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Loretta Catherine Carr

October 03, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

 Loretta Catherine Carr, age 80, of Perryopolis, formerly White Oak, died September 30, 2023, at Jefferson Hospital. Born May 18, 1943, in Homestead, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Rita (Cosgrove) Schragl and the wife of the late Charles Carr.
Loretta was the owner of Loretta Carr's China and Glass shop in White Oak and a resident artist at Angora Gardens. She graduated from Divine Providence Catholic High School. Loretta was a member and Eucharistic Minister at Mary, Mother of God Parish. She loved to watch her grand-kids doing what they loved, from sitting on the sidelines of soccer games watching Madison and Lillian, sitting in a theater watching Emma Kate in her musical performances, and sitting in the bleachers cheering on Jackson at his wrestling matches. Loretta's passion in life was painting china.
She is survived by her children, Charles "Patrick" (Nicole) Carr of White Oak and Tracy (Samuel) Angelo of Perryopolis; grandchildren, Madison Carr, Emma Kate Angelo, Jackson Angelo, and Lillian Carr; sister, Rita McMillan; best friend and aunt to her children, Barbara Petron; beloved dog, Holly; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Timothy Schragl.
Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, 10 a.m. at St. Angela Merici Church. Burial and committal prayers will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org or White Oak Animal Safe Haven, www.whiteoakanimalsafehaven.com.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
Supervisor, Chris Odasso 

 


Brian Joseph Sita

September 30, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Brian Joseph Sita Sr., age 58 of McKeesport, died September 24, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital- McKeesport. Born November 20, 1964, in McKeesport, he was the son of Shirley (Marshall) Sita and the late Francis "Buddy" Sita.

Brian worked for Bob's Auto Body as a mechanic. He was the Pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church for the Deaf in Wilkinsburg. In his free time, Brian enjoyed riding his motorcycles.

Brian is survived by his children, Cheyanne Sita, Brittany Sita, and Brian Sita Jr., all of McKeesport; grandchildren, Delilah and Dahlia; siblings, Gary (Kathy) Sita of Northfield, NJ, Sharon (Tom Jaworski) Gobbel of Dundee, MI, and Rich (Christina) Sita of Audubon, NJ; and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, October 7 2023, from 2 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
Supervisor, Chris Odasso

 


Mildred L. "Millie" McCombs

September 29, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Mildred L. "Millie" McCombs, age 77, of West Mifflin, died September 25, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. Born February 24, 1946, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John Dirjen and Thelma Johnson Garcia and the significant other of Dave Petrillo.

 
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Kathleen M. Koelsch

September 27, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Kathleen"Kathi" M. Koelsch, age 72, of North Huntingdon, died September 24, 2023 at West Penn Hospital. Born November 26, 1950, in West Mifflin, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Thelma (Hauck) Roche and the wife of Wayne R. Koelsch.

 
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Richard F. "Dick" Bowen

September 18, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Richard F. "Dick" Bowen, age 87, of White Oak, died September 15, 2023, at UPMC East.  Born February 29, 1936, Duquesne, he was the son of the late Floyd and Leona (Goreck) Bowen and the husband of Janie (Sterrett) Bowen for 63 years.  
Dick graduated from Duquesne High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played football and graduated in 1958.  At Pitt, he was a part of the 1956 Sugar and Gator Bowl teams. He founded and coached the Pittsburgh Valley Ironman, semi-pro football team in 1959.  After graduating college, Dick was offered a job coaching at Connellsville High School, and he met Janie, a native of Connellsville, who he married a year later.  Dick coached for many years in the WPIAL at Connellsville, McKeesport, West Mifflin South, and Serra Catholic.  He was also a teacher from 1959 through 1993 and taught for 34 years at McKeesport.  Dick cherished watching his grandchildren play football, soccer, and any activity they were involved in.  As an avid golfer, he and his buddies played in the Far from Par Golf League and always enjoyed morning breakfast with the breakfast gang.

 
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Helene Yedinak

September 14, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Helene Yedinak, age 98, was called to rest on September 11, 2023, at St Barnabas, Arbors of Gibsonia. Born November 27, 1924, in Offenbach, Germany, she is the daughter of the late Hieronymus and Barbara Müller and the wife of the late James Yedinak.

 
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Dillan Anthony Marks

September 09, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Dillan Anthony Marks, born in Pittsburgh, PA, at Shadyside Hospital on May 12, 2000, sadly and unexpectedly passed away on August 30, 2023, at the young age of 23.

 
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Agnes Stella Bradley

September 07, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Agnes Stella Bradley, age 94, of McKeesport, died September 6, 2023, at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport.  Born October 27, 1928, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Pearl (Winters) Lapinski and wife of the late William C. Bradley.  Agnes and her husband enjoyed polkas when they were young as well as roller skating.

 
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Mary Frances Ruby

August 29, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Mary Frances "Mimi" Ruby, age 79, of McKeesport, died August 26, 2023, at McKeesport Select Specialty Hospital.  Born February 27, 1944, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Cardas) Vesonder and wife of Richard Ruby. 

 
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Michael P. O'Donnell

August 28, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Michael P. O'Donnell, age 69, of North Huntingdon, died August 23, 2023, at AHN Forbes Hospital.  Born May of 1954, in Elyria, OH, he was the son of the late Bernard and June (Barchard) O'Donnell and the husband of Suzanne (Goltz) O'Donnell.

 
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Harry E. Booth-Miller

August 26, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Harry E. Booth-Miller of McKeesport went home to rest with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was born May 5, 1946, in Homestead, PA, a son of Charles H. Booth and Ruth A. (Hansen) Booth.

 
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Carolyn Thomson

August 24, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Carolyn Thomson, 81, of North Huntingdon, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, August 19, 2023, after a brief illness. Born May 4, 1942, she was the daughter of the late George and Alberta (Papke) Volk, and the widow of the late Donald Thomson, to whom she was married for 56 years.

 
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Terry J. Patterson

August 15, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Terry J. Patterson, age 71, of White Oak, died August 13, 2023, at home. Born June 16, 1952, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Florry and Margaret (Knote) Patterson and husband of Barbara (Enterline) Patterson.

Terry retired as a self-employed janitorial worker. He was an active member of Park Baptist Church in Versailles. Terry enjoyed spending time with family and friends at his camp in Confluence, PA. He used to love skiing and rafting at Ohiopyle with his children. Terry was a family man and loved his family very much.

In addition to his wife, Terry is survived by his children, Shawn Patterson and Jessica Patterson; step-children, Ashley Beatty and Kaley (Matt) Scanlan; grandchildren, Ronald "RJ" Yule III, Isabella Yule, and Gabriel Patterson; step-grandchildren, McKenzie Beatty and Kieran Beatty; and lifelong best friend, Rocco Siamacco.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Patterson.

Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be on Friday, August 18, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Entombment will follow in McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com. Supervisor, Chris Odasso

 


Gilbert R. Yniguez

August 14, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Gilbert R. Yniguez, age 78, of McKeesport, died August 11, 2023.  Born August 11, 1945, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Apolonio and Cecelia (Kelley) Yniguez and the husband of Patricia (Simpson) Yniguez for 55 years.

 
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Keith Bower

August 14, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Keith Bower, age 42, of McKeesport, died at home on August 11, 2023. Born April 8, 1981, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Joseph and Sharon (Mack) Bower.

 
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