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Darlene S. Soles

February 18, 2022 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Darlene S. Soles, 72, of McKeesport passed away on Monday February 14, 2022. Daughter of the late Clarence Forbes and Catherine Coulter, Stepdaughter of John W. Gatchie.  Wife of Edward Soles.  Sister of Kathleen (Robert) Caparelli, Donna (Richard) Faix, Joseph (Monica) Gatchie, and the late John and Thomas Gatchie.  Darlene faced many challenges in her life but she always remained kind and happy.

 
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Cynthia Wrzesinski

January 31, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

On Wednesday January 19, 2022, Cynthia Wrzesinski, age 65, of East McKeesport passed away.  Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Agnes (Pelc) Wrzesinski.  Loving Mother of Kevin Filippino.  Dear Sister of the late Colette Queen. Sister-in-law of David Queen.  Aunt of Bruce (Coleen) Queen, Keith (Sondra) Queen, and Cherie Queen-McClelland.

 
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Cynthia Wrzesinski

January 27, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Cynthia Wrzesinski, 65, of East McKeesport died Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Agnes (Pelc) Wrzesinski.  Loving mother of Kevin Filippino.  Dear sister of the late Colette Queen. Sister-in-law of David Queen.  Aunt of Bruce (Coleen) Queen, Keith (Sondra) Queen, and Cherie Queen-McClelland.

Arrangements were private and in the care of James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 433 Lincoln Highway, East McKeesport, PA 15035, (412) 823-4054.

 


John C. Brady

December 21, 2021 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

John C. Brady, 63, of North Huntingdon Twp. died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021.  Son of the late Ellwood and Audrey Brady. Beloved husband of the late Ann (Playso) Brady. Loving father of Elizabeth (Connor) Brady.  Dear brother of Scott (Kira) Brady and the late Debbie Brady.  Uncle of Brendon, Alexis, Lisa, and Lori.  John was a hardworking man who had a love of the outdoors and was an avid Penguin fan.

 
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Donald J. Dugan

December 19, 2021 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Donald J. Dugan, 63, of Liberty Borough, formerly of Turtle Creek, died Monday December 13, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife Janice (Bearinger) Dugan and their fur kids Sassy, Sweet Pea, Trixie Rae, and Penny Pin.  Also survived by step-children, step-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Don was preceded in death by his brother Richard ‘Richie” Dugan.  Don drove for Access and was a greeter at Sam’s Club.  He had a love for animals, often fostering them.

 
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John D. Terenzio III

December 19, 2021 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

John D. Terenzio III, 61, of McKeesport passed away Sunday December 5, 2021. Beloved son of Elizabeth (Kovach) Alworth and the late Jack D. Terenzio. Brother of the late Jonathan D. Terenzio. Survived by Kovach aunts. John attended Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh and Francis McClure in White Oak.

 
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David A. Karap

November 22, 2021 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

On Sunday November 21, 2021, David A. Karap, age 56 of White Oak, PA passed away. Beloved son of the late Richard D. and Doris (Jakubek) Karap. Dear brother of Richard J. (Peggy) Karap. Uncle of Heather and Jason. Loving companion of Kristy Goedeke. David worked at Thermo King for over 25 years.

 
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Edward Eugene (Gene) Edwards

November 13, 2021 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Edward E. “Gene” Edwards, age 92, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his family.

Formerly of North Versailles. Born in Braddock, PA on February 12, 1929 to the late David and Agnes (Murphy) Edwards  Beloved husband of 68 years to the late Martha (Blasko) Edwards. Cherished father to Edward Jr (Sandra) Edwards of Export,  Patrick (Diane) Edwards of Fredericksburg, VA, Barbara (Terry) Jackson of North Huntingdon, Kathleen (Denny) Yates of Ross Township, Marcy (Ernie) Junstrom of West Mifflin, Judy (Mark) Sistik of Forest Hills, and Paul (Stacey) Edwards of Harrison City. Loving grandfather to 16 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

He was a member of St Robert Bellarmine church in East McKeesport, a founding member of the St Robert Bellarmine Men’s Club, member and past Grand Knight of the Duquesne/West Mifflin Knights of Columbus, council 4210.  He was retired from United States Steel after 44+ years of service in both the Edgar Thompson and Homestead Works plants. He was a veteran of the 8th Army, I Corps, Army of the Occupation in Japan. Gene was a man of great faith in God and love for his family. He enjoyed spending time with his family and time at their summer cottage at Pymatuning Lake.  He will forever be missed by those who love him and now back in the arms of the love of his life.

 
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John B. Pagani

November 05, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

John B. Pagani, 93, of Monroeville, formerly of East McKeesport, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Husband of the late Evelyn (Ganoe) Pagani and beloved companion of Helen Wilson. Father of Steve J. Pagani, Jean M. Pagani, and the late Fred Pagani.  Brother of the late Josephine Pagani, the late Eleanor VanHalanger, and the late Neil Pagani.  Uncle of Valerie (Doug) Warning, David (Michele) VanHalanger, and the late Richard (Marilyne) VanHalanger. Friends were received at James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 433 Lincoln Highway, East McKeesport, PA 15035.

 


John W. Arnold

October 29, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

John W. Arnold, 89 of North Versailles Twp. died Sunday October 24, 2021, peacefully and surrounded by family.

John graduated from St. Thomas Catholic School in Braddock, PA.  He later attended Duquesne University, CCAC, and the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a masters of education degree in 1982 while being employed full-time at USS Edgar Thompson Works. He retired from there after 44 years of service. John had a fantastic sense of humor, loved music, reading, continuing education, carpentry and electronics.

 
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Sharyn Williams

October 22, 2021 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

On Tuesday October 12, 2021, Sharyn Williams, age 73, of White Oak passed away.  Daughter of the late William and Mildred (Charles) Bayless.  Loving mother of Stacey Theim and Shawn Williams.  Dear Sister of Ronnie (Nancy) Bayless, Terry (Nancy) Bayless, and Danny (Donna) Bayless.  Former wife of Larry (Becky) Williams. Loving companion and significant other of Angelo Perigo.  Sharyn was the owner of the Sharwood Lounge in Pitcairn for 48 years.

 
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Karen (Klassen) Taylor

October 22, 2021 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Karen (Klassen) Taylor, of North Huntingdon, entered her eternal life, Wednesday Oct. 20, 2021, surrounded by family, friends, and faith. She was 71 years old. Karen was born May 31, 1950, the daughter of the late John N. “Jack” and LaVonne F. (Rose) Klassen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Terre (Terrence) Taylor; her brother George Klassen of Harrisburg, Pa. She is survived by; her daughter, Nina Vonne Taylor and Douglas Knox, of Liberty; her son, Terre Richard Taylor and Jonell Taylor, of North Huntingdon; her grandsons, Brandon, Travis, and Mason Taylor; her sister in-law, Debbe (Taylor) Lapinaand Mike Lapina, of Parrish, FL.; her niece Cathy and Don Negley, and grand nephews, Tyler, Nathan, Jordan, of Harrisburg, Pa. She enjoyed nothing more than opening up her home and heart to family and friends, with love, laughter, and a warm home cooked meal.

 
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Darlene T. Conard

October 04, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Darlene T. Conard, 68, of North Versailles Twp. died Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Daughter of the late Raymond H. and Madeline (Travers) McCall.  Loving mother of Stacey (Gene) Salvio, William Conard, Jeremy (Dawn) Conard, and Joseph (Kristi) Conard.  Dear grandmother of Alissa Barron-Moffa, Jordan Salvio, Ashli Barron, Samantha Salvio, Alexa Barron, Giavonna Salvio, Nico Salvio, Mary Ellen Conard, Samantha Conard, and Dylan Shellman.  Sister of Freida (Terry) McCall, and the late Patricia Deavers, Joanne Irwin, and Frederick J. McCall.  Step sister of Dan Brinkman and Ken Brinkman. Loving companion of 28 years to Emil “Hummy” Zimmerman.  Niece of Thelma Mehaffey.  Dear Best friend of Jeri Greenaway for over 50 years. 

Darlene worked at Precise Technologies for 28 years and retired from Crisp Control Corp in Irwin.  Darlene enjoyed and loved her little dog Shadow and all the dogs in the neighborhood.  She always had a treat ready for them when they came by.  Darlene was a home body who loved her flower garden and bird watching.  She always said I love my home and would not go on vacation.  She was a member of Evangelical Congregational Church in McKeesport.

 
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Florence A. Jacko

September 13, 2021 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Florence A. Jacko, 93, of North Versailles Twp., formerly of Braddock, died Friday, September 10, 2021.

She was born June 19, 1928, daughter of the late Walter and Marcella Skurcenski, loving wife of 62 years to Robert (Bob) Jacko. Flo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of St Robert Bellarmine Church.  She was an active member of AA and sponsored many individuals to overcome alcoholism. She had an interest in bonsai and orchids and was featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for her expertise in orchids.

 
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Sheila M. Demis

August 31, 2021 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Sheila M. Demis, 58, of East McKeesport died Friday August 27, 2021.  She was born on January 22, 1963 to the late Harold and Ardelle (Jordan) Glos. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish in White Oak. Sheila worked at the North Versailles Walmart for 20 years and retired in 2019. To know Sheila was to know laughter and truth, what you saw was what you got and you couldn’t help but love her. Sheila loved animals, even more than people at times, but that was Sheila. She will be dearly missed. Sheila is survived by her loving husband John Demis (35 years), daughter Haley Demis, son Keaton Demis, brother Bill Glos, sister Lauradean (Bebe) Brooks, brother in law Dewayne Brooks, 2 nieces, 3 great nieces, and 2 great nephews.

 
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