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John P. Darnay Jr.

October 10, 2023 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

 John P. Darnay Jr., 70, of Port Vue died Sunday October 8, 2023. He is the son of the late John P. Darnay Sr. and survived by his mother Olga Ballas Darnay. John is also survived by his sons JR Darnay and Michael (Erin) Darnay; daughter Marissa (Bryan) Darnay; and grandchildren Emma, Bryce, and Blake. Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Inurnment will be private.

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Richard J. Watkins

October 10, 2023 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Richard J. Watkins "Mr. Dickie", age 95, of McKeesport, died October 5, 2023, at home. Born October 17, 1927, in Greensburg, he was the son of the late Perry Blannon and Alberta (Ganie) Blannon and the husband of Rose (Campbell) Watkins.
He retired from the City of McKeesport as an Ordinance Officer. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. Richard loved to Barbecue; he would smoke everything from ham to ribs and sell it to everyone in the community.

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Eleanor M. Bartels

October 09, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Eleanor M. Bartels, 91, of Claridge,  passed away Saturday October 7, 2023.  Eleanor grew up in McKeesport and lived in North Huntingdon prior to moving to Orlando in 1982.   In 2006 she  moved back to Pennsylvania.  Prior to raising her children she  was employed at Westinghouse Bettis. She also worked for both JCPenney Catalog and in the cafeteria in Norwin School District and then in Orlando.  It was hard work that she sincerely enjoyed and did until her retirement in 2006. Eleanor volunteered at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, Pa. for several years, was a  member of the Order of the Eastern Star and loved cruising.   Prior to her husband's death, they enjoyed over 20 cruises together.  She then cruised often with her family and created many happy memories. Eleanor is predeceased in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Earl C. Bartels, Jr.; her son, Kenneth; and her brother, Leonard Myers. She is survived by her daughter, Leslie Sacks and her son, Eric (Cyndi) Bartels; grandsons, Derek and Mitchell; great granddaughter, Penelope; sisters, Laverne McConnell and Janice McEwan; several nieces and nephews and their families. There will be no services at this time. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike , North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. Donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Condolences may be made through the online website at www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Robert William "Chirpy" Troy

October 09, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Robert William "Chirpy" Troy, 76 of Elizabeth Township, passed away on October 9, 2023 at home. He was born April 10, 1947 in Weirton, West Virginia and was the son of the late William Troy and Cecil and Beulah Goodwin, who raised him. He retired from US Steel Clairton Works with 37 years of service as a Millwright. Chirpy was a very proud Army Veteran, who served as a sharpshooter and served in Vietnam, for his service he was awarded The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. Rob was a member of the Ex-Serviceman’s Club of Elizabeth Township, Monongahela VFW Post 1409, and the White Oak American Legion Post 701.

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Janet Leah Pry

October 09, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Janet Leah Pry, 82, of West Mifflin, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 7, 1941 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John Harry and Evelyn (Tingle) Harrington. She was a member of First Evangelical Free Church, McKeesport and was the Equipment Operator for the Steel City Quartet for 37 years.

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Frances C. Martin

October 09, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Frances C. (Thomas) Martin, age 68, of McKeesport passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Kane Community Living Center. Born February 8, 1955 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth Thomas. She worked as a registered nurse at Jefferson Hospital, in Jefferson Hills.

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Richard J. Vapner

October 09, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Richard J. Vapner, age 82 of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday October 8, 2023 in Southwester Nursing Center, West Mifflin.  Born November 18, 1940 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Filipovic) Vapner.  A member of Unity Presbyterian Church in Greentree, Richard worked most recently for the US Department of Commerce's Census Bureau.

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Antoinette M. "Toni" Martincevic

October 09, 2023 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Antoinette M. “Toni” Martincevic, age 76, of North Braddock, entered life eternal on Saturday, October 7, 2023. She was predeceased in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Greg, her parents Andrew and Mary (Ribich) Milko, her brother William (Mary) Milko and her sisters Kay (Ed) Koerner and Gen (Rich) Scanlon. There will be No Visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Braddock Hills, on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Kenneth Kezmarsky officiating. Burial, beside her husband, will immediately follow at All Saints Cemetery, Braddock Hills. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Rose M. Crupie

October 08, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Rose M. Crupie, 90, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023. She was born September 14, 1933 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Vincenza (Liberatore) Amendola. She was the wife of the late Nicholas J. Crupie who passed away August 22, 2009. Rose was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish- St. Patrick Church, Christy Park. She worked for the former Sears Roebuck in McKeesport and later, she and her husband Nick were proprietors of Nick's Confectionary Store on Locust Street in McKeesport until their retirement. She was a 1951 graduate of McKeesport High School.

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Patricia A. (Coan) Parfitt

October 08, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Patricia A. (Coan) Parfitt, 78, of Greensburg formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was born July 25, 1945 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Clarence Coan and Phyllis Parfitt. Pat was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Criminal Justice and attended Law School in San Diego, CA. She owned her own painting company in San Diego and enjoyed spending time with her family, reading and watching TV. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Pinaroc and her husband, MacArthur; grandson, Joshua Pinaroc and his wife, Katie; sister, Jacque Parfitt; brother, Bruce Parfitt and his wife, Chris; and numerous nephews and cousins. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesday at James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will follow at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Pat. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Janice “Sib” Ann Weiskircher Hamilton

October 07, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Janice “Sib” Ann Weiskircher Hamilton, age 84, of Marietta, GA, formerly of White Oak and North Huntingdon, PA, died on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at her home for the last 7 years in Marietta, GA. She was born in McKeesport, PA on July 29, 1939 and had a big and glorious life. If you knew Sib, you were inspired by her, and she was motivated by you. You quickly came to know that she was creative, smart, tough, artistic, ambitious, athletic, and beautiful. She was always teaching and always leading. She was a person that left more than a mark on your soul.

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Maureen Edna Dunn

October 07, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Maureen Edna Dunn, 67, of North Huntingdon, PA, died October 5, 2023 in her home after a brief illness. She is survived by her fiancé, David Bollinger, her daughter, Nicole (Tim) Dunn Marsh of Alexandria, VA, brothers, David (Beverly) Dunn and Duane Dunn both of North Huntingdon, PA, sister, Marcia (Ralph) Rowley of Charlottesville, VA, aunt, Maureen Donnelly of Arlington, VA and several nieces and nephews. Maureen was predeceased by her beloved mother, JoAnn Dunn, father, Clarence Dunn and brothers, Dennis, Darrel, and Douglas. Born November 15, 1955 in Jeanette, PA, Maureen graduated from Norwin High School in 1973. She was an office manager at Trafford Commerce Center for over 30 years. She loved her swimming pool, making flower arrangements, and decorating her house with birdhouses and bumble bees in the summer, witches for Halloween, and snowmen in the winter. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. on Monday at James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Ralph Rowley officiating. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Helen Rosalia Berry

October 07, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Helen Rosalia Berry, of McKeesport, PA, died on her 100th birthday on October 5, 2023. She was born in Munhall, PA on October 5, 1923 and is the daughter of the late John and Helen Fazekas Grega and the wife of the late Martin J. Berry. Helen was a devout Catholic who was member of the former St. Pius Roman Catholic Church in McKeesport, now Mary, Mother of God Parish. She was very crafty, loved to knit, and was an Avon lady for many years. She was also the owner of the former Betty Ann’s Hair Salon in Duquesne, where she was a Beauty Operator.

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Donna M. (Brzozowski) Grimm

October 06, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Donna M. (Brzozowski) Grimm, of Elizabeth Township, formerly from Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughter.

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Joyce E. Schmidt

October 06, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Joyce E. (Hoak) Schmidt, age 80, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at home. She retired as a librarian for the West Jefferson Hills School District. A member of Pine Run United Methodist Church in Clairton, she was a founding member of the Jefferson Hills Historical Society and founder of the Jefferson Hills Library. Born October 16, 1942 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Grace (Stokes) Hoak and wife of the late Frederick C. "Red" Schmidt Sr. She is survived by son, Frederick C. (Laurie) Schmidt Jr. of Jefferson Hills, with whom she resided; a grandson and great-granddaughters; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by daughter, Sharon E. Ruffing. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, October 9, 2023 from 3-7 PM. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Michael Airgood officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Run United Methodist Church, 901 North 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025 or the Jefferson Hills Library, 925 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.