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Michelle Ann Klemm

February 02, 2021 |

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

Michelle Ann Klemm, 67, of Versailles, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born July 29, 1953 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John and Irene (Drosky) Burik. Michelle retired from the Port Authority after 25 years of service and was previously a Nurse in the Maternity Ward at McKeesport Hospital. She loved to watch "Andy Griffith" and "Leave it to Beaver" and loved everything Elvis! 

 
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Brenda Jean Lucas

February 01, 2021 |

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

Brenda Jean Lucas, 69, of Greenock, passed away on Wednesday January 27, 2021 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She was born August 3, 1951 in McKeesport and grew up in Elizabeth Township and was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Lynch) Lucas. Brenda was retired from Mayview State Hospital where she worked as a Registered Nurse for 28 years. Previous to this she worked as a cashier at Shop n Save in Olympia Shopping Center. Brenda loved to travel and especially enjoyed her trips to Hawaii. She was also an artist who enjoyed working in water colors and oil paints and also creating antique furniture. Brenda loved all animals and along with her own pets cared for many strays at her own expense. Thankfully, she was a frequent lottery winner and was very generous with all she knew. She also donated to any organization pertaining to the care of animals such as the ASPCA and Humane Societies.

 
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Kathryn Ann Hunt

February 01, 2021 |

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

Kathryn Ann Hunt, 74, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Friday, January 29, 2021. She was born December 17, 1946 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Sherwin and Evelyn Jean (Dannenhauer) Griffith. Kathryn had worked at the Giant Eagle in Elizabeth and had previously worked for the former Hills Department Store.

 
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Shirley Ann Lewis

January 30, 2021 |

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

Shirley Ann Lewis, 85, of White Oak, passed away at home on Friday, January 29, 2021. She was born February 20, 1935 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late George and Anna Margaret (Shoup) Lyons. She was the wife of the late Kenneth M. Lewis who passed away February 29, 2016. Shirley was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak and the Versailles AARP. She was a secretary for her brother, Dr. Lawrence Lyons and was also a School Crossing Guard in White Oak for many years. She is survived by her sons, Robert K. "Bob" (Margie) Lewis of White Oak and Keith A. (Darci) Lewis of Elizabeth Township, brother, Dr. Lawrence (Patty) Lyons of Jeannette, grandchildren, Kellie Lewis, Nick (Danielle) Lewis, Kayla Lewis, and Justin (Krystle) Granite, and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her beloved dog, Reese.

 
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Darlene Elizabeth Roberts

January 29, 2021 |

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

Darlene Elizabeth Roberts, 85, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was born July 4, 1935 in Elizabeth Township and was the daughter of the late Grant and Bessie (Breegle) Holmes. She was the wife of the late Robert Gilbert Roberts, Sr, who passed away February 18, 1992. Darlene  was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township. She was also a member of the Elizabeth Township Seniors and Life Span, She was a 1953 graduate of the former Elizabeth High School.

 
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Frank Alric Bowen, Jr.

January 29, 2021 |

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

Frank Alric Bowen, Jr.,  92, of Dravosburg, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born March 5, 1928 in Berwyn, IL, and was the son of the late Frank Alric Bowen II and the late Mable Ruth (Brown) Bowen. He was the husband of the late Sonia (Wargo) Bowen who passed away April 4, 2000. Frank was a Commercial Artist, working as a photo retoucher for catalogs and advertisements as his profession, as well as oil painting for his own enjoyment. He was a do-it-yourself man who could fix or build just about anything and spent many hours tinkering in his workshop.  Aside from his family, his greatest loves were his dogs and horses. He was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War.

 
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Mary Bella Swant Petrina

January 29, 2021 |

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

Mary Bella Swant Petrina, 88, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021. She was born July 5, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Adam and Catherine Filotei DiMeo.  She was the wife of the late John W. Swant and the late George J. Petrina. Mary  was a member of Mary, Mother of God -St. Patrick Church worship site, where she was a member of The Christian Mothers and worked as an LPN for 20 years at McKeesport Hospital and following her retirement worked as a caregiver for 20 years.  She loved polka and baking and was known for her nut rolls.  She was a political activist and enjoyed her Ipad and the internet.  But most importantly, Mary loved her family.

 
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Mark T. Voron

January 28, 2021 |

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

Mark T. Voron, 62, of Jeannette, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born September 20, 1958 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Nancy (Foley) Voron. Mark was a member of St. Stephen's Byzantine Catholic Church, North Huntingdon. He worked as a technician for Mine Safety Appliances and Ryan Homes.He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins fan and loved to go fishing.

 
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Kent Allen Sedlock

January 27, 2021 |

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

Kent Allen Sedlock,  65, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Greenock, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born  April 24, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William and Carlene (Raymer) Sedlock. Kent was a retired Tree Trimmer and had worked for IBEW Local 1919. He was a member of the Eleventh Ward Welfare Association, Hartford Heights Fire Co, Elizabeth Township Ex Serviceman's Association, the Elizabeth Township Sportsman's Association and was a NRA Benefactor. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Anita L. (Shipley) Sedlock, daughter, Carly Joy Sedlock of North Huntingdon, twin brother, Kurt P. (Francie) Sedlock of Greenock, nephew, William Sedlock of Greenock, best mother-in-law, Marlyn Shipley of North Huntingdon, and many friends. Friends are welcome Friday, January 29, 2021 from 2-7 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday at 7 pm. Kent's brother-in-law Pastor Alvin C. Shipley will be officiating. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 


Dolores Jean Priselac

January 27, 2021 |

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

Dolores Jean Priselac, 84, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She was born May 9, 1936 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Frank and Lucy (Potenziani) DiGiorno. Dolores retired from the South Allegheny School District Lunch Program after serving students for over 45 years. She enjoyed cooking for her family and loved watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 
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Raymond Plummer

January 27, 2021 |

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

Raymond Plummer, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at home. He was born February 5, 1937 in Greenock and was the son of the late Harry and Martha (Gretzuner) Plummer. He was the husband of the late Sylvia (Milhalovich) Plummer who passed away February 21, 2013. Ray was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock and Duquesne-McKeesport F & AM Lodge 731 and the Tall Cedars of Lebanon. He was retired from the Bettis Atomic Power Lab and was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.  Ray was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald, Jack and Eugene Plummer. There is no visitation. Private graveside service will be held at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Greenock. The Rev. Erin Evans will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 641 Zimmer Hill Road, Greenock, PA 15047. Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director.  Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 


Iona Joanne Runkle

January 26, 2021 |

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

Iona Joanne Runkle, 46, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at home. She was born August 23, 1974 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Forrest Gene and Shirley Kay (Daniels) Piper.

 
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Roslyn Schonberger

January 26, 2021 |

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

Roslyn Schonberger, 92, of White Oak, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. She was born January 24, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Maurice and Pearl (Jacobs) Greenfield. She was the wife of the late William Schonberger who passed away October 1, 2019. Roslyn was a member of Gemilas Chesed Congregation. She was  a former Secretary for a Navel Officer in Norfolk, VA, and had previously worked at the former Gimbels in Eastland, Byers Children's Store in McKeesport and the A &P in the 10th Ward where she grew up.

 
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Rita Jean Cook

January 25, 2021 |

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

Rita Jean Cook,  80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was born January 5, 1941 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Ruggier) Pozzuto. She was the wife of the late James Kemp Cook. Rita was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick Church, Christy Park. She had worked for Liberty Candy and the former Mon Valley Petroleum. She is survived by sons, Scott J. (Haley Mosqueda) Cook of Sutersville and Kemp M. (Dana Barber) Cook of North Huntingdon, grandchildren, Christopher, Joshua and Nakita Cook and Antwan and Shawntrale Crosby, great-grandchildren, Evan and Ava Cook and Alana Crosby, brother, Donald (Barbara) Pozzuto of McKeesport, sister, Betty (Dan) Mains of Port Vue, sisters-in-law, Jean Pozzuto and Annetta "Netta" Pozzuto of Elizabeth Township and Lynn Pozzuto of Weston, FL, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael, Ralph, and John "Jack" Pozzuto and sister, Geraldine "Sis" Pozzuto. Private family visitation and funeral service will be held at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. The Rev. Vincent P. Velas will be officiating. Interment will be at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 


Marie G. Cecchini

January 24, 2021 |

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

Marie G. Cecchini, 93, of Greenock, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was born June 9, 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen J. (Jobe) Carney.  Marie was the wife of the late Emidio G. Cecchini, who passed away January 11, 1978. She was a longtime member of Mary, Mother of God, Corpus Christi Site. She was active in politics her whole life and was a committee woman for McKeesport for several years.  She worked as a magistrate secretary in McKeesport office for 25 years, was an avid bingo player and loved the casino.  Marie loved to go out to eat, go dancing and listening to music, her favorite songs were "All Night Long" by Lionel Ritchie and "In The Mood" by Glen Miller.

 
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