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Doris Mae Faust

March 20, 2017 |

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

Doris Mae Faust, 90, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday March 19, 2017. She was born January 13, 1927 in Greensburg and was the daughter of the late George W. Detar, Sr., and the late Josephine (Foltz) Detar. She was the wife of the late Warren Elton Faust who died January 2, 2017. Doris was a member of the First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport. Doris was well known in the Mount Vernon area for her pies and ladylocks.

 
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Mary Lou Maurer

March 17, 2017 |

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

Mary Lou Maurer, 77, of McKeesport, died Wednesday March 15, 2017. She was born April 2, 1939 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Louise T. Heil Harding. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Duquesne. Mary Lou worked for the McKeesport Elks and the Youghiogheny Country Club in Elizabeth Township. She is survived by daughters, Theresa (Frank) Yanosky of West Newton and Mary Obley of McKeesport, son, Lester E. Maurer, III., of McKeesport, sisters, Joanne Denne of West Mifflin, Dorothy (Glenn) Schmidt of Linesville, and Linda Harding of Liberty Borough, brothers, Robert R. Harding of McKeesport and Warren J. (Kathy) Harding of Chapel Hill, grandchildren, Melissa Brieck, Danielle Derdich McLaughlin, Jessica and Matthew Yanosky, Melanie Cerro, Myles Kelley, and Dustin and Dylan Obley, great-grandchildren, Kayla, Kirsten and Kylie McLaughlin, and Averyann Kelley, nieces and nephews.

 
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Louis W. Bauer, Jr.

March 17, 2017 |

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

Louis W. Bauer, Jr., 78 of White Oak, passed away Wednesday March 15, 2017 surrounded by his children. He was born February 28, 1939 in McKeesport and was the son of Kathleen Nurse Bauer of North Huntingdon and the late Louis Bauer. He was the husband of the late Jane Louise Crawford Bauer. Louis was a USMC Veteran and was a star quarterback from 1958-60 at Hofstra University. He retired from the J.C. Penney Company. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Amy (Andy) Guffey, Jaime (Bethany) Bauer, Jonathan (Wendi) Bauer and Jayson (Lynne) Bauer, grandchildren, Madison, Annabel, Andrew, Ava, and Joshua, nieces and nephews.

 
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Daniel "Danny" Reese Williams

March 17, 2017 |

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

Daniel "Danny" Reese Williams, 70, of Greenock, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Danny's final days were spent surrounded by his family and close friends and listening to his favorite oldies and Gospel songs. Some of his more enjoyable days were spent sitting around a pot belly stove with his close buddies talking about backhoes, engines and old times. Danny also enjoyed NASCAR, dirt track car races, and Steeler's football, although he continually changed the TV channels.

 
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Adil Jehangir Balaporia

March 09, 2017 |

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

Adil Jehangir Balaporia, 70, of White Oak, died Thursday March 9, 2017. He was born October 11, 1946 in Bombay, India and was the son of the late Jehangir and Freny (Morris) Balaporia. Adil worked for Sears for over 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Zarin Adil (Daruwala) Balaporia, daughters, Rita Balaporia and Dilshad (Michael) Gump of Chicago, IL, and Tanaz (Andrew) Walendziewicz of North Huntingdon, sister, Ruby Rohinton (Rohinton) Batliwalla of Bombay, India, grandchildren, Aiden, Jolene, Elijah and Shailee, nieces and nephews.

 
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Stanley John Zaurski

March 07, 2017 |

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

Stanley John Zaurski, 90, of Elizabeth Township, died Monday March 6, 2017. He was born February 2, 1927 in Glassport and was the son of the late Adam and Mary Kraszewski Zaurski. Stanley worked for the former Copperweld and was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Angeline "Goldie" Simon Zaurski, daughters, Katherine ( Richard) Mondak of Hermitage and Michele (David) Majestic of Canonsburg, sister, Clara Stasko of Port Vue, grandchildren, Michael Mondak of Hermitage, and Angeline "Angie" Majestic and Grace Majestic of Canonsburg.

 
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Allen L. March

March 06, 2017 |

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

Allen L. March, 69, of Clairton, died Wednesday March 1, 2017. He was born November 16, 1947 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Wesley A . March and the late Marilyn Hughes March Ryan. Allen was a retired District Manager for K-Mart. He is survived by his sons, Jason H. (Kirsten) March of Fairfax, VA, and Jeremy (Kim) March of Bridgewater, VA, brother, Samuel (Pamela) March of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Chloe, Abigail, and Brody March, niece, Jennifer (Steven) Turner and nephew, Gregory (Kristin) March.

 
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Dorothy A. Bucy

March 04, 2017 |

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

Dorothy A. Bucy, 75, of Boston, died Thursday March 2, 2017. She was born December 4, 1941 in Trafford and was the daughter of the late John and Ann Lawrence Defrank. Dorothy had a career outside of the home handling financial matters for various companies over many years, but her true life's work was being the matriarch of her family, providing love, comfort, and guidance to not only her entire family, but to those blessed enough to have been touched by her love and faithful spirit. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, James W. Bucy, daughters, Dawn M. (Jeffery A.) Como of Boston, and Patricia A. ( Kevin C.) Zaken of North Huntingdon, son, Thomas E. (Deanna R.) Bucy of Jefferson Hills , grandchildren, Joshua D. Zaken, Megan E. Como, Lindsey N. Zaken, Jacob R. Como, Bella R. Bucy, and TJ Bucy, sister, Marietta (Donald) Baer of Murrysville , nieces and nephews.

 
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Dr. Samir J. Ayoub

March 04, 2017 |

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

Dr. Samir J. Ayoub, 73, of Elizabeth Township, died Friday March 3, 2017. He was born June 7, 1943 in Alexandria, Egypt and was the son of the late Jacques and Julia Assily Ayoub . He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township. Dr. Ayoub was a Dentist for over 40 years and had his practice in Versailles. He is survived by his wife Marian P. Ruscin Ayoub, daughter, Renee Ayoub, brother, Selim J. (Huguette) Ayoub of Longwood, FL, sister, Marie Theresa (William) Brown of McKeesport, brother-in-laws, George R. (Carol) Ruscin of Elizabeth Township and John M. (Diana) Ruscin of Duquesne, nieces and nephews.

 
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Michael Stephen Pope

March 04, 2017 |

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

Michael Stephen Pope, 57, of Liberty Borough, died Tuesday February 28, 2017 at home. He was born December 2, 1959 in McKeesport and was the son of Ronald Russell Pope and Mary Ann Benish Pope of Liberty Borough. Michael was a member of St. Mark Parish - Liberty Borough and was a graduate of the Mon Valley School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Debra (Jim) Stripsky and Cheri (Stephen) Tedrick of McKeesport, nieces, Brenda, Joyce and Lauren Tedrick, and nephews, Alex and Erik Stripsky and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

 
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Nancy Lee Mardell

March 01, 2017 |

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

Nancy Lee Mardell, 79, of Elizabeth Township, died Monday February 27, 2017. She was born January 30, 1938 in Braddock and was the daughter of the late James and Julia Bodo Marchese. Nancy was retired from the Prudential Insurance Co. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Terrence P. Mardell, daughters, Julie Steward of Fairfax, VA, and Carrie L. (John) Boerio of Columbus, OH, son, Richard S. (Beth) Lacey of Austin, TX, brother, Russell (Sara) Marchese of Duquesne, sisters, Sherry Trusso of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Terri (Nick) Shermenti of McKeesport, grandchildren, December (Michael) Courtwright, Nicole (Bill Armaline) Steward, Rosalyn C. Steward, Jennifer (Matthew) Keller, Michelle Boerio, Jessica (Jerry) Wirbicki, Richard Lacey, and Tony Boerio, great-grandchildren, Ian, Lincoln, Kaleb, Eric, Jackson, and Madalyn, nieces and nephews.

 
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William N. Pigozzi, M.D.

March 01, 2017 |

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

Doctor William N. Pigozzi, only child of Francesco and Louise Pigozzi, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2017, at the age of 100. Doctor Bill was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Helen Meenen Pigozzi and his second wife Betty Place Pigozzi.

 
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Barbara Louise "Babs" Campbell

March 01, 2017 |

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

Barbara Louise "Babs" Campbell, 78, of Greenock, died Tuesday February 28, 2017. She was born May 4, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Roberta E. Dunlap Johnston. She was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church, Lifespan and AARP. Barbara worked for Equibank for several years. Later, she became a home health caregiver which she did the rest of her life.

 
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Jonathan Leslie Fanala

February 26, 2017 |

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

Jonathan Leslie Fanala, 39, of Buena Vista, died Tuesday February 21, 2017. He was born August 7, 1977 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late John Leslie and Patricia Linn Fanala. Jonathan was a painter and a 1995 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. He is survived by his wife, Mary Christine Way, daughter, Alivia Christine Fanala, loving companian, Deborah Ann Arnold and her son, Kane Douglas Bicsey, aunt, Beverly Linn Bell, uncles, Timothy (Pat) Linn, and Philip Hickman, sister-in-law, Sheree Payne and her son Michael Curran, cousins, Kim, Jennifer, Danielle and Philip.

 
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Sharon Lynn Kmetz

February 23, 2017 |

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

Sharon Lynn Kmetz, 55, of McKeesport, died Thursday February 23, 2017. She was born March 5, 1961 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Audrey Jean Behr Lawnizak of North Huntingdon and the late Eugene "Jitters" Lawnizak. Sharon was a Registered Nurse and worked for Emerald Home Health. She previously had worked for Sandin Home Health in East McKeesport. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Edward A. Kmetz, son, Jayson (Mai'lai) Pozzuto and daughter, Kori (David) Kmetz of McKeesport, grandchildren, Jayce, Kyran, Jayleonna, and Kalilyn, sister, Cindy (Karl) Oeler of North Huntingdon, brother, Mark (Cheryl) Lawnizak of Greenock, sister-in-laws, Hope and Amy Kmetz and Lisa Anderson, nieces and nephews.

 
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