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Lois J. Olson

December 07, 2016 |

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

Lois J. Olson, 92, of Lexington, SC, formerly of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016. She was born December 31, 1923 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James L. and Hilda Mayer Kohler She was the wife of the late Ernest R. Olson who died March 17, 2011. Lois worked for US Steel Christy Park Works from 1942-1945 and US Steel Duquesne Works from 1947-1957.

 
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Stephen P. Kalo

December 07, 2016 |

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

Stephen P. Kalo, 60, of Duquesne, died peacefully at home on, December 5, 2016. He was born, January 30, 1956.  Beloved son of, Dolores M. and the late John S. Kalo, of Duquesne; sister, Kristine A. Kalo, of North Versailles; and the late (brother) David C. Kalo; his niece Erica R. Kalo ( Michael ), of North Huntingdon.  His  nephew Brian M. Kalo, of North Huntingdon;  and his great nephew Eli.  Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and many, many friends. Stephen enjoyed going to work at Mon Yough Community Services, VBA, in McKeesport, and being with his friends and co-workers.

 
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Fredrick “Fred” Cuttler

December 07, 2016 |

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

Fredrick “Fred” Cuttler, age 90, of Trafford, passed away Sunday December 4, 2016. He was born June 15, 1926 in Homestead, a son of the late William and Mary Jane (Grove) Cuttler. He was a long time member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Trafford. He was an Army veteran of World War II that went on to work as a Maintenance Supervisor for over 39 years for Westinghouse at different locations. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons Shidle Lodge 601 in Irwin and enjoyed trips to their cottage by the French Creek near Meadville and spending time with his grandchildren.
 
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George A. “Lefty” Cherepko

December 07, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

George A. “Lefty” Cherepko, age 68, of White Oak, died December 4, 2016, at home. Born April 1, 1948, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George A. and Shirley (Wisser) Cherepko and the husband of Alberta (Hinick) Cherepko. Lefty was retired from Frank Fuhrer Wholesale, where he was a truck driver and at the same time he worked at Myers Coach Line, as a bus driver. He was a US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed playing cards, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and more than anything else, he loved going on cruises with his beloved wife. He also loved the McKeesport Tigers Football Team and was in charge of running the chains on the sidelines.

 
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Joshua Harold Henderson

December 07, 2016 |

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

Joshua Harold Henderson, 32, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at his home.  He was born December 15, 1983 in Panama City, FL, son of David W. and Wendy Beers Henderson.

 
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Elizabeth Ann "Pinky" Anderson Sasala

December 06, 2016 |

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

Elizabeth Ann "Pinky" Anderson Sasala, age 73, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at her daughter’s residence. She was a retired hairdresser for Bekavac Funeral Homes. She was a former member of Christy Park United Methodist Church in McKeesport.

 
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Lula E. Boyer

December 06, 2016 |

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

LULA E. BOYER, 100, of West Mifflin, died Dec. 5, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late Irwin and Catherine (Schumacker) Sikes.  Wife of the late Charles Boyer.  Lula is survived by her dauhter Margaret Jane (Jesse) Sellers of West Mifflin; granddaughters Cynthia (Robert) McCorkle and Catherine (Terry) Burgess; great grandchildren Wesley and Jesse McCorkle and Jared and Elizabeth Burgess and 2 great great grandchildren Archer and Hunter.

Friends received at the Lincoln Place Nazarene Church on Thurs. from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Joseph Stump.  Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

 


Rebecca Mae Mence

December 05, 2016 |

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

Rebecca Mae Mence, 59, of McKeesport, died Friday December2, 2016 at home. She was born May 26, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the Late George Stauffer and the late Sally Bell Bowser` Hutson. She was the wife of the late Eugene Mence who died August 7, 2008. Rebecca was a member of West Side United Methodist Church, and was a Nurse's Aid at Lindsleys Personal Care Home.

 
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Olive (Faulds) Dishong

December 04, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Olive (Faulds) Dishong, age 81, of West Mifflin, died November 30, 2016 at AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born October 9, 1935 in Homestead, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Florence (Link) Faulds and wife of the late Donald Dishong, Sr. Olive worked as a cashier for Hills and then most recently at Kennywood. She loved concerts and music, especially gospel. She enjoyed to play cards, sometimes alone and also with her family.

 
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Betty J. Daugherty

December 04, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Betty J. Daugherty died Nov. 29, in Glassport. Born April 22, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn (Magee) Daugherty.
For 41 years, Betty worked as a bookkeeper for Southland Dodge and Yarborough Development. She was a loving sister.
Suvivors include siblings, Shirley Scott, Hazel, Judy Carlson, Eugene, Kathy, Richard, Janet Frias, Patrick and Kenneth; nieces and nephews: great nieces and nephews.

 
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“Inky” Elnora H. (Hanchey) Gusan

December 04, 2016 |

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

“Inky” Elnora H. (Hanchey) Gusan, age 80, of Irwin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday December 1, 2016. She was born September 16, 1936 in Bloomfield, a daughter of the late Albert and Holly (Ilgenfritz) Hanchey. She loved spending time with her family and will be dearly missed by everyone. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 48 years Lawrence “Larry”, who she is back together with in heaven; a brother Albert; and a sister Barbara.
 
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Kerry L. Jarrett

December 03, 2016 |

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

Kerry L. Jarrett, age 76, of Clairton, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired mechanic with Sears Roebuck, a member of the Living Hope Assembly of God Church in Clairton and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era.

 
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James F. Lucot

December 03, 2016 |

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

James F. Lucot, age 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at Excela Health Westmoreland.

 
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Marilyn Moore Couchenour

December 03, 2016 |

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

Marilyn Moore Couchenour, 86, of North Huntingdon, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 at her home.

 
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John L. Ferko

December 03, 2016 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

John L. Ferko (92) of Glassport passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, December 2nd at the Veteran’s Community Living Center in Aspinwall under the compassionate care of the VA staff. He was born on April 23, 1924 in Munhall. He was preceded in death by parents, Suzanna (Trella) and Andrew Ferko, sisters Anna Ferko and Mary (William) Boldizar, brother, Andrew (Julie) Ferko, son, Richard Ferko, daughter, Kathleen Smedley, daughter-in-law, Mary Manno Ferko, and his beloved wife of 64 years, Cecilia Ferko.

 
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