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Frank Tigano

October 30, 2020 |

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

Frank Tigano, 95, died peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2020.  He was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania on March 2, 1925, the son of the late Joseph Tigano and Rose (DeMarco) Tigano Canalungo.  He is survived by his wife of 71 years Clara (Zezzo) Tigano, and four children, Frank (Madelain) Tigano, David (Fran) Tigano, Rosalie (Stephen) Carpenter, and Jerry (Jennifer) Tigano.  He has 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 6 great, great grandchildren.  Frank was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  He was the founder and co-owner of F & C Distributing Company in Braddock and Irwin.

 
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Ray Leonard Cornell

October 19, 2020 |

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

Ray Leonard Cornell, 82, of White Oak died Friday, October 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Laura M. (Fagley) Cornell. Loving father of Michael (Serena) Cornell , Richard (Leanne) Cornell, and Elizabeth (Rick) Huhn. Dear grandfather of Calvin, Ariel, Sarah, Trent, and Catherine. Brother of Patricia Scanlon and uncle of Roger and Ryan Scanlon.  Close cousin of Jean Hedderick, Kate Cornell, and Rob Cornell.

 
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Lawrence L. Curran

September 29, 2020 |

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

Lawrence L. Curran, 73, of North Huntingdon Twp. died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Margery A (Timko) Curran; daughter, Valery L McCann; son, Ryan D Curran (Rita); grandsons, William, Colin, and Trevor; and brother Charles R Curran Jr.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles; mother, Irene; sister, Patricia Galata.  He was born Oct. 5, 1946 in Homestead, PA and was a 1964 graduate of West Mifflin North High School. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart.

Larry worked for United States Steel in Homestead for 21 years and later as a Letter Carrier in McKeesport for 24 years. He served as Executive Vice President of the NALC Branch 332.

 
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Georgine J. “Georgia” Wagner

September 23, 2020 |

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

Georgine "Georgia" Wagner, age 95, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2020 at home. 

Born in Underodoch, Germany on July 10, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Max and Sophie (Kestle) Mueller, and for 65 years the wife of the late Edward Wagner.  Georgia was also preceded in death by her brother Hank Mueller.  She is survived by her children, Ed (Jeannie) Wagner, and Sherry (the late John) Scharritter; five grandchildren, Gary (Kissy), Kelly, Scott (Janine), Erik, Chris (Loree), 8 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  Georgia took great pride in caring for her family and home. 

She was a member of the former Immanuel Lutheran Church in Braddock.

 
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Virginia A. Piper-Fitzroy

September 01, 2020 |

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

Virginia A. Piper-Fitzroy, 70, of East McKeesport died Sunday, August 30, 2020. Daughter of the late Gerald and Rebecca Piper.  Beloved wife of Robert Fitzroy.  Loving mother of Dwyer ( Beth Ann) Lynch, Gerald (Nicole) Lynch, David (Diana) Lynch, and Jake (Melanie) Fitzroy.  Dear Grandmother of Harmon Lynch, Jamisen Fitzroy, Avery Fitzroy, Logan Fitzroy, and Nicolas Lynch.  Sister of Henry (Ruth) Piper and John (Penny) Piper.  Also numerous nieces, nephews, and the very large extended family whom love Virginia dearly.

 
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Donald C. “Pops” Vitous

August 07, 2020 |

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

Donald C. “Pops” Vitous, 98, of North Versailles Twp. passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday August 5, 2020.

Beloved husband of the late Anna (Fecho) Vitous.  Loving father of John Vitous, Donald (Carol) Vitous, Jeannie (Carl) Krzywiec, James (Ayu) Vitous, Curtis (Anita) Vitous, and the late Timothy M. Vitous; 11 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many beloved nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.

 
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Theresa M. Heckenstaller

August 03, 2020 |

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

Theresa M. Heckenstaller, 86, of East McKeesport died Thursday, July 30, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Donald G. Heckenstaller. Beloved mother of Virginia (David) Rowe, Donald A. Heckenstaller, David (Kathleen) Heckenstaller, and Craig (Jim Durhan) Heckenstaller. Dear grandmother of Nathan (Casey) Rowe and Emily Rowe.  Sister of Louise Cunliffe, Natalie Roush, and Elaine Rifenberg. 

Theresa was an accomplished artist and published poet, she had a great love of knitting, baking (her famous pepperoni bread) and was an avid sender of greeting cards. She was a diehard fanatic of the local sports teams.

 
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Shannon C. (Jesko) Lebrato

July 21, 2020 |

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

Shannon C. (Jesko) Lebrato was born on January 10, 1965 in Pittsburgh, PA.  

Shannon went to be with her Savior peacefully on July 17. Preceded in death by her parents Larry and Fay Jesko (Hazlett) She is survived by her loving husband and best friend Kevin Lebrato also her beautiful daughters Amanda and Katrina. Three siblings Sharon (Jesko) and Michael Puskar, Larry and Michelle (Gardner), and Matthew Jesko.  Shannon worked in food service at Broad Street Bistro and enjoyed serving others.  She was fond of cats and over the years has rescued and cared for many.

 
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Dorothy M. Roney

July 03, 2020 |

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

On Saturday, June 27, 2020, Dorothy M. Roney, age 96, of North Versailles passed away.

Beloved Wife of the late Albert J. Roney.  Loving Mother of Jim Roney, the late Eileen (Daniel) Kelly, William (Janie) Roney, Sandy (Mike) Ryan, and Carol (Joe) Ziss.  Dear Grandmother of Danielle, Jennifer, Dana, Rachael, Ryan, Autumn, Ashley, and Nicole.  Great-Grandmother of Madison, Makenzie, Makayla, Mitchell, Nolan, Christine, Justin, and Harper.  Dorothy was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan, most of all she loved the Penguins.

 
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Robert Carl Blake

May 26, 2020 |

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

Robert Carl Blake, 36, of Pittsburgh, formerly of North Versailles Twp. and McKeesport, died May 24, 2020. He was the beloved son of Jonathan “Jeb” (Susan Kolesar) Blake and the late Lynn R. Anderson. Great Grandson of Leona Anderson and the late Carl Anderson. Father of Cody & Brittney. Step-brother of Scott. Robert enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, swimming, diving, and animals. He was very adventurous.

 
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Robert G. Reola

May 21, 2020 |

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

Robert G. Reola, 78, passed away on May 17, 2020, from his home in North Versailles, PA, after a hard-fought, long battle with cancer. Robert is survived by his wife, Patricia; two daughters, Pamela Haubrick (Edward), and Cheryl Wilson (Robert), and two beautiful grandchildren, who he adored and loved more than life itself, Nicole Javorski and Thomas Javorski. Robert is also survived by his brothers, Donald and Anthony, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Molly and Michael, and brother, Michael.

 
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Constance G. Juricich

April 13, 2020 |

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

Constance “Connie” Juricich, 86, of North Versailles Twp. died April 10, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late William and Grace Gill.  Beloved wife of Joseph Juricich, Jr.  Loving mother of Barb (Jim) Romanovich and Hiram S. “Butch” (Karen) Wilson.  Stepmother of Karen Elko, Joey P. Juricich, Michael Juricich, Pamela McGinnis, and the late Jeffrey Juricich.  Sister of John (Helene) Wagner, Pat Wagner, and Mike Wagner.  Dear aunt April of Jeannie Lane, Debby Casey, and Lori Vandervliet. 

Constance is also survived by 3 great nephews and 1 great niece.

 
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Faith M. (Istanich) Hoffman

April 03, 2020 |

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

Faith M. (Istanich) Hoffman, 66, of Monroeville, formerly of East McKeesport, died Monday March 30, 2020. Daughter of the late Carl E. and Joan Istanich.  Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Hoffman.  Loving Mother of Jennifer Schmitt, Lauren (Melissa) Hoffman, and Matthew Hoffman.  Grandmother of Kyle.

 
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LaNora Louise (Rouse) Price

February 05, 2020 |

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

LaNora Louise (Rouse) Price passed away peacefully on February 1, 2020, at her home in North Versailles after a long illness. Born July 19, 1933, in Pittsburgh to John and Margaret Rouse, LaNora grew up on the Northside, graduating from Allegheny High School in 1951. In September of that year, she married Donald Price, a marriage that lasted until his death in 2008.

LaNora worked as an operator for Bell Telephone and as a meat cutter for Kroger’s in Duquesne but retired in 1972 to be a stay-at-home mother to her daughter Dawn.

After Donald’s retirement, he and LaNora traveled extensively, visiting England, Scotland, Wales, and Italy, and finally taking their dream vacation to Egypt.

 
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Terrence (Terre) Taylor

December 31, 2019 |

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

Terre (Terrence) Taylor, of North Huntingdon, entered the eternal life at home on Sunday, December 29, 2019. He was 69 years old. Terre was born on March 26, 1950 to his parents Richard and Bette Taylor.  He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Karen (Klassen) Taylor, his daughter Nina Vonne Taylor & Douglas Knox of Monroeville PA, his son Terre Richard Taylor & Jonell Taylor of North Huntingdon PA, his grandsons Brandon, Travis, and Mason Taylor, his sister Debbe (Taylor) Lapina & Mike Lapina of Parrish FL. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was an avid hunter that enjoyed the outdoors with family and friends by his side.

 
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