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Vincent P. Tirpak

January 07, 2023 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

 Vincent P. Tirpak, age 92, of McKeesport on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

He was a retired Lieutenant of the City of McKeesport Police Department with 42 years of service and the McKeesport Housing Authority.

A US Army Korean War veteran and member of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Vince was a member and usher of the former Holy Trinity Church and then became a member and usher of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Church.

 

Husband of 62 years married to Cecile Lenhart Tirpak, father of Vince Little-Tirpak (Richard) and Christine Potocki (Timothy); 5 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren; Brother of Bernard Tirpak; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 12 p.m. in the  Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Church. Family and friends are asked to please meet at church. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to helping children: St Jude Children Research Hospital or the Shriners Hospitals for Children. The new location-Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home (412) 521-2768 is honored and privileged to serve the family during this time of need.Please add a story to support the family or view condolences and photos. With warmest regards, John N. Bauer and the Staff of the new-Elmer L Herman Funeral Home

 

"Where Every Life is Cherished & Every Family is Treasured"

 
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Derrick "Dee" Len Ingram

March 16, 2022 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Derrick “Dee” Len Ingram, of Munhall and formerly of Duquesne passed away on Thursday March 10th, 2022. The Going Home Service will be held 12 PM on Saturday March 19, 2022 at Jerusalem Baptist Church 12 S 5th Street. Duquesne PA 15110. He was preceded in Death by his Father Leonard Goins and his Mother Daisy Ingram. He is survived by his Siblings Cynthia James of Munhall PA, Lloyd Ritter of McKeesport PA, and Aaliyah Jones of Rocklin, California.

 
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Elbert Chad West Gaiard Griffin

March 09, 2022 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Elbert Chad West Gaiard Griffin, 34, of McKeesport, passed away on February 25, 2022, in McKeesport, PA. Visitation was held at Potter's House Ministries on Saturday, March 5, 2022.  Funeral services followed the viewing with Apostle Otis L. Carswell of Potter's House Ministries officiating.

 
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Jacob George Everley

March 09, 2022 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Jacob "George" Everley, age 93, of Whitehall and formerly of Forward Twp. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, March 7, 2022 with his family at his side.

He was the son of the late Jacob and Mary Everley. George was a hard worker that retired from US Steel Irvin Works.

 
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Harry H Holmes, Jr.

August 23, 2020 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Harry H. Holmes, Jr.
Age 67, of Dravosburg, on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Beloved husband and best friend of 32 years to Kathy (Sinay) Holmes;
Devoted father of Maria (Mike) Velardo, Matthew (Sara) Holmes and Garrett
Holmes; son of the late Harry H. Sr. and Carolyn (Leger) Holmes; brother of the late Dennis, Carol, Jerry and Kenny Holmes.

 
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Robenon L. Azeez

April 06, 2020 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Robenon Lee Azeez, age 47, of Greenfield and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, April 3 2020.

He is the son of Nathaniel and Mildred Ann (Medley) Azeez.  Additional family information to be updated.

Immediate family only for Robenon's private viewing and services.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted into the care of Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home, 5204 Second Ave., Pittsburgh.

 
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Brittany Lee Alker

March 24, 2020 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Brittany L. Alker, age 30, of West Mifflin, on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted into the care of Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home, 5204 Second Ave., Pittsburgh.

"Where Every Life is Cherished & Every Family is Treasured"

"Dignified Funerals, Celebrations of Life, Green Burials and Cremations with Care"

In this challenging, confusing and concerning time of our communities dealing with COVID-19 (corona virus), our funeral homes want to assure you that we are all in this together. We are all here committed to the care and concern to the families we serve. The Funeral Director’s of Allegheny County are working diligently within the Federal and State guidelines to continue to provide the utmost care while respecting the health concerns now facing our community. We would like to assure every family that we will continue to respond immediately when our services are needed. While large gatherings are not permitted at the moment, we assure you that small private viewings, services and burials will still be accomplished.

As we can control the cleanliness of our facilities, we cannot control the amount of people that attend visitations or funeral ceremonies. With that said, we ask that anyone feeling ill, anyone who has recently traveled through COVID-9 infected areas and any high risk individuals refrain from attending. Our funeral homes have online condolences that we encourage you to visit. We will continue to monitor the ever changing situation and make decisions based on guidance from the CDC and local health agencies. While we are going through some unprecedented times, we want you to know that we will continue to be here to serve you with the comfort and support as you have come to expect.

 


Sarah Guntrum

March 04, 2020 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Sarah (Thompson) Guntrum, 50, of Duquesne, formerly of McKeesport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, March 1, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents George and Dorothy Thompson and her sisters Shirley Kratochvil and Mary Thompson. She is survived by her husband Rocky Guntrum, her sons Timothy, Rocky, Ray, and Michael (Ashley) and her daughter Melissa. She is also survived by her sisters Clara "Dutchie" (Daniel) Colclaser, Emma Snyder, Lois Guajardo, and her brother George Thompson. She was the loving grandmother of Logan, Bailey, Elijah, and Ezekiel. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Amanda and Jesse Owens and Hailey Kratochvil for all their help. Sarah was a huge local wrestling fan and always the loudest fan there. She was an avid collector of snow globes and all things dolphin and unicorns. She will be missed terribly by all that knew her.

Friends received 3-6 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020 in the Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home, 5204 Second Ave, Hazelwood.  Prayers of Farewell Service 5:30 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted into the care of Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home, 5204 Second Ave., Pittsburgh.

Saying "goodbye" is never easy..."Where Every Life is Cherished & Every Family is Treasured"

"Dignified Funerals, Celebrations of Life, Green Burials and Cremations with Care"

 


Melvin E. Hope

February 07, 2020 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Melvin E Hope, age 79, of McKeesport, on Saturday, February 1, 2020.  Born in Alabama, he is the son of the late Reverend Willie P and Annie (Murray) Hope.  He is survived by a son and 2 sisters.  Services and internment were private.

 
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Robert "Bob" Barron, Sr.

January 03, 2020 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Robert P. (Bob) Barron, Sr., age 71, of McKeesport and formerly of New Castle , passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Husband of the late Joyann Barron;

Beloved father of Lisa Lacey and Robert P. (Julie) Barron Jr.;

 
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William Anthony Duffner

December 29, 2019 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

William Anthony Duffner, age 91, of Forward Twp on Friday evening, December 20, 2019 after his Buddies from the trailor camp came to visit with him passed peacefully after they had just left his room. 

Bill fought the long and hard battle with getting older and the illnesses that came with it..

 
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Mary A. (Survoy) Steimer

October 04, 2019 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Mary Agnes (Survoy) Steimer

Age 94, of Winter Haven, Fl. and formerly of Elizabeth,

on Sunday morning, September 29, 2019 with her family at her side. Loving spouse of the late Joseph R. Steimer.

Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday in St Isaac Jogues, Jefferson Hills.  Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Port Vue.  

Those attending the Mass of Christian Burial please meet at St. Isaac Jogues Church.

Arrangements by Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home, 5204 Second Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15207

"Dignified Funerals, Celebrations of Life, Green Burials and Cremations with Care"

 


Gary L. DiBattista

April 02, 2019 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Gary Lee DiBattista, age 63, of McKeesport, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Riverside Care Center with his loving family at his bedside.  He was born on September 5, 1955 in McKeesport. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl  Henrietta (Huffstickle) DiBattista and brother, Albert DiBattista (Angela.)  He is survived by his father, Albert “Dopper” DiBattista (Helen) of Christy Park,  his wife of 43 years, Donna (Anderson) DiBattista, father of Lindsey Pearl DiBattista (Christopher) of Port Vue, and Gary J. DiBattista of McKeesport, Brother of Kathleen Crouch (Elmer) of McKeesport and Terry Lynn DiBattista (Judy) of McKees Rocks.

 
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John (Jack) Mooney, Jr

March 14, 2019 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

John “Jack” Mooney Jr. of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the age of 66; after a 9 month battle with cancer.

John was born in Hazelwood, PA and is preceded in death by his parents John Sr. and Margaret (Edwards) Mooney. He grew up as the eldest of four and attended St. Stephen Grade School, St. Casimir High School, and Gladstone High School. John worked for over 30 years as a machinist at Kerotest Manufacturing.

 
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Mary Ann Conley

March 14, 2019 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Mary Ann Conley, age 82, of Hazelwood, on Monday, March 11, 2019.  Wife of the late Bernard F. Conley, Devoted mother of Lorraine Pekular of Pittsburgh, Ann Marie Pekular of McKeesport and Stephen (Cynthia) Pekular of West Mifflin; grandmother of John, Heather and Cory; daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Szabo.

 
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