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Robert L. Case

December 31, 2020 |

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

Robert L. Case, 47, of Monongahela, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born March 6, 1973 in McKeesport and was the son of David L. Case of Elizabeth Twp. and the late Dorothy A. (Moxley) Case.  Bob worked for many years for PennDot and retired in 2017.  He loved hot rods, Harley Davidson motorcycles, was a great car body man and recently built a garage at his home. He loved his family and his dogs, Elvis and Roxy, and always made sure they knew it.

 
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Gregory William Vasko

December 31, 2020 |

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

Gregory William Vasko, 64, of McKeesport, formerly of Greenock, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He was born July 21, 1956 in McKeesport and was the son of Patricia (Winkelvoss) Vasko of Greenock and the late Frank G. Vasko.

 
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Edward John Freinstein

December 30, 2020 |

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

Edward John Freinstein,  76, of North Huntingdon, passed away December 29, 2020. He was born November 28, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Edward Freinstein, Sr. and the late Ruth (Swigart) Freinstein. Beloved husband, father, step-father, grandfather, and friend, affectionately known to family members as Butch (Butchie). Ed grew up mostly in Penn Hills and graduated from Penn State University in 1967. He loved animals, especially dogs, and had a way with them. He loved to golf and was especially happy when the weather allowed him to get out on the course. He was also an avid Steelers Fan. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Butch was  retired from Westinghouse Bombardier.

 
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Pauline Hazel Campaneo

December 30, 2020 |

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

Pauline Hazel Campaneo, 87 of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born December 31, 1932 in Arnold City and was the daughter of the late Paul and Edith (Hawk) Hegedus. She was the wife of the late Rudolph J. Campaneo who passed away December 24, 2019. Pauline was a member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens, Life Span, The McKeesport Heritage Center, and the Versailles Croatian Club. She loved her grandchildren, cooking, baking (especially pies) and dancing. Pauline loved to laugh and make you laugh by her silly antics! She was always lighthearted and smiling, what a blessing she was to us!

 
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Hunter John Shoben

December 29, 2020 |

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

Hunter John Shoben, 22, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born May 26, 1998 in Pittsburgh and is the son of William O. and Kindall Shoben of Elizabeth Township. Hunter worked for ALL Crane and was a member of the NRA, Elizabeth Township Sportsman's Association and Union Local 66. Hunter was an avid outdoorsman, awesome snowboarder and a loving person.

 
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Cheryl Kiser

December 28, 2020 |

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

In a glorious celebration, Cheryl Primich Kiser was welcomed home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She departed this earth on Saturday December 26, 2020 and exchanged her worn-out earthly body for a brand new one in heaven. Her feet once numb and without feeling, are now dancing in worship. Her voice once shaking and frail now sings in worship to the Lord. Her tongue once praising Jesus now praises him directly and continuously with renewed joy. She was welcomed into heaven as a good and faithful servant. We know these things because Cheryl professed her salvation in Jesus Christ to everyone she met. She not only professed her faith, she lived it out.

 
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Timothy Hunt Burton

December 28, 2020 |

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

Timothy Hunt Burton, 72, of Greenock, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020. He was born May 11, 1948 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Harry Lloyd "Bud" Burton and the late Ida Mae "Cubby" (McLean) Burton. upon graduating Duquesne High School he worked for US Steel Duquesne Works as a welder, then as a boss until they closed. He later worked in the Fabrication Industry including opening his own shop.  He retired in 2016. Tim coached 13 years for the Elizabeth Forward High School Girls Soccer Team.

 
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Ray Little

December 26, 2020 |

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

Raymond Richard Little of Monroeville,  formerly of Elizabeth Township and North Huntingdon Township, died Thursday December 24, 2020. Born in Glassport, he was raised in the Coal Valley area of Clairton. In high school he developed his desire for electronic equipment, building radios from scratch. He went on to apprentice as an electrician at the USS National Tube Works in McKeesport eventually becoming an estimator for the Electrical Maintenance Division. He became a master electrician before retiring from USS Clairton Steel Works.

 
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Madison Mae Miller

December 25, 2020 |

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

 Madison Mae Miller, 4, of Buena Vista, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born October 7, 2016 in Monroeville and is the daughter of Richard C. Miller, III and Jessica L. (VanHorn) Miller of Buena Vista.

 
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Shirley M. Cracolice

December 23, 2020 |

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

Shirley M. Cracolice, 85, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born December 23, 1934 in McKeesport and was  the daughter of the late Robert William  and Anna M. Popalo.  She was the wife of the late Matthew Andrew Cracolice, who passed away January 20, 2003. Shirley was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Worship site. She worked as a realtor with her husband for over 50  years in their business of Century 21 and later Classic Homes . She was also the owner and operator of Shirley Apartments in White Oak.  She enjoyed playing bingo and card games, especially hand and foot, with her friends and family. Playing cards with her siblings and mother were her absolute favorite. She loved her family and her grandchildren.

 
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Glenn Michael Orenyak

December 22, 2020 |

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

Glenn Michael Orenyak, 61, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born March 17, 1959 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Helen (Waladjia) Orenyak. He was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, McKeesport. He worked for GEM Products and the former US Steel National Tube Works.

 
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Irene F. Knox

December 22, 2020 |

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

Irene F. Knox, 94, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. She was born January 5, 1926 in Blythedale and was the daughter of the late Deano Ferrari and the late Bessie (Martinelli) Ferrari Brunory. She was the wife of the late James Knox. Irene owned and operated a beauty shop in West Newton for over 50 years. She enjoyed dancing, gardening and being a hairdresser.

 
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William George Wagner

December 18, 2020 |

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

William George Wagner, 65, of White Oak, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was born April 1, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Harry and Francis (Monaghan) Wagner. William was a Paramedic. He had worked for Penn Hills EMS for 30 years and had also worked at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Mercy Hospital ER, Union Railroad, and Stat Medevac. He was an avid Hunter and Fisherman.

 
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Rachael Anne Coffman

December 16, 2020 |

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

Rachael Anne Coffman, 24, of Robinson Twp, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was born August 19, 1996 in Monroeville. Rachael was magical. She brightened every room and every life that she entered. She was an incredible singer who loved spending her days surrounded by music, whether she was playing, singing, or just listening to it.  She was spontaneous, humorous, and fun. She loved everyone around her fiercely and without reservation. She will be deeply missed by all.

 
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Gilbert "Gib" A. Bergman

December 16, 2020 |

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

Gilbert “Gib” A. Bergman, 75 of Sutersville, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020 at UPMC Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born June 25, 1945 in Burgettstown and was the son of the late August F. Bergman, Jr. and the late Frances (Noga) Bergman. He is the beloved husband of Helen (Angelcyk) Bergman for 54 years, proud father of Douglas (Rachel) Bergman of Sutersville, Christopher Bergman, and Gregory (Ashley) of Herminie and grandfather to Jennie, Dean, Evelyn and Lillian Bergman.

 
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