April 03, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Elmer Novak, 84, formerly of Duquesne, died Friday April 1, 2016. Born June 7, 1931, in Cicava, Slovakia he was the son of the late John and Anna Kovach Novak. Mr. Novak was a retired employee of Bethlehem Steel and a member of SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne. Beloved husband of the late Anna Kovac Novak, he is survived by two sons, Tim (Linda) Novak of Fayetteville, NC., and Paul (Mary Beth) Novak of Whitehall; a daughter, Shirley Weitzel of Reynoldsville, two brothers, Cyril Novak of RI, and Andrew Sandor of CA; a sister, Mary Ann Klaczak of MD, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife he was also preceded in death by a son, Elmer Steven Novak.
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April 03, 2016 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
FRANCES M. JAKUBEK, 81, of Liberty Boro, died March 31, 2016. She is the daughter of the late John and Stella Murray and wife of the late Donald Jakubek. She is survived by sons Dr. Donald (Marybeth) Jakubek of Latrobe, Timothy (Eliana) Jakubek of West Palm Beach, FL, retired Lt. Commander David (Meg) Jakubek of Fairfax Station, VA and James (Kam) Jakubek of Lake Charles, LA; daughters Linda (Perry) Peretich of Liberty Boro and Joan (Mic) Jakubek of Charleston, SC; grandchildren MaryJo, Annie, Daniela, Timothy, Frances, Ryan (Amy),Lauren, Adam (Sonja), David (Lindsey), Christopher (Molly), Jaclyn (Eliot) and Lukas; great grandchildren Michael, Matthew, Nadja, Noah, Micah, Alexus, Gabriel, Kinley and Calen; sister Margaret Mellott of Liberty Boro and brother James Murray of Herndon, VA.
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April 03, 2016 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
CONSTANCE "D.D." SYDESKI, 80, of Glassport, died March 31, 2016. She is the daughter of the late John and Mary (Bogush) Sydeski. She is survived by brothers Raymond (Gina) Sydeski of FL and Robert Sydeski of Glassport; sister Gertrude Ormand, with whom she resided; sister-in-laws, Elaine Sydeski and Barbara Sydeski; also nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by brothers Steven, Edwin and John.
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April 03, 2016 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Brian Francis Strager, age 51, of Scott Township, and formerly of Liberty Borough, died March 30, 2016, at his home, a group home managed by the Partners For Quality Foundation. Born Feb. 9, 1965, in McKeesport, he was the son of Mary Lou (Zuro) Strager and the late Frank Strager. Brian had worked at the Center For Creative Opportunities in Coraopolis. Life held many special events for him. He enjoyed camping, train rides, the Gateway Clipper and most of all, the circus.
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April 03, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Gerald P. “Jerry” Dilla, 79, of Irwin, died at home Thursday March 31, 2016. He was born November 21, 1936 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Eugene and Mary Dilla and was also preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. He was a retired baking supervisor for Braun Baking Co., Pittsburgh and a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Irwin. Jerry enjoyed spending time at his cabin on the Allegheny River and loved to fish. He had a great sense of humor and loved his family. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict era. He is survived by his wife of over fifty years, Shirley A. (Lemak) Dilla; children, Bernadette (Dave) Blatnick of Adamsburg, Patrick (Erin) Dilla of Hobe Sound, FL, John (Chris) Dilla of Raccoon Township, and Jim (Jen) Dilla of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Jake and Mike Dilla; a sister, Nancy (Casey) Kelly Chicago, IL; a brother in law, Art Proviano of Penn Hills; a sister in law, Jane Goodish; and many nieces and nephews.
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April 02, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William Bennett Lutz, age 2, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016, at home. He was a member of the Windover Hills United Methodist Church in South Park.
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April 01, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Walter Herman Worsham, 88, of Statesville, NC passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 in his home. Born November 12, 1927 in Tacoma Park, MD, he was a son of the late Lewis Elmer Worsham, Sr. and Irene Lena Worsham.
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April 01, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Raymond James "Nick" Johnson, 71, of Christy Park, died Thursday, March 31, 2016 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born May 24, 1944 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Walter and Helen Berry Johnson. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Eleventh Ward Welfare Association, Turner's, and the Port Vue American Legion. Raymond was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War serving as a Combat Medic. He received the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal, the Silver Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Medical Badge. View/Sign Guest Book
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April 01, 2016 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Timothy R. Hall, age 62, of McKeesport, died March 29, 2016, at his home. Born Oct. 15, 1953, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Robert G. and Jeanne (Nelson) Hall and the husband of Audrey (Guthrie) Hall.
Timothy was a mechanic and retired from Dan Reed Auto. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends at his cabin near Cook Forest, riding his motorcycle with best friend, Tom Mollard and talking cars with his buddy, Dan Reed.
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March 31, 2016 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Pepi Ann Eisenberg, 63, of White Oak, died March 30, 2016, at UPMC Presbyterian.
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March 31, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ruth V. (Wagner) Stockdill, 91, a lifelong resident of Elizabeth Boro, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Mt. Vernon of South Park. She was a former employee of S.S. Kresge and then retired from K-Mart in Pleasant Hills. She was a member of Elizabeth Wesleyan Church, past president and chaplain for Elizabeth Senior Ciitizens Local #3, member of Blaine Hill A.A.R.P. and the Senior Tuesday Bingo Club and volunteer for Meals-On-Wheels.
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March 31, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Marguerite (Peggy) A. Geruschat, age 74, of White Oak, died March 28, 2016. She is the wife of the late Donald Geruschat.
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March 30, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Debra E. Betters, 63, of Lincoln Borough, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at home. She was born November 7, 1952 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Ruth J. Wisser Lyons of Coulter and the late John T. Lyons. She was a member of St. Michael's Parish, Elizabeth Township and was secretary of Betters Company, Inc. Debra loved playing bingo with her friends, sewing, and baking. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 39 years, Michael G. Betters, daughter, Autumn (Mike) Nicolazzo of North Huntingdon, sons, Justin (Carrie) Betters of North Huntingdon and Michael A. Betters of Lincoln Borough, grandchildren, Julia and Jake Betters, sisters, Ruth Anne Lyons of West Palm Beach, Fl, and Tammy Wright of North Versailles, brother, John Lyons of White Oak, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, and her beloved dog, Diesel.
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March 30, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
John David Jones, 67, of McKeesport, formerly of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at home. He was born February 3, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Dale and Vera Canova Jones. John was a retired Electrician and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He is survived by brother, Raymond D. Jones of Charleroi, sisters, Linda J. Szymczak of Pittsburgh and Della Gooding of North Carolina, and nephews, Raymond D. Jones, Jr., and Thomas R. Szymczak.
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March 30, 2016 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Rita Theresa Gearing, age 91, of Liberty Borough passed away on March 28, 2016, with her loving family by her side, at Senior Care Plaza. Born September 29, 1924, in Ford City, she was daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Petrovsky) Hribik and the loving wife of Herman William Gearing, Jr. Rita dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was a member of the St. Mark Parish, where she actively participated as a member of Christian Mothers as well as the Ladies of Charity. She made friends wherever she went and will be remembered for her cheerful disposition and generosity.
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