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Jeanette Neiman

November 11, 2018 |

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

Jeanette Neiman, age 99, of McKeesport, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. She was born in Braddock on June 24, 1919 and is the daughter of the late Beni and Rose Halpert Berger. She is the wife of the late Max Neiman and is survived by daughters; Marlene (Dr. David) Jacobs of McKeesport and Sheila (Dr. Paul) Spivak of Carnegie, grandchildren; Jeffrey (Marilyn) Jacobs, Benjamin (Jennifer) Jacobs, Robert (Renee) Spivak, Alicia (Albert) Sohnen and Todd (Melissa) Spivak, also great grandchildren.

 
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Elizabeth M. Lee

November 07, 2018 |

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

Elizabeth M. Lee, age 97 of McKeesport, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018.  She was born July 30, 1921 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late John and Mary Golya Robb and the wife of the late William White and the late George Lee.   She was an expert at knitting and won many awards over the years, she volunteered at McKeesport Hospital, was employed at McKeesport City Hall and loved being around children of all ages.  She is survived by her daughter, Karen Wedge of Bethel Park; 9 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.   She is preceded in death by her son, James White; and 11 siblings. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018 at 10:00 am at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 410 Sixth Ave., McKeesport, PA 15132, with Fr. Donald Voss officiating.

 
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Dominic F. Ross

November 07, 2018 |

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

Dominic F. Ross, age 58, of McKeesport, died on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.  He was born on November 30, 1959 in McKeesport, the son of Carolyn Szekely Ross and the late Dominic Ross.  He was a licensed Inspection/Emissions Technician at Steel City Auto in McKeesport.  He enjoyed riding his Harley, working on his Trans Am and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was passionate about driving his 18 wheeler, which allowed him to travel and see the country. He had a heart of gold and often helped anyone in need.

 
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Valerie Ann Elbrecht

November 05, 2018 |

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

Valerie Ann Elbrecht, age 54 of Port Vue, died Friday, November 2, 2018.  She was born on March 8, 1964 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Edward and Virginia Bik Elbrecht. 

 
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Charles R. Fulton

October 30, 2018 |

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

Charles R. Fulton, age 74, of Port Vue, died on Sunday, October 28, 2018.  He was born on January 10, 1944 in McKeesport, the son of the late Howard and Gladys Wrigley Fulton and the husband of the late Barbara Todaro Fulton.  Charles served in the Army during the Vietnam Era.  He was employed at Ingram Barge Lines and then retired from the former US Steel – Glassport Foundry.  He became a devoted Catholic during the later stage of his life receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation, with his grandson, Michael, by his side.

 
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Helen Rose Arendas

October 22, 2018 |

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

Helen Rose Arendas, age 98 of N. Versailles, died Sunday, October 21, 2018. She was born April 26, 1920 in White Valley, PA, the daughter of the late George and Francis Demshire Previc, and the wife of the late George W. Arendas. She was preceded in death by her son Robert G. Arendas and 12 siblings.  She loved Polka dancing and frequented the Slovenian Ballroom in Herminie, PA.

Helen is survived by her sons, David W. (Sue) Arendas of Clarion, PA, George C. (Christine) Arendas of San Diego, CA, daughter-in-law, Roean Arendas of N. Versailles; granddaughters, Nicola (Bruce) Eaton, Erin Arendas and Andrea Arendas, all of San Diego; and great-grandson, Lincoln.

 
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Sarah C. Petras

October 20, 2018 |

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

Sarah “Sally” C. Petras, age 79 of McKeesport, died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at LGAR Health & Rehabilitation Center, Turtle Creek, PA. She was born March 15, 1939 in New Eagle, PA, the daughter of the late Daniel M. and Lois Seng Plummer. In her early years Sally worked at R.E. Kaplan Furniture, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Hamil Manufacturing and Johnston the Florist. She enjoyed sewing and making clothes and costumes for her daughter. Her greatest joy was tending to her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Leslie F. Petras; daughter, Danielle Anthony of N. Huntingdon; brother, Daniel Plummer of Santa Monica, CA; and grandchildren, Katherine Rose and Gabriel J. Anthony.

 
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Michael Nesbitt

October 17, 2018 |

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

Michael Nesbitt, age 57 of McKeesport, died on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. He was born March 22, 1961 in Pittsburgh, the son of Inez Arango Nesbitt of Duluth, Georgia, and the late Lawrence C. Nesbitt. He is also survived by his wife Debra Kay Clevenger Nesbitt of McKeesport; brother, David Nesbitt of Houston, Texas; cousins, and friends, Reverend Helen Burkhart and Jeffrey Baumiller of McKeesport.

Friends and family will be received at Hunter-Edmundson-STRIFFLER FUNERAL HOME, 600 Market Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 (412-678-6191) on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 12pm until 1:30pm when prayers will be officiated by Reverend Helen Burkhart. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

 


Dawn Ann Arrington

October 17, 2018 |

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

Dawn Ann Arrington, age 65 of Homestead, died Sunday, October 14, 2018. She was born June 18, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Earl and Mary Kathleen Day Goodridge and wife of the late David Vaughn Arrington. Dawn was a sales clerk for Dollar General and Marshalls. She was well known in her community and was the first to offer help to anyone in need.

 
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Edward Russel Aikins

October 11, 2018 |

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

Edward Russel Aikins, age 58, of Avonmore, died Monday, October 8, 2018.  He was born in Latrobe on October 20, 1959 and is the son of the late James E. and May Mertz Aikins.  He was employed through and also a member of the Local Union 66 Operating Engineers as a heavy equipment operating engineer.  His favorite past time was working on and riding his many motorcycles. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley (Ben Quirk) Aikins of McKeesport; brothers, Jim (Karen) Aikins of Niles, Ohio, Terry (Sheri) Aikins of Roseville, Michigan, Rick (Cat) Aikins of Salina, PA; sisters, Jean (Art) Anthony of Delmont, PA, Sherrie Aikins-Silvis (Jim Silvis) of Emmett, Michigan, Sue Carmel-Aikins of Lancaster, PA; mother of his daughter, Barb Young of Avonmore; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and girlfriend, Wendy Caster.

 
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Suzanne K. Radosevich

October 10, 2018 |

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

Suzanne K. Radosevich, age 79 of Dravosburg, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018. She was born February 16, 1939 in West Mifflin, the daughter of the late Edward and Agatha Sullivan Hornfek. Suzanne was an elementary and middle school teacher for Duquesne Public Schools. She also enjoyed painting and drawing. She is survived by her husband David Radosevich; sons, Russell (Loretta) Grice of Lima, Ohio, Michael (Mary) Grice of Fredricksburg, VA, Joseph (Marnie) Grice of Spotsylvania, VA; daughters, Cathy (Mark) Olague of Scotsdale, AZ, Jennifer (Chris) Martin of Spotsylvania, VA, and 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Strifflers of Dravosburg/West Mifflin, 740 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Blvd., Dravosburg, PA 15034 (412-678-6192).

 


Andrew "Drew" Jefferson

October 08, 2018 |

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

Andrew “Drew” Jefferson, age 26, of Versailles Borough, died on October 1, 2018. He was born in Pittsburgh on December 24, 1991 and worked as a custodian for Giant Eagle. Drew enjoyed rap music and he truly loved his children. He is survived by his mother, Malissa L. Jefferson (Robert Doratio) of Versailles Borough; father, John D. Jefferson of McKeesport; children, Marvelle Warfield and Aniyla Jefferson; brothers, Randy Jefferson of Versailles Borough, John Travis Jefferson of McKeesport, Myles Jefferson of Pittsburgh; grandmothers, Thelma (the late George) Edwards of McKeesport and Gloria Jefferson of McKeesport; girlfriend, Canraya Edmunds; also aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. 

 
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Rose Shushereba

October 02, 2018 |

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

Rose Shushereba, age 93 of Harrison City, died Monday, October 1, 2018.  She was born August 16, 1925 in Wilmerding, the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Danylo Mycyk, and the wife of the late Theodore 

 
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Hilda Latusek

September 26, 2018 |

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

Hilda Latusek, age 96 of Monroeville, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Manassas, Virginia. She was born March 29, 1922 in Turtle Creek, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth McMullen Stitt, and wife of the late Albert Latusek.

She is survived by her son, Dr. Michael (Mary Ann) Latusek of Elizabeth Township; daughters, Kathleen (John) Taylor of Murrysville, Patricia (John) Flemming of Manassas, VA, Suzan (Michael) Bresch of Monroeville; grandchildren, John (Mary) Flemming, Cheri (Chris) Shoemaker, Chrissy (Chris) Nagro, April McClain, Kirk Taylor, Elizabeth (Ian Cohen) Latusek, Megan (Jon) Radcliffe, Michael (Cara) Latusek, Jennifer (Bill Nichols) DiGiovanni-Nichols, Mellissa (Mike) Rugh; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by great-grandchild Reagan Flemming, four brothers, and four sisters.

 
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Joseph C. Janke

September 25, 2018 |

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

Joseph C. Janke, age 93, of White Oak, died Sunday, September 23, 2018. He was born on Christmas Eve in 1924 and is the son of the late Edwin and Anna Campbell Janke. He is survived by his wife, Lois Beckman Janke; daughters, Janette (Lance) Ellenberger and Jennifer (Mark) Sargent, both of White Oak; grandchildren, Jessica Janke (Jonathan) Patterson, Lance Ellenberger, Paige Ellenberger, and Cristina Sargent and great grandchild, Jayci.

 

 
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