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June 07, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
James E. Scott, 43, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016. He was a former electronics technician and a member of First Christian Church of McKeesport.
June 07, 2016 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Charlotte Waskowicz of McKeesport, passed peacefully in the arms of her daughter, Francine, on Sunday, June 5, 2016. It is with great sadness to inform her dear family and friends of her passing. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Johanna (Szymarek) Sieracki, and the beloved wife of John Waskowicz who preceded her in death. Charlotte is survived by her loving daughter and best friend, Francine Waskowicz. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Bill Sharkey, Cathy Sharkey, Dolly (Nunzio) Chelli, Floyd (Darlene) Mandella, Arlene (Walt) Miscavage, Artie (Charlotte) Hartman, Carol Patik, Judy Madoff, Bob (Patience) Waskowicz and Marian Hrycyk; and many great-nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and great-great-great nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Charlotte began her career as a telephone operator and later worked as a clerk in the engineering department for Bell Telephone, from where she retired after more than 40 years of dedicated service. She was a long time parishioner of St. Mary of Czestochowa (Corpus Christi Parish), where she was a Christian Mother and member of the Ladies Aid Society and Catholic Daughters. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Corpus Christi Parish at 10 a.m. Father Michael Maranowski will officiate. (Per Charlotte's request, there will be no viewing). Burial will follow at St. Mary Polish Cemetery in White Oak. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity and keep Charlotte in your thoughts and prayers. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
June 07, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Rebecca A. (Williams) Nuss, age 69, of Irwin passed away on Monday June 6, 2016. She was born March 20 1947, in Oil City, the daughter of the late Wilbur Gerald and Margaret (Osman) Williams. She was a member of the Beulah Presbyterian Church in Churchill. She is survived by her husband of over 43 years Kent A. Nuss; children Kelly Lynn (Randy) Faulkner of Lancaster, Ohio, Brian E. (You-Ri) Nuss of Bethel Park, Jason P. (Lisa) Nuss of Jeannette and Lani E. (James) Balas of Irwin; and grandchildren Baylee, Tim, Abigail, Bryce, Samuel, Jacob and Madelynn.
June 06, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Frank A. Halley, 95, of Greensburg, formerly of Elizabeth Township and McKeesport, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at St. Anne’s Home in Greensburg.
June 06, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Russell Raymond Booth, Sr., 97, of Elizabeth Township, died Monday, June 6, 2016. He was born May 5, 1919 in Elizabeth and was the son of the late Louis and Anne Crossland Booth. He was the husband of the late Minnie Mattie Coulson Booth who died September 21, 2010. They were married for 64 years. Russell was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church, and the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens. He retired from US Steel Clairton Works in 1981 and was a US Army Corps of Engineers Veteran of WWII. Russell enjoyed building both remote control and model airplanes.
June 06, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
"Flash" Gregory Shields, 53, of Duquesne, Died peacefully at home, on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Born in McKeesport, September 26, 1962, he was the son of the late George and Pauline (Hrizo) Shields. Flash was an employee of Kiczan Manufacturing in North Versailles. Flash was the husband of the late Cathy "Poss" Shields. He is survived by two brothers; John and Bruce Shields, a sister; Toni Vranick, Aunts, Nieces and Nephews and a very special friend; Shannon. Besides his parents and wife he was also preceded in death by a brother; Steven Shields.
Family and friends will be received from 3-9P.M. on Thursday June 9, 2016 in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, Richford and Commonwealth Ave., Duquesne, Pa. 15110.
June 06, 2016 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Friends will be received Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 4-8 P.M. at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 1350 Locust St. McKeesport. Funeral Services Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 11:00 A.M.
June 06, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
William M. Gregory, age 70, of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 at home. He was born July 4, 1945 in Braddock, PA, a son of the late Frank and Mary Vangura Gregory. William was an electricians assistant, member of Immaculate Conception Church, and a veteran of the US Army having served in Vietnam. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
June 05, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Margaret “Maggie” Hunt, 79, of Adamsburg, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016. She was born on July 27, 1936 in Wilkinsburg, the daughter of the late Roy and Helen Linhart, and was raised by her grandparents Roy and Mary Linhart. Maggie married Robert “Bob” Hunt on May 4, 1954 and they enjoyed 62 years of a beautiful marriage. She worked for the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit for more than 24 years as a teacher's aide. Maggie volunteered for the Girl Scouts as a troop leader and was the neighborhood cookie chairman for many years.
June 05, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Rodney M. Selders, age 69 of White Oak, formerly of Denver Colorado, died at home Sunday, June 05, 2016. He was the son of the late Gus and Anna Mae Selders and brother of the late Diana Carol. Beloved husband of Gayna K. Selders.
Rodney was a retired Fire Marshall for the city of Sheridan, CO. He loved being a firefighter and woodworking. He was a member of Mon Yough Carvers and a very active member of the E. McKeesport VFW Post 8430.
June 04, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Joann (Jo) Marie (Atwater) Caputo Born 5-1-1950 died at home 6-3-2016. Beloved wife of 47 years to William Caputo, survived by Daughter Lynn Ann (Caputo) Garbinski, Grandsons, Joshua Garbinski, Zackery Garbinski and Granddaughter Julia Garbinski also survived by her sister Terry (Atwater) Duvall.
June 04, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William P. DeDominicis, age 91 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 in Family Hospice and Palliative Care in Mt. Lebanon. Born January 3, 1925 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Constantino and Domenica (DePasquantonio) DeDominicis, husband of the late Dolores (Pilgrim) DeDominicis, who passed away February 17, 1996, and brother of the late Rev. Daniel, Armond, and John DeDominicis.
June 03, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Fern Lorraine Schmidt, 89, of Jefferson Hills, died Friday, May 27, 2016 at home. She was born January 20, 1927 in Jefferson Borough and was the daughter of the late Frank and Matilda Theiss Tignanelli. She was the wife of the late John "Johnny" Schmidt who died in 2001. If you were lucky enough to know Fern, you know how truly special she was. Even if you met her just once, you would remember her forever.
June 03, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Betty “Dixie” L. (Needham) Perry, age 83, passed peacefully from this life into her new life with Jesus on Thursday, June 2, 2016. She was born March 20, 1933 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the youngest of seven children of the late Burl H and Vida (Rush) Needham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 41 years Richard S. Perry. She is survived by her children Karen (Dan) Ernette of Scottdale, David ( Cheryl) Perry of North Huntingdon, Scott (Linda) Perry of North Huntingdon, Hal Rick (Tina) Perry of Monessen and Stephen (Sheri) Perry of Hunker; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.
June 03, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Charles W. White, age 97 of North Huntingdon, PA died on May 24, 2016. The cause of death was heart failure. Mr. White was born on August 16, 1918, in Zelienople, PA to the late Rev. Dr. Charles W. White, DD, and his wife, the late Elizabeth Ash White. (Dr. White was the superintendent of The Lutheran Home and Farm School in Zelienople). He was the youngest child and only son. His sisters were the late Lydia Catharine White (Weigel) and the late Ruth Elizabeth White (Headley). After graduation from Zelienople High School in 1935, he attended the RCA Technical Institute in New York City. After first being employed as a radio operator on private yachts based in the New York City area, he joined the U.S. Merchant Marines as a radio operator at the outbreak of World War II. After surviving a dangerous tour of duty throughout the war, first on a Liberty ship and then on an oil tanker, he returned to Pittsburgh where he was affiliated with various radio stations. He first helped to establish radio station WMCK in McKeesport, and later moved to WHOD (later re-licensed as WAMO) in Homestead. He ended his working career as a telecommunications specialist for the General Electric Corporation. He married Wilma Bowman of Mount Pleasant on December 3, 1949. He is survived by these loving nieces, nephews, and their spouses; Diane Engleka, Elizabeth H. Paul (Richard); Mary H. Sur (Donald); Thomas W. Headley (Donnis); Kenneth W. Weigel (Dianne); and Charles W. Weigel (Stephanie); loving cousins, Charles Bowman and Barbara Lesh; and many grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. The funeral service will be held on June 7, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Brush Creek Lutheran Church in Irwin, PA. Interment will be private. The James W. Shirley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments. Memorial gifts may be made to Brush Creek Lutheran Church, 177 Brush Creek Road, Irwin, PA, 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
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