October 21, 2021 |
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John E. Hosni, 78, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born June 1, 1943 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Frances (Vodopivec) Hosni. John graduated from California State Teachers College with a BS degree and Penn State University and California State with a Masters in Education degree. He taught Math and Algebra at the Linton Middle School in the Penn Hills School District for 32 years and had a tax business for over 50 years. He also worked for the former Keystone Auto Parts Store in McKeesport since he was a teenager. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed attending their sporting events.
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October 15, 2021 |
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Melissa Lee (Grefost) Lane, 65, of Wilmerding, formerly of Forward Township, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at home. She was born May 20, 1956 in Monongahela and was the daughter of the late Robert Joseph and Dorothea Elizabeth (Herget) Grefost. Melissa was a1974 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was a Photographer and a DJ. She is survived by her sisters, Priscilla (Thomas) Hewitt of Forward Township and Cynthia (David) Long of Jacksonville, Fl, and nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. 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
October 15, 2021 |
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David Ralph Orr, 76, of White Oak, formerly of Hendersonville, NC, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was born March 2, 1945 in Hendersonville, NC and was the son of the late Ralph Richard and Bernice Lavinia (Carr) Orr. He was the husband of the late Shirley Ann (Turbeville) Orr and the late Brenda Orr. David was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Irwin. He was a retired Machinist and had worked for the family business, the former Barclay Machine Corp. in Hendersonville.
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October 12, 2021 |
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Carol Ann Sutton, 66, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born April 13, 1955 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Howard B. Sutton of West Newton and the late Carol E. (Kennedy) Snyder. Carol was a member of City Reach Church in Charleroi and was a Critical Care Registered Nurse. She had worked at McKeesport Hospital, and St. Catherine's Hospital and John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Long Island, NY.
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October 11, 2021 |
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Jason Eric Dyer, 43, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born November 21, 1977 in Corona, CA, and was the son of Dwight R. (Shirley) Dyer, Jr. of Elizabeth Township and Beverly (Burns) Sayer of Brookfield, MO. Jason worked for Value Added Processing Ink in East Pittsburgh.
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October 05, 2021 |
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Marcia Ann (South) Klein, 61 of Wausau, WI, passed away to be with the Lord on September 27, 2021 in Wausau, WI. Marcia was born in McKeesport, PA to W. James and Nancy South on November 22, 1959. She was a 1981 graduate from Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, PA with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics. She worked as a Bank Examiner for The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for 15 years, and then worked in the family business, H. B. South Printing, for 5 years. For the remaining 20 years, she worked with her husband at Klein Scuba, managing all accounting, travel and trip planning, along with daily business operations. She was a member and a Deaconess of Park Baptist Church in McKeesport, PA. She was actively involved with the ministries at Bethany Baptist Church. She also enjoyed Bible Study and small group activities. Marcia loved to travel all over the world. Her adventures included para-gliding in the Alps and fly boarding in Mexico. Her interest in scuba-diving led to the meeting of her future husband, Phil. Before her involvement with Klein Scuba, she was a member of the Women’s Scuba Group. Marcia loved animals and had many dogs and one special cat throughout her life. Marcia is preceded in death by her father W. James South.
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October 03, 2021 |
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Randy J. "Bodie" Abels, 60, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at home. He was born April 14, 1961 in McKeesport and was the son of Gladys (Panzek) Abels of Dravosburg and the late Ronald "Raz" Abels. Randy retired from US Steel Irvin Works. He was a volunteer at the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer in Elizabeth Township where he loved to walk his buddy, Rocky. Randy loved to hunt and fish with his brother Moose as they and friends spent many hours in the outdoors. Randy was a loving father, husband and friend to everyone. His helping hand and tough love will be missed by many.
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October 02, 2021 |
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Joann M. Geary of White Oak, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and family on October 1st, 2021. She was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio on February 25, 1936, to the late Eugene and Angeline (Leeper) Cottone as one of eight children. Joann was a 1953 graduate of Clairton High School, member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and amazing role model.
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September 24, 2021 |
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Joudat "Umoo, Jody" Hadad, 89, went to be with the Lord and his loved ones on September 19, 2021. He is survived by his three brothers and two sisters, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Jody was loved by all. Although he had no children, he treated them like his own. He was more than just Umoo. He was like a father, brother, friend, mentor, a pillar of strength, ambitious, humble and wise beyond his years. His work was endless and, often times, thankless. Umoo was a well-respected man; he was the head of the family. Jody was born in Syria. He married Virginia and moved to Versailles, Pa., in 1956. He and his wife made a life in Pa. for eight years, working in the florist and restaurant industries. In 1964, they moved to Va., where he opened his first restaurant and later turned it into a music store, Jody's Music. Fifteen years later, he built and operated alongside his brother, Abdalla, their own music and auto sound store. Jody had such a love and passion for Arabic music that he performed in his free time on his "oud" with his band. He loved playing for family and friends, whether it was on holidays or SNL in his home.
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September 21, 2021 |
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Walter Thomas Meyers, 91, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at home. He was born June 12, 1930 and was the son of the late Amos Elmer and Gladys Cullingford Meyers. He was the loving husband of 63 years to the late Peggy Ann (Lloyd) Meyers who passed away in 2016. Walter graduated from Elizabeth High School as Valedictorian and obtained a degree in accounting from the College of Holy Cross. He was a member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth. He was a U.S. Navy Commander who served in The Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired after 23 years of service.
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September 20, 2021 |
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Darlene Kutzfar, 73, of Glassport ,passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 26, 1947 in North Versailles and was the daughter of the late Patrick and Dorothy (Baker) Harding. She was the wife of the late Robert Stanley Kutzfar who passed away in 2005. Darlene loved the Steelers and enjoyed cheering them on during games. She loved her family, everyone was always welcome in her home and everyone friends and family alike called her "Gram". She was a strong person and had a huge heart. She would do anything for anyone. She will be greatly missed.
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September 20, 2021 |
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Eleanor M. Buck, 88, of Munhall, formerly of West Mifflin, PA passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Monday, September 13, 2021. She was born June 22, 1933 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Hudak) Stuno. Eleanor was the wife of the late Paul M. Buck. She was the co-owner of the former White Oak Florist and also worked at the former Kopriver Florist in Duquesne. Eleanor served as past Secretary of the local Teleflora organization. She leaves a legacy of supreme cookie baker and was known to carry cookies to most every event or visit she attended.
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September 19, 2021 |
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Deborah M. "Debbie" Filson, 64, of North Huntingdon, passed away, Saturday, September 18, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 13, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John F. Trepanowski and Betty (Kovalyak) Trepanowski of White Oak. She was the wife of the late Dennis J. Filson, Sr., who passed away November 10, 2017. Debbie was a staff member of the UPMC McKeesport Cancer Center, and would later work at Home Depot for a short time. Debbie was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish at their Corpus Christi Worship Site. She was a proud member of The Click Clack Club. Debbie also was a surrogate mother to Truck Company Marines.
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September 19, 2021 |
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Paula Jean Pope, 61, of Hempfield Township, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. She was born August 20, 1960 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John F. Trepanowski and Betty (Kovalyak) Trepanowski of White Oak. She worked numerous jobs throughout her life, but most recently worked as an office manager at Hydro Technical Services in Elizabeth. She was a huge supporter of our veterans and belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary at The Port Vue American Legion Post 447. She was also a member of The West Hempfield American Legion Post 53 and The Wendel-Herminie Athletic Association. She loved camping, campfires and poker machines. Paula also loved spending time with her relatives and friends. She will be greatly missed.
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September 15, 2021 |
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Anthony R. "Tony" Hilko, Sr.,86, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born March 1, 1935 in Glassport and was the son of the late Michael and Anna Mary (Smolchick) Hilko. Tony was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish. He worked numerous jobs throughout his life, he was a bricklayer, worked for the former Continental Can and retired as a security guard for Magee Hospital. He was quiet, but well liked. Tony enjoyed fishing and deer hunting, especially at his camp in Potter County. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy A. (Dudash) Hilko, children, Anthony "Tony" (Karen) Hilko, Jr. of North Huntingdon, Diane (Ronald) Spyra of Washington, Michele (Frank Ley) Celko of Vandergrift and Michael Hilko of Glassport, 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
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