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Luetisha Buckman

July 07, 2016 |

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

Luetisha Buckman, 79 years old of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life June 28, 2016 in Riverside Care Center.

 
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Warren "Pookie" D. Brown

July 07, 2016 |

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

Warren "Pookie" D. Brown, 53 years old of McKeesport, Pennsylvania 15132 departed this Earthly life July 4, 2016 at home.

 
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Michael Babyak

July 06, 2016 |

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

Michael Babyak, age 93 of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at UPMC McKeesport. Born June 3, 1923 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Jon and Mary Babyak, and beloved husband of Margaret (Haynick) Babyak for almost 70 years. Michael was part of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) as a young teen, and later joined the US Army where he honorably served our country during WWII. Following his military service, he worked as a general foreman for US Steel National Tube Works, retiring after many years of dedicated service. He was a member of the White Oak American Legion Post 701, AARP Chapter 2911 in Versailles and the Knights of Columbus. He was a very active member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport and a former Holy Name Society member. Some of Michael's favorite pastimes were his trips to the mountains, taking long road trips where he always enjoyed driving, and playing all types of card games with friends and family. Above all, Michael will be remembered as being a family man who devoted his life to his loving family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Michael A. (Jenny) Babyak of Somerset and Joyce A. (Alan) Goebel of McKeesport; grandchildren, Michele Babyak (Denny Hustead) and Lynette (John) Schuetz; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Brandon Schuetz; brother, Edward (Helen) Babyak; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Jon Babyak, Mary Dolores Curley and Helen Kugler. Per Michael's wishes, services will be private and are entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 410 Sixth St., McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Joan E. Gasser

July 06, 2016 |

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

Joan E. Gasser, age 79 of McKeesport, formerly of West Mifflin, passed Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Riverside Care Center in McKeesport. Born January 31, 1937,  in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel (Hays) Fullard and the wife of the late Albert W. Gasser.
Joan was retired from the former Paule's Lookout and also the Duquesne Golf Club, where she worked as a waitress.
She enjoyed swimming, jazz music, the late great oldies and loved to play all types of cards, she was known as a, "Card Shark!"
She is survived by grandchildren, Jessica Bricker, Lori Beth Campbell, Kristin Gasser and Joe Gasser; great grandchildren, Mackenzie and Andrew Bricker; also nieces and nephew.
In addition to her parents and husband, Joan was preceded in death by children, Patricia J. Campbell and Theodore Gasser; sister, Patricia Van Horn.
 

Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home   Crematory on Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 10 am until the time of service at Noon, in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in McKeesport   Versailles Cemetery.

Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Edward Terry “Tank” Gilmore

July 06, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Edward Terry “Tank” Gilmore, age 40, of Duquesne, formerly of Lincoln Borough, died July 1, 2016, at UPMC Mercy. Born September 4, 1975, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Edward Terry Gilmore and Linda (Webber) Gilmore.
Tank last worked for MPW Industries, in Dravosburg. He had a passion for motorcycles, tattoos, muscle cars and drag racing. He always had a smile on face, an infectious laugh and everyone knew when he walked into a room. Tank will truly be missed by everyone that knew him.

 
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Anthony “Tony” Darrell Belland

July 06, 2016 |

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

Anthony “Tony” Darrell Belland, 51, Clairton, Pennsylvania, died June 28, 2016 in AHN Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

 
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Natalie C. Harris Davis

July 06, 2016 |

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

Natalie Carol Davis, the daughter of the late William Lloyd Harris and Margaretta Johns Harris was born February 10, 1948 in Homestead, Pennsylvania.  She departed this life Friday, July 1, 2016.

 
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Thomas L. Haubrich

July 06, 2016 |

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

Thomas L. Haubrich, 89, of Manor, passed away Monday, July 5, 2016 at Brookville Hospital, Brookville, PA.

 
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Patrick Houy

July 06, 2016 |

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

Patrick Houy, age 74 of Clairton, passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson and Lewy Body Dementia on July 4, 2016 in Arden Courts, Jefferson Hills, PA. 

 
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Alice J. Nolder

July 06, 2016 |

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

Alice J. Nolder, 88, of McKeesport passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at John J. Kane Regional Center - McKeesport. She was a homemaker and a member of Corpus Christi Parish in McKeesport. 

 
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Filbert N. Benevento

July 05, 2016 |

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

Filbert N. Benevento, age 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at his home.

 
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Edna May Taylor Jourdain

July 05, 2016 |

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

Edna May Taylor Jourdain, 95, of Greensburg, formerly of Versailles, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She was born April 9, 1921 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Frank and Freda Kirschner Taylor She was the wife of the late Louis E. Jourdain. Edna was a member of the former Versailles United Methodist Church, and was a also a member of Versailles AARP, White Oak AARP, and the Easter Star.

 
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Mary Jane Ukasik

July 05, 2016 |

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

Mary Jane Ukasik, 79, of White Oak, died Sunday, July 3, 2016. She was born March 3, 1937 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James and Matilda Zacker Bollas. She was wife of the late Carl W. "Uke" Ukasik, Sr., who died September 12, 2000. They were married for 45 years. Mary Jane was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and was retired from The Oaks in White Oak.

 
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Josephine M. Kushner

July 05, 2016 |

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

Josephine M. Kushner, age 95, of Clairton, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2016in Riverside Care Center, McKeesport. She was born on April 19, 1921 in Greensburg to the late Frank and Maria (Madoferri) Arilotta. Josephine 

 
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Maxine Fay Page

July 04, 2016 |

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

Maxine Fay Page, age 67, of Dravosburg, died July 4, 2016 at home. She was born in McKeesport on March 30, 1949 and is the daughter of the late Charles Ellsworth and Doris Fern Warner Hoak. She was employed at Southwestern Nursing Home, Jefferson Hospital Gift Shop and was also a crossing guard for the borough of Dravosburg. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Lawrence K. Page, daughters, Lori S. Page-Benvenuto of Center Twp., Michelle L. (Dr. Marc) Verner of Peters Twp., and Kristen Y. Page of Charlotte, N. Carolina; beloved grandchildren, Phillip, Zachary, Joshua, Page, Samuel and Jacob, siblings, June Gouker of Glassport, Robert (Donna) Hoak of The Villages, Florida, Jerry (Barb) Hoak of White Oak and Gregg Hoak of Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Services were held Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Strifflers of Dravosburg/West Mifflin, (412 678 6192). Remembrances may be made to the Halfwaythererescue.com. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

 
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