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Donald E. Wheeler

February 18, 2021 |

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

Donald E. Wheeler, age 62, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on February 17, 2021 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born on July 21, 1958 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Robert Wheeler and Barbara (Davis) Harrington and her husband Ralph who raised him. He worked as a mechanic. Donald is the father of Cpl. Heather Wheeler, U.S.M.C., of Cherry Point, N.C. and Shawn (Shawna) Wheeler of Clairton; brother of Sharon (Dennis Bishop) Denne of Ligonier, Ralph (Kim) Harrington of W. Jefferson Hills and the late Robert Wheeler. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2021 from 1-4 P.M., at which time services will held, with words of reflection, at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER-SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER-FUNERAL DIRECTOR. All PA Covid-19 precautions will be in place at the funeral home and visitors MUST wear a mask.

 


H. Deloris Seperek

February 18, 2021 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

H. Deloris Seperek, age 92, of McKeesport,  passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021, at her home. Born on October 17, 1928, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Hazel (Lamb) Fry and the wife of the late Matthew E. Seperek.

 
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Richard M. (Dick) Grace

February 18, 2021 |

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

Richard M. (Dick) Grace, age 90, of McKeesport, died February 16, 2021, at home.  Born June 27, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Catherine (Coughlin) Grace and the loving husband of Marianne (Bodnar) Grace for 63 years.  Dick worked for US Steel National Works as a crane repairman for 30 years. He was an active member of United Steel Workers Union Local 1408. He served as a Grievance Man, Vice President and President of Local 1408 from 1979 to 1985.  He retired in 1987 and then worked for the United Steelworkers Dislocated Worker Program and was President of Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR).

 
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Edward "Ed" R. Krien

February 18, 2021 |

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

Edward "Ed" R. Krien, 72, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday February 16, 2021. He was born May 22, 1948 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Frank and Irene (Tretyak) Krien. Ed was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and during his time of service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Overseas Service Bar, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge M-14 and M-16, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Ed was a very hardworking man, who worked for Central Blood Bank as a truck driver for 35 years, where he had just recently retired, December 31, 2020. No matter what was made for dinner, Ed had always preferred hotdogs and baked beans, but nothing beat a bowl of cheerios or popsicles. Ed enjoyed his family time while vacationing to OBX every summer.

 
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Harriet M. Good

February 18, 2021 |

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

Harriet M. Good, 74 of North Huntingdon died February 17, 2021 at Select Specialty in Latrobe. She was born April 6, 1946 in Jeannette a daughter of the late Joseph and Jessie Hoffer. Prior to her retirement she was employed as a manager by Goodwill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul  in 2016, a daughter, Paula, four brothers, Jack, Harry, Bucky and Raymond, two sisters, Dolly and  Sheila. She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Twele and her husband Kevin, one son, Joseph Good (Chrissy), 9 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Sunday from 3-7 p.m. Interment will take place Monday at 11 A.M. in Long Run Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 
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James Wilhelm “Fingers” Dreer

February 17, 2021 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

James Wilhelm “Fingers” Dreer, 71 of Wilmerding, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021. He was born in Elizabeth on October 11th, 1949 to the late James and Alice Seachrist Dreer. James was the loving partner of 39 years to Darlene J. Rupinski. He is survived by his sons; James W. Dreer of Glassport, Mark J. (Bobbie Jo) Rupinski of Glassport, James J. Dreer of Wall, and stepson Jason Rupinski of Wall, daughters Tonia (James) Hedrick of Huntingdon W.V., Crystal Dreer of McKeesport, and stepdaughter Spring Rupinski of Glassport, twenty grandchildren and one great-grandchild. James was preceded in death by his sister Alice Sharon Egenlauf. He enjoyed doing auto repair on vehicles and loved to find treasure when junk picking. James worked as a burner for twenty years at Casturo Salvage Co.

 
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Alicia L. Wright

February 17, 2021 |

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

Alicia L. Wright, age 47, of New Kensington, died February 10, 2021, at home. Born August 25, 1973, in New Kensington, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Jackson and Effie Mae Wright.

Alicia worked as a CNA and with Action Housing helping the homeless. She is survived by her children, Tyler Wright, Jalisa Evans, Tyvon Wright, and Tymere McCarthy-Wright; grandchildren, Taylor, Alicia, Aymere, Shakeem, Selia, Ryan, Ky'Mere, and Layla; siblings, Crystal, Felicia, Rosalyn, DeeDee, and Ebony; also many nieces and nephews.

 
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Cleveland Peart

February 17, 2021 |

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

Cleveland Peart, 90, of Wilkins Township,  passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his home.  He was born February 13, 1931 in Mt. Moriah, Jamaica, a son of the late George and Clementina (Diaz) Peart.   Prior to coming to  the United States, Cleveland was a cobbler in Jamaica and came to the states where he was a housekeeper for Hilton Hotels.  He enjoyed gardening, traveling and especially loved driving.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings.  He is survived by his wife, Velma (Reid) Peart; son, Dwight Davis and his wife, Beth, Roy Davis; grandchildren, Xavier, Zachary, Yasmine and Whitney.

 
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Lan Thi Trinh

February 17, 2021 |

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

Lan Thi Trinh, 67, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  She was born August 18, 1953 in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, a daughter of the late Thanh Trinh and Cau Thi Nguyen.  Lan was a nail technician for Tom Nails in North Versailles.  She is survived by her husband, Than Tran; daughters, Thanh Thao Dinh, Thuy Hang Trinh Tran, Thuy Nga Trinh Tran; brothers, Ngoc Dinh Trinh, Trung Dinh Trinh; sisters, Khan Thi Trinh, Dao Thi Trinh, Hong Thi Trinh; grandchildren, Leyna Dinh, Phuong Anh Pham, Quang Vinh Nguyen, Anh Khoa Pham.  Family and friends will be received for prayer on Tuesday, February 23 at 7 p.m. in the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  Additional viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 24 from 9 to 11 a.m. in St. Boniface Catholic Church, 2208 East Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15212.  A Mass will follow at 11 a.m. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Phuong An Trinh Tran

February 17, 2021 |

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

Phuong An Trinh Tran, 30, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  She was born November 23, 1990 in Saigon, Vietnam, a daughter of Than Tran and the late Lan Thi Trinh.  Phuong An was a nail technician for Sky Nails Spa in Harrison City.  She is survived by her sisters, Thanh Thao Dinh, Thuy Hang Trinh Tran and Thuy Nga Trinh Tran.  Family and friends will be received for prayer on Tuesday, February 23 at 7 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  Additional viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 24 from 9 to11 a.m. in St. Boniface Catholic Church, 2208 East Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15212.  A Mass will follow at 11 a.m.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Lawrence Gray Maple

February 17, 2021 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Lawrence Gray Maple, 92 of Clairton passed away Sunday, February 14th, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in Bunola, PA on May 8th, 1928 to the late Lawrence D. and Edna Georgina McCay Maple. Lawrence Gray Maple was the loving husband of 71 years to Gloria Maple. He is survived by his children Larry (Karen) Maple of Finleyville, Ginger Begg of Saint Cloud Florida, Gail (Phillip) Marshman of Pleasant Hills, Janet (Dan) Klingensmith of Clairton, 11 grandchildren Alisha Van Bibber, John Maple, Sky Begg, Jordan Begg, Dallas Begg, Chandler Begg, Brittany Hugley, Emily Lander, Conor Marshman Joshua Klingensmith, and Kasey Wright followed by 10 great-grandchildren. Lawrence was preceded in death by his son-in-law Schylur Begg. He was a member of the U.S. Navy and he ministered at and was a member of the Clairton congregation of Jehovah’s witnesses, since 1950. He enjoyed music, playing the guitar, and singing with family. Lawrence loved looking at all the beauty of Gods creations, he got to know the trees, birds, and flowers. He also enjoyed discussing the bible with others and he looked forward to Gods promise of living on a paradise earth in the future. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A memorial service will be scheduled on zoom at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Ronald Bernard Spence

February 17, 2021 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Ronald Bernard Spence, 59, died Feb. 10, 2021. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.

 
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Pauline Kucsmas

February 17, 2021 |

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

Pauline Kucsmas, age 70, of Jeannette, formerly of McKeesport, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 12, 2021. She was born in McKeesport on April 25, 1950 and is the daughter of the late John and Pauline Bornyas Kucsmas.

 
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Dorothy A. Fehr

February 16, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Dorothy A. Fehr, age 100, of Zelienople, formerly of McKeesport and White Oak, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 while under the care of Passavant Retirement Community, where she had been a resident for many years.

Born July 13, 1920 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Nancy Angeline Jones.

Dorothy married the late Harry Glenn Fehr on October 22, 1942, and shared 66 years of marriage until his passing on March 12, 2009.

She was the mother of David Fehr of Sequim, WA, Douglas (Susan) Fehr of Wexford, PA, and the late Dr. Elaine (Leonard) Waters of Bradenton, FL; the grandmother of Jason (Susan) Fehr, Eric (Amy) Fehr, Justin Fehr, David Waters, Dr. Jenni Waters and Dr. Amy Waters; and great-grandmother of Madison, Jackson, Ansley, Theo, and Stella Fehr, and Jonah and Braeden Waters.

 
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Donald “Don” F. Ditter

February 16, 2021 |

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

Donald “Don” F. Ditter, age 85, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born May 31, 1935 in McKeesport, a son of the late Fredrick and Mildred Ditter. He was an Air Force veteran that went onto work his entire career as a welder for U.S. Steel before retiring. He had a passion for coaching NCAA midget Football and supporting his daughter’s swimming teams. He also enjoyed spending Wednesday nights watching his son and friends bowl and would never miss one of his granddaughter's softball games.

 
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