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Mark Moody

August 29, 2020 |

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

Mark Moody, age 59, of McKeesport, PA, died Monday, August 17, 2020. He was born in McKeesport on June 14, 1961 and is the son of the James and Naomi Ward Moody.

 
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Edward B. Cornes

August 29, 2020 |

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

Edward B. Cornes, age 80 of Addison, Pa died August 27, 1920 in Allegheny Valley Hospital. He was born October 16, 1939 in Trafford, a son of the late Edward and Agnes Cornes. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his son Jeff. He was a graduate of both Clarion and Washington and Jefferson College with a Masters Degree in Education. He is survived by his son Scott and his wife Kathy, one daughter, Wakako Maeda, niece Nikki Scheafnocker and her husband Kevin, great niece and nephew, Alex and Sofia. There will be no public visitation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa in charge of arrangments.

 


Eleanor M. Iwinski

August 28, 2020 |

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

Eleanor M. Iwinski, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at Mountain View Senior Living. She was born, May 28, 1940 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Michlovic) Badzgon. Prior to her retirement, Eleanor was an engineer for Westinghouse. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, Women at the Well Prayer Group and AAUW - American Assoc. of University Women. She enjoyed knitting, tutoring math and belonged to the Thyme for Herbs group. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Iwinski; brothers, Raymond and Albert Badzgon; and sister, Frances Zoscak. She is survived by her two sons, Dave and his wife Melissa, Tom and his wife Leah; daughter, Dianne DelBene and her husband Frank; brother, Elmer Badzgon and his wife, Joan; sister, Aggie Eicher; and six grandchildren Kessara, Aaron, Jacob, Joseph, Nicole and Mario. Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-7 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. Interment to follow at Mars Hill Cemetery. Please support President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com  

 


Milan Samuel Washowich

August 27, 2020 |

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

Milan Samuel Washowich, 80, of Plum, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born April 16, 1940 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Louis and Nellie (Bocek) Washowich. Milan was retired banking manager for Western Pennsylvania National Bank, which would later become PNC for many years and was a former member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, where he previously served as an altar server. He was a proud member of The McKeesport Lions Club, The Port Vue Seniors and The Archer Hill Bowling league. He was a softball player for many years for McKeesport on the Equibank team of The Steel Valley League and also played basketball every Wednesday night at the former Turner's gym in McKeesport. 

 
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Sally A. Williams

August 27, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Sally A. Williams, age 55, of McKeesport, died August 26, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 23, 1965, in Mckeesport, she was the daughter of Mary Holden and the late Lawrence Craig.

Sally worked as a CNA at the former Liberty Manor Nursing Home until her illness would no longer allow her. She took great pride in caring for her children and home. Sally enjoyed camping, music, and taking long car rides.

In addition to her mother, Sally is survived by her partner Erik Bachman, Sr.;  husband, Robert Williams; children, Amanda (Sean) Fine of White Oak, Megan (William) Gumpher of Finleyville, Bobbie Jo Williams of Christy Park, Matthew Williams of West Newton, Zachary, and Cole Bachman both of Versailles Borough; grandchildren, Isabella, Aiden, Kristin, Madrix, Kaydence, and Keira; siblings, Lawrence Craig, Sr., Mary Lou Wilson, and Hope (Robert) Ross of McKeesport; also many nieces and nephews.

 
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Angela Rose “JoJo” Angotti Jenkins

August 27, 2020 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Angela Rose “JoJo” Angotti Jenkins, 66, of Clairton, passed away on Friday, August 21st, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in McKeesport on May 27th, 1954 to the late Joseph and Arcolina “Carole” Folino Angotti. Angela was the loving wife of forty-six years to Richard D. Jenkins, of Clairton.

She is survived by her daughter Gina (Jason) Collins, of Baldwin, her son Richard Joseph Jenkins, of Clairton, grandchildren Dejah Jenkins, Nikko Jenkins, and Gisele Jenkins, step-granddaughter, Janessa Collins, sisters, Paula Gori, of Jefferson, Sandy Smaniotto, of Uniontown, Debbie (Earl) Klechner, of Peters Township and dog Midnight. She was a member of the St Clare of Assisi Parish, in Clairton.

 
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Mary Loretta Evanko

August 27, 2020 |

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

Mary Loretta Evanko,  76, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Versailles, passed away, Thursday, August 20, 2020 . She was born December 21, 1943 in Port Vue and was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna May (Kyne) Bilak. She was the wife of the late John Richard Evanko, Sr., who passed away August 10, 2019. Mary was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, McKeesport. She is survived by her son, Michael J. Evanko of Ashburn, VA,  grandchildren, Christopher (Jena) Evanko, Mandy Evanko, Kasey Evanko, and Griffin Evanko, great-grandchildren, Wes Evanko and Hannah Ivey, and nieces and nephews.

 
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Dorothy Frances Beech

August 27, 2020 |

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

Dorothy Frances Beech, age 93 of Port Vue, died on Friday, August 21, 2020. She was born in Munhall, PA, on October 1, 1926 and is the daughter of the late Stephen and Theonnia Medvid Miller.

 
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Dolores Jean “Hilo” Bradley Hughes

August 26, 2020 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Dolores Jean “Hilo” Bradley Hughes, 74, of Glassport, formerly of Centre Alabama, Versailles and Clairton,  passed away on Tuesday, August the 25th 2020 at Jefferson Hospital.

She was born in McKeesport on September 6th 1945 to the late Alfred James and Bessie Smith Bradley. Dolores Hughes was the loving wife of 56 years to Joseph R. Hughes Sr. She is survived by her daughter Cynthia Marie (Sydney) Walton of McKeesport, sons Joseph R. (Zita) Hughes Jr. of Glassport, and Damian R. (Dawn) Hughes of Fruithurst Alabama, grandchildren Jesse, Brandon, Christopher, Nikki, and Anna, great-grand-children Brandon Jr, Breylon, Angelina, Aryana, and Ryliegh, brothers Thomas Bradley of West Elizabeth, Arthur Bradley of Rostraver, John Bradley of Pittsburgh, and William (Michelle) Bradley of Arizona.

 
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William L. Dewyer

August 26, 2020 |

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

 William L. "Bill" Dewyer,  86, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born June 29, 1934 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Molly (Garfinkle) Dewyer. He was the husband of the late Carol B. Dwyer who passed away March 9, 2008.

 
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Linda English Jerome

August 26, 2020 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Linda English Jerome, 59, of Clairton, formerly of North Versailles, passed away on Tuesday, August the 25th, 2020 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 29th, 1961 to the late Alfred and Ruth Merriman English. Linda Jerome was the loving wife of 37 years to Henry Jerome, of Clairton. She is survived by her son Matthew Jerome, of Clairton, brother John (Lori) English of Orlando, sisters Gail (Gary) Oskin, of Liberty Boro, and Pamela Burnsworth, of Glassport, nieces Melissa Naglreiter, Heather Shotts, Kali English, nephews, Jeffrey and Robert Burnsworth, one great-nephew and three great-nieces. She was a member of the St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton. She enjoyed reading novels and doing charity and volunteer work. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

 


Crystal Shoffner Hall

August 26, 2020 |

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

Crystal Shoffner Hall, 56, died August 17, 2020. She was born September 29, 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Crystal was the daughter of Alonzo Hall and Greta Elizabeth Ball-Hall. Crystal was affectionately known as Crys.

Elder Crystal leaves behind but will remain in the hearts of her brother Curtis Hall, Sr., nephew (son) Curtis, Jr. and his dedicated wife Renisha, their children Skylar, Rashiya, Rihanna, and little Crystal Hall; fun loving cousins (too many to name) and a host of relatives and friends.

 
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Richard P. “Ricky” Tucker

August 26, 2020 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Richard P. “Ricky” Tucker, 67, died suddenly on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Ricky was the beloved son of Joann (nee Seaman) Tucker Frank “Bucky” (wife Jean) Tucker. Devoted father of Dana (Bill) McDonald and Rich (Tina) Tucker. Adoring grandfather of Shayna, Torie, Haley, Nathan and Alivia.

He is also survived by his siblings Gary (Tacy) Tucker and Sharon (Jim) Dunbar, former spouse Annamarie Tucker, numerous nieces and nephews, his special friend Kenny Kochis as well as many other friends. Ricky loved his family more than anything.

He enjoyed working on cars and helping others. He was always ready to help anyone with anything they needed. Ricky was a former member of the Wilmerding Fire Dept. and a life member of the Ukrainian Club in Wilmerding. He was a retired maintenance man for the East Allegheny School District.

Ricky was loved by so many and will be deeply missed.

 
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Leo Love

August 26, 2020 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Leo Love, 79, of North Versailles Twp. died August 24, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1941 a son of the late William and Katherine Love. Leo was the beloved husband of the late Margaret “Peggy” Love. Dad of Jeff Love and John Love. Grandfather of Zachary and Dillon and great grandfather of Delaynie.

Brother of Ronald (Vivian) Love, Richard (Lori) Love, Katherine (John) Wheeler. Leo is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Leo was a faithful and active member of Holy Angels Church in Wilmerding along with his late wife. He also enjoyed gardening, hunting, a good beer and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates.

 
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Gerald F. Koebler Jr.

August 26, 2020 |

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

Gerald F. Koebler Jr., age 77, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Manor, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian. He was a retired electrician at General Motors Fisher Body in West Mifflin.

He was a Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War on the guided missile destroyer the USS Charles F. Adams DG-2. He was a friend of Bill W. and anyone else who needed someone to listen, an avid hunter and fisherman, and a master of all trades.

He was first in his class in electronics at Great Lakes Electronics in Michigan. Born April 14, 1943 in Greensburg, he was a son of the late Gerald F. Koebler Sr. and the late Alice C. (Hohman) Koebler. He is survived by daughters, Erin (Tom) Koebler of Longmeadow, MA and Alison (Joe) Koebler of Verona; grandchildren, Aidan, Ryan and Nolan; long-time partner with whom he resided, Geraldine A. Corbett and her family; brother, Mark (Betty) Koebler of Penn Hills; also, nieces, nephews and cousins.

 
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