April 10, 2024 |
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Lisa M. Horvath, 65, a resident of Westmoreland Manor, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Saturday March 30, 2024. Lisa was born June 21, 1958 in Braddock, a daughter of the late George C. and Wanda (Kuhn) Horvath. She is survived by her sisters Kaya Denise Jacolev of Washington and Renee Nickolas of Texas; also nieces nephews and cousins. Private interment will be with her parents at Union Cemetery, North Huntingdon. The William Snyder Funeral Home, Irwin, is handling arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lisa Meri Horvath please visit our Sympathy Store.
April 10, 2024 |
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Elaine C. (Mooney) Allen, age 79, of East McKeesport passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was born February 4, 1945 in Braddock, a daughter of the late William Mooney and Irene (Curtis) Gingery. She enjoyed working in retail sales at Fashion Bug in the East Land Mall before it closed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 28 years William J. Allen; daughter Michelle Lubly; brother William Mooney and James Mooney; and sister Marlene Mooney. She is survived by her niece Joann (Tim) Gusty that she was very close with and thought of as a daughter; and nieces Sharon (Jeffrey) Wiley, Coleen (Mark) Rosol and Nicole Mooney. Services are private. Interment at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park in North Huntingdon Township. Arrangements handled by the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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March 29, 2024 |
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Gary J. Capaccione, 71, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday March 26, 2024. He was born January 16, 1953 in Braddock, a son of the late Peter A. Capaccione Sr. and Florence M. (Macura) Capaccione and was also preceded in death by his brother Peter A. Capaccione Jr. Gary was a retired mechanic working for the American Motors dealership in Wilkinsburg and then Acutus Gladwin in East Pittsburgh. Gary was a good hearted person and neighbor who was a caregiver for his late mother and also cared for stray animals. He liked cars and hot-rodding. He is survived by his brother Daniel J. Capaccione of North Huntingdon. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Elizabeth Seton Church with Rev. John Moineau, officiating. Interment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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March 29, 2024 |
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William “Bill” P. Bone II, age 73, of North Huntingdon, passed away March 26, 2024. He was born July 26, 1950 in Bethesda, Maryland, a son of the late William P. and Shirley June Marie (Howard) Bone. He was a 22 year Army veteran that specialized in tank maintenance and served in many locations including Germany and Alaska. After the military he worked in maintenance for 5 years at Kmart. Bill enjoyed owning and racing 4 cylinder stock cars while living in Louisiana. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Lyle Bone and Thomas O’Neal. He is survived by his wife of over 47 years Sharon L. (McCracken) Bone; son William P. Bone III of North Huntingdon; brothers Michael and Edward O’Neal; and sister Georgia Johnson.
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March 29, 2024 |
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Bessie I. (Gongaware) Christenson, 100, of Irwin, passed away Monday March 25, 2024. She was born August 18, 1923, in North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late Jessiah and Myrtle (Billingsley) Gongaware. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Earl A. Christenson; siblings Gertrude Lamison, Violet Loughner, Ella Holder, Elmer Gongaware, and Leonard Gongaware. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Irwin, and prior to retirement she worked as a secretary at O'Brien Eye Care, Irwin. Bessie is survived by her sister Naomi B. Kapelar of Irwin; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Friends and family will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with Rev. John Gropp officiating. Interment will be private. Donations in Bessie's name can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 612 Chestnut Street, Irwin, PA 15642. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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March 29, 2024 |
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Leonard “Leo” H. McCurdy, age 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024. He was born March 5, 1944 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Cyrus and Christine (Long) McCurdy. He had his own furniture refinishing and repair company for over 25 years and drove school bus for Penn Trafford. Leo was hard working, loved gardening, camping and riding his motorcycle. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Thomas and George McCurdy; and sister Nellie Lehr. He is survived by his wife of over 59 years Linda L. (McDonough) McCurdy; children Jami Knox of North Huntingdon and Jay (Mindy) McCurdy of Monroeville; grandchildren Ryann Knox, Devin McCurdy, Cameron McCurdy; Taylor (Jared) Crossland, Ryan Margolis and Lexi Margolis; and sister-in-law Margaret McCurdy of Turtle Creek. Friends and family will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. Private interment will be at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Irwin. Memorial Contributions can be made the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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March 29, 2024 |
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Lee Ann Shidel, 63, of Jeannette, died Monday March 25, 2024 at home. She was born June 11, 1960 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Richard J. Sr. and Mary Jo (Powers) Shidel. Lee is survived by her siblings, Karen Mohan and her husband Patrick of North Huntingdon, Mary Jo Bussard McQueen of Jacobs Creek, Richard J. Shidel Jr. and wife Sara of Adamsburg, Jodi Shidel and fiancé Nick Manning of Irwin, and Anthony Shidel and wife Kim and brother Jeffrey Shidel all of White Oak; 17 nieces and nephews; 20 great nieces and nephews; a great great niece and nephew; also aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to a local animal shelter. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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March 21, 2024 |
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Gail (Platt) Altman, 82, of Irwin, died Monday March 18, 2024, at home. She was born November 9, 1942 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Ralph Francis and Edwina (DeWalt) Platt and was also preceded in death by a brother Gordon Platt. Gail received a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and was a retired English teacher for the Norwin School District. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin, and also a member of the Women’s Club, the Book Club, the Welcome Wagon, Sweet Adelines, and The Muses theater group. She authored two books, Tales from Tinker Run and Irwin Abstracts, wrote poetry, and taught music at the Norwin YMCA.
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March 21, 2024 |
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Andrea E. “Teeny” “Tina” (Baacke) Harbadin, (90), of York, SC, formerly of North Huntingdon, beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed peacefully from this world on March 16, 2024. Born June 27, 1933, a daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Papp) Baacke, she is also preceded by her husband of over 46 years Joseph T. Harbadin, her sister Carol “Vergie” Cehlar and brother Wilbur “Billy” Baacke.
After helping her father raise her three siblings, she raised 5 children of her own with her husband and was sole caregiver for many years for Joe who suffered from multiple sclerosis before his passing.
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March 21, 2024 |
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Jo An (Bentley) Axton, age 91, of East McKeesport, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024. She was born March 2, 1933 in Turtle Creek, a daughter of the late Roy and Marie (Trout) Bentley. She was an active member of the Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church in Monroeville where she made chocolates to sell and bracelets for the needy. She worked as a paralegal in the Patents and Trademark Division of Pittsburgh Plate and Glass in Pittsburgh for over 30 years before retiring. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years Robert James Axton; brother Roy Bently Jr.; and sister Arlene Marie Betthauser. She is survived by her Nephew Ray M. Christian of Jupiter, Florida; and great nieces and nephews in Georgia and Florida. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Interment will be at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park in North Huntingdon Township. Arrangements handled by the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church, 1622 James Street, Monroeville, PA 15146. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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March 08, 2024 |
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Genevieve Fix, age 88, of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday March 6, 2024. She was born December 24, 1935 in Bell Township, a daughter of the late Clodinaro and Mary (Maglicco) Piraino. Genevieve was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Henry “Bill” Fix and her siblings Louise Long, Lucille Ricci, Rose Sartori, Theresa Wise, Jim Piraino and Ross Piraino. She is survived by her children Michele Staso and her husband, Mark, William Fix, and Dennis Fix and his wife, Tammy, all of North Huntingdon; eight grandchildren Jennifer (Anthony) Kresicki, Jason (Kristen) Staso, Kerri (Erik) Hertzog, Jessica Fix, Staci Fix, Michael (Lauren) Fix, Dennis (Amanda) Fix, and Chelsey (Andrew) Fix-King; 17 great grandchildren; also nieces and nephews.
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March 08, 2024 |
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DeLores “Dee” Martha (Cummings) Simon, age 99, of North Versailles, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born September 10, 1924 in Swissvale, the daughter of the late Thomas Carter and Julie (Munch) Cummings. She was a long-time member of the Saint John’s Lutheran Church in North Versailles and taught Sunday school for over 17 years. She served as the President of the Advisory Board of North Versailles for two terms as well as a long time head of the “Ways and Means” Committee. She was a tour guide for over 20 years at the North Versailles Senior Center and the financial Secretary of the travel club.
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March 01, 2024 |
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Marion P. Mazur, age 92, of North Versailles, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024. Marion was born on October 8, 1931 to the late John and Flora Richards who immigrated from Cornwall, England. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Henry J."Bud" Mazur in 2002, and brothers Jack (Gurli) and David (Kay) Richards. Survived by her identical twin sister Virginia (the late John) Ursin of Churchill, PA, her four children, Jackie (Robert) Harvey of Andover, Ohio, Douglas (Maxine) Mazur of Virginia Beach, VA, Linda (Robert) Eckenrode of Mt. Lebanon, PA, and Brian (Dr. Marie Griffin) Mazur of Leawood, Kansas; 11 Grandchildren, 17 Great-Grandchildren, and her Beloved cat "Tippy."
Marion was a graduate of Swissvale High School then started working for Westinghouse where she met Bud. They married on May 21, 1955 and raised four children. Later she worked at K-Mart for 16 years then became active with her husband in the Syria Shriners attaining the title of "First Lady" in 1987. Following much travel with the Shriners, she and Bud became members of the "Boom-Ba Band" of Al-O-Mon Forest 138, Tall Cedars of Lebanon performing at various venues and raising money for muscular dystrophy.
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March 01, 2024 |
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Gary Dolby, 70, of Irwin, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born December 28, 1953 in McKeesport, a son of the late Fred R. Dolby Jr. and Elizabeth (Marzalek) Dolby and was also preceded in death by his brother Terre Dolby, and brother’s in-law Tom Rothrauff and John Rupp. Gary was a Navy veteran and he was a skilled carpenter. Throughout his working life, Gary worked as a carpenter and also in many other construction trades. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and camping. Gary also enjoyed spending time with family, had a good sense of humor, liked movies, and playing his favorite golf video game.
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February 01, 2024 |
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Anna Marie Rymarowicz, 92, of East McKeesport passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at St. Anne’s Home in Greensburg. She was born September 25, 1931, to the late Blanch (Olszewski) and John Wegrzynek. She was the loving wife of 54 years to the late Henry Rymarowicz (2009). She was the last of her generation and was preceded in death by her sister, Jane Miskanic and brothers Stanley, Steve and Sam. She is survived by her children, Gary (Daisy) Rymarowicz, Gregory (Betty Jean) Rymarowicz, Donna (Jeffrey) Grott, Steven (Deanne) Rymarowicz, and sister in laws Eileen Rymarowicz and Linda Wegrzynek. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Anna was a 38-year volunteer with the meals on wheels program at Linway Church in North Versailles and a faithful member of St. Joseph the Worker parish in Wilmerding.
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