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Catherine A. Hartman

October 24, 2017 |

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

Catherine A. Hartman, age 94 of North Versailles, died peacefully at home Monday, October 23, 2017.  She was born July 16, 1923 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late John and Alice Farnan Leitchenfield and the wife of the late George Hartman, Jr.  

 
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Jerome M. "Jerry" Adams

October 22, 2017 |

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

Jerome M. Adams of Jefferson Hills died peacefully on October 20, 2017 married to his loving and devoted wife Betsy Auten Adams for 58 years. He is survived by his two sons, Joseph A. Adams of Pleasant Hills and Mike Adams of Jefferson Hills, along with three grandchildren Natalie, Ashley Marie, and John Michael Adams.  

 
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Ora C. Dixon

October 22, 2017 |

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

Ora C. Dixon, age 89, passed away on October 21, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on November 8, 1927 and is the daughter of the late Lynch and Lake Erie Smith Dixon, stepfather, Curtis Henry. She was a life time resident of McKeesport and a 50-year Republican. She is the first African American and first woman to be appointed though the County, Chairman of the Republican Party over 12 Wards.

 
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Paul Daniel Kolich

October 18, 2017 |

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

Paul Daniel Kolich, age 62 of McKeesport, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017.  He was born in McKeesport on July 5, 1955 and is the son of the late Mark and Evelyn Burchell Patton Kolich.  

 
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John Thomas Petruna, Jr.

October 17, 2017 |

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

John Thomas Petruna, Jr., age 90 of White Oak, died Monday, October 16, 2017. He was born June 18, 1927 in McKeesport, the son of the late John T., Sr.  and Joanna Kaminski Petruna. 

 
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John J. Rendulich

October 16, 2017 |

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

John J. Rendulich, age 91 of Bunola, PA, formerly of McKeesport, died Monday, October 16, 2017. He was born April 5, 1926 in McKeesport, the son of the late John and Mary Yohovic Rendulich. John served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, was an avid golfer and loved movies. He retired from the Pittsburgh Post office after 30 years of service. He is survived by his daughter, Linda White of Bunola, PA; son, Brian Rendulich of N. Huntingdon; grandchildren, Leonard White of Elizabeth, Aaron (Kristin Ruth) White of Carrick; brother, Judge (Jo) Rendulic of Henderson, Nevada; cousins, Carol Bernick of Forest Hills and her son Michael of N. Versailles, and Nancy (Guy) Lombardo of N. Huntingdon, also many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers; Stanley and Eddie Rendulich and sisters; Wilma Cvetnic, Carol Monaghan, and Elaine Candelore.

 
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John Frank Dawson, Sr.

October 09, 2017 |

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

John Frank Dawson, Sr., age 72 of White Oak, died Monday, October 9, 2017. He was born September 22, 1945 in McKeesport, the son of the late Thayer C. and Milda Schneider Dawson. 

 
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Lawrence M. Kalstone

October 05, 2017 |

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

Lawrence M. Kalstone, age 90, of New York, New York, formerly of McKeesport, Pa., died Wednesday, October 4, 2017.  He was born June 28, 1927 in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, son of the late Bernard and Sophie Kalstone.  Bernard Kalstone was the owner of the Eagle Drug Store in Duquesne.  A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Larry served in the AAF Base Unit of the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in December of 1946.

 

 
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John A. "Uncle Buck" Campbell

October 04, 2017 |

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

John A. “Uncle Buck” Campbell, age 89 of McKeesport, died on Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born June 11, 1928 in Cheswick, PA, the son of the late Frank and Roberta Campbell, and husband of the late Rosalie Maiolo Campbell. 

 
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Elizabeth A. "Biffy" Sparks

October 03, 2017 |

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

Elizabeth A. “Biffy” Sparks, age 60 of Port Vue, formerly of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017. She was born on July 31, 1957 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late George E. and Judith Kain Lion. 

 
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Michael Richard Tutko

September 28, 2017 |

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

Michael Richard Tutko, age 26, of Indiana, PA, formerly of White Oak, died Wed. Sept. 27, 2017 at his place of employment. He was born in McKeesport on July 16, 1991 and is the son of Michael Thomas and Ellen Bayer Tutko.

 
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John T. Scheetz

September 22, 2017 |

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

John T. Scheetz, age 91 of McKeesport, died Thursday, September 21, 2017.  He was born on April 3, 1926 in McKeesport, the son of the late William and Elizabeth Kurth Scheetz and the husband of the late Joan Albrighton Scheetz.

 
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Curtis E. Ilgen, Jr.

September 20, 2017 |

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

Curtis E. Ilgen, Jr., age 64 of Everette, Pennsylvania, died Friday, September 8, 2017.  He was born in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania on February 6, 1953, the son of the late Curtis E. Ilgen, Sr.

 
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Sandra L. Schuler

September 19, 2017 |

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

Sandra L. Schuler, age 67 of McKeesport, died Saturday, September 9, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on September 4, 1950, the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Virginia George Kyne. Sandra was an avid bowler and enjoyed bingo and puzzles. She loved animals, especially cats and birds. She is survived by her daughter Kim (Sara Stumme) Schuler of McKeesport, sister; Michelle Kyne of Port Vue, and many nieces and nephew.

 
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Nicholas P. Papadakos

September 12, 2017 |

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

Nicholas P. Papadakos, retired Justice, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, age 92 of McKeesport, died Monday, September 11, 2017. Born January 24, 1925, in Hoboken, New Jersey, son of the late Reverend Petros M. Papadakos and Presbytera Olga Christopoulou Papadakos, he served as a Sergeant in World War II, Honorably Discharged in 1946, and was the recipient of four Bronze Star medals.

 
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