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Shirley Mae Burd

February 12, 2021 |

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

Shirley Mae Burd, age 83, of Dravosburg, formerly of Port Vue, died February 10, 2021, at AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born July 26, 1937, in Boston, PA, she was the daughter of the late Max and Clara (Belles) Schlessinger and the wife of the late John Christia Burd.

Shirley was the co-owner, secretary, and treasurer of the former Schlessinger Trucking Co. She was also a recruiter for the Peer Group with 18 years of service. Shirley was a member and Deacon of the former Immanuel Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed traveling, especially cruises with her family. Shirley was a member of the Port Vue American Legion Post # 447 Women's Auxiliary, where she was past secretary and treasurer.

 
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George Edward Brown, Sr.

February 11, 2021 |

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

George Edward Brown Sr., age 89, of Duquesne, died on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.  He was born in Johns Island, South Carolina on February 19, 1931 and is the son of the late Joseph B. and Anna Givens and the husband of the late Christine Younger Brown.  He served in the Army during the Korean War then worked at US Steel Duquesne Works until he retired.  George was the minister at Gospel of Jesus Church for many years.  He enjoyed reading his Bible, listening to music, and talking with friends and neighbors.  Mostly, he loved spending time with his family.

 
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Barbara L. Lape

February 11, 2021 |

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

Barbara L. (Uhrin) Lape, age 68, of Port Vue passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. Born November 9, 1952 in Akron, OH, she was a daughter of the late Albert G. and Joan M. (Mima) Uhrin. She was a retired registered nurse who worked for 44 years at Jefferson Hospital.

 
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Harlan E. Tobe, Sr.

February 11, 2021 |

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

Harlan E Tobe, Sr., was born July 10, 1957, to the late Horace E. and Lula Mae (Fields) Tobe in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He departed this life on February 6, 2021, at home.

Harlan graduated from Clairton High School in 1975. He was a former employee of Lenzer Coch Lines, Port Authority of Allegheny County, PRN Transit, and Community Life. Harlan retired from his passion for transportation services, where he enjoyed serving many through his extensive driving experiences.

Harlan leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Maurice Saunders, Harlan E Tobe, Jr. of McKeesport; three siblings, Anita L. Tobe of West Mifflin, Annette Halcomb and Weyman J. Tobe, Sr. of Clairton; devoted companion, Lethia Morton of McKeesport; nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.

 
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Gerald D. Smith

February 11, 2021 |

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

Gerald D. Smith, 78, died February 10, 2021. Friends will be received Thursday,
 February 11, 2021, from 4 to 8 p.m. at 
Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind St., 
McKeesport.

 
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Harry Edward "Whitey" Niedzwecki

February 10, 2021 |

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

Harry Edward "Whitey" Niedzwecki, 86, of Confluence, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021. He was born January 13, 1935 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Adam A. "Tony" and Helen M. (Walbaum) Niedzwecki. He was the husband of the late Patricia Ann (Mains) Niedzwecki, who passed away May 24, 2004. Whitey worked for 40 years for Bettis Atomic Laboratory in West Mifflin. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved and lived at his cabin on the Yough Lake in Confluence, PA. He enjoyed his beer and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan.

 
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Billy M. Pierce

February 10, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Billy M. Pierce, 90, of Palm Bay, FL, formerly of Glassport died Feb. 3, 2021.  He is the son of the late James and Agatha Pierce, Sr. and beloved husband of the late Patricia (Bulger) Pierce.  He is survived by his son Richard (Molly) Pierce; daughter Patty (Greg Patas) Palmer; grandson Jeremy Pierce; great grandson Damien; sisters Roberta Pierce, Peggy Norelli and Mary Price; brother James "Skip" Pierce; also nieces and nephews.  Billy was a retired Pipefitter for General Motors, former member of Queen of the Rosary Parish and served in the US Navy.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sat. from Noon to 1:00 pm, at which time a funeral blessing will be held.  

 


Marjorie Bauer

February 10, 2021 |

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

Marjorie Peebly (Margie) Bauer, 88, of Alvin, Texas, formerly of Versailles, Irwin, White Oak, and McKeesport, PA, went to be with the LORD on Saturday, January 30, 2021.  She passed away in HCA Healthcare – Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, Webster, TX.

She was the daughter of the late Harry Lindsley Peebly and AnnaBelle (Nolder) Peebly Jones. Born March 13, 1932, she was born and raised in McKeesport’s 10th Ward.

She was the wife of Thomas R. Bauer, who died February 21, 1990. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded by her brothers and their spouses: Jack W (Emma) Peebly; Chester H. (Margaret) Peebly; Don B. (Wilhemina, Josephine) Peebly; and Ramon L. Peebly; and nephews Chester Peebly II and Marty Peebly.

 
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David L. Cant

February 10, 2021 |

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

David L. Cant, 75, of McKeesport, passed away, Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born July 10, 1945 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late Robert John and Alice Mae (Ludwick) Cant. David was a US Army Veteran and worked for 37 years for Vista Metals. He was an avid hunter and golfer.  He golfed with a league every week and enjoyed hunting in the Clarion County area. David and his wife Janet have a camp in Mountain Pines that they would visit every weekend and they also enjoyed visiting Deep Creek, MD. He was a hockey fan and loved attending his grandchildren's games.

 
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Raymond J. "Coal Man" Majzer

February 09, 2021 |

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

Raymond J. “Coal Man” Majzer, age 81, of West Mifflin, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at UPMC McKeesport. Born in Glassport on September 8, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (McCluskey) Majzer. He was a retired truck driver for DeRosa Trucking Co. in Dravosburg, drove truck at the Edgar Thompson Plant and was currently a school bus driver for A.S.K., in Wall, PA. Ray was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name Church, enjoyed fishing, car cruises, polkas, dancing, eating a good meal and socializing but most of all time spent with his family and grandchildren. He proudly served his country in the Navy. He was the husband of the late Margie (Parise) Budesky Majzer; companion of 26 years to Rita Kiczan of West Mifflin; father of Raymond (Gerry) Majzer of Augusta, GA, Robert (Debbie) Majzer of Brownsmill, NJ, Joseph (Jessie) Majzer of Augusta, GA, Christine (late Ronald) (Richard Ohler) Loop of Duquesne, Tracie (Robert) Fox of Elizabeth, Tricia (Mike) Hosack of Munhall, John Adam (Ellen Malenke) Budesky of Mechanicsville, VA, Patti (Stephen) Haut of Shippensburg, PA, Sheldon Majzer of Millersburg, OH, Troy (Dustiny) Majzer of Millersburg, OH; extended children, Becki (Mike) Travis of McKeesport, Shawn (Meghan) Kiczan of Belle Vernon, Brian (Marcie) Kiczan of Lincoln Place; 28 Grandchildren; 35 Great Grandchildren; brother of Adelaide (late Jerry) Teahan of Bridgeville, Victoria Majzer of Washington, DC, Mary Ann (late Brent) Swope of Delaware, Ronald “Stovepipe” Ardilletz of Glassport; brother-in-law of Kathy (Eddie) Christopher of Greensburg; predeceased by brothers Edward Majzer, Joseph Majzer, Robert “Froggy” McMahon and grandaughter Angela Carman.

 
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Deborah J. Campbell

February 09, 2021 |

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

Deborah J. (Werner) Campbell, age 71, of Floreffe, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a bar tender at the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post 75 in Clairton and a former employee of Kmart in Pleasant Hills. She was a member of the American Legion Post 75 Ladies Auxiliary in Clairton, the Wilson American Citizens Club in Wilson, and the Moraine Camplands Association. Born February 17, 1949 in West Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Harold C. and Anna Marie (Wray) Werner. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Louis T.  Campbell; children, Mindy Devlin of Floreffe, Derek (Katie) Martin of Elizabeth Twp. and Curt Martin of Buena Vista; stepchildren, Cindy (Rich) Harrison of Finleyville and Louis T. Campbell of Library; granddaughters, Victoria, Ariella and Talitha; step-grandchildren, Jessica, Angie and Carrie, Louis T. III, and Carolyn; also, great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold Werner Jr. of Grindstone and Robert (Barb) Werner of Elizabeth; also, nieces and nephews.

 
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Edward "Eddie" Chisolm

February 09, 2021 |

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

Edward "Eddie" Chisolm, age 78, of McKeesport, died on January 30, 2021, at UPMC Shadyside. Born October 9, 1942, on Wadmalaw Island, SC, he was the son of the late Benjamin J. and Celestine E. (Gadson) Chisolm. Eddie was a retired butcher and always had a passion for football and basketball.

 
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Liberata “Libby” Morrell

February 09, 2021 |

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

Liberata “Libby” Morrell, 91, of Frederick County, VA passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Winchester Medical Center.

Mrs. Morrell was born in 1930 in Tocco da Casauria, Italy, daughter of the late Luciano and Lucia Del Rosso and the wife of George Morrell.

She was a Seamstress at the former Bell Drape, Co. Mrs. Morrell enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time with her family. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Winchester, VA, and a devoted, loving wife to her husband, George.

 
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Patrick Roach

February 09, 2021 |

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

Patrick Roach, age 67, of Hampton Township, died Friday, February 5, 2021 in Pittsburgh. He was born in McKeesport on August 18, 1953 and is the son of the late Richard Allen and Midge Dillon Roach. Patrick built his legacy shipping business from the ground up over the last twenty-five years. His free time was spent seeking adventure…boating on the rivers of Pittsburgh and on Lake Erie, riding motorcycles, restoring classic cars, and traveling.

 
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Joseph T. Godwin, Jr.

February 08, 2021 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Joseph T. Godwin, Jr., 72, of Murrysville, formerly of North Versailles Twp., died Feb. 1, 2021. Beloved son of the late Joseph T. and Olga (Semethy) Godwin. Loving husband of 50 years to Janet (Webster) Godwin. Dear brother of Joann Ritchey, Patricia Carr, Peggy Barncord, and the late Robert Godwin and Doris (Loving companion, Linda Lawson) Parker. Brother-in-law of Mary Godwin. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was an avid race car fan.

 
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