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Genevieve Beryl (Brakeall) Owston Akerberg

February 16, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Genevieve Beryl (Brakeall) Owston Akerberg departed this life on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. She was born in Dravosburg on Aug. 23, 1918, as the youngest child of John Alva Brakeall and Rose P. Schad. Outside of her youth in Dravosburg and a short residence in East McKeesport, the majority of Genevieve’s life was spent in North Versailles Township. Since summer 2015, she has resided at Briarcliff Pavilion in North Huntingdon.

 
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Jacqueline Tatters

February 16, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Jacqueline Tatters, age 68, of White Oak died February 13, 2016. She was born in Braddock on March 14, 1947 and is the daughter of the late Robert and Audrey Reeves Fuller.

 
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Paul A. Sebelia, Jr.

February 14, 2016 |

By Jennifer S. Jordan Funeral Home | Posted in: Jennifer S. Jordan Funeral Home

Paul A. Sebelia, Jr. 44 of Elizabeth Twp. passed away at home on Sunday February 14, 2016.  He was born on January 30, 1972 in McKeesport.  He is the son of Paul A. and Arlene E. Thomas Sebelia Sr. of White Oak.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings Jill (Lex) Medich of White Oak, Michele Sebelia of Swissvale and Doug ( Stacey) Sebelia of White Oak, his beloved Angela DiBattista, and nieces and nephews; Taylor, Alec, Luke, Dillon, Matthew , Joseph, Dannah and Samuel. Paul was a 1990 graduate of Serra Catholic High School.

 
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William C. Kramer

February 14, 2016 |

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

William C. Kramer, 77, of Irwin, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016. He was born March 30, 1938 in Irwin, a son of the late William C. and Anna (Olshesky) Kramer. He was a Navy veteran that worked as a check printer for Delux Checks based in Cleveland, Ohio.

 
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Marie Christina Johnson

February 14, 2016 |

By Jennifer S. Jordan Funeral Home | Posted in: Jennifer S. Jordan Funeral Home

Marie Christina “Chris or Tina” Johnson, 81, of South Versailles Township, passed away on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at home. She was born on May 9, 1934, in Jeannette, and was the daughter of the late Angelo and Alba Carle Sica. She was the wife of the late Alex Johnson. Tina is survived by her children, Alex (Denise) Johnson, of Glassport, Leonard (Nancy) Johnson, of Peters Township, Kelly (Colin) Carper, with whom she resided, and Christina (Matt) Fasnacht, of Fort Meyers, Fla.; grandchildren, Bailey, Alex and Megan. Tina was a retired self employed beautician. Family and friends will be received from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the JENNIFER S. JORDAN FUNERAL HOME INC., White Oak. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Christ United Methodist Church, 2800 Coulterville Road, White Oak, PA 15131, with the Rev. Dr. Sang Kong Choi officiating. Interment will take place in Coulter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to Christ United Methodist Church in Tina’s memory. Condolences may be made at www.jenniferjordanfuneralhome.com.

 


Frances M. Schultz

February 12, 2016 |

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

Frances M. Schultz, age 94 of White Oak, died February 11, 2016 at Kane Regional Center, McKeesport. Born March 23, 1921 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Klodowski) Orzechowski, and beloved wife Thomas R. Schultz and the late Joseph Martin. In addition to her husband Thomas, she is survived by her nephew, Darren (Cathy) Conroy of White Oak; and many great-nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Albine Conroy. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday, February 15, 2016 from 2-5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church. Fr. Michael Maranowski will officiate. Entombment will follow at New St. Joseph Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 
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Dena M. Red Elk-Gonzales

February 12, 2016 |

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

 Dena M. Red Elk-Gonzales, 49, of Versailles, died at home Saturday, February 6, 2016. She was born November 9, 1966 in Riverside, CA, the daughter of Dewey Walter Red Elk of Lawton, OK, and the late Sonya M. (Rock) Red Elk. Dena worked as a phlebotomist and was a member of the Comanche Nation Tribe.

 
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George “Iggy” T. Ihnat

February 12, 2016 |

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

George “Iggy” T. Ihnat, 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He was born January 17, 1940 in Wall, a son of the late John and Mary (Evan) Ihnat. He was a teacher at the East Allegheny School system for over 37 years. He was a member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, White Oak, and the Alpha Gamma Phi fraternity. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother John Ihnat. He is survived by his wife of over 55 years Mary Jo (Coyne) Ihnat, sons Bruce Ihnat and Jeffrey (Cheryl) Ihnat both of North Huntingdon; grandchildren Calynn, Devin, Abigail and Isabelle; and a sister Mary Janice (John) MacKinnon of Huntingdon Beach, California.

 
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Frederick Charles Blanchard, Jr.

February 11, 2016 |

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

Frederick Charles Blanchard, Jr., 83, of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at home. He was born February 4, 1933 in Sewickley and was the son of the late Frederick Charles and Jennie Maloney Blanchard. He was retired from Continental Can Company and was a bus driver for the Elizabeth-Forward School District. He was a US Navy Veteran and served aboard the USS Columbus during the Korean Conflict.

 
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Sharon Diane Pearson

February 10, 2016 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Sharon Diane Warnick Pearson, 56. Of West Elizabeth, formerly of Jefferson Hills, entered her heavenly home on angel wings, with her loving husband at her side, at UPMC McKeesport on Monday, February 8, 2016. She was born January 30, 1960 to William Bell and the late Pattie Percival Bell. Sharon was the loving wife and best friend of Harry J. Pearson for 30 years.

 
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Velda C. Hughes

February 09, 2016 |

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

Velda C. Hughes, 71, of North Versailles, died Sunday February 7, 2016. She was born February 18, 1944 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Charles and Henrietta Hughes. Velda was a retired employee of P B & S Chemical, McKeesport, and volunteered for many years for Meals On Wheels. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and loved her dogs. She is survived by cousins and many friends.

 
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Sara "Betty" Barella

February 09, 2016 |

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

Sara "Betty" Barella, age 87, of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016.   Born July 5, 1928 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Carolyn (Anderson) Bloomberg and wife of the late William Barella, who passed away June 3, 1993.

 
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Oleda E. (Werner) Shoemaker

February 08, 2016 |

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

Oleda E. (Werner) Shoemaker, 86, of Elizabeth Township, passed awsay on Sunday, February 7, 2016 in her home. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Belle Vernon. Born August 10, 1929 in Elizabeth Township, she was a daughter of the late William and Grace (Gephart) Werner and wife of the late William "Pinky" Shoemaker, who passed away May 24, 2000. 

 
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Lillian M. Jones

February 08, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Lillian M. Jones, age 83, of Duquesne, died February 5, 2016 at home.  She was born June 23, 1932 in McKeesport and is the daughter of the late Richard and Lillian Jones. She is preceded in death by three brothers John Collins, Randolph and Gerald Jones.

 
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Caroline V. Bernardo

February 08, 2016 |

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

Caroline V. (Opatkiewicz) Bernardo, 81 of Jefferson Hills, passed away in her home on Sunday, February 7, 2016. She was born on September 16, 1934 in Donora, to the late Alex and Rose (Kurtz) Opatkiewicz.

 
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