Claire Anna (Bennett) Zinsmeister

July 16, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Claire Anna (Bennett) Zinsmeister, of Irwin, formerly of N. Braddock, passed away July 14, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Wilburt and Anna (Heinen) Bennett. Claire was formerly employed by the PRR. She enjoyed traveling and spending time at her Scottyland camp with family and friends. Claire was also a proud and excellent homemaker. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, and was a past Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge in N. Braddock.

Ann F. (Arch) Botti

July 14, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Ann F. (Arch) Botti, 96, of East McKeesport, died Wednesday July 13, 2016. She was born October 29, 1919 in Leskovec pri Krsken, Yugoslavia, a daughter of the late Anton and Anna (Mlakar) Arch. Ann was eastern region district food manager for K-Mart for 22 years. She was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport, a member of the Christian Mothers, and a volunteer for East Allegheny Meals-On-Wheels.

J. Donald Dvorsky

July 14, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

J. Donald Dvorsky, 86, formerly of Elizabeth Township, died Monday July 11, 2016. He was born August 19, 1929 in McKeesport, a son of the late Joseph and Bridget (Pastor) Dvorsky and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Jean (Luethke) Dvorsky, his second wife Dorothy Jean Dvorsky, and a sister Corrine Heyz. Don retired as administrator of the energy distribution for U.S. Steel Corporation and served as a consultant after retirement. He was past master of Duquesne Lodge, No.731, Free and Accepted Masons, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Syria Temple, Pittsburgh.

Ralph Brian Stubbs

July 10, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Ralph Brian Stubbs, 62, of Irwin, died Thursday July 7, 2016. He was born August 28, 1953 in Greensburg, a son of Joan L. (Bahle) McCrossen of Irwin and the late Herbert Stubbs and was also preceded in death by an infant brother. He was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1972 and was a former employee of Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding.

Vincent B. Smith Jr.

July 08, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Vincent B. Smith Jr., 91, a resident of the Veterans Hospital Aspinwall, died Wednesday July 6, 2016. Husband of the late Violet M. (Nolte) Smith; father of Natalie S. (Dave) Kraft and Gwen C. Stocks; grandfather of David V. Kraft, Jeffrey G. Kraft, William G. Stocks, Wendy Cookerly, and the late John J. Kraft; seven great grandchildren; brother of Mildred L. “Babe” Booth, Marion Smith, Marie Prescott, and the late John Smith, Eleanor Schillinger, Robert Smith, and Roberta Smith; also nieces and nephews.

Tamara “Tammy” Lee (Thompson) Taylor

July 07, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Tamara “Tammy” Lee (Thompson) Taylor, age 53, of Ardara passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016. She was born January 2, 1963 in McKeesport, a daughter of Larry Donley and Carol Ann (Harvey) Thompson. She was a long time member of the United Presbyterian Church in Ardara where she started a youth group. She worked for over 8 years at the Colonial Grill in Irwin and was a member of the Irwin Historical Society. She is preceded in death by her sister Kelly Ann Thompson.

Arthur W. Fellers

July 04, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Arthur W. Fellers, 68, of Irwin, went home to be with his heavenly father, Saturday July 2, 2016, at home, with the loving support of his family. He was raised in Forest Hills, a son of the late William and Emma Louise (Casper) Fellers and was also preceded in death by a sister, Judith Herd. Art was a member and elder at Greensburg Alliance Church. He formerly worked at Westinghouse Research, Churchill, Sony, New Stanton, and Home Depot, Greensburg. He earned an associate degree from Triangle Tech, Pittsburgh.

Dorothy M. (Majhan) Kenyhercz

July 03, 2016 |

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Dorothy M. (Majhan) Kenyhercz, 86, of Plum, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Thursday June 30, 2016. She was born August 14, 1929 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Martincic) Majhan and was also preceded in death by her grandson, Tyler D. Kenyhercz, and siblings, Joseph Majhan, Eleanor Matelan and Rose Manko. She was a former cafeteria employee for Norwin School District and enjoyed baking, sewing and going to the casino. She was a member of St. Stephen’s Byzantine Church, North Huntingdon and an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan.

Cheryl A. Young

June 29, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Cheryl A. Young, 55, of North Versailles, died Monday June 27, 2016. She was born December 8, 1960 in McKeesport, a daughter of Irene (Mellon) Young of North Versailles and the late R. Glen Young. Cheryl was an employee of Civic Light Opera, Pittsburgh. Her passion was theatre. She acted, directed, and served as stage manager, often providing props. She was formerly active with the New Group Theatre. She will be remembered for her unforgettable smile and beautiful soul.

Scott A. Williamson

June 29, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Scott A. Williamson, known to friends as “Wilk” and “Scotty”, 46, of Pittsburgh, formerly of West Hempfield, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016. He was born December 26, 1969 in Pittsburgh, the beloved son of Carol and the late Drew Williamson of Irwin. Dear brother of Susan (Dan) Marcinko and “Uncle” to Meghan, Molly, and Matthew Marcinko of Robinson Township. Scott’s pride and joy were his two beloved dogs ~ Makena and the late Winfield.

He was a 1988 graduate of Hempfield Area High School. He received his B.S. in Business Administration from Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia where he played 4 years of Division III football.

Sue (Irving) Heubach

June 27, 2016 |

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Sue (Irving) Heubach, 80, of Westmoreland City, died Friday June 24, 2016, at home. She was born January 16, 1936 in Warren, a daughter of the late Donald and Mary Elizabeth (Heath) Irving and was also preceded in death by her step father, Philip Lauffenburger, and her son in law, Jay R. White. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed knitting, golfing, bowling, and reading.

Ann (Curtis) Patterson

June 26, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Ann (Curtis) Patterson, age 81, of North Versailles passed away Thursday June 23, 2016. She was born March 13, 1935 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Michael and Pauline (Britanik) Curtis. She was a long time member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport and graduated from St. Thomas High School in Braddock. She worked as a Data entry clerk at Merck-Medco in North Versailles for over 10 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Richard S. Patterson.

Kenneth E. Cosharek

June 23, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Kenneth E. Cosharek, 52, of Pittsburgh, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Saturday June 18, 2016. He was born September 20, 1963 in McKeesport, a son of Frank Cosharek of North Huntingdon and the late Mary Jane (Mlinarchik) Cosharek and was also preceded in death by a brother James J. Cosharek. Ken was employed as a mechanical engineer for Woodings Industrial Corp., Mars.

Benjamin F. Termin

June 18, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Benjamin F. Termin, 73, of Ardara, died Thursday June 16, 2016 at home. He was born October 30, 1942 in Clearfield County, a son of the late John Herold and Catherine (Houser) Termin. Ben served in the Army for two years and was a self-employed carpenter. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Nyla M. (Werkman) Termin, a sister Labutis Mae Baker, and his step son Richard D. Paulus.

Edith L. (Renz) Bower

June 16, 2016 |

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Edith L. (Renz) Bower, age 97, of Larimer, passed away at home on Wednesday June 15, 2016. She was born December 28, 1918 in North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late William and Elmina (Himes) Renz. She was a lifetime member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Larimer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Arthur R. Bower; and brother William Henry Renz.