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Mary E. Saxon

May 18, 2020 |

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

Mary E. Saxon,  89, of  West Newton, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020. She was born November 10, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Hodermarsky) Dougherty. She was the wife of the late Roy N. "Buzz" Saxon, Jr,  who passed away April 1, 2004. Mary was a "Prayer Warrior" with a strong Christian faith. 

 
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Andrew "Andy" Zobel

May 15, 2020 |

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

Andrew "Andy"  Zobel, 96, of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born April 6, 1924 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Joe "Gusieppi" and Giovanina (DeRose) Zobel. He was a 1942 graduate of McKeesport High School and was proprietor of the former Zobel's Grill in Christy Park. He was also retired from the John Groves Company. Andrew served in the US Army during WWII and was a POW in Germany from September 25, 1944 to July 17, 1945. For his service he received the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Medal, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Medal with 3 Bronze Stars.

 
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Sarah Ashley Ank

May 15, 2020 |

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

Sarah Ashley Ank,  25, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at home. She was born July 1, 1994 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Shawn A. and Renee' Maria (Carulli) Ank of Elizabeth Township. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Matthew D. Ank, grandparents, Richard and Mary Carulli Sr., uncle, Richard (Jannette) Carulli, Jr, cousins, Addison and Danniella Carulli, and fiancée, Shane Reitz of Elizabeth Township, and her dogs, Lucky, Moo Moo, and Shadow.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Deborah Ank and aunt, Rachel Carulli.

 
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David McCulloch

May 11, 2020 |

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

 

David  McCulloch, 64, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020. He was born October 20, 1955 in England and was son of the late Gordon McCulloch and Margaret (Foster) McCulloch of Pascoe, WA. David was a HVAC Technician and Appliance Repairman. He was a US Army Veteran.

 
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Wayne Thomas Naulder, Jr.

May 11, 2020 |

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

Wayne Thomas Naulder, Jr., 62, of McKeesport, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away, Saturday, May 9, 2020. He was born February 9, 1958 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Wayne Thomas Naulder, Sr., and the late June (Kostrick) Naulder Sutter. Wayne was proprietor of a Tree Cutting Service and was a US Marine Veteran.

 
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Caroline Jane Hilsen

May 04, 2020 |

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

Caroline Jane Hilsen,  80, of Port Vue, passed away, Sunday, May 3, 2020 at home. She was born October 12, 1939 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Leonard Young and Caroline Jane (Haberman) Morris. She was a member of the former St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port Vue.

 
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Harry Steven Beckowitz

May 04, 2020 |

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

Harry Steven Beckowitz,  86, of Lincoln Borough, passed away, Friday, May 1, 2020. He was born August 14, 1933 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Steven and Ann (Vodhanel) Beckowitz. Harry attended the Boston United Methodist Church, New Hope assembly, and Fellowship Alliance. He was proprietor of the former Harry's Place in Elizabeth Township and was previously a Draftsman. He was a US Army Veteran , a former Boy Scout Leader and a former volunteer fireman in Lincoln Borough. He was a graduate of Penn State University. 

 
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Marlene A. Corazzelli

May 04, 2020 |

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

Marlene A. Corazzelli, 84, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2020 at home. She was born November 12, 1935 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine (Fey) Runge. She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Corazzelli, Charlie Hass and Otto J. Silverman. She was a member of Mary, Mather of God Church (St. Angela site) in White Oak and was a graduate of the former Divine Redeemer School in Elizabeth Township.

 
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Kathy Jane Mink

April 27, 2020 |

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

Kathy Jane (Oskin) Mink,  63, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2020. She was born February 17, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William and Annabelle (Grove) Oskin. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Scott) Gettins of North Huntingdon and Kayla Mink of Elizabeth Township, twin sister, Karen Marchitello of North Braddock, sisters, Debbie (Steve) Sabol and Peggy (Denny) Greenaway of North Versailles, brother, Stephen Oskin of North Braddock, granddaughter, Myla Marie Farmerie of Elizabeth Township, and nieces and nephews.

 
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Jean Shaffer Newlin Moyle

April 26, 2020 |

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

Jean Shaffer Newlin Moyle, 100, of Elizabeth Township and Naples, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 24, 2020. Born on November 2, 1919 in Dravosburg, she was the daughter of the late Fred A. and Clara B. (Abels) Shaffer. She was the wife of the late Joe B. "Red" Newlin and John C. Moyle, and sister of the late Leona Shaffer Holmes, Wilfred (Bud) Shaffer, and Kathryn M. Bittinger. She was also preceded in death by her step-sons, David and Curtis Moyle, a niece, Mary Lynne Hurley and nephew, Terry Holmes. She was a member of the Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church and it's Chancel Guild and was an associate member of the Lily Presbyterian Church and it's Ladies Association in Naples.

 
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Agnes Patricia Motto

April 23, 2020 |

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

Agnes Patricia Motto, 84, of Versailles, passed away, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. She was born December 13, 1935 in St. John's, Newfoundland to the late John and Margaret (Heffernan) Walsh. Agnes lost both of her parents and was placed in Belvedere Catholic Orphanage when she was nine years old, along with her two younger sisters. She spent nine years there and obtained a scholarship and then obtained a teaching license. She was teaching elementary grades at St. Kevin's School in Goulds, Newfoundland when she met and married her husband, Ron.

 
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Charles Arvine "Chic" Muetzel, Jr.

April 23, 2020 |

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

Charles Arvine "Chic"  Muetzel, Jr., 87, of White Oak, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was born February 3, 1933 in Dormont and was the son of the late Charles Arvine Muetzel, Sr, and the late Velma Viola (Weis) Muetzel. Charles was President of the former Mon Valley Petroleum and was a US Army Veteran. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Petroleum Association, the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association and was a 1955 graduate of Washington and Jefferson College. A man who grew up in Dormont and graduated from W&J, became the best oil marketer east of the Mississippi. A man who started a family and raised 3 amazing children. A grandfather to 6 and great-grandfather to 9 more.

 
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Theodore Virgil Guenther

April 18, 2020 |

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

Theodore Virgil Guenther, 85, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. He was born September 3, 1934 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Theodore Edward and Grace (Hillegass) Guenther. He was a member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township and was retired from AT & T. He had previously worked for the former Bell of Pennsylvania.

 
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Judith Lee McQueen

April 16, 2020 |

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

Judith Lee McQueen,  49, of South Park, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at home. She was born March 21, 1971 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Thomas Dale Grimm and Beatrice Catherine David. She is survived by her son, John F. McQueen, III., of Pittsburgh and daughter, Jordyn L. McQueen of South Park, grandchildren, Emma, Natalie, Layci and Layla, sisters, Nanette (Charles) Nehila and Amy Hofmeister of Donora, and nieces and nephews.

 
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Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Sacco

April 16, 2020 |

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

Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Sacco, 76, of Brentwood, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at home. She was born July 30, 1943 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late John A. and Dorathea M. (DeWalt) Gasperin. She was the wife of the late Joseph Sacco.

Dottie was an avid reader, dog and animal lover, horse person, and artist. She loved camping and trail riding. She was sweet, kind hearted and unique.

 
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