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Shirley McCarthy

November 10, 2020 |

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

Shirley McCarthy, age 90, of Yukon, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at her home.  She was born September 8, 1930 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Adam and Nellie (Rausch) Dannenhauer.  Shirley was a member of the First Evangelical Free Church, McKeesport and enjoyed crocheting and ceramics.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry G. McCarthy; sons, Dale and Warren McCarthy; and brother, Kenny Dannenhauer.  

 
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Betty Rodgers

November 10, 2020 |

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

Betty Rodgers, age 83  formerly of Ardara went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2020. She was born March 3, 1937 in Turtle Creek, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Emma Grubbs. Betty was a member of Ardara United Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth , one son Ronnie, two sisters, Anna Baker and Nancy Opsitnick.

 
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Brian J. "Doc" Dougherty

November 10, 2020 |

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

Brian J. "Doc" Dougherty, age 50, of McKeesport, died October 28, 2020, in West Virginia. Born October 20, 1970, in McKeesport, he was the son of James (Judy Meighen) Dougherty and the late Sandra (Karabin) Dougherty and his life partner and companion Shanna Richter.

 
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Mildred Jean "Mickie" Kaylor

November 10, 2020 |

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

Mildred Jean  "Mickie" Kaylor,  77, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Clairton, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born February 20, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Jeanette (Kubancsek) Gombar. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Wayne Kaylor who passed away August 13, 2009. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin and had worked for Hills, Eckerd Drugs, McDonalds, the Head Start Program in Arkansas and the former G.C. Murphy Company home office in McKeesport.

 
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Duane Drago

November 10, 2020 |

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

Duane Drago, age 73, of White Oak, died on November 2, 2020. He was born in McKeesport on April 26, 1947.

 
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Janet A. Thompson

November 10, 2020 |

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

Janet A. Thompson, age 84, of North Huntingdon, died November 2, 2020, at UPMC Shadyside.  Born April 22, 1936, in Depew, NY, she was the daughter of the late Barney and Ann (Brandys) Jeziorski and the beloved wife of Paul F. Thompson for 65 years.

 
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Ann W. Preece

November 09, 2020 |

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

Ann W. Preece, age 69, of Dravosburg, died on Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born in Franklin Park on November 24, 1950 and is the daughter of the late Wayne and Anna Keith.
She was an active member of the West Mifflin Baptist Church.

 
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Bridget E. Levdansky

November 09, 2020 |

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

Bridget E. Levdansky, age 69, died on November 8, 2020.  She was born in McKeesport on November 19, 1950 to the late Joseph and Mary Bechtold Rusnak Levdansky.  She was an administrative assistant for the Royal York Auction Gallery in East Liberty and helped with the census office.

 
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Dolores Mary Kontros

November 09, 2020 |

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

Dolores Mary Kontros, age 89, of Port Vue, died November 6, 2020. She was born in McKeesport on June 15, 1931 and is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Mayher Bury and the wife of the late John F. Kontros.

 
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Dorothy J. (Chorey) DeFelice

November 09, 2020 |

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

Dorothy J. (Chorey) DeFelice age 91, formally of McKeesport, died November 5, 2020, at Independence Court in Monroeville under the care of Allegheny Health Network Hospice. Born November 27, 1928, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Sandusky (Samudovsky) and wife of the late Ralph T. DeFelice.

 
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Ada Doty

November 09, 2020 |

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

Ada Doty, age 91, of White Oak, died November 3, 2020 at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport. Born July 5, 1929, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Earle and Bertha (Phipps) Wiles.  Ada worked at McKeesport Hospital for over 43 years as a switchboard operator and then for Walmart in West Mifflin in the fitting rooms. She was a lifetime member of St. John Lutheran Church in McKeesport and an Auxiliary member of the White Oak American Legion Post 701.

 
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Marcia Ann Haidle

November 09, 2020 |

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

Marcia Ann Haidle, age 61, of North Versailles, died November 6, 2020, at Kane Community Hospital of McKeesport. Born August 13, 1959, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Annette (Muhalsky) Feyes and the wife of Sam Haidle for over 35 years.
Marcia dedicated her life to caring for her home and family. She was a member of Community Life of McKeesport. Marcia enjoyed helping her husband DJ and the time they spent together. Her greatest joy was caring for her pets, or her "Baby's" as she referred to them, Jada, Onyx, Tu-tone, and Inky.

 
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Mary E. Allison

November 09, 2020 |

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

Mary E. (Kalbaugh) Allison, age 93, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Southwestern Nursing Center. She was a member of Wilson Presbyterian Church in Clairton where she was very active. She enjoyed gardening and crafts. Born September 27, 1927 in Kingwood, WV, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel (Heath) Kalbaugh and wife of the late John Allison. She is survived by sons, Sam Spano of Forward Twp. and Michael Angelo (Patricia) Spano of Pleasant Hills; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Bonnett of Ocala, FL; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 4-6 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Wilson Presbyterian Church, 400 North 4th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. In order to comply with Covid-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited to 25 people at any given time inside the funeral home. Guests are required to wear masks and follow CDC social distancing guidelines. You may be asked to limit your visiting time so that all guests will have an opportunity to pay their respects. The family would like to express their understanding to those who are unable to attend due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Leonard S. Chemsak

November 07, 2020 |

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

Leonard S. Chemsak, of McKeesport, passed away on November 5, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  He was the son of the late John and Mary (Polyak) Chemsak, and husband of Helen (Protz) Chemsak for 45 years.

 
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Charles Theodore Zeleznik

November 07, 2020 |

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

Charles Theodore Zeleznik, age 82, of North Versailles, PA died on Friday, November 6, 2020. He was born in North Versailles on February 15,1938 and is the son of the late George and Anne (Arendas) Zeleznik. He served in the US Army as a member of the military police from 1961 to 1963. He worked as a bricklayer for some time and worked at Greyhound Bus Lines as a motor coach operator for over 30 years. He was a member of the White Oak American Legion, PNA Lodge #352, and St. Stephens Byzantine Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. His great passion was caring for his horses and riding on his tractors.

 
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