September 21, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Eleanore B. (Jacko) Kinsey, 91, of Irwin, passed away peacefully Tuesday September 20, 2016 at Walden’s View, North Huntingdon. She was born February 2, 1925 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Kurutz) Jacko and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Marianne Kinsey, her son, Thomas L. Kinsey Sr., and siblings, Robert Jacko, Viola Kampert, Irene Braddock, Margaret Kyle, and Robert Jacko. She was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1942 and a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Irwin where she sang in the funeral choir and was a member of Christian Mothers.
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September 18, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Kettering, Edward P., 96, of East McKeesport, died Friday September 16, 2016. He was an Army veteran of WWII having training in England for two years before taking part in the D-day invasion on Normandy Beach then fighting thru France, Germany, and Belgium. He was a retired manager for Keystone Plumbing Sales Co., with forty years’ service; a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport, where he served and an usher; and was a volunteer at hospitals and nursing homes. He is survived by his wife, Agnes A. (Casey) Kettering; his daughter, Terri Kettering of New Milford; his grandchildren, Casey T. (Scott) Maxwell, and Richard E., and Benjamin J. Yannella; and nieces and nephews including special niece Casey Haftl.
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September 14, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Beverly J. (Tritt) Zikeli, 78, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday September 13, 2016. She was born September 19, 1937 in Ellwood City, the daughter of the late David W. and Ida (Bunney) Tritt. Beverly graduated from Jamison Hospital School of Nursing, New Castle, and was an industrial nurse working for U.S. Steel, Vandergrift, Allegheny Ludlum, Leechburg, and retired from Westinghouse Electric Co., Churchill.
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September 14, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Jeanne Marie (Davis) Grimm, age 85, of North Huntingdon, went to see the Lord peacefully on Monday September 12, 2016. She was born August 2, 1931 in Irwin, the daughter of the Wiley and Minnie Davis. She was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Irwin and was past treasurer of the Golden Echoes and a member of the funeral choir. She was a graduate of North Huntingdon High, the Business Careers Institute and the Westmoreland Community College. She retired in 1996 from West Penn Power after 20 years, and had also worked as a clerk in the Jeannette City Administration Offices for several years.
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September 13, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Heather M. Dervin, 26, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday September 10, 2016 at home. She was born October 26, 1989 in Monroeville, the daughter of Max D. Dervin (step mother Karen) and Diane (Lovas) Mardell (step father Dennis). Heather was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 2008. Her interests were in culinary arts, drawing, writing, and poetry. She loved cats and was a huge Pittsburgh Penguins fan. She is a granddaughter of the late Jack and Pauline Dervin and Chuck and Patti Sasse.
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September 11, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Frances F. Dunkelberger, age 94, of Wilmington, Delaware, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday September 9, 2016. She was born April 4, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Louis and Helen (Gorison) Ferragamo. She was the former Assistant Manager at the Price Lanes Bowling Alleys in Wilmington, Delaware and enjoyed cooking and working in her garden.
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September 03, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Barbara A. (Kramer) Lewis, 84, of Manor, died Thursday September 1, 2016, at home. She was born July 17, 1932 in Irwin, a daughter of the late William and Anna (Oshesky) Kramer and was also preceded in death by siblings, Betty Miller and Joseph and William Kramer. She was a retired employee of Dormont Manufacturing, Export.
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September 01, 2016 |
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John E. Nedley, 78, of Penn, died Tuesday August 30, 2016. He was born June 14, 1938 in Hempfield Township, a son of the late William and Rose Marie (Dreistadt) Nedley. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers William and Paul Nedley. John was a 1956 graduate of Jeannette High School, an Air Force Veteran that served during the Vietnam Conflict, and a retired foreman at General Tire, Jeannette.
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August 25, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Randy D. Weston, 59, of Irwin, died Monday August 22, 2016. He was born June 4, 1957 in Greensburg, a son of Nancy (Elliott) Vaglia of Trafford and the late Thomas Weston also step son of Philip Vaglia. Randy was a former EMT for Mutual Aid, Greensburg. In addition to his mother and stepfather he is survived by his children Amber (Larry) Williamson of Richland, N.C., Kailin (Jeremy) Owens of Greensburg and Randy D. Weston II of Richland, N.C. 8 grandchildren; sisters Terri Campbell, Wendy Snyder, and Michelle Weston; brothers Thomas (Billie Jo) Weston, Paul (Darlene) Weston and David (Kim) Weston; his sister in law Helen O’Dell; also aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
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August 25, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Thomas L. Strawins, Jr., 77, of East McKeesport, died Wednesday August 24, 2016. He was born August 19, 1939 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Thomas L. Sr. and Lillian (Ford) Strawins. He was a an Air Force veteran, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in business administration, a retired employee of Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding with 35 years of service and had also worked at Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, East McKeesport and First Student Bus Lines, Wall. He was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport where he served as an usher, a member of parish council, and various other committees, and was a former democratic chairperson in East McKeesport borough.
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August 22, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Mary Louise (Newlin) “Nook” Gundaker, age 88, of Irwin, died peacefully Friday, August 19, 2016 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was one month shy of her 89th birthday. She was born September 15, 1927 in Shafton, to the late James “Peenie” Newlin and Margaret Thompson “Peg” James. She was the stepdaughter of the late Dr. Emory S. James. Nook graduated from Norwin High School, class of 1945 and subsequently attended and graduated from Grace Martin Business School.
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August 21, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Earl C. Shepherd Jr., age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 18, 2016. He was born December 13, 1969 in McKeesport, the son of Patricia (Thomas) Novak and the late Earl C. Shepherd. He served in the Marines and went on to be a Police Officer in North Versailles, Glassport and the City of Pittsburgh. He also served as a Pittsburgh Firefighter, and worked several years as a Sports Performance Coach. Earl competed internationally on the U.S. Bobsled Team from 1996-2001.
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August 21, 2016 |
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Nancy May (Auman) Berrett, age 85, of East McKeesport, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016. She was born June 4, 1931 in Stahlstown, a daughter of the late John and Olive M. (miller) Auman. She was a former member of the First Methodist Church in East McKeesport. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband James W. Berrett; and son Steven Edward “Ed” Berrett; and sisters Jean Chrisman and Dorothy Ambrose.
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August 17, 2016 |
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Andrew "Andy" Nicholas Iski, age 94, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 after a short illness. He was born March 25, 1922 to the late Andrew B. and Irene Iski. With the outbreak of World War II, he volunteered for service and served honorably in the United States Army in Europe. He fought in the Battle of Bulge. For his service he received three Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. He married the late Valentina (Teen) Smerkar on May, 8, 1943.
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August 15, 2016 |
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Angela J. “Angel” Jones, 66, of Irwin, died August, 2016. She was born June 12, 1950 in Boston, MA, the daughter of the late Virginia (Darymple) Hanley. Angel graduated from Shadyside School of Nursing and was a retired registered nurse for UPMC Shadyside Hospital. She was good hearted and kind to everyone. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Surviving are her husband of thirty five years, Willie L. Jones; her daughter Rachel Carter; her grandchildren, Shyleea, Mya, Syiere, and Kira; her brother Robert Hanley; also nieces and nephews.
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