October 01, 2021 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Ashley Marie Snyder, 34 of Forward Township, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was born in Magee Hospital on October 23, 1986, to Cindy A. Snyder Ross of Clairton and Richard D. Snyder, Sr. of West Mifflin. She is survived by her significant other of 18 years, Nicholas Potter Sr. of Forward Township. She is also survived by her parents Cindy and Richard, as well as her beautiful children MaKenzie Snyder, Nicholas Potter Jr., and Khori Potter. Further survivors include her brother Richard (Gabby Boyd) Snyder, Jr of Charleroi, and her stepfather Jim Ross of Clairton. Ashley loved hard, and she loved often. She was an animal lover. Ashley was one of the real ones- she was witty, beautiful, true, and magnificently made. She was a Christian and is now home with God- no more pain, no more sorrows. Fly high my angel, we love you more than words can say. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs, or online at www.fundthefuneral.com. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
September 30, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Joseph Makar, age 77, of White Oak, died on September 28, 2021. He was born in McKeesport on May 16, 1944 and is the son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Irene Oris Makar. He is the husband of the late Minyone Savilla Osborne Makar who died on March 16, 2021. Joseph was a physics teacher for many years at McKeesport Area School District and was also the principal of Yough High School from 1986 to 1997.
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September 30, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Shirley L. Johnston, age 95, of Monroeville, died September 29, 2021, at home. Born October 29, 1925, in Corning, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Niskosky) Sophia and wife of the late Edward E. Johnston.
Shirley began her career at Westinghouse and then would retire from the McKeesport School District in the Administration Office. When she was younger, she played the piano, organ and was a soloist at Christian Life Church in Trafford. Shirley adored her grandchildren and loved to play Uno and Scrabble with them.
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September 30, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Gloria B. Sollosi, of McKeesport, died September 28th, 2021, at home. Born November 15, 1936, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Kakas) DiPerna. She was the wife of Michael T. Sollosi and they were married for 66 years.
Gloria was a graduate of St. Peter High School in McKeesport. She worked for over 30 years in the admissions department of McKeesport Hospital. She was a member of the former Holy Trinity Church, and Mary, Mother of God Parish, Gloria was active in the Confraternity of Christian Mothers and The Ladies of Charity. She enjoyed bingo, casinos, baking, crocheting, sewing, helping her granddaughter Angie with her ancestry tree, and loved collecting Pandas.
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September 29, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Shirley Mae Ripley, age 90, of McKeesport, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was born in Connellsville on March 22, 1931 and is the daughter of the late Newton and Loretta Shaw Herrington.
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September 29, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Jean C. Tapocik, 88, of Michigan City, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021.
She was born July 1, 1933, in McKeesport, PA, to the late Vincent and Kathryn (Fowler) Clayton. On May 18, 1957, she married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, John Tapocik, who preceded her in death on May 21, 2018.
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September 29, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Malik Andrew Norfleet, 30, died Sept. 21, 2021. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at Divine Restoration COGIC, 102 N 2nd St, Duquesne, PA 15110, where the funeral service will be held at 12 noon. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
September 29, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Jane Louise (Harrison) Strong, 80, of Carlisle, formerly of Shafton, North Huntingdon Township, passed peacefully on the morning of September 20, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born October 6, 1940 in Braddock, the devoted daughter of Albert E. Harrison and Dorothy Marie (Buchanan) Harrison. Jane Louise grew up in North Versailles, graduating from Westinghouse Memorial High School in 1958. She then attended Shadyside School of Nursing earning her Registered Nurse credentials in 1961 and devoted her life to nursing with her eventual retirement from Family Home Health Services, Monroeville, where she was the Director of Restorative Services.
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September 29, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Rochelle (Shelly) Denise Williams, 53, was born May 2, 1968, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the beloved daughter of Yvonne (Buckner) Smith and the late John Richardson. Rochelle departed this life on September 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by her father, John Richardson.
Shelly was a 1986 graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Public Welfare Department.
Shelly had a vibrant personality and an infectious smile that lit up every room she walked in and touched every person she encountered. She was a fashionista who enjoyed shopping and being in the company of others. Shelly loved to laugh and have a great time. She was a devoted wife and mother whose children brought her great joy.
She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served on the J. Harold Hayes Scholarship Committee and the Esther Project.
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September 28, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Darla A. Hilliard, age 82, of Pleasant Hills, died Sunday, September 26, 2021. She was born in Pittsburgh on September 12, 1939 and is the daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy Schillinger Hilliard.
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September 28, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Robert C. Ferguson, age 74, of White Oak, died on Monday, September 27, 2021. He was born in McKeesport on June 14, 1947, and is the son of the late Robert Clyde and June Williams Ferguson.
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September 28, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Marjorie J. Ekin, age 89, of Gibsonia, formerly of White Oak, peacefully passed on Monday, September 27, 2021. She was born in New Castle on May 20, 1932 and is the daughter of the late Charles and Elsie Derr.
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September 28, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Beverly M. (Zemkosky) Petrak, age 72, of Clairton, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Southwestern Nursing Center. She was a Data Entry Technician.
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September 28, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Dawn R. Lloyd, age 57, of Glassport, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at UPMC McKeesport. She was a former bartender and waitress at Glassport American Legion and La Romana in Glassport, and she loved bingo. Born April 27, 1964 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of Judy (Marynchak) Lloyd of West Elizabeth and the late Norman Dean Lloyd. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sons, Kameron Dean (Becca Rollings) Lloyd of Canonsburg and Kevin Lloyd of Glassport; sisters, Dina Nagy of Jefferson Hills, Deanna (Shawn Sr.) Mooney of Elizabeth Twp. and Danielle (Matthew Reed) Lloyd of Greenock; brother, Kenneth Marsh Jr. of Elizabeth; stepmother, Faith Marsh; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
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September 28, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Howard Hose, age 94, of McKeesport, died September 19, 2021, at Riverside Care Center. Born September 18, 1927, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Howard and Ella Hose and the husband of the late Eleanor (Hudak) Hose.
Howard worked for the McKeesport Candy Company for many years. He was a United States Army Veteran. Howard was a huge Pittsburgh Sports fan and enjoyed having coffee and catching up with the guys.
Howard is survived by his son, Thomas Hose; grandson, Justin Hose; and great-grandson, Austin.
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