September 17, 2016 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Irene B. Reitz, age 82, of White Oak, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016, at her residence. Born May 30, 1934 in Cumberland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Lander and Josephine Elizabeth (Lonzo) Fleming, and loving wife of the late Larry V. Reitz, Sr. In her younger years, Irene worked at the McKeesport Eat'n Park as a car-hop for many years. She later went on to work for King's Restaurant as well as a security guard in Pittsburgh, and most recently worked at the Alliance Christian Child Care. She enjoyed going to church at the Glassport Assembly of God where she was a Sunday school teacher and Royal Ranger. In her free time she enjoyed volunteering at Cornerstone TV, playing Yahtzee and spending time with her faithful dog, Hanna. Irene is survived by her children; Raymond Reitz, Cindy Palmer, Karen Penn, and Irene (Daniel) Brieck; Grandchildren, Chasity (Jeff) Bache, Mandy (Adam) Wagner, Nina (Greg) Plumb, Marty Joe Penn, Daniel (Darcy) Brieck Jr., and Shane Reitz; four great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry V. Reitz, Jr., and her siblings; Ethel, Jean, Mary, Elizabeth, William, and John. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
September 17, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Janice Lee Jones, 64, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 13, 2016. Born November 4, 1951, in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late James and Marguerite (Shaw) Davis Sr. Loving mother of Doreen Davis, Dion Davis, and Dedris J. Davis Sr. She is also survived by four brothers, James Davis Jr., Rodney Davis, Roderick Davis, and Anthony Davis; two sisters, Darlene Davis Jackson, and Ira Davis seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
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September 17, 2016 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Jason M. Bertoty, 38, of McKeesport, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at home. Born in McKeesport, December 5, 1977, he was the son of the late Barbara Maines Bertoty and is survived by his father, Michael R. Bertoty of Jeannette; 2 children, Gavin Bertoty and Scarlet Bertoty; a brother, Wayne Bertoty of Elizabeth; 2 sisters, Lisa M. Lochinski of McKeesport and Margaret Clark of Sewickley. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School, was a McKeesport Tiger State AAA wrestling champion in 1996, and attended Pitt and C.C.A.C. The Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests contributions to the Verland Foundation, 212 Iris Road, Sewickley, PA 15143.
September 16, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Joy Clemont Johnson, 88, of Dravosburg, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. She was born Nov. 29, 1927, in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Harry and Etta Hoagland Johnson. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in McKeesport, and she retired as the executive director of the former YWCA on Ninth Street in McKeesport for many, many years where she and her mother founded the YWCA Garden Club which is now known as the Joyful Bloomers. She was also a member of the McKeesport Kiwanis Club where she was the very first woman inducted and then was elected the first woman president, a member of the Confederation of McKeesport Women’s Club, the Home Gardeners Guild, a member of Elizabeth Chapter No. 418 of the Eastern Star and was a volunteer for the McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center. She is survived by her caregiver, Margaret Ann Cant, of Versailles Borough, cousins, and many, many dear friends. Friends will be received from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177). Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel and officiated by the Rev. Debbie Kociban. Burial will follow in McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
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September 16, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Frederick "Freddy" Joseph Bodnar, Jr., 54, of West Newton died Monday, September 12, 2016 at home. He was born December 13, 1961 in McKeesport and was the son of Gertrude Elizabeth House Bodnar of Elizabeth Township and the late Frederick Bodnar, Sr. Freddy was an avid fisherman and was a jack of all trades. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Monica Jentz, sons, Joseph and Jason Bodnar, 4 grandchildren, sister, Sharon Hallas, and brother, Vince Bodnar.
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September 16, 2016 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
James “Vance” Thomas Dabruzzo, 78 of Glassport, passed away on Wednesday September 14, 2016 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born February 19, 1938 in Glassport to the late Antonio and Maria DaPaolo Dabruzzo.
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September 15, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Paul R. Good Jr., age 74, of Irwin, passed away September 15, 2016 at Excela Health Westmoreland. He was born September 11, 1942 in Harrison City, a son of the late Paul R. and Kathryn Krause Good.
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September 14, 2016 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Emmett “Herby” Lee Gouker, 69, of Jefferson Hills passed away at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh on Tuesday September 13, 2016. He was born on April 6, 1947 in Jefferson Hills to the late Francis and Helma Smitley Gouker.
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September 14, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Kenneth Richard Zera, age 77, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Forbes Regional Hospital.
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September 14, 2016 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Elizabeth T. Bautz, 90 of New Eagle passed on Monday September 12, 2016. Born January 15, 1926 in New Eagle, daughter of the late Albert J. Sr. and Margaret (Abbott) Bautz; Sister of Margaret G. Bautz of New Eagle, Anna Olson (Late Al) of Castle Shannon, Albert J. II (Susan) Bautz of Hurlock, MD and the late Martha A. Bautz; Aunt of Amy (Don) Osko of Washington, Albert J. Bautz III of Pittsburgh and William A. Bautz of New Eagle, Jennifer (Mack) Astin of Los Angeles, CA, Allison (Jeff) Zerr of Frederick, Md, and Rennie (Dona) Grant of Baltimore, MD; Great Aunt of Katie and Michael Zerr.
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September 14, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Beverly J. (Tritt) Zikeli, 78, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday September 13, 2016. She was born September 19, 1937 in Ellwood City, the daughter of the late David W. and Ida (Bunney) Tritt. Beverly graduated from Jamison Hospital School of Nursing, New Castle, and was an industrial nurse working for U.S. Steel, Vandergrift, Allegheny Ludlum, Leechburg, and retired from Westinghouse Electric Co., Churchill.
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September 14, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Jeanne Marie (Davis) Grimm, age 85, of North Huntingdon, went to see the Lord peacefully on Monday September 12, 2016. She was born August 2, 1931 in Irwin, the daughter of the Wiley and Minnie Davis. She was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Irwin and was past treasurer of the Golden Echoes and a member of the funeral choir. She was a graduate of North Huntingdon High, the Business Careers Institute and the Westmoreland Community College. She retired in 1996 from West Penn Power after 20 years, and had also worked as a clerk in the Jeannette City Administration Offices for several years.
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September 14, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Frances Waller, age 89 of Pittsburgh, formerly of West Mifflin, died Monday, September 12, 2016. She was born in West Mifflin on November 9, 1926 and is the daughter of the late Harry and Lillie (Wray) Grimes and the wife of the late Harrold E. Waller, Sr.
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September 14, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Diane Alicia Natale, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.
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September 14, 2016 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
RHODA V. DOUGLAS, 97 of Glassport, died Sept. 12, 2016. She is the daughter of the late Harry and Mae (Knight) Byard. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Douglas. Rhoda is survived by her daughters Patricia (Frank) Thomas of West Mifflin and Mary Jane (the late James) Belusar of White Oak; grandchildren Sherrie, Crescini, Kathy, Michael, Jill, Amy, Hope, Kirsten and Kent; also 11 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Wayne Doulgas, brother Jack Byard and sisters June Byard and Gerry Singer.
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