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Anne C. Dzurko

January 20, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

ANNE C. DZURKO, 97 of Glassport died Jan. 20, 2016.  She is the daughte of the late George and Maria (Kachur) Basarab.  Wife of the late William T. Dzurko, Sr.  Mother of Mary (Tom) Mahoney of Poolesville, MD, William (Celeste) Dzurko, Jr. of Elizabeth and Thomas (Linda) Dzurko of El Paso, TX; grandmother of David, John, Carolyn, Daniel and Michael; also beloved nieces and nephews.

 
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James C. "Jim" Shull

January 20, 2016 |

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

James C. Shull, Sr. age 85, of North Huntingdon, formerly of McKeesport died on January 20, 2016.  Born May 23, 1930 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Carl L. and Margaret (McClintock) (Shull) Lynce and the husband of Shirley (Slusser) Shull.  Jim was a letter carrier with the U.S. Post Office in McKeesport for 40 years and was also a guard at CCAC in West Mifflin for 22 years.  He belonged to the McKeesport Masonic Lodge 375, where he received his 50 year pin.  He also was a member of Christ U.M.C. of North Huntingdon, where he was a Charter Member and a past deacon.  In addition to his wife Shirley, he is survived by children, James Shull, Jr. of McKeesport and Karen (James, Jr.) Wetzler of Canandaigua, NY; cousins, Myra and Jon.  He was preceded in death by aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday from 2-8 p.m.  A funeral service will be Saturday, 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Pastor Eric Dennis will officiate.  Burial will follow at Richland Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Christ U.M.C. of North Huntingdon at 2800 Coulterville Rd, McKeesport, PA 15131.  Condolences may be left at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 
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Robert Faulkner

January 20, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert Faulkner, IV, age 51 of Emsworth, passed away January 19, 2016 at his residence. Born May 30, 1964 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Robert Faulkner, III and Alice (Karr) Faulkner. Robert worked for over 10 years at Hausler Roofing. He enjoyed golfing and always looked forward to spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Robert Faulkner, Brandi McLennan, and Benjamin Faulkner; grandchildren, CiraBella McLennan, GiaBella Rose Faulkner, and Cylas Faulkner; siblings, Laura, Thomas, Brian, Alice, and Eric; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Robert’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.

 


Anna Damico

January 19, 2016 |

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

Anna Damico, age 102 of North Versailles died January 18, 2016 at UPMC East, Monroeville of an aortic aneurysm. She was born March 16, 1913 in North Braddock. Anna was a member of St. Bellamine Church in East Mckeesport. She was the widow of August who passed away in 1996, mother of the late Rudy Kardos who passed away in 2010.

 
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James M. Tullius

January 19, 2016 |

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

James M. Tullius, age 60, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and children on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Cumming, GA after battling cancer.  Formerly of Crystal Beach, FL, Jim was born in McKeesport in 1955 and grew up in Clairton.  

 
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Linda L. (Wampler) Smith

January 19, 2016 |

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

 Linda L. (Wampler) Smith, 69 of North Huntingdon, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016. She was born August 7, 1946 in Trafford, a daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Loutsenhizer) Wampler. She was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Irwin and taught elementary classes for over 30 years in the Norwin School system. She is survived by her sons Bryan Smith (Julie Garber) of Cincinnati, Ohio and Brad (Kristy) Smith of Scottdale; grandchildren Gracie, Jack, Liam and Brady; sister Nancy (John) Behr of Canton, Michigan; and many nieces and nephews.

 
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Donald George Acalotto

January 19, 2016 |

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

 Donald George Acalotto, 84 of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016. He was born November 19, 1931 in Irwin, a son of the late Dominic and Aurora (Marsiglio) Acalotto. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in North Huntingdon, the Knights of Columbus, the Italian Club, Irwin VFW, the Fairmont Hahntown Fire Hall and the Irwin Moose where he was the bar manager for over 10 years.

 
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Mary Anne Sekely

January 19, 2016 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Mary Anne Sekely, 63, of West Mifflin, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 11, 1952, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Vincent and Marie (Hammond) Hammer. She was a bookkeeper at Iron City Uniform Rental. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, and former member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild. She was a moderator for the former youth group at St. Joseph Church. She was very proud that all three of her sons had served in the military. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank W. Sekely; mother of Frank Sekely, of West Mifflin, Theresa Sekely, of West Mifflin, Joseph (Cristin) Sekely, of Monroeville, and Thomas (Christy) Sekely, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandmother of Dawsen Hudson, Josiah Sekely, Kaiden Sekely, Emma Sekely, Rylan Sekely, Sylas Sekely, Falyn Sekely and Shelby Sekely; and sister of Vincent (Kathleen) Hammer, of Mt. Lebanon, and Eileen (James) Ondish, of North Huntingdon.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, in MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, William B. Schleifer, supervisor, William Brian Schleifer, funeral director. A blessing service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.