January 01, 2025 |
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Margaret E. (LaCivita) Ratesic, 93, of East McKeesport, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 28, 2024. She was born October 7, 1931 in East McKeesport, the youngest daughter and last surviving child of the late John and Valverdina (Lucarelli) LaCivita and was also preceded in death by her husband George “Tucky” Ratesic; brothers Pete LaCivita, Lou LaCivita, Anthony LaCivita, and Michael LaCivita; and sisters Lucille Lokay, Mary Greselin, and Josephine Brush.
She was a graduate of Westinghouse Memorial High School, a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, St. Robert Bellarmine Church, and worked for 22 years at North Versailles Bowling Center in the snack bar, where she was known as Aunt Marge. Margaret loved to cook, and enjoyed planting flowers every spring which she referred to as “playing in the dirt”. She is survived by her children Georgeann (Bill) Kirk of White Oak, and Mark (Sue) Ratesic also of White Oak; grandchildren Juliann Kirk, Kelly (Tom) McCloskey, Randy (Sara) Benson, and Katie (Greg) Casile; great grandchildren Tommy McCloskey, Jakob McCloskey, Mya McCloskey, Valent Casile, Rocco Casile, Everett Benson, and Vaughn Benson; also many nieces and nephews.
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December 28, 2024 |
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Guy V. DeLia, 81, of North Versailles, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was born August 26, 1943, in Braddock, a son of the late James and Carrie (Mazzella) DeLia. Guy was a skilled gatherer at Kopp Glass, Inc., Swissvale for 50 years and rarely missed a day of work. He was a member of United Steelworkers Union Local 52T, was a mechanical genius, liked to fix anything and enjoyed working on cars. He also had a brick pointing business on the side. He was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, St. Robert Bellarmine Church. He loved doing things for and spending time with his family. He is survived by his beloved wife Virginia M. (Molnar) DeLia; his children Jason (Victoria) DeLia, Kristin (Michael) Mrdjenovich, and Janeen (Don) Connors; his grandchildren Mikey, Joshua, Madison, Joseph, and Mia; siblings Anthony (Joanne) DeLia and Adele Perry; his brother in law Ronald (Susan) Molnar; and nephews Matthew Perry, James (Leandra) Perry, Anthony DeLia and Samuel Molnar.
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December 28, 2024 |
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Robert S. LaViolette, age 81, of North Versailles, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024. He was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, a son of the late Sydney and Gretna LaViolette. He was an Army veteran that went onto work for over 30 years as a dental labs supervisor. He always enjoyed watching the Greenbay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers play football. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Sandra (Barr) LaViolette; and brothers Rodger and Dave. He is survived by his daughter Danielle (Fiancé Johnny McConnell) LaViolette of Waynesboro; grandchildren Duane Pomaibo and Brent (Angel) Pomaibo; great grandchildren Carter and Finn; brothers Billy, Donnie and Dale; Sisters Sandy, Linda, Karen, Gale and Debbie; many nieces and nephews; and his puppies Zoe and Hemi.
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December 28, 2024 |
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Mary Jane (Shusteric) Bayko, 90, of North Huntingdon, died Monday December 23, 2024. She was born July 26, 1934 in Adderly a daughter of the late John and Florence (Sargo) Shusteric and was also preceded in death by her husband Rudy Bayko, a daughter Janet “Natalka” Bayko and siblings Sonny Shusteric and Lorraine Sigmund. Mary Jane retired as a nurse’s assistant and secretary at Mercy Hospital after 50 years’ service. She enjoyed playing bingo at the East Pittsburgh Moose, liked to travel especially visiting family in Lewes, DE, and in her younger days liked going to Keystone Lake. Most of all she enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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December 19, 2024 |
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Ronald Lee Given, 75, of East McKeesport, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at home. He was born July 19, 1949 in North Versailles, a son of the late Alexander and Gertrude (Jenkins) Given and was also preceded in death by his brother David Given. Ron had worked for U.S. Steel and then finished his career with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and a member of the VFW Hilltopper Post 8430 and the White Oak American Legion Post 701. Back in the day he enjoyed playing tennis and golf. He is survived by his wife Maria A. Given; his children Heather M. Barish and her husband Thomas Bostedo and Ron Given; his grandchildren Glenn Turok, David Barish, Alex Barish, Abbegayle Bostedo, Jackson Given and Samuel given; his great grandchildren Emma, maverick, Magnolia, Josephine, and Jameson; and a sister Donna Given. Friends will be received from Noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport. A funeral service followed by Navy honors will be held in the funeral home at 6 p.m. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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December 19, 2024 |
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Cheryl L. LeRoy, 73, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was born July 4, 1951 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Lemuel and Gladys (Galley) James and was also preceded in death by her husband Dennis R. LeRoy. Chery was a retired employee of UPMC. She was a homebody and enjoyed tending to flowers around her house and watching foreign subtitle movies. She is survived by her son Darrin R. LeRoy and his fiancé Jennifer; her brothers Kerry James and Dennis James; also her beloved pet dog Millie. At Cheryl’s request there will be no viewing. A committal service will be held at Plum Creek Cemetery on Monday December 16. Anyone wishing to attend please meet at 11 a.m. at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main St., Irwin, for the procession to the cemetery. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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December 19, 2024 |
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Thomas P. Patterson, 84, of Irwin, passed away peacefully Saturday December 14, 2024. He was born September 29, 1940 in Wilmerding, a son of the late James and Lucille (Moore) Patterson and in and was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters James Patterson, Janny Boben, Robert Patterson, Joyce Blasko; and his beloved wife Janice (Phillians) Patterson. He was a proud veteran who served in the Army, and prior to his retirement worked in the lumber industry for 84 Lumber, Gilbert Lumber, and Samford Lumber.
Tom volunteered and was recognized for over 10 years of service as a driver for the Department of Veteran Affairs, Westmoreland County. He enjoyed his volunteer work, fishing, and traveling with his late wife, especially to Stone Harbor, New Jersey. He is survived by his children Tammy (Don) DiMartino of Jeannette, and Kathy Patterson (Anthony Seethaler) of Pittsburgh; grandchildren Taylor (Nicholas) Repasi, Joseph (Keeley) DiMartino, Cory DiMartino, Jeffrey DiMartino, Khegan Young, Calahan Young (Eliana Mason), Saige Young, and Jonathan Seethaler; great grandchildren Avary, Ansley, Clayton, Isla, Bennet, Jacob, and Tanner; sister Joann Arway of State College; and many nieces and nephews.
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December 19, 2024 |
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Vivian Jean Ledgard, 74, of Irwin, passed away Saturday December 14, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born August 22, 1950 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late George and Dolores (Fink) Breitinger and was also preceded in death by her sister Nancy Brinkos and brother Jerry Breitinger. Jean was a loving mother and her decade’s long love and devotion to her grandchildren is beyond description. She was an animal lover and adored her Irish Setters Lola and Abby. Jean is survived by her beloved husband James W. Ledgard with whom she celebrated 55 years of marriage on November 29, 2024; children Tracy (Mark) Scozio of Darragh, and Kim (David) Bush of Irwin; grandchildren Lexie (Russell) Dayton, Lea Scozio (fiancé Travis Frum), Maddi Scozio (fiancé Luke Vukovich), Sergei Scozio, Kali Ledgard (Tony Harper), Lacey Knox (fiancé Justin Watson), and Alex Knox; great granddaughter Ellie Dayton; sister Pat Magel of Murrysville; and nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024., at the William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Suncrest Hospice for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute to ASPCA, http://aspca.org . For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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November 30, 2024 |
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Kenneth J. Lindauer Jr., Age 63, of North Versailles passed away Monday, November 25, 2024. He was born December 13,1960 in McKeesport, a son of the late Kenneth and Vera (Phillips) Lindauer. He worked for over 12 years as a parts delivery person for Kenny Ross, Jim Shorkey and then Century 3 Kia. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of over 29 years Jacqueline Ford; and brother Gary Phillips. He is survived by his children Thomas Ford of North Versailles, Deanna Lindauer of Rankin, Kristina Lindauer of North Versailles and Kenneth Lindauer III of North Versailles; sisters Gloria Ann Allen and Keri; and sister-in-law Darlene Phillips. Services are private. Arrangements handled by the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. For online condolences please visit ww.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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November 22, 2024 |
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Felicia E. Hammett, 79, of North Versailles, passed away peacefully Wednesday November 20, 2024. She was born May 28, 1945 in Wilkinsburg, a daughter of the late William and Josephine (Wieseckel) Emert, and in addition to her parents was preceded in death by her brother Charles Emert. She worked as a registered nurse for 45 years, at Kane Hospital in McKeesport, Visiting Nurses Association of Allegheny County, and UPMC Living at Home Program, she also participated in community outreach programs. Family was very important to her; she was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and shopping at local thrift stores. She was an animal lover, and her companions Solomon – Oliver were her beloved dogs.
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November 22, 2024 |
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Josephine (DeLuca) DiTano, age 84, of North Versailles passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She was born July 11, 1940 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Antonio and Evelyn (D’Abruzzo) DeLuca. She was a long-time member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport. She worked as a beautician for over 30 years at various locations including Gimbels Department Store in Pittsburgh. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Antonio DiTano; and sisters Antoninette Janiga and Beatrice Carch. She is survived by her brother Mario DeLuca; sister Mary Sudina; many nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.
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November 03, 2024 |
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Barbara J. (Stewart) Anderson, age 82, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was born August 1, 1942 in Pitcairn, the daughter of the late Thomas and Araminta (Elder) Stewart. She was involved with AARP and was part of the Order of Eastern Star Irwin Chapter 400. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Carl J. Anderson; and brother Robert Stewart. She is survived by her children Carl (Beth) Anderson Jr. of Arizona and Rhonda (Charles) Brncic of Export; and grandchildren Ian (Briana) Anderson, Haley Brncic, Carly (D.J.) Poland, Andrew Brncic, Bradley Brncic and Trevor Brncic. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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November 03, 2024 |
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John L. Likar III, 69, of North Versailles, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at home. He was born April 6, 1955 in McKeesport, a son of Janis (Coghe) Likar of North Versailles and the late John L. Likar Jr. John was a third generation self-employed owner of Likar Roofing Company, North Versailles. He was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, St. Robert Bellarmine Church and was a member of the board of directors of the Eastern Area Pre Hospital Services, Turtle Creek and also a member of Shidle Lodge No. 601, F. & A.M., Irwin. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife of 47 years Patricia A. (Hallick) Likar; his children John L Likar IV of Plum, Justin (Cynthia) Likar of Murrysville, Stephen (Lauren) Likar of North Huntingdon; his grandchildren Kayla, Gianna, Justin, Lucas, Lillianne, and Beau; his siblings Mark Likar of North Versailles, Robert (Deborah) Likar of Irwin, Connie (Bob) Lenart of Maryland, and James (Sheryl) Likar of Level Green; also aunts, uncles, many nieces and nephews, and his faithful dog Louie. Friends were received at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway East McKeesport. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport. Private interment will be in Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to Tunnels to Towers at t2t.org. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
September 03, 2024 |
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Ronald L. Campbell, 64, of Penn, formerly of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday August 21, 2024. He was born March 1, 1960 in Greensburg, a son of the late Janet Campbell Pusi and was also preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Chapman) Campbell. He had worked as a driver for S&S Transit, North Versailles and drove an ice cream truck for many years. Ronald was a loving father and grandfather, who enjoyed playing bingo and going to casinos. He was a vibrant character and enjoyed traveling whenever he had the opportunity. He is survived by his children Tamara Campbell and Trinity Campbell both of Penn, and Nicholas (Raven) Watterson of Kittanning; sisters Robin Pangallo and Lorrie (Chad) Brown both of Bucyrus, OH; also nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway Ave., East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024 in the funeral home. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
September 03, 2024 |
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James E. Armstrong Sr., age 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024. He was born March 10, 1935 in Buckhannon, West Virginia, a son of the late Wilbert and Dortha (Hollen) Armstrong.
He was a long-time member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Irwin where he participated in the Saturday Men’s Group and worked the Burger Bash and Fish Fry events.
He graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 1954. He worked for over 41 years at the Tube City Iron and Metal in West Mifflin as a purchasing agent, store room manager and in the personnel department.
He was a member of the Elks and the Manor American Legion.
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