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Lula E. Boyer

December 06, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

LULA E. BOYER, 100, of West Mifflin, died Dec. 5, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late Irwin and Catherine (Schumacker) Sikes.  Wife of the late Charles Boyer.  Lula is survived by her dauhter Margaret Jane (Jesse) Sellers of West Mifflin; granddaughters Cynthia (Robert) McCorkle and Catherine (Terry) Burgess; great grandchildren Wesley and Jesse McCorkle and Jared and Elizabeth Burgess and 2 great great grandchildren Archer and Hunter.

Friends received at the Lincoln Place Nazarene Church on Thurs. from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Joseph Stump.  Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

 


Nancy Lenhart Thomas

December 02, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

NANCY LENHART THOMAS, the only child of Dr. James Henry Lenhart and Margaret Augusta Lenhart died Nov. 30, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William H. Thomas.  She was born March 10, 1933 in Pittsburgh.  She graduated from Schenley High School, trained as a Registered Radiological Technologist at West Penn Hospital.

 
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Gertrude C. Buchleitner

November 28, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

GERTRUDE C. BUCHLEITNER, 99, of Duquesne, died Nov. 26, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late Frank and Cecilia (Schultz) Snyder.  Wife of the late Eugene C. Buchleitner.  She is survived by her son Eugene (Sally) Buchleitner of Elizabeth and nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her son James Buchleitner and brother Frank Snyder.  Gert was a member of St. Joseph Church and worked at the Canopy in McKeesport.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Wed. 10:00 am till 11:00 am at which time a funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Tom Lewandowski.  Interment following St. Joseph Cemetery

 


Lawrence "Larry" E. McKenzie

October 26, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

LAWRENCELARRY” E. McKENZIE, 67, of West Mifflin died Oct. 25, 2016.  He is the son of the late Edward E. and Evelyn (DeVault) McKenzie.  He is survived by his son Richard McKenzie; granddaughter Brooke McKenzie; sister Hilda Cooley; niece Kelley Ursiny; nephew Patrick Cooley; great nieces and nephews  Tara, Joelle and Andrew Ursiny and Emily Halliday.

Lawarence was retired from J & L Steel as well as St. Francis Hospital – Central Medical Pavillion. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Sat. from 2-6.

 


Mary Kathryn Tkocs

October 04, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

MARY KATHRYN TKOCS of Duquesne, died Oct. 4, 2016.  She was the daughter of the late Edward and Nancy (Gamble) Pirhalla.  She joins her late husband, Walter "Wally" Tkocs, who died April 21, 2005, after spending 52 years together.  In the later years, they spent 6 months in Florida and 6 months in Duquesne and Plantation Park in Mercer, Pa.  She was a bank teller for the National City Bank of Duquesne, retiring after 12 years of service.  Kay graduated in 1950 from Duquesne High School.  She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish.  She is survived by her sons Douglas (Valerie) Tkocs of West Mifflin and Walter Tkocs, Jr. of Glassport; granddaughter Kayla (Justin Lutheran) Tkocs and great granddaughter Gianna Marie Lutheran; also nieces and nephews.  She was a cub scout den mother; a former member of the Duquense Auxillary Police; former member of the Duquesne Women's Club; former member of the AARP and a Red Hotter at the Boy Lake Estates in FL.  Kay was preceded in death by her sister and best friend, Pat Lengyel.  She was a die heart Steeler and Pens fan.  She enjoyed sewing all her granddaughter's clothes, knitting and doing crafts and entering shows.  She camped every weekend at Plantation Park in Mercer.

 
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Barbara R. Opat

October 04, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

BARBARA R. OPAT, 92, of Jackson Center Pa, formerly of Duquesne, died Oct. 4, 2016.  She is survived by her daughter Josephine (John) Baic and granddaughter Janet (Nate) Bowser.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Wed. 11:00 am to Noon.  Interment following St. Joseph Cemetery.

 


Joseph E. Stavor

August 26, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

On August 26, 2016, Joseph E. Stavor passed peacefully in his sleep, at Southwestern Assisted Living West Mifflin PA, joining his beloved wife Matilda (Tillie) who passed away in 2005. Joe was born on February 15, 1920 to Michael and Mary Stavor. Joe and Tillie were married in 1944 and lived on Maryland Avenue in Duquesne until her death in 2005.

He is survived by four children and their spouses.  Son Robert (Dawn) of Key Largo, FL; daughter Maryann (James) Smith of Allison Park, PA; daughter Patricia (Jerome) Furman of Pottstown, PA; son James (Beverly) of West Mifflin, PA.  He leaves behind 9 grandchildren Matthew (Leah Michael) Stavor; Andrew, Libby, and Lesley Smith; Justin (Amanda) Furman, Joshua (Emily Ochsenschlager) Furman, Jennifer (Phillip) Rupert; Joseph and Taylor Stavor and 2 great grandchildren Nathan Knabb and Faith Rupert.  He is survived by brother Michael Stavor and wife Ida of Mullica Hill, NJ and sister-in-law Frances Pollack of Carrack, PA and many nieces and nephews.

 
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Margaret L. Pavlik

August 15, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

MARGARET L. PAVLIK, 65 of North Versailles, formerly of Duquesne, died Aug. 14, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late Frank and Rosa (Gross) Pavlik.  She is survived by her son James Pavlik of White Oak; grandson Eric Pavlik; great granddaughter Aria Pavlik; sisters Annette Edwards of Dravosburg, Patricia Bosway of West Mifflin, Barbara Bartkus of Greenock and Loraine Horgas of Munhall; also nieces and nephews.

 
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Darlene J. Cseripko

August 02, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Darlene J. Cseripko, 53, of Etna died July 28, 2016. She is the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Doman) Kraus. She is survived by her husband Michael Cseripko; children Robin (Justin) Cseripko, Patrick Kerr and Thomas Kerr; sisters Linda Kraus, Rebecca Cale and Cheryl Kraus; brothers Charles Kraus and Jonathan Kraus; nephew Jadan Kraus; grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Faith Bible Baptist Church. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne Thur. 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral service will be held Fri. 11am in the funeral home with Rev. LaPietra interment following McKeesport Versailles Cemetery.

 


Helen F. Hunt

July 25, 2016 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Helen F. Hunt, 100, of Duquesne died July23, 2016. Daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Chuba) Kubacky. Beloved wife of the late Edward D. Hunt. She is survived by daughters Nancy Coley of Westboro, MA and Marilyn Dorato of New York City, NY; grandchildren Douglas (Cornelia) Coley, Daniel (Helene) Coley and Amanda (David) Dorato-Robertson; great-grandchildren Patrick, Sarah, Alexander, Madeleine, Stella, Michael, and Daniel.

 
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James "Fuzzy" G. Faust

July 16, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

JAMES "FUZZY" G. FAUST, 77, of West Mifflin, died July 16, 2016.  He is the son of the late James and Lillian (Milslagle) Faust and beloved husband of the late Carol Jo (Davis) Faust.  He is survived by his daughter Diane Faust; granddaughters Vanessa and Julianne Faust; brother William (Kathy) Faust and sister Marianne (Michael) Guinan.  He is preceded in death by a brother Donald Faust.

 
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Gambal Obituary

July 16, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

BARBARA M. GAMBAL, 71 of Munhall, died July 15, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late James and Lillian (Grow) Hayne.  She is survived by her beloved husband Robert "Bobby" Gambal; children Kim Chesleigh, Jack Eicholz and Deb Coury; grandchildren Corie, Jessica, Jackie, Cal, Sarah, Johnny, Jimmy and Erika; great grandchildren Sidney, Hannah and Anthony and sister Sandy Luci.  Barb was preceded in death by sisters Betty and Donna and brother James.

Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquense, Tues. 2-8.

 


Ernest "Ernie" J. Kocur

July 14, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

ERNEST "ERNIE" J. KOCUR, 71, of West Mifflin, died July 13, 2016.  He is the son of the late John and Anna (Galajda) Kocur.  Beloved husband of Lynn (Simo) Kocur; father of John (Renee) Kocur of Warminster, Pa; grandfather of Ryan and Avery; brother of Carol (Peter) Barsotti of West Mifflin, Ron Kocur of Duquesne, and John (Mogie) Kocur of Windermere, FL; also nieces  Janine, Anne, and Sasha.

 
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Florence "Patty" Rypka

June 09, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

FLORENCE "PATTY" RYPKA, 88, of Duquesne, died June 9, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late George and Mary Dobransky.  Patty is survived by her daughter Loretta Rypka as well as cousins and many friends.  She was preceded in death by her brother George Dobransky and sister Veronica Cook.  She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish.

 
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George Christoff

May 13, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

George Christoff, 90, of Duquesne, died Thursday, May 12, 2016. He is the son of the late Thomas and Marie (Danaluk) Christoff. He is survived by his longtime companion, Audrey Locke; children, Keith (Bonnie) Locke, David (Lynn) Locke, Michael (Lucille) Locke and Wayne Locke; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Trinity, Kamryn and Rilynn; and special cousin, Lori (Jon) Jakubovic.

 
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