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Ralph Waltemire Jr.

May 16, 2016 |

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

Ralph Waltemire Jr., 88, of Delmont, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away May 12, 2016. He was born August 16, 1927 in Clymer, the son of the late Ralph Waltemire Sr. and Clara Hollis Waltemire. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of over 62 years, Alice Irene Kirkland Waltemire; brother, Charles Waltemire; sister Catherine Brandon; and grandson Clayton Ciocca. He was a member and elder at First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Bushy Run American Legion Post 260.

 
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Hilda J. Krznaric

May 15, 2016 |

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

Hilda J. Krznaric, age 97 of White Oak, passed away on May 14, 2016 at her home. Born February 18, 1919 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Nemecek) Horn, and wife of the late Paul Petrovich and the late Frank Krznaric. She is survived by her children, Marlyn (Kenneth, Jr.) White of Phoenix, AZ and Paul Petrovich of White Oak; grandchildren, Adrian (Ralph) Hensell and Andrew Paul (Erin) Shivey; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; beloved sister, Ruth Horn; nieces and nephews, Dolly Yutzy, Lanny Horn, Dale Willard and Frank Willard; and five generations of great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, John Horn, Marie Willard and Elsie Shively. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday, May 16, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Galen Winebrenner will officiate. Burial will follow at McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Hilda. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Anne F. Frendzel

May 15, 2016 |

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

Anne F. Frendzel, age 94, of North Huntingdon died May 12, 2016 at Transitions Health Center. She was born October 26, 1921 in Hazelwood, Pa., a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Ferencz. Anne was a member of St. Stephen's Byzantine Catholic Church, North Huntingdon, Pa. 

 
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Carl J. Kijowski

May 14, 2016 |

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

Carl J. Kijowski, age 77 of Lewisburg, PA, formerly of Port Vue, passed away on May 12, 2016 at the Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, surrounded by his family and friends. Born May 9, 1939 in Port Vue, he was the son of Charles and Josephine (Synkowski) Kijowski, and beloved husband of Geraldine (Germak) Kijowski for 53 years.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sisters, Carol (Joe) Pollak of West Mifflin and Dolores (Art) Eagan of Pittsburgh, and many wonderful godchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles; mother, Josephine; and brother, Joseph. Carl honorably served our country in the US Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. Following his military service, he attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in West Mifflin, PA. He was employed with United Technologies/Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut for 44 years as a Field Service Engineering Representative where he traveled the world. After retiring he was employed with Wood Group/Pratt & Whitney as a Senior Executive V.P. of Engineering & Government Contracts. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday, May 16, 2016 from 9 a.m. until time of Blessing Service at 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Polish National Catholic Church in McKeesport. Father Bruce Sleczkowski will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the MS Society. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


George Christoff

May 13, 2016 |

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

George Christoff, 90, of Duquesne, died Thursday, May 12, 2016. He is the son of the late Thomas and Marie (Danaluk) Christoff. He is survived by his longtime companion, Audrey Locke; children, Keith (Bonnie) Locke, David (Lynn) Locke, Michael (Lucille) Locke and Wayne Locke; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Trinity, Kamryn and Rilynn; and special cousin, Lori (Jon) Jakubovic.

 
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Michael J. Pazuchanics

May 13, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Michael J. Pazuchanics, 77, of Glassport, died May 12, 2016.  He is the son of the late George and Helen Pazuchanics.  Loving husband of the late Carol Ann (Huntey) Pazuchanics.  He is survived by his children Patricia (Timothy) Minkus of Liberty Boro, Michael (Susan) Pazuchanics of Peters Twp. and David (Denice) Pazuchanics of Whitehall; grandchildren Rebecca, Alexander (Michelle), Emile (Brian), Nicholas, Michael and Kathryn; brother Nicholas Pazuchanics of McKeesport; also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by brother Peter Pazuchanics and sister Mary Rice.
 
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Raymond George Motto

May 13, 2016 |

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

Raymond George Motto, 69, of Liberty Borough, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 12, 2016. He was born December 13, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George Raymond and Vivian Craig Motto and was the husband of the late Dian "Dee" Evans Motto. Raymond was a retired Crane man for US Steel Irvin Works and was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Liberty Borough Veterans Association.

 
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Naomi “Auntie Putz” Grace Phelps

May 13, 2016 |

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

Naomi “Auntie Putz” Grace Phelps, age 83 of North Versailles, passed away on Thursday May 12, 2016. She was born to the late Robert Beiswenger and Sarah Gottlieb Beiswenger on July 15, 1932. Family and friends were Naomi’s passion and delight. She grew up spending summers and vacations on Lake Erie and traveling the world as an adult. Naomi was an avid life master bridge player and real estate agent.

 
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Janice Marie Altmiller

May 13, 2016 |

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

Janice Marie Altmiller, 52, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 4, 1963 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Katherine S. "Kay" Anthony Coulter Resh of Elizabeth Township and the late Edwin D. Coulter, Sr. Janice was a Registered Nurse and had worked for Forbes Regional, Jefferson Medical Center and UPMC McKeesport Hospitals.

 
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Helen J. Pasinski

May 13, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Helen J. Pasinski, 90, of Glassport died May 4, 2016. She is the daughter of the late John and Sophie Smaron. Beloved wife of Edward Pasinski and also the late John Poljak. In addition to her husband she is survived by brother in law Leonard Pasinski and sister in law Theresa Komondor; niece Heather Pasinski and nephew Leonard Pasinski. She was preceded in death by brother Stanley Smaron and sisters Josephine Galito and Mary Smaron. Funeral services were private and were by the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Arlene Keffer

May 12, 2016 |

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

Arlene (Sherwood) Keffer, 81, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in Paramount Senior Living at South Hills.

 
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Thomas Dale Grimm

May 11, 2016 |

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

Thomas Dale Grimm, 71, of McKeesport, formerly of West Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, in UPMC McKeesport.

 
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John A. Haraburda

May 11, 2016 |

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

John A. Haraburda, age 91, of Lady Lake, Florida, formerly of North Versailles, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016. He was born August 30, 1924 in Braddock, a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Cesnak) Haraburda. He was a World War II Army veteran and worked as a manufacturing engineer for over 42 years for Westinghouse. He was a Long time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in North Versailles and a member of the masonic lodge #375 in White Oak for over 50 years.

 
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Paul L. Gladora

May 10, 2016 |

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

PAUL L. GLADORA, 58, of Duquesne, died May 6, 2016.  He is the son of the late Lawrence and Ida Gladora.  Paul is survived by his brother Richard Gladora of Swissvale and sister Louise (Craig) Richardson of FL.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

 


Eleanor J. Behary

May 10, 2016 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Eleanor J. Behary, 93, of Clairton passed away on Monday May 9, 2016 at UPMC McKeesport.  She was born in Clairton on June 29, 1922 to the late Albert Dietz Sr. and Louise Coursin Dietz.

 
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