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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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Susan F. Yule

November 07, 2020 |

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

Susan F. Yule, age 62 of Glassport, died November 4, 2020, at Jefferson Hospital. Born December 28, 1957, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James and Florence (Jasinski) Yule.

 
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May Helen Woody

November 06, 2020 |

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

May Helen Woody, 75, born December 11, 1944, in McKeesport, PA. The beloved daughter of the late Gerard and Gertrude (McKissick) Herriott, departed this life on November 2, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA.
 
May is survived by her three sons, Derrick Woody of Mc Keesport, PA, Clark L Brooks of Pittsburgh, PA, Andre Herriott of Pittsburgh, PA; daughter, Luchina Everett; 24 grandchildren,17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Geraldine Herriott of Pittsburgh, Eva Booker of NY; brother, Gerard Herriott; nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

ALL VISITORS ARE ASKED TO WEAR MASKS AND BE MINDFUL OF SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES.

 
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Arthur C. McQueen

November 06, 2020 |

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

Arthur C. McQueen was born February 5, 1951 in McKeesport, PA. On Sunday, October 18, 2020, he went to his homecoming at the Canterbury Family Hospice In-patient unit in Pittsburgh, PA. Arthur was preceded in death by his father, L.C. McQueen, mother Alberta (Henderson) McQueen, sister, Annie Clyde Holly, brothers, David and Albert McQueen.

Arthur served in the U.S Navy from April 1973 to December 1974. He served on the Ammunition ship of the shore of Vietnam as a S. R. during the war.

 
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Margaret (Kondrich) Ligush

November 06, 2020 |

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

Margaret (Kondrich) Ligush, 94, of Monroeville, formerly of North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Concordia of Monroeville. She was born October 22, 1926 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Alex Sr. and Helen (Timura) Kondrich.

She was a retired employee of Westinghouse Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, West Mifflin, working for 40 years as the main secretary for the head of the nuclear division until her retirement in September 1984. She and her late husband traveled together on numerous bus trips with the North Versailles Senior Citizens Center. She was an avid cross stitcher, lover of Sodoku and working on puzzles of all types.

She was a member of Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, Monroeville in her later years and was a member of Linway United Presbyterian Church, North Versailles in her early years, singing in the church choir with Andrew and her sister Elizabeth.

 
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Barbara Hepner Hunt

November 06, 2020 |

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

Barbara Hepner Hunt, 86, of North Huntingdon and originally from West Mifflin died on November 6, 2020 peacefully under Hospice Care at her son and daughter in law’s home with her daughter by her side. She is blessed with five children, Mike Hepner (Jean), Lauren Godby (Jim), Bill Hepner (Mary), Jim Hepner (Chris), Mark Hepner (Caryll), and three grandchildren, Justin (Lauren), Megan, and Shane. She was preceded in death by her first husband George, her second husband Bob Hunt of North Huntington, her sister Eleanor Traverse, brothers K.C and Sam Price, her mother Dorothy DiGiorgio, and her father Michael Hapchuck. She also was loved by many nieces and nephews along with her very large stepfamily from her marriage with Bob. She really enjoyed watching her kids in all their activities and sports, she loved to bowl, play cards, attend church, and loved watching her beloved Pittsburgh Steelers including this season. She will be missed by all as she always put everyone else first and taught us how to tell it like it is.

 
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Stephanie (Kaczka) Edmundson

November 06, 2020 |

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

Stephanie Edmundson, age 98, of White Oak, died November 4, 2020, at home. Born June 15, 1922, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Antonine (Kumiega) Kaczka and the wife of the late William H. Edmundson.

 
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Juan Andre Washington

November 06, 2020 |

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

Juan Andre Washington, 53, born July 25, 1967, in McKeesport, PA.  The beloved son to the late Sheila Washington and John Fletcher, Jr. departed this life on October 29, 2020, at home in Duquesne, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandmother Alice Lee Washington whom he affectionately called Mom, brothers, Eddie Griffin and Antoine Fletcher.  

Juan was a graduate of the McKeesport School District. Shortly after he obtained his associate degree in Business Education; he also obtained a barber license.  We knew Juan had the entrepreneurial spirit at a young age Juan was employed by Century III Chevrolet at the age of 18 where he would wear a suit to work every day.  He also was employed by Rent a Center as an Account Manager his latest employer was Hazelwood Drop-Off Center where he was a scale operator.  With his entrepreneurial spirit, he was in the Real Estate Industry where he owned rental properties throughout the Pittsburgh area.

 
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Ralph W. Wiggins

November 06, 2020 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Ralph W. Wiggins, 79, of Gibsonia, formerly of Pittsburgh, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in St. Barnabas Nursing Home, Gibsonia. Born February 15, 1941, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Helen A. (Sallade) Wiggins. Mr. Wiggins was a retired driver for Allegheny County Port Authority. He is survived by two daughters, Judith (Tom) Schnell and Jill (Robert Matthews) Wiggins, three brothers, Thomas (Barbara) Wiggins Jr., John (Bobbi) Wiggins and David (Carrie) Wiggins, a sister, Madelon (Late Dan) Quinn, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

 
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Robert Francis Recker

November 05, 2020 |

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

Robert Francis Recker, age 92, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh, on November 3, 1928, and is the son of the late Ambrose and Anna Birmingham Recker and the husband of the late Donna L. Recker. He served in the US Airforce and later was employed at US Steel Irvin Works Plant in Clairton. He was a member of the White Oak American Legion Post #701.

 
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Earl A. Kramer Sr.

November 05, 2020 |

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

Earl A. Kramer Sr., age 92, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his home. He was born November 16,1927 in Brentwood a son of the late Sylvester and Rose Kramer. Prior to his retirement, Earl was a cook for the H.J. Heinz Company. He was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon, The Italian Club, the Wendell Club and the former president of Hahntown Firehall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lyon Kramer. He is survived by two sons, Earl Kramer (Cheri), James Kramer (Laurene); grandchildren, Melissa, Chris, Jamie, Brandan, Lindsey; great-grandchildren, Trent, Chase, Kolten, Nico, Damion, Jaylynd, Landyn and Blaise. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Gary Juan Mack

November 05, 2020 |

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

Gary Juan Mack, 56, born December 28, 1963, in McKeesport, PA.  The beloved son to Johnnie and Juliette (Mack) Smith, unexpectedly departed this life on October 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by his brother, Orlando Mack, and sister, Cathy Smith.  

Gary, a graduate of McKeesport Area High School, worked as a Maintenance Engineer for Crawford Village. He was the former coach for the Salvation Army Basketball League. Gary loved sports; he was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. His favorite pastime was fishing. He also loved to cook for his family.

 
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Ann Dolores Carlson

November 04, 2020 |

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

Ann Dolores Carlson, 92, of West Elizabeth, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at home. She was born February 18, 1928 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Frank and Edith Pearl (Roscoe) Deringer. She was the wife of the late Earl S. Carlson who passed away June 14, 2014. Anna was a member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was also a member of the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens.

 
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Ann D. Brennen

November 04, 2020 |

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

Ann D. Brennen, age 96 of Dormont died on November 4, 2020. She was born in Braddock on October 11, 1924 and is the daughter of the late Frank E. and Margaret Morgan Bell, and the wife of the late Leo William Brennen.

 
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Mayetta “Mitzi” Jean Gross

November 03, 2020 |

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

Mayetta “Mitzi” Jean Gross, 74, of Elizabeth, went home to heaven Sunday, October 25, 2020.  She was born at her home in West Newton on May 15, 1946, to the late Robert “Hoppy” and Hunteretta (Boyd) Smith. 

She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 42 years Herb, her infant son Timothy Drew, her brothers Robert Smith Jr. of Pensacola, FL, Thomas D. Smith Sr. of West Newton, and Dennis Smith of Jacobs Creek.  She is survived by her only daughter Jeffri Lyn Hurst of Franklin, TN, husband Brandon, and granddaughter Ariele, whom she adored beyond words. 

She is also survived by her only sister, Judith N. Backstrom of West Newton, and many well-loved nieces and nephews.  She was embraced as beloved “Moom” to her many “adopted” daughters and sons.

 
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