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Sharon Lee Brysh

June 27, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Sharon Lee Brysh, age 79, of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 with her son by her side. She was born in North Charleroi on December 18, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Harold Guy and Irene Monks Elder. A 1960 graduate of Bentleyville High School, she received an associate degree from Douglass Business School in Monessen. She was employed in the accounting office for Elsie Hillman, was a special needs van driver for Colonial Taxi where the kids affectionately called her "Cabbie". She also worked for Pittsburgh Regional Library Center and eventually retired as an Encoder with the United States Postal Service.

 
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Frederick G. Donahoe, Jr.

June 25, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Frederick G. Donahoe, Jr., age 73, of White Oak, formerly of North Versailles, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, June 23, 2022. He was born on March 29, 1949 and is the son of the late Frederick G. Donahoe, Sr. and Mary (Dupin) Donahoe; and proceeded in death by his brother, Chet Cole of Orlando, FL.

 
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Bonnie Jean Shaffer

June 23, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Bonnie Jean Shaffer, age 81, of McKeesport, died on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on April 26, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lako Spalla. She was a member of the former St. Peter’s Church in McKeesport. She was very artistic and had a beautiful voice. She sang in the church choir as a young woman.

 
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James Dimitroff

June 13, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

James Dimitroff, age 92, of Glassport, died on Monday, June 13, 2022. He was born in Glassport on February 4, 1930 and is the son of the late Fidan and Stefka Monrovia Dimitroff. He served in the United States Navy Reserve during the Korean War and was employed as a bread truck driver in his early years. He later retired in 1983 from the strand department of Copperweld in Glassport. He enjoyed woodworking, which included making cabinets in his spare time, and loved to play golf and cards with his family. Most of all, he loved being with his wife of 70 years, and his family. He was an all-around good guy. He'll also be missed by the family dog, Murphy.

 
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Martin Jamar Leonard

June 13, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Martin Jamar Leonard, age 30, of McKeesport was called home on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at UPMC McKeesport. He was born in McKeesport on February 18, 1992 and is the son of the late Matthew B. Long and Shawn D. Leonard and as well stepfather, Anthony K. Grey.

 
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Kyle Chase Russell

June 07, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Kyle was born April 10, 1986 in Ogden, Utah. He passed away unexpectedly June 1, 2022 in Washington, PA. He will be truly missed by all who loved him, especially his family and children. Kyle graduated from Fremont High School in 2004.

 
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Georgeann Degelman

June 03, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Georgeann Degelman, age 80, of McKeesport, died on Thursday, June 2, 2022. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on July 11, 1941 and is the daughter of George and Irene Sundquist Blackwood. She was employed as a Customer Service Representative for Fingerhut.

 
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Margaret Jean Lanyon

May 27, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Margaret Jean Lanyon, age 79, of Lincoln Place, died on Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was born in Pittsburgh on November 19, 1942 and is the daughter of the late William and Margaret Halt Kennedy and the wife of the late John Daniel Lanyon, Sr., who died on January 8, 2005. She was employed as a Nurse’s Aid at UPMC Mercy for many years and was later employed at First Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh.

 
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Leonard Clayton Krotz

May 22, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Leonard Clayton Krotz, age 73, of Elizabeth Township, died peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his home. He was born in Wilkinsburg on January 30, 1949 and is the son of the late William and Mary Jane Schuster Krotz. He graduated from Trafford High School in 1966 proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and the Berlin Brigade in Germany. After the war, he was employed as an Assistant Annealer at USS Irvin Works and was later employed at GM Fisher Body and McKeesport Candy Company. He was a life member of the White Oak American Legion, General Smedley D. Butler Post 701.

 
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Carol Anne Mesiarik

May 20, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

In loving memory of Carol Anne Mesiarik, age 77, of North Versailles, who died at home on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was born in Braddock on March 20, 1945 and is the daughter of the late Michael and Helen Trailer Murnek and the wife of the late Michael George Mesiarik, who died on June 9, 2015. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Helen Anne Chabanik. Carol was employed at Bradywine Agency as a property manager for many years. She was affectionately called Nana by most and loved her family. She adored spending time with her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Nana was an exceptional baker and loved to share her treats. She loved to make flower arrangements and added her special touch to every occasion. Carol was loved by all with her love, kindness, sparkle, and smile. We will all miss this beautiful woman, who was the first to go out of her way for everybody.

 
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Frank Daniel Jordan III

May 19, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Frank Daniel Jordan III, age 64, of McKeesport, died peacefully after a long battle of cancer surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He was born in McKeesport on July 11, 1957 and is the son of the late James and Ardyth June Soult Jordan. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp, Second Battalion. He was well known throughout the community as the owner of Jordan Auto Sales. He was in the car business for 35 plus years in the McKeesport area and enjoyed sharing his expertise. He loved to sing karaoke, was an avid car lover, an “A+ Mechanic”, and a one-of-a-kind entrepreneur.

 
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Mark Anthony Muic

May 17, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Mark Anthony Muic, age 80, of Port Vue, died on Saturday, May 14, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in McKeesport on October 22, 1941 and is the son of the late Frank and Jean Mazur Muic. He was the co-proprietor of the Spotlight Lounge in Port Vue.

 
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Stanley J. Kielnar

May 15, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Stanley J. Kielnar, age 96, of McKeesport, died on Sunday, May 15, 2022. He was born in McKeesport on June 28, 1925 and is the son of the late Joseph and Rose Rzetelny Kielnar. He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. After the war, he was employed as a laborer at US Steel, Duquesne Works. He was a member and former usher at Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church; White Oak American Legion, General Smedley D. Butler, Post 701, White Oak American Legion; and the McKeesport Polish National Alliance Club, Lodge 352.

 
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John Joseph Elash

May 15, 2022 |

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John Joseph Elash, age 74, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was born in McKeesport on September 28, 1947 and is the son of the late John Andrew and Ann Veronica Jakub Elash. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After the war, he was employed at US Steel in Duquesne, then transferred to Wheeling, WV, then retired at Irvin Works. He was a member of the Jedneto, the First Catholic Slovak Union.

 
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Michelle A. Hitchens

May 12, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Michelle A. Hitchens, age 67, of Glassport, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She was born in Liberty Borough on February 3, 1955 and is the daughter of the late Michael and Jessica Doucette Sabat. She was a graduate of Duquesne University, where she received her Master’s in Nursing. She retired after 35 years of service as a Registered Nurse in the Psychiatric Ward where she was the Charge Nurse at UPMC McKeesport Hospital and previously at UPMC Mercy Hospital.

 
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