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Dorothy "Dolly" M. Ammer

October 06, 2016 |

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

Dorothy "Dolly" M. Ammer, age 81, of Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon, passed away October 5, 2016 at UPMC Mckeesport.

 
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Vera Margaret Wade Ross

October 06, 2016 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Vera Margaret Wade Ross, 85 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life September 29, 2016 in West Penn Hospice.

 
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Diane E. Hausenberger

October 05, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Diane E. Hausenberger, age 76, of McKeesport, died October 2, 2016. Born November 6, 1939, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Edna G. (Craven) Wilson and the wife of the late Richard Hausenberger.
Diane was very caring and colorful person. She enjoyed writing, cookies and all types of flowers.

 
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Clarence Thomas Miller Sr

October 05, 2016 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Clarence Thomas Miller Sr. died Oct. 2, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon Oct. 7 at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Avenue, Homestead.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Clarence Thomas Miller Sr please visit our Sympathy Store.

 


Dale F. Edwards, Jr.

October 04, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Dale F. Edwards, Jr., age 47, of Wilmerding, died October 2, 2016, at UPMC East. Born October 6, 1968, in Wilkinsburg, he was the son of Dale F. and the late Joanne E. (Lovett) Edwards, Sr.
Dale worked as a sales representative. He enjoyed collecting coins and genealogy, but his true passion was caring for his children.
In addition to his father, Dale is survived by his children, Ashley Marie and Dale F., III both of Versailles; siblings, Kim (Artie) Williams of Turtle Creek, Dana Edwards of Turtle Creek, Amber (Dan) Terza of North Versailles and Jennifer (Lou) Cortazzo of Penn Twp.; many nieces and nephews.

 
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Lynn Rocco Belsito

October 04, 2016 |

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

Lynn Rocco Belsito, age 80, of Bridgeville, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at home. He was a self-employed auto body and fender repairman. 

 
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Pattie Elaine Everett

October 04, 2016 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Pattie Elaine Everett, of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, peacefully departed this life October 1, 2016 in Magee Women's Hospital.

 
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Mary Kathryn Tkocs

October 04, 2016 |

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

MARY KATHRYN TKOCS of Duquesne, died Oct. 4, 2016.  She was the daughter of the late Edward and Nancy (Gamble) Pirhalla.  She joins her late husband, Walter "Wally" Tkocs, who died April 21, 2005, after spending 52 years together.  In the later years, they spent 6 months in Florida and 6 months in Duquesne and Plantation Park in Mercer, Pa.  She was a bank teller for the National City Bank of Duquesne, retiring after 12 years of service.  Kay graduated in 1950 from Duquesne High School.  She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish.  She is survived by her sons Douglas (Valerie) Tkocs of West Mifflin and Walter Tkocs, Jr. of Glassport; granddaughter Kayla (Justin Lutheran) Tkocs and great granddaughter Gianna Marie Lutheran; also nieces and nephews.  She was a cub scout den mother; a former member of the Duquense Auxillary Police; former member of the Duquesne Women's Club; former member of the AARP and a Red Hotter at the Boy Lake Estates in FL.  Kay was preceded in death by her sister and best friend, Pat Lengyel.  She was a die heart Steeler and Pens fan.  She enjoyed sewing all her granddaughter's clothes, knitting and doing crafts and entering shows.  She camped every weekend at Plantation Park in Mercer.

 
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Barbara R. Opat

October 04, 2016 |

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

BARBARA R. OPAT, 92, of Jackson Center Pa, formerly of Duquesne, died Oct. 4, 2016.  She is survived by her daughter Josephine (John) Baic and granddaughter Janet (Nate) Bowser.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Wed. 11:00 am to Noon.  Interment following St. Joseph Cemetery.

 


Robert E. Shank Jr.

October 04, 2016 |

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

Robert E. Shank Jr., 76, of North Huntingdon, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the William Penn Care Center, Jeannette.

 
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Tianna A. Beaman

October 04, 2016 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Tianna A. Beaman, 32 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, peacefully transitioned October 1, 2016 at home

 
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Annie B. Bias

October 03, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Annie B. Bias, age 78, of Latrobe, died on September 30, 2016, in Greensburg. Born December 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Martha (Dillon) Lucas and the wife of the late James Martin Bias.
Annie is survived by her children, Jerri (Tom) Tedesco, Terri (Mike) Ravetto, Sherri (Nelson) Reese, James (Deb Penrose) and Leonard (Polly Yeaher); 12 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren; sister, Hazel Vulgris.

 
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Robert S. “Bob” Harper

October 03, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert S. “Bob” Harper, age 85, of West Mifflin, died October 1, 2016, at UPMC McKeesport. Born September 20, 1931, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Septimus and Elizabeth (Weaver) Harper and the husband of Shirley (Morgan) Harper, for over 60 years.
Bob was retired from the Bechtel Bettis, Inc., in West Mifflin. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ and the Amvets Post # 8, where he served as past commander. He enjoyed Pittsburgh sports, college football and traveling with his wife.

 
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Diana Parker

October 03, 2016 |

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

Diana Jankovich Parker, 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at her home.

 
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Mary Ann Popovich

October 03, 2016 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Mary Ann Strager Mamula Popovich, 68, of McKeesport died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at home.  Born December 13, 1947 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late George J. “Scottie” and Sophie Munyas Strager and wife of the late Stoyan Popovich.  She was a retired high school French and English teacher in the McKeesport Area School District.  She was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, a graduate of Slippery Rock University, and was the administrator of civil service exams to police and fire candidates for the City of McKeesport.  She was the author of “Thy Perfect Gift”, a book of profound prayers and powerful words of wisdom, and told everyone she was a graduate of the George S. Patton School of Tact and Charm (no tact, no charm, I just get the job done).  Friends will be received in St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from 10-11 AM.  A service will be held there at 11:00 AM with the Very Rev. Stevo Rocknage officiating.  Interment will follow in McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.