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Ronald William Farabaugh

June 11, 2023 |

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

Ronald William Farabaugh, age 61, of Port Vue, formerly of Mt. Oliver, died on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on August 2, 1961 and is the son of the late John Patrick, Sr. and Jeanne C. Markunas Farabaugh. 

 
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June Marian Plopi

June 11, 2023 |

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

June Marian Plopi, age 94, of Greensburg, formerly of McKeesport, died on Friday, June 9, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on April 3, 1929 and is the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Katrinsak Perhaes and the wife of the late Walter Plopi, Sr.

 
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Sylvan William Lang

June 07, 2023 |

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

Sylvan William Lang, age 79, of White Oak, died on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on October 12, 1943 and is the son of the late Arthur and Jennie Jacobs Lang. He received his master’s degree in education and taught middle school math and science for McKeesport Area School District until his retirement. He was a member of various organizations including the White Oak Lions Club, where he served as past district governor, McKeesport Sportsmen’s Association, McKeesport Railroad Club, Two Rivers Radio Club, Masonic Lodge 375 in McKeesport, Tall Cedars of Lebanon International, and Shriners International. He was also a proud member of Gemilas Chesed Synagogue in White Oak.

 
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Linda Martinez Gentili

June 06, 2023 |

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

Linda Martinez Gentili, age 75, of North Huntingdon, died on Monday, June 5, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on December 27, 1947 and is the daughter of the late John and Guadalupe “Lupe” Quezada Martinez. 

 
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Nicole Ann Cooper

June 01, 2023 |

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

Nicole Ann Cooper, age 55, of North Huntingdon, died on Friday, May 26, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on December 23, 1967 and is the daughter of the late Peter and Janet Strauss Mortakis. She graduated from Norwin High School in 1985 and received her Bachelor’s of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. She was employed in child welfare services for her entire career.

 
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James “Jimmy” H. Stratigos

June 01, 2023 |

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

James “Jimmy” H. Stratigos passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his home in North Huntingdon, PA. Mr. Stratigos was born on October 5, 1936, in Milopotoamos, a small village on the island of Kythera, Greece. 

 
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Catherine A. Bratkowski

June 01, 2023 |

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

Catherine A. Bratkowski, age 64, of Pittsburgh, PA, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born in McKeesport, PA on December 31, 1958 and is the daughter of the late Walter V., Sr. and Agnes Gabrick Bratkowski. Catherine was a graduate of Serra Catholic High School, Chatham University and Robert Morris University. She was a Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania and was employed as a tax accountant for many years. 

 
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Russell “Jakes” Scott Lust

May 31, 2023 |

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

Russell “Jakes” Scott Lust, age 62, of White Oak, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was born in McKeesport, PA on May 2, 1961 and is the son of the late John and Betty Dudley Lust, and the husband of the late Mildred McWilliams Lust, who died on November 2, 2009.

 
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Edward Frank Benvin

May 30, 2023 |

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

Edward Frank Benvin, age 97, of Oil City, formerly of North Versailles, died on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born in North Versailles on February 11, 1926 and is the son of the late John L. and Mary Lisac Benvin. He was also the husband of the late Doris May Crawford Benvin, who died on November 30, 1988. 

 
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Angela Rachelle Lawson

May 20, 2023 |

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

Angela Rachelle Lawson, age 44, of Liberty Borough, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her residence. She was born in McKeesport on July 17, 1978 and is the daughter of Bob and Sandy Spernock Lawson, also of Liberty Borough.

 
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Kathleen Jane Grabill

May 12, 2023 |

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

Kathleen Jane Grabill, age 70, of White Oak, PA, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born in McKeesport, PA on September 25, 1952 and is the daughter of the late Jesse and Catherine Steel Taylor.

 
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Mary Jane Arnovitz

May 12, 2023 |

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

Mary Jane Arnovitz, age 90, a retired nurse who was known as “Sarge” to her friends and family, passed away after a long illness on January 24, 2014 In West Melbourne, FL. She was born in Blairsville, PA on March 21, 1923 and is the daughter of the late George W. and Laura Rowland Kebler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Erwin Arnovitz; son, 1Lt Michael Arnovitz (MACV-AUS); brother, George (the late Blanche) Kebler; and nephew, Denis Kebler.

 
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Stephanie Hang

May 08, 2023 |

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

Stephanie Hang, age 73, of East McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born in Hoi An, Vietnam on October 20, 1949 and is the daughter of the late Si Hang and Mai Xuan Tran. In 1978, Stephanie left Vietnam due to the war to start a new life in the United States. She enjoyed homemaking, cooking various cuisines, watching movies, and sewing. Stephanie was always very friendly and eager to make new friends. She passed her love and passions to her only child.

 
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Linn Berrier Whiteman

May 04, 2023 |

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

Linn Berrier Whiteman, age 76, of White Oak, died on Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on November 5, 1946 and is the son of the late William and Lavern Berrier Whiteman. He was the husband of the late Ruth Balawajder Whiteman, who died on December 24, 2017.

 
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Richard Clay “Smokey” Stover

April 20, 2023 |

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

Richard Clay “Smokey” Stover, Retired Lt. Commander, USN, age 91, of West Newton, formerly of White Oak, PA, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 9, 1932, and is the son of the late Samuel C. and Helen McCord Stover.

 
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