March 01, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Marion P. Mazur, age 92, of North Versailles, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024. Marion was born on October 8, 1931 to the late John and Flora Richards who immigrated from Cornwall, England. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Henry J."Bud" Mazur in 2002, and brothers Jack (Gurli) and David (Kay) Richards. Survived by her identical twin sister Virginia (the late John) Ursin of Churchill, PA, her four children, Jackie (Robert) Harvey of Andover, Ohio, Douglas (Maxine) Mazur of Virginia Beach, VA, Linda (Robert) Eckenrode of Mt. Lebanon, PA, and Brian (Dr. Marie Griffin) Mazur of Leawood, Kansas; 11 Grandchildren, 17 Great-Grandchildren, and her Beloved cat "Tippy."
Marion was a graduate of Swissvale High School then started working for Westinghouse where she met Bud. They married on May 21, 1955 and raised four children. Later she worked at K-Mart for 16 years then became active with her husband in the Syria Shriners attaining the title of "First Lady" in 1987. Following much travel with the Shriners, she and Bud became members of the "Boom-Ba Band" of Al-O-Mon Forest 138, Tall Cedars of Lebanon performing at various venues and raising money for muscular dystrophy.
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March 01, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Gary Dolby, 70, of Irwin, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born December 28, 1953 in McKeesport, a son of the late Fred R. Dolby Jr. and Elizabeth (Marzalek) Dolby and was also preceded in death by his brother Terre Dolby, and brother’s in-law Tom Rothrauff and John Rupp. Gary was a Navy veteran and he was a skilled carpenter. Throughout his working life, Gary worked as a carpenter and also in many other construction trades. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and camping. Gary also enjoyed spending time with family, had a good sense of humor, liked movies, and playing his favorite golf video game.
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March 01, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Nathan Tyrone Taylor, 54, of Duquesne, was born December 30, 1969, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of Michael Wilson and Yvonne Taylor Reed. He was the oldest of 6 siblings.
Nathan attended school at Ashworth College in Norcross, GA, and majored in Plumbing. After which he obtained employment with Septic & Plumbing in Ellenwood, GA, Rooter Plus in Norcross, GA, and RC Plumbing in Chino Hills, California as a Septic/Master Plumber and eventually opened his own business called Absolute Septic & plumbing in Duquesne, PA.
He loved comedy so much he thought he was a comedian and playing basketball. Nathan was a member of Higher Living Church in Atlanta, GA. for 7 years.
Nathan departed this life on February 21, 2024, at his home in Duquesne, PA. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Eric Taylor, and Shon Taylor.
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March 01, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Delbert Harley Bragg, Sr., age 86, of McKeesport, PA, died on, February 24, 2024. He was born on February 16, 1938 and is the son to the late Delford and Maycel O’Dell Bragg. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda and companion Janet Stinson. Delbert was employed by General Motors as a forklift operator for many years.
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March 01, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
In Loving Memory of John Buchanan "Jack" Murray
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March 01, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Margaret P. Javor, age 96 of North Huntingdon, passed away on February 29, 2024 at Transitions Health Care. She was born on March 14, 1927, in Slickville Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary King Wood. Margaret was formerly employed at the Village Inn, and later as a custodian at the Norwin School District. Her first priorities were her unending love of God and her family. In addition, she loved baking, canning, and gardening. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Javor, brothers Charles Wood, John Wood, Samuel Wood, Donald Wood, George Wood, and sisters Mary Katherine Nichols, Rosella Nichols, Elsie Greene, Charlotte Rinaldi, and Anna Mae Katouch. Margaret is survived by her sons, Joseph (J.R.) Javor Jr. (Pamela), William Javor (Cynthia), daughters JoAnn Giovanetti (Lawrence), Karen Peddicord, Rose Javor, sisters-in-law Zora Javor and Pat Wood, grandchildren Erin Billiard (T.J.), Lawren Sandy (Paul), Michael Giovanetti (Kimberly), Brian Peddicord (Tracy), Bria Jardanhazy (Chris), Shauna Motchar, Cayla Wiltrout (Patrick), Elyse DeLuca (Jason), and fourteen great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Thursday from 2 P.M to 6 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday at 9:30 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. Interment will follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Parish. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 29, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Jayne Antonette Trombola, age 89, of Conneaut Lake, formerly of McKeesport and Irwin, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. She was born in McKeesport on February 20, 1935 and is the daughter of the late A. William and Sophia Kolanko Yerkey. Jayne graduated from McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing in 1956 and worked as a nurse at the U.S. Steel Christy Park Plant in McKeesport. She had been a member of the former Transfiguration of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport, currently a member of Our Lady, Queen of the Americas Parish and the Iroquois Boating and Fishing Club, both in Conneaut Lake, as well as a former member of the Mon-Yough Chapter of Catholic Nurses.
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February 29, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Rose Mary (Stark) Conroy, 85, of White Oak, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. She was born on November 20, 1938, in Braddock and was the daughter of the late Edwin and Ida (Twadell) Stark. She was the loving wife of Joseph F. Conroy of White Oak.
Rose was retired from the Accounting Dept. of Johnston the Florist in North Huntingdon, a fitting job for someone with a flower name. She was a voracious reader, preferring large print, and couldn't wait each year for the newest Janet Evanovich book. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo with her friends at Redstone, and watching and feeding birds. She greatly enjoyed all kinds of flowers EXCEPT lilies, we all knew better than to buy her those! Mum had a fun sense of humor. When asked if she was a veteran, she simply replied, "Well, yes. I had five kids." She made wonderful stuffed cabbage, was terrific at word searches, and would always lend an ear if you were feeling down.
Her favorite song was "Welcome To My World" by Eddy Arnold, and we'd often hear her singing, " Welcome to my world, won't you come on in. Miracles I guess, still happen now and then. Step into my heart, leave your cares behind. Welcome to my world, built with you in mind. Knock and then the door shall be opened, seek and you will find. Ask and you'll be given, the key to this heart of mine. I'll be waiting there, with my arms unfurled. Waiting just for you, welcome to my world."
She'll be sorely missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her and missed even more by those who were fortunate enough to love her and be loved by her.
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February 29, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Diane Alice (Pisano) Bastian, 72, of Monroeville, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Martin Pisano. Diane was a 1969 graduate of St. Paul's Cathedral in Pittsburgh. She worked as a manager for many years at the former Showcase Cinemas in Monroeville. Diane was an avid gardener and was known for maintaining a beautiful backyard full of flowers and lawn ornaments. She loved all her dogs, especially her huskies. Diane loved to travel with her family. She loved the beach, where she was known to have her feet in the sand from morning to night and loved to swim. She also loved riding roller coasters and traveling to many amusement parks to ride. Diane loved The Beatles and Bon Jovi, she has been to every single Bon Jovi Concert that they have played in Pittsburgh! She was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan, who never missed a game. Most importantly, she was a great wife, mother, and grandmother and was considered to be a Mom to all. She will be greatly missed.
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February 29, 2024 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Robert G. Barker, Jr., 79, of Bridgeville, died Feb. 28, 2024. He is the son of the late Robert and Catherine (Zewe) Barker. He is survived by his niece and caregiver, Lynette (Alan) Gibson; nieces and nephews Kathi (Joe) Michlovic, Ronald Wilcox, Shary Ring, Debra (Ned) Collins, Christopher and Peter; great nephews and nieces Joey, who helped care for Uncle Bobby, David (Emma), Ashton (Cassandra), Joshua (Erin), Ross, Aidan, Mitchel, Chelsea (Stephen), Jocelyn, Mason, Joseph, Jenna, Julia, Michael, David, Marlaina, Alexis and Logan; and lifelong friend Robert Curtz. He was preceded in death by sisters Audrey (the late Roy) Wilcox and Marlene Manns and brother Charles Zewe; niece Marci Farnsworth; and nephew Dwayne Ring. Bobby was retired from
TWA (World Span) and was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, on Tues. from 4 to 8. A funeral mass will be held Wed. 10:00 am at St. Joseph Church. Interment following at 1:00 pm at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Rd., Bridgeville Pa 15017.
February 29, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
James Betras, age 74 of Jeannette died February 28,2024 at UPMC East. He was born May 20, 1949 in Wilmerding, Pa., a son of the late Charles and Mary Fletcher Betras. Prior to his retirement, James was employed by RIDC Park as an assembler of heart catheter wires. A graduate of Norwin Class of 1967, he enjoyed CB radios, drag car racing, flew model airplanes and was an avid mechanic He was a member of the Herminie Gun Club. . He is survived by a daughter Deanna Betras and two grandchildren, Athena and Fedor. Friends will be recieved at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa 15642 on Friday from 6-8 P.M. Interment will be private in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Irwin. www.shireyfuneralhome. com.
February 29, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Janet T. Egan, age 88 of North Huntingdon, passed away on February 28th, 2024 at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg. She was born on September 15, 1935 in Washington D.C., a daughter of the late Herbert and Maude Sidbury Thayer. Prior to her retirement, Janet was employed by Norwin School District as a first grade teacher at Stewartsville Elementary. She was a member of the McKeesport Book & Novel Club and Irwin Garden Club. Janet loved flower and vegetable gardening. She spent time reading poetry and literature, and enjoyed researching her family's genealogy. Janet was a dedicated fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. Most of all, she looked forward to spending time with her children and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her sisters Susan Fretts and Nancy Ligon. She is survived by her beloved husband Ed Egan, daughters Nancy Sue Bevan (Richard), Julia Ann Bengochea (Armando), brothers-in-law Carl Fretts and Ed Ligon, grandchildren Matthew, Elena, Ben, Sam, and Julia, and great-grandchildren Maggie and Brady. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA, on Sunday from 1 P.M to 4 P.M. Interment will take place in Mt. Calvalry Cemetery in McKees Rocks at 10 A.M. on Monday. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CEMETERY. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 28, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Catherine R. “Tina” Marshall, age 91, died peacefully after a long, full life on February 27, 2024. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late Dennis Marshall. Loving mother of Christine (Tom) Grove, Michele (Mike) Hageman, and Laura (Bob) Collins. Grandmother of Dr. John Grove, Kaitie Grove, Adam Grove, 1st Lieutenant US Space Force - Matthew Hageman, Marshall Hageman, Nick Collins, and Megan Collins, and sister, Lucretia Zangrilli, and sister-in-law, Mary Lou Orlando. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Salvatore Orlando, and N. Anthony Orlando.
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February 28, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William "Bill" Michael Chorgo, 77, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He was born May 3, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William Michael Chorgo and the late Florence (Palm) Butcher Chorgo. Bill was a retired Regional Sales Rep for Super Value Foods. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War as a Master Chef while stationed in Germany.
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