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Patricia Claire (Theiss) Lasich

June 15, 2016 |

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

Stephanie Claire (Theiss) Lasich, age 55 of Clairton, passed away in her home on Tuesday, June 14, 2016.  Born March 3, 1961 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late William Joseph Theiss, Jr. and Alice Marie (Kennett) Theiss.

 
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Patricia A. Garber

June 15, 2016 |

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

Patricia A. Garber, age 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Family Hospice, Pittsburgh. She was born July 26, 1939 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Sopko.

 
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Paul J. "Pete" Waslis

June 14, 2016 |

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

Paul J. "Pete" Waslis, age 74 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on June 14, 2016 in William Penn Care Center in Jeanette. Born August 12, 1941 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Paul and Ellender (Halpin) Waslis.

 
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Blanche A. (Boggs) Savage

June 14, 2016 |

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

Blanche A. (Boggs) Savage, 88, of Buckhannon, WV, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Saturday June 11, 2016. She was born September 19, 1927 in Stewartsville, a daughter of the late Winston S. and Dorothy (Shirley) Boggs and was also preceded in death by her husband Norman A. Savage and a brother Winston S. Boggs. She was a graduate of Norwin High School and a registered nurse having graduated from the Westmoreland Hospital School of Nursing.

 
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Josephine (Certo) Ponsi

June 14, 2016 |

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

Josephine (Certo) Ponsi, 105, a resident of Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, formerly of Forest Hills, died Sunday June 12, 2016 at Family Hospice, Pittsburgh. She was born August 13, 1910 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Joseph and Armida (Simone) Certo and was also preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Dizre Ponsi, and siblings, Salvatore, Mauro (the late Angie), and Jennie Certo.

 
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Robert "Bob" W. Fawcett, Sr.

June 13, 2016 |

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

Robert "Bob" W. Fawcett, Sr, 93, of McKeesport, died Sunday, June 12, 2016. He was born July 15, 1922 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Wilber William Fawcett and the late Gladys Mary Millington Fawcett. He was the husband of the late Josephine Harshman Fawcett who died July 12, 2013. Bob was proprietor of the former Bob Fawcett Excavating and was a member of White Oak American Legion Post 701, the Model A Restorer' s Club and F & AM Youghiogheny Lodge 583. He was also an avid gardener.

 
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Mildred Pilipovich Bauer

June 13, 2016 |

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

Mildred Pilipovich Bauer, age 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away, Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Excela Health Westmoreland.

 
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John Ruby

June 13, 2016 |

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

John R. Ruby, age 86 of White Oak, passed away on June 10, 2016 at his home. Born September 8, 1929 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Paul and Julia (Nemeth) Ruby, and beloved husband of the late Lillian B. (Jordanhazy) Ruby for 65 years. He is survived by his children, Toni (the late Henry) Clayton of Florida, John (Lynne) Ruby of Harrisburg and Jeff (Julia) Ruby of Georgia; grandchildren, Emily, Eric, Kara, Kyle, Taylor and Pfc. Conner; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his children, James and Tammy Ruby; and his brother, Gus Ruby. Following his military service in the US Army, John began his career in education and continued on to earn his PhD in Psychology while working. He dedicated his professional career to teaching high school students which eventually evolved to college level as well as practicing in the school and clinical psychology fields. John had a proud affiliation with Phi Delta Kappa fraternity and was an active member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
 Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church. Burial will follow at New St. Joseph Cemetery in North Versailles.
 Memorial donations are suggested to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave #1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Eugene Fedor

June 13, 2016 |

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

Eugene “Gene” Fedor, age 73 of South Park, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Born May 3, 1943 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Paul Fedor, Jr. and Anna (Ondrick) Fedor.  

 
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Valerie Kearns

June 13, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Valerie Kearns, age 93, of Port Vue, died June 11, 2016, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born December 26, 1922, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Antonina (Nowak) Lawniczak and the wife of the late Thomas P. Kearns.

 
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Marie A. (Dougherty) Kenders

June 13, 2016 |

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

Marie A. (Dougherty) Kenders, 93, of White Oak, formerly of North Huntingdon and Pittsburgh, died Sunday June 12, 2016 at home. She was born January 3, 1923 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Belle (Griffith) Dougherty and was also preceded in death by her husband, William F. Kenders and siblings, Catherine Hillard, Sarah Dougherty, Sally Guercio, Rita Dougherty, Rita Tamiggi, Joseph, Bernard, and Thomas Dougherty, also by two brothers named Charles and two brothers named Richard Dougherty.

 
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Barbara Anne Tullius

June 13, 2016 |

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

Barbara Anne Tullius, 58, of Pleasant Hills, died Saturday, June 11, 2016. Born August 14, 1957, she was a daughter of Charles C. and Gail E. Decima Tullius of Elizabeth Township. 

 
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Rose A. DaBaldo

June 13, 2016 |

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

Rose A. DaBaldo,98, of Clairton, passed away, Friday, June 10, 2016, in LGAR Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Turtle Creek. Born May 8, 1918 in NuMine, PA, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Angeline (Palmieri) Schepis and wife of the late Louis M. DaBaldo who passed away August 26, 1978. 

 
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Dennis Frey

June 12, 2016 |

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

Dennis Frey, age 67, of N. Versailles, died June 11, 2016. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on Aug. 29, 1948 and is the son of the late Fritz and Charlotte Lips Frey.  He was a Veteran of the Army serving in Vietnam. He was a retired firefighter with over 50 years of service. He was a past chief for #3 Fire Company, West Mifflin, station #295. He was a volunteer for White Oak and West Mifflin EMS, was employed by McKeesport Private Ambulance Company and was a charter member of the Red Knights. He is survived by his wife Carol Moffett Frey, children Dawn (Michael) Shelly of McKeesport, Kimberly (Brian) Priest of Palmyra, PA, William (Tiffany) Davis, Jr. of N. Huntingdon and Joshua Davis of N. Versailles. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and all of the sons and daughters of the fire companies.
Friends will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisors, 412 678 6177) on Tuesday from 6-8 pm and Wed. from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Services will be held Thursday at 10 am in the funeral home chapel with burial immediately following. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

 
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Aaron Anthony “Swift Eagle” Hale

June 12, 2016 |

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

Aaron Anthony “Swift Eagle” Hale, age 50, of Elizabeth died June 11, 2016. He was born on Aug. 15, 1956 and is the son of Lydia Moore Hale of New Town, N. Dakota and the late Edward O. Hale. He was a cook for Mike’s Pizza in Elizabeth and a concrete worker for Wilhelm’s in Elizabeth. Along with his mother he is survived by his wife, Diane Domer Hale, children Julian Anthony (Debbie) Hale and Shalya Rae Hale all of Pgh., sisters Kim (the late Frank) Pulli of Palm Harbor of Florida, Leslie (Michael) Hammerberg of Stanley, N.D., JODY (Robert) Brieck of New Town, N.D., Faith (Ken) Wright of Amherstburg, Ontario, Brothers; Alma “Bo” (Carol) Hale of Dravosburg and Edward (Virginia) Hale of Elizabeth. He is also survived by grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and aunts and uncles. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brothers; Frederick and Keith and step father Timothy Hale.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 13, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at Strifflers of Dravosburg/West Mifflin, 740 Pgh.-McKeesport Blvd., Dravosburg, 15034 (412 678 6192). His nephew, Pastor Phillip Fox, will officiate. Immediately following the Celebration of Life will be a gathering of friends and family from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Monday. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

 
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