July 05, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Byron G. Wardropper, 75, of North Huntingdon, died unexpectedly June 29, 2021. He was born April 16, 1946 in McKeesport, a son to the late Harry James and Edna Samantha (Littleton) Wardropper and was also preceded in death by his brothers Tom and Gerald Wardropper and his brother in law Colin Hemus. He was the CEO and founder of Innovative Carbide in Irwin. He spent over 57 years in the tungsten carbide industry and started his own business in 1987. He also owned IC Recycling Solutions in Irwin, and Action Roof Tile Tooling in Lake Wales, FL. His legacy will live on through his wife and children.
Byron had a love for aviation and was known as “El Lobo'' among his pilot friends. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association, and Cirrus Owners and Pilot Association. He was also an avid outdoorsman and life member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the McKeesport Gun Club.
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June 22, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Roseanne E. (Severino) Parlak, 79, of West Newton formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was born June 17, 1942 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Constantino “Stanley” and Lucia “Lucy” (LaGorga) Severino. She was a devout Catholic that attended both Immaculate Conception Church and St. Agnes Church, and throughout her life she always had a strong Christian faith. She was a loving mother and grandmother who lived for her family. Roseanne loved animals, was a professional shopper, and treated her friends as if they were family.
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June 11, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Rosemary (Loeffler) Daugherty, 92, of East McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born January 25, 1929 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Albert and Gertrude (Jaycox) Loeffler and was also preceded in death by her husband William M. Daugherty and a sister Mavis Fuhr. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish (formerly St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport) where she was a member of the church choir for over 40 years. She also sang in the Heinz Chapel Choir at her beloved University of Pittsburgh and had a lifelong love of music. Rosemary was a former secretary at Auberle Home. She looked forward to her annual family vacation in her home away from home, Stone Harbor, New Jersey.
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June 11, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Patricia “Patti” D. (Kellar) Halpin, age 67, of Penn Hills, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born January 9, 1954 in McKeesport, a daughter of Nellie Kellar and the late John Kellar. She retired from being an administrative assistant at a law firm before working for the rental company Sterling in Oakland. She loved spending time with her family and making home cooked meals. She had a special personality that made everyone feel welcome and at ease, and will be greatly missed by all.
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May 28, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Richard H. Paton Jr., 75, of Irwin, died Wednesday May 26, 2021. He was born July 20, 1945 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Richard H. Sr. and Margaret (Martin) Paton and was also preceded in death by two brothers David and Robert Paton.
Rich was an Air force veteran of the Vietnam Conflict where he served as an aircraft mechanic. He worked at US Steel, Duquesne Works, where he completed the Instrumentation Apprenticeship Program and then started his own business, Reliable Instruments, performing repair and calibration. He was an avid drag racer and car enthusiast and built many street cars. He was a member of the International Hot Rod Association.
He is survived by his wife Carol Ann (Beisgen) Paton; his sons Richard H. (Carrie) Paton III and Thomas M. Paton (Laura Nagy) both of Harrison City; his step children Debbie (Greg) Liebling of Irwin and Timothy (LeeAnn) McDowell of North Hills; grandchildren Amber (Casey) Holshue, Courtney Paton, Joseph Liebling, Sam McDowell, Christian Pfrogner, and Cooper Pfrogner; his great granddaughter Jane Liebling; a sister Nancy Miracle; also nieces and nephews.
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May 28, 2021 |
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Mary Ida Markell died peacefully on Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was a longtime resident at Arden Courts, Monroeville, formerly of East McKeepsort. She was born on August 4, 1925in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was the oldest child of the late Joseph and Rose (Flood) Markell. She was the devoted sister of the late Bernadette (Markell) Karp and the late Father John “Jack” Markell.
Mary Ida was the aunt of Sharon (Leonard) Oddo, Barbara (Larry) Breitenstein, John (Pam) Karp, and Eric Karp. Mary was the beloved great-aunt of Rachel (Luke) Maljan, Jennifer (Chase) Kontor, Stephanie (Ray) Schmitt, Nick Oddo; Kaitlyn, Lauren, and Zachary Karp; great-great aunt of Ava and Samuel Schmitt, and Maria and Amelia Kontor.
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May 28, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Allison S. (Peacock) Sunder, 93, of North Versailles, passed away Monday May 24, 2021 at Kane Community Living Center, McKeesport. She was born April 9, 1928 in Turtle Creek, a daughter of the late John B. and Caroline N. (Hardy) Peacock and was also preceded in death by her husband of over 73 years Eugene J. Sunder, her infant brother William Peacock, and siblings John Peacock, Elizabeth Johnson, and William J. Peacock. Allison was a lifelong member of Holy Spirit Praise and Fellowship Center, Wilmerding.
She loved taking pictures and making calendars for the church using photos of the year’s events, and during Easter making baskets for the children at the church. She worked as a nurse graduating from Columbia Hospital School of Nursing in 1948. During her nursing career she worked at Columbia and at West Penn Hospital until her retirement.
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May 01, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Thomas “Tommy” J. Szmuc Jr., age 74, of North Versailles, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born October 26, 1946 in Monongahela, Pa., a son of the late Thomas Sr. and Sara Szmuc. He was a long time member of the Linway United Presbyterian Church in North Versailles. He was a proud Army veteran that served in Vietnam, and then went onto a long career as a truck driver hauling hazardous materials before retiring. He was a member of the Teamsters, American Legion and AmVets.
He enjoyed gambling with Marlene, Wayne and Linda every chance he got. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters Patty Harding and Carol Miller.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 54 years Sandi J. Szmuc; daughter Tracey Szmuc of North Versailles; brother Bill (Arlene) Szmuc of North Versailles; sister Sandy (George) Cutson of North Versailles; his loyal companion dogs Dottie and Ginger who never left his side; and his fur grandbaby Minnie Pearl.
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April 20, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Felix “Lefty” Marcello, 96, of North Versailles, passed away Monday April 12, 2021. He was the father of Donald Marcello, Larry (Lisa) Marcello, Sharon (Gary) Schultz, and Kathryn “Kitty” (Brian) Spacht; grandfather of Shannon (Anthony) Moorehead, Brandon (Jen) Schultz, Erin (Steve) Noll, Jenna (Josh) Kraus, Mike Marcello, Matt Marcello, and Max Marcello; great grandfather of 12; uncle to numerous nieces and nephews; and brother to Teresa “Tesie” Marcello.
He was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish (formerly St. Robert Bellarmine Church), where he volunteered with fundraising events.
He was a retired teacher that instructed industrial arts for Pittsburgh Public Schools, and served as a deputy for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Dept. (1984-2004). Lefty was an Army Sgt. In the 11th Airborne that served during WWII, a member of the VFW, American Legion Post #527, Moose Lodge, and ISDA, Wilkins Township.
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April 12, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Gerald R. “Jerry” Hodder, 90, of North Versailles, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 11, 2021. He was born November 18, 1930 in East McKeesport, a son of the late Gerald and Louise (Raymer) Hodder and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years Marjorie (Thomas) Hodder, a brother Bert Hodder, and his loving sister Virginia Norberg.
Jerry worked as a clerk/yardmaster for the Union Railroad for 42 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Beulah Park Methodist Church, a Navy veteran serving in the Korean Conflict, and a lifetime member and past commander of VFW Hilltopper Post 8430, East McKeesport Pa. He was also a former member of the Valley Lodge 714, F. & A.M, and current member of the Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge 731, F. & A.M.
Jerry was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved spending time with family especially his grandchildren.
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April 12, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Mark A. Heider, age 68, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, April 8, 20201. He was born May 29, 1952 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Dorothy “Evelyn” Forsyth. Mark was a 1970 graduate of Scott High School. He was an Army veteran that served for over three years including time in Korea, and then continued serving additional time in the Army National Guard.
After his active duty time, he work for over 35 years as a steel worker before retiring. He was a member of the VFW post 781 in Irwin and was a past member of the volunteer Fire Department in North Braddock Ward #1. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother-in-law Eugene McAdams.
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April 12, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Agnes A. (Casey) Kettering, age 95, of East McKeesport, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was born April 8, 1926 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late James and Agnes (Tierney) Casey. She was a long-time member of the Mary Mother of God Parish (formerly St. Robert Bellarmine) in East McKeesport. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 68 years Edward Kettering; twin sister Audrey Shiring and sister Jean Pinder. She is survived by her daughter Terri Kettering of New Milford; grandchildren Casey (Scott) Maxwell of Brooklyn, New York, Richard (Maria) Yannella of Huston, Texas and Benjamin (Diana) Yannella of Philadelphia; great grandchildren Alex, Archer and Lucas; niece Casey (Carl) Haftl; and other nieces and nephews.
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April 09, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Dorothy J. (Wislocky) Dutka, 85, of North Huntingdon, PA, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born January 25, 1936, in Trafford, a daughter of the late Stephen Paul and Catherine (Marchand) Wislocky. Dorothy was the last surviving founding member of Calvary Church, where she served as the Accountant/Bookkeeper until her retirement at the age of 77.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband John Dutka; also siblings Stephen Paul Wislosky Jr., Natalie Bertola, Marie Dutka, Johnny Wislosky, and David Wislosky. She is survived by her children Gary Dutka and his wife Suzanne of TX, Stephen Dutka of Claridge, Sharon Kaufman and her husband Paul of North Huntingdon, and Wendy Englund and her husband Bob of VA; her grandchildren Chad Hughes, Kelly Dowdrick, Harley, Sierra, Brett and Tanner Hughes, Aaron and Adam Dutka, and Nolan, Marina and Brendon Englund; sisters- and brother-in-law Rose Marie Estrella, Virginia McGechie, and Bill Priatko; and nieces and nephews.
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April 06, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Pauline Novak, 97, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday April 4, 2021, at home. She was born March 10, 1924 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late George and Anna Hopey and was also preceded in death by her son Gregory Novak. Prior to retirement she owned Novak’s Personal Care Home and Novak’s Beauty Salon and had attended John Lesko Beauty School. She was also employed by J&L Steel in Port Vue, the Coca Cola Bottling Co, McKeesport Hotel, Modern Lunch, Chestnut Inn, Minerva Bakery, and was a volunteer at McKeesport Hospital and at the local election polls. She is survived by her children Dennis Novak of North Huntingdon, and Marie (Paul) Polacek of Greensburg; also nieces and nephews.
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April 06, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Victoria Lynn (O’Barto) Sam, 63, of North Huntingdon, passed away quietly, surrounded by family, after a heroic battle with kidney disease, Sunday April 4, 2021.
She was born June 6, 1957 in Tampa, FL, a daughter of the late Anthony and Alma (Churchfield) O’Barto who raised her from the age of nine months after her mother’s unexpected death. In addition to her parents and grandparents she is preceded in death by her nephew Rick Paulus and her grandparents-in-law Jeff and Jean Lewis. She lived an amazing life and touched so many lives as a school bus driver, transit driver, hair stylist, and amazing person and friend.
She will always be remembered for her generosity and good humor. She was a positive person and never complained. She will be missed by all.
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