gambal Obituary

July 16, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

BARBARA M. GAMBAL, 71 of Munhall, died July 15, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late James and Lillian (Grow) Hayne.  She is survived by her beloved husband Robert "Bobby" Gambal; children Kim Chesleigh, Jack Eicholz and Deb Coury; grandchildren Corie, Jessica, Jackie, Cal, Sarah, Johnny, Jimmy and Erika; great grandchildren Sidney, Hannah and Anthony and sister Sandy Luci.  Barb was preceded in death by sisters Betty and Donna and brother James.

Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquense, Tues. 2-8.

Albert F. Roll

July 15, 2016 |

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

Albert F. "Hector" Roll, 84, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at VA Hospital - Oakland Division.

John F. Sisko, Sr.

July 15, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

John F. Sisko, Sr., age 64, of McKeesport, died July 13, 2016, at his home. Born January 25, 1952, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ann (Ondrovic) Sisko and the husband of Nancy (Keener) Sisko.
For 15 years, John worked for Dura-Bond Industries at the Liberty Borough and Duquesne plants. He was a past member of St. Mary’s Czestochowa Catholic Church. John enjoyed spending time with his family, his dogs, gardening and watching the Syfy channel.

Ernest "Ernie" J. Kocur

July 14, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

ERNEST "ERNIE" J. KOCUR, 71, of West Mifflin, died July 13, 2016.  He is the son of the late John and Anna (Galajda) Kocur.  Beloved husband of Lynn (Simo) Kocur; father of John (Renee) Kocur of Warminster, Pa; grandfather of Ryan and Avery; brother of Carol (Peter) Barsotti of West Mifflin, Ron Kocur of Duquesne, and John (Mogie) Kocur of Windermere, FL; also nieces  Janine, Anne, and Sasha.

Ann F. (Arch) Botti

July 14, 2016 |

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

Ann F. (Arch) Botti, 96, of East McKeesport, died Wednesday July 13, 2016. She was born October 29, 1919 in Leskovec pri Krsken, Yugoslavia, a daughter of the late Anton and Anna (Mlakar) Arch. Ann was eastern region district food manager for K-Mart for 22 years. She was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport, a member of the Christian Mothers, and a volunteer for East Allegheny Meals-On-Wheels.