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Matushka Eloise Lesko

November 23, 2020 |

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

Matushka Eloise Lesko, wife of The Very Rev. David Lesko, former Pastor (1973-2018)  of  the now disbanded Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Parish of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, died in the Venetia home of her daughter, Rachel Wilson, on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the age of 76.

 
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Natalie Marie Thompson

November 15, 2020 |

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

Natalie Marie “Dunno” Thompson of Burnsville, Minnesota, formerly of New Galilee, Pennsylvania, died Friday, November 6, 2020 peacefully at home.

She was born February 11, 1932 in New Kensington and was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Toney) Hadad. She was the wife of the late Richard Thompson. Natalie was a member of Saint John The Evangelist Orthodox Church in Beaver, Pennsylvania.

 
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Dorothy Ann Zozom

November 14, 2020 |

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

Dorothy Ann Zozom breathed her last at 2:24 p.m. on November 12, 2020.  Her body shut down – unexpectedly, but quickly, and she left it behind.  She was with her husband of 67 years, Michael “Mike” Zozom, her daughters, Michele Zozom and Janice Koshinsky, and her son-in-law, John Koshinsky.  Her favorite song, On Eagle’s Wings, played as she peacefully met her Lord.

 
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Theresa Marie Bodnar

November 12, 2020 |

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

Theresa Marie Bodnar, 81, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Herminie, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. She was born September 10, 1939 in Morgantown, WV and was the daughter of the late  Anthony  and Rose Ann Pinion.  She was the wife of the late John A. Bonivich and the late John Bodnar, Jr.  Theresa worked many years in housekeeping in numerous nursing homes.  She loved lottery scratch offs, going to The Meadows Casino and playing bingo at The Herminie Vol. Fire Co.

 
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Richard William Oprosky, Sr.

November 11, 2020 |

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

Richard William Oprosky, Sr., 90, of Buena Vista, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born January 18, 1930 in Smithton and was the son of the late Joseph William and Anna (Koshar) Oprosky. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Fronzaglio) Oprosky who passed away April 8, 2006.

 
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Ruth Marion Vennebush

November 10, 2020 |

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

Ruth Marion Vennebush,  89, of Lincoln Boro, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at home with her family by her side. She was born April 19, 1931 in Hanover County, VA, and was the daughter of the late Mary Ella (Duke) Cannon. She was the wife of  the late Robert Frederick Vennebush who passed away April 30, 2015. They were married for 62 years.

 
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Mildred Jean "Mickie" Kaylor

November 10, 2020 |

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

Mildred Jean  "Mickie" Kaylor,  77, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Clairton, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born February 20, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Jeanette (Kubancsek) Gombar. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Wayne Kaylor who passed away August 13, 2009. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin and had worked for Hills, Eckerd Drugs, McDonalds, the Head Start Program in Arkansas and the former G.C. Murphy Company home office in McKeesport.

 
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Ann Dolores Carlson

November 04, 2020 |

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

Ann Dolores Carlson, 92, of West Elizabeth, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at home. She was born February 18, 1928 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Frank and Edith Pearl (Roscoe) Deringer. She was the wife of the late Earl S. Carlson who passed away June 14, 2014. Anna was a member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was also a member of the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens.

 
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Barbara Jo (Hoagland) King

November 02, 2020 |

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

Barbara Jo (Hoagland) King,  68, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. She was born July 5, 1952 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Louise (Lundie) Hoagland.

 
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Dorothy L. Lepsch

November 01, 2020 |

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

Dorothy L. Lepsch, 77, of Boston, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at home with her family by her side. She was born September 11, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Clifton and Daisy (Kees) Kerr.

 
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Anthony Charles Lekse

November 01, 2020 |

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

Anthony Charles Lekse,  81, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was born October 15, 1939 in Russellton and was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Metal) Lekse.

 
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Robert H. Brady, Jr.

October 31, 2020 |

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

Robert H. Brady, Jr.,  82, of Sewickley Township, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was born October 19, 1938 in East McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert H. Brady, Sr., and the late Alice (Bain) Brady. Robert was a member of The Church in Sutersville and was retired from the former Daily News in McKeesport.

 
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Joseph Edward Wentroble

October 31, 2020 |

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

Joseph "Buddy" Edward Wentroble, 90, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was born August 1, 1930 in East Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Edward and Catherine (Medrick) Wentroble. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Kozak) Wentroble and the late Patricia Grace (Valicenti) Wentroble.

 
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Corrine Louise Gilbert

October 29, 2020 |

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

Corrine Louise Gilbert, 95, of Greensburg, formerly of Blairsville died peacefully, Wednesday October 28, 2020 at Westmoreland Manor. She was born  September 9,1925 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Wilson T. & Anna Gilbert. Corrine had worked at Sabin China and then at sewing factories in Blairsville and the state of California. She was very talented making crafts and crocheting. She made many beautiful things that her family will cherish for years to come.

 
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Carmella R. Picone

October 26, 2020 |

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

Carmella R. Picone,  91, of Liberty Boro, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. She was born September 4, 1929 in Coraopolis and was the daughter of the late Clemente and Pauline (Cordi) DiGiandomenico. She was the wife of the late Arthur F. Picone. Carmella attended St. Michael Parish - St. Mark Church in Liberty Boro. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Nicholas) Ivkovich of Liberty Boro, and Darlene (Michael) Province of Parma, OH, son, Samuel Picone of Liberty, grandchildren, Kristi (Charles) McCutcheon, Dana (Jason) Seyerle and Samantha Picone, great-grandchildren, Ashley, Alyssa, Nicholas, Nina, Heaven, and Khyla, brothers, Joseph (Mary) DiGiandomenico and Guido (Lena) DiGiandomenico, sisters, Yolanda Zimage, Mary (Ed) Wisnesky, Josephine (Vincent) Lucci and Ana (Anthony) Lucci, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Victor and James DiGiandomenico, and sister, Phyliss DiVecchio. Private family visitation will be at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director.  Private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael Parish - St. Mark Church, Liberty Boro.  Interment will follow at the Corpus Christi -St. Mary's German Cemetery. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com