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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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Lori Evanovich

May 09, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Lori Evanovich, age 54, of Meadville, formerly of Port Vue, died May 6, 2016, after a long battle with breast cancer, at Consulate Health Care of North Strabane. Born March 23, 1962, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Shirley (Zoltak) Pikula of Port Vue and the lifelong love of Ralph Evanovich.

 
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Henry C. Yohman Sr.

May 09, 2016 |

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

Henry C. Yohman Sr., 78, of North Huntingdon, died suddenly Saturday May 7, 2016. He was born June 8, 1937 in Greensburg, a son of the late John and Emily (Brush) Yohman and was also preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Kull and his brother John “Jack” Yohman. Henry was a member of Men’s Prayer Fellowship, Shidle Lodge, No. 601 Free and Accepted Masons, Irwin, and the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge No. 236, Irwin. He was retired from Lawson Products.

 
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Louise A. (Buzek) Gusty

May 09, 2016 |

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

Louise A. (Buzek) Gusty, age 89, of North Versailles, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, May 7, 2016. She was born November 19, 1926 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Leskovac) Buzek. She worked as a sales clerk for over 20 years at the Gimbel Department Store in the East Land Mall, and was a long time member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport.

 
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Matthew Ian Cohen

May 08, 2016 |

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

Matthew Ian Cohen, 43, of Carnegie, died Saturday, May 7, 2016. He was born August 5, 1972 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Gary M. and Jacqueline Katz Cohen of Mount Lebanon. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter Victoria Cohen, sister, Robyn (David) Brown of McDonald, aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins.

 
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Ronald Ross Hufford

May 08, 2016 |

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

Ronald Ross Hufford, 76, of Greenock, died Friday, May 6, 2016. He was born July 16, 1939 in Greenock and was the beloved son of the late George L. and Marybelle Logue Hufford. He was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church, and had worked for the former Gee Bee Department Store in North Versailles. He is survived by his brothers, George J. Hufford of Greenock and Ralph L. (Mary) Hufford of Belle Vernon, nieces and nephews.

 
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Isadore Small

May 08, 2016 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Isadore Small, 93, of White Oak, died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at UPMC East.  Born in Czechoslovakia, September 10, 1922, son of the late Samuel and Rayla Smilivitz.  Husband of the late Phyllis Bird Snyder Small, he is survived by his son, Steven Laib Small of White Oak, daughter, Rachel Dena Small of White Oak, and by 2 grandchildren, Akiba Small and Sara Small, both of White Oak.  He was a member of the Congregation Gemilas Chesed and Café Europa, a holocaust survivors group.  He was the owner of Phyllis’ Jeans and Apparel, and Phyllis’ 51 Market.  A graveside service will be held Monday, May 9, 2016 at 3:00 PM in the original Gemilas Chesed Cemetery, Center Street, Versailles Borough with Rabbi Moshe Russell officiating.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of the arrangements.  Shiva will be observed at the home of Rachel Small, 1508 Fawcett Avenue, White Oak Monday through Thursday from 5-7 PM.  The family suggests contributions to the Congregation Gemilas Chesed, 1400 Summitt Street, White Oak, Pa  15131.

 


Barbara J. (Lloyd) Witt

May 08, 2016 |

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

Barbara J. Witt, age 70 of McKeesport, formerly of Connellsville, passed away on May 7, 2016 at UPMC McKeesport. Born October 4, 1945 in Connellsville, she was the daughter of Marianne (Galliete) Lloyd and the late Robert Lloyd, and beloved wife of William Witt for almost 40 years. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her children, Ronald Henderson of McKeesport and Elisha (Steven) Singer of White Oak; grandchildren, Julianna, Michael, and Desdemona; siblings, Nikki (Charles) Speeney of Scottdale, Robert (Connie) Lloyd of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Erika Goerner of Hempfield Twp.; also survived by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Kirk Albrecht will officiate. Private burial will follow at Green Ridge Memorial Park, Connellsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the First Evangelical Free Church, 4001 University Dr., McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Wanda L. Hughes

May 08, 2016 |

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

Wanda L. Hughes, 82 of North Huntingdon died May 7, 2016 at Concordia of Monroeville. Born May 5, 1934 in Irwin, daughter of the late Henry and Elsie Warnick Hughes. Prior to retirement she was an Administrative Assistant for Westinghouse and American Standard Corp. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Victor and Robert Miller and a sister Francis Carolan. She is survived by her friend Madeline Scaglione and Nieces and Nephews. Services are private. Memorial donations may be made to one's favorite pet charity. Arrangements by James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
 

 


Helen B. Kristan

May 08, 2016 |

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

Helen B. Kristan, age 95, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at UPMC Passavant, Pittsburgh. She was born January 19, 1921 in Clairton, PA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Drwiega Malacki.

 
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Mary Burkhart

May 07, 2016 |

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

Mary Burkhart, age 85 of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Latrobe Hospital,  She was born July 19, 1930 in Allegheny County, a daughter of the late Ralph and Anna DeStefano.

 
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