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Alice J. Nolder

July 06, 2016 |

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

Alice J. Nolder, 88, of McKeesport passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at John J. Kane Regional Center - McKeesport. She was a homemaker and a member of Corpus Christi Parish in McKeesport. 

 
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Filbert N. Benevento

July 05, 2016 |

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

Filbert N. Benevento, age 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at his home.

 
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Edna May Taylor Jourdain

July 05, 2016 |

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

Edna May Taylor Jourdain, 95, of Greensburg, formerly of Versailles, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She was born April 9, 1921 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Frank and Freda Kirschner Taylor She was the wife of the late Louis E. Jourdain. Edna was a member of the former Versailles United Methodist Church, and was a also a member of Versailles AARP, White Oak AARP, and the Easter Star.

 
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Mary Jane Ukasik

July 05, 2016 |

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

Mary Jane Ukasik, 79, of White Oak, died Sunday, July 3, 2016. She was born March 3, 1937 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James and Matilda Zacker Bollas. She was wife of the late Carl W. "Uke" Ukasik, Sr., who died September 12, 2000. They were married for 45 years. Mary Jane was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and was retired from The Oaks in White Oak.

 
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Josephine M. Kushner

July 05, 2016 |

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

Josephine M. Kushner, age 95, of Clairton, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2016in Riverside Care Center, McKeesport. She was born on April 19, 1921 in Greensburg to the late Frank and Maria (Madoferri) Arilotta. Josephine 

 
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Maxine Fay Page

July 04, 2016 |

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

Maxine Fay Page, age 67, of Dravosburg, died July 4, 2016 at home. She was born in McKeesport on March 30, 1949 and is the daughter of the late Charles Ellsworth and Doris Fern Warner Hoak. She was employed at Southwestern Nursing Home, Jefferson Hospital Gift Shop and was also a crossing guard for the borough of Dravosburg. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Lawrence K. Page, daughters, Lori S. Page-Benvenuto of Center Twp., Michelle L. (Dr. Marc) Verner of Peters Twp., and Kristen Y. Page of Charlotte, N. Carolina; beloved grandchildren, Phillip, Zachary, Joshua, Page, Samuel and Jacob, siblings, June Gouker of Glassport, Robert (Donna) Hoak of The Villages, Florida, Jerry (Barb) Hoak of White Oak and Gregg Hoak of Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Services were held Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Strifflers of Dravosburg/West Mifflin, (412 678 6192). Remembrances may be made to the Halfwaythererescue.com. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

 
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Arthur W. Fellers

July 04, 2016 |

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

Arthur W. Fellers, 68, of Irwin, went home to be with his heavenly father, Saturday July 2, 2016, at home, with the loving support of his family. He was raised in Forest Hills, a son of the late William and Emma Louise (Casper) Fellers and was also preceded in death by a sister, Judith Herd. Art was a member and elder at Greensburg Alliance Church. He formerly worked at Westinghouse Research, Churchill, Sony, New Stanton, and Home Depot, Greensburg. He earned an associate degree from Triangle Tech, Pittsburgh.

 
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Dorothy M. (Majhan) Kenyhercz

July 03, 2016 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Dorothy M. (Majhan) Kenyhercz, 86, of Plum, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Thursday June 30, 2016. She was born August 14, 1929 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Martincic) Majhan and was also preceded in death by her grandson, Tyler D. Kenyhercz, and siblings, Joseph Majhan, Eleanor Matelan and Rose Manko. She was a former cafeteria employee for Norwin School District and enjoyed baking, sewing and going to the casino. She was a member of St. Stephen’s Byzantine Church, North Huntingdon and an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan.

 
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Thomas D. Gatchie

July 03, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Thomas D. Gatchie, age 59, of Clairton, formerly of McKeesport, died June 28, 2016 at his home. Born June 30, 1956, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Catherine (Coulter) Gatchie and the husband of the late Gina L. Gatchie.
Tom was a hard-working man, who worked at S&S Transit for many years as a driver and dispatcher. He was a wonderful, gentle person who found sobriety late in life, overcoming the impossible and lived proudly to tell the tale. Tom was giving and selfless and would take the shirt off his back for a stranger. He made you feel like you mattered and would extend his hand to anyone in need.

 
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Evelyn L. Kondrich

July 02, 2016 |

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

Evelyn L. Kondrich, age 86 of Hempfield Twp., formerly of North Huntingdon, passed on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Latrobe Hospital. Born February 5, 1930 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward "Doc" and Rose (Kovac) Dougherty, and beloved wife of the late Charles Kondrich. Evelyn found great joy in the many group bus trips she would take, having traveled across the country many times. She was an avid Steelers Fan, and her enthusiasm for the game will be missed. She also enjoyed spending time tending to her garden at home. She is survived by her children, Mark Kondrich of Irwin, Chris (Janice) Kondrich of Unity Twp., and Lori (Charles) Walk of Hempfield Twp.; grandchildren, John "Randy", Jeremy, Katie, Michelle and Nicole Kondrich; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Rose Beldham and Diane Vendetti. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 11:00 am until time of Blessing Service at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Father Kevin Dominic will officiate. Inurnment will be private at Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Excela Home Care & Hospice, Attn: Mary Ellen Davin,  134 Industrial Park Dr., Suite 1600, Greensburg, PA 15601.

 


Sallie Kelly

July 02, 2016 |

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

Sallie Kelly, 77, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday, July 2, 2016. She was born March 4, 1939, in Meyersdale, PA, daughter of the late Durbin and Hilda Drenner Lohr. 

 
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Lee F. Brockman

July 01, 2016 |

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

Lee F. Brockman, age 79, of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at Excela Health Westmoreland.

 
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Joseph J. Berger

July 01, 2016 |

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

Joseph J. Berger, age 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2016.

 
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Dennis M. Freda

July 01, 2016 |

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

Dennis M. Freda, age 71, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.  He was born October 17, 1944, a son of the late Julius and Victoria Ladika Freda.

 
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Thomas R. Gossman

June 30, 2016 |

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

Thomas R. Gossman, 84, of Elizabeth Township, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016. He was born January 2, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Jacob and Edith Kreiger Gossman. He was the husband of the late Alice Jean Svec Gossman who died March 21, 2008. Thomas was a member of St. Michael Parish, Elizabeth Township Seniors, Lifespan and was also a 50 year member of the Bettis Bowling League. He was a retired Senior Technologist for the Bettis Atomic Power Lab.

 
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