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Robert Brian Gagich

September 11, 2020 |

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

Robert Brian Gagich, age 50, of Liberty Borough went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He was born in Avella, PA and is the son of the late Jean Gagich. He was employed as a Local 1058 skilled laborer and worked for several road construction crews in the area.

 
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Mary Ann Zebroski

September 11, 2020 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

 

Mary Ann Zebroski, 75, of Homestead, formerly of Glassport, died Sept. 10, 2020.  She is the beloved wife of Kenneth Zebroski; mother of Daria (Brian) George and Kelly (John) Palmer; grandmother of Scott and Adam Webb and Jarod and Rachael Palmer; sister of Jacob (the late Lillian) Viehl and Katherine “Kitty” (Joe) Nelson.  She is also survived by many family and friends.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wed. from 3 to 6:30 at which time a memorial service will be held with Rev. Hal Dangle. 
 


Howard R. Beharry

September 11, 2020 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Howard R. Beharry, 68, of West Mifflin, died Friday, September 4, 2020 at his home.  Born in McKeesport, June 16, 1952, he was the son of the late John and Dorothy Neel Beharry.  He is survived by his son, Ryan R. (Allison) Beharry of West Mifflin, 2 grandchildren, Peyton Beharry of West Mifflin and Braedyn Pierrard of Penn Hills, his first wife, Marsha Gougler Brown of West Mifflin, and his brother, John J. Beharry of West Mifflin.

 
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Walter F. Heid

September 11, 2020 |

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

Walter F. “Tut” Heid, age 89, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at home. He was a loving father, husband and a friend to all.

Walter was a graduate of Har-Brack High School and the University of Maryland. An Army veteran serving during the Korean War, he retired as a safety engineer for the steel industry.

He was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp., was a past president of the Central Lions Club, and a member of the Sutersville Moose. Born December 15, 1930 in Tarentum, he was a son of the late Walter F. and Caroline (Stem) Heid.

Walter is survived by his wife of 58 years, Beverly Heid; children, Sheryl (Jerry) Heid Lazar of Perryopolis and Bryan (Cindy) Heid of Sharpsburg; grandchildren, Anna and Joel Lazar; step-grandchildren, Holly (Dave) Croteau and Michael Scott; great-grandson, Alexander Croteau; nephews, Stephen and David Heid; nieces, Stacie Kennefick and Laura (Chip) Fohl; and great-niece, Olivia.

 
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Sarah M. Blystone

September 11, 2020 |

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

Sarah M. Blystone, 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon.  She was born July 7, 1927 in Turtle Creek, a daughter of the late Albert and Catherine (Urias) Lyons.  Sarah was a circuit board operator  for Switch & Signal Electronics and later retired from Femco.  She enjoyed dancing and traveling with her husband, Bill. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William H. Blystone; brothers, Melvin (Esther), Lauren (Emma), Lawrence (Dolores) Lyons; and sister, Myra (Paul) Weschitz.

 
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Kevin DeWayne Younge

September 11, 2020 |

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

Kevin DeWayne Younge,  43, of Boston, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. He was born February 24, 1977 in Buncombe County, NC, and is the son of Teresa Marie McFalls and James F. Younge. In addition to his parents, he is survived by sons, Christopher J. Younge, Jonathan T. Younge, Matthew D. Younge, Joseph R. Younge, and Adam P. Clymire, brother, Dustin J. (Maureen) Younge, grandsons, Lincoln P. Younge and Carter J. Younge, and step-mother, Shari Whitney.

 
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Ruth M. (Leaf) Hayden

September 10, 2020 |

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

 
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Marlene J. Uebel

September 10, 2020 |

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

Marlene J. (Pedana) Uebel, age 75, of Liberty Boro, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at home. Marlene was a spiritual person with a deep faith. Born February 24, 1945 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Etalo and Josephine (Adamczyk) Pedana. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert E. Uebel; daughter, Danielle R. (Joseph) Saxinger of Natrona Heights; son, Scott R. Uebel of Port Orchard, WA; son, J. Jason (Lauren) Sabol of Washington, DC; daughter, Karen S. Ostrander of Youngwood; 10 grandchildren; brothers, Edward J. (Antonette) Pedana of Willingboro, NJ and Lawrence (Susan) Pedana of East Stroudsburg; also, nieces and nephews. Visitation was private at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Delores M. (Bartley) Kovac

September 10, 2020 |

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

Delores M. (Bartley) Kovac, 76, of Duquesne, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Born October 1, 1943, in New Alexandria, she was the daughter of the late Clarence D. and Neata Bartley. Mrs Kovac was an avid gardener and cook, and was a retired chef of the Pittsburgh Athletic Club in Pittsburgh. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael G. Kovac. She is survived by two sons, Stephen (Tracy Rushe Nock) and Michael (Tana) Kovac, two daughters, Tina-Louise (Nicholas) Ulakovic and Lisa Kovac, four brothers, Ivan (Bernadette) Bartley, Clarence David Bartley, James Bartley, and Rick (MaryKay) Bartley, two sisters, JoAnne Bartley and Rita Bartley, nine grandchildren, Matthew and Stephanie Ulakovic, Kara Kovac, Cole Kovac, Chloe Kovac, Dylan Kovac, Bailey Kovac, Marshall Nock, and Mitchell Nock, nieces, nephews and her four-legged feline Sassypants.

 
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Joseph “Joe” Botti

September 09, 2020 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Joseph “Joe” Botti, 70, of North Versailles Twp., died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. A son of the late William “Sarge” Botti, and late Maria (Cerrati) Botti.

Beloved husband of 46 years to Lynne (nee Barnes) Botti of North Versailles. Loving father of Joe (Shelly) Botti and Michelle (Justin) Marton. Loving brother of Ralph (Cookie) Botti, brother in law of Lawrence Barnes. Adoring grandfather of Jillian, Lauren, Lexie, Jackson.

 
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Anthony “Tony” Joseph Ferrante

September 09, 2020 |

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

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Ferrante, 61, of White Oak, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. He was born October 22, 1958 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Charles "Blit" and JoAnn (Bastow) Ferrante. Tony was a Automobile Salesman. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Ferrante, brother, Steve (Lisa) Ferrante of Shamong, NJ, sister, Karen (George William) Haas of Emmaus,  nieces, a nephew, aunts, uncles, and cousins. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 


Florence “Flo” Speidel

September 09, 2020 |

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

Florence “Flo” Speidel, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2020, 11 days after the passing of her beloved husband of nearly 70 years, Bill. Born Florence Kathryn Delo on November 12, 1929 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Monroe M. Delo and Freda (Blend) Delo. Left to cherish her legacy is her sister, Ethel (Delo) Harris of Erie and her children Carol (James) Anderson of Mechanicsburg, William D. (Barbara) Speidel, III of Butler and David (Barbara) Speidel of South Fayette; 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Flo graduated from East McKeesport High School in 1947 where she was in the Girls’ and Mixed Chorus, Tri-Hi-Y, Art Club, Junior Play and the Decorating Committee. After High School, she took evening business classes at Carnegie Mellon and Robert Morris and was an Administrative Assistant in the Executive Office of Pittsburgh Plate Glass until she met and married the love of her life, Bill.

 
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Bryan R. Myers

September 09, 2020 |

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

Bryan R. Myers, age 70, of Port Vue, died on September 8, 2020. He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, on July 8, 1950, and is the son of the late Robert and Ruth Gorman Myers, and the husband of Pamela Hetherington Myers.

 
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Barbara S. Robertson

September 09, 2020 |

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

Barbara S. Robertson, age 71, of McKeesport, died September 6, 2020.  Born January 19, 1949, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Delmar and Margaret (Anderson) Stone and the wife of the late Dave Robertson.

Barb was currently a school bus driver for the Norwin School District, where she worked for the last twenty years. She was family-oriented and always enjoyed sharing meals and celebrating the Holidays with her family. Barb loved traveling and celebrating birthdays in Ocean City, MD with her girlfriends.

 
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Michael A. Czapor

September 08, 2020 |

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

Michael A. Czapor, 72, of Monroeville, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at home. He was born April 24, 1948 in McKeesport, the son of the late Stanley Walter and Margaret Leona (Kachur) Czapor. He was a graduate of Slippery Rock College and retired from U.S. Steel, Clairton Works. He was an Army veteran and a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, (St. Jude the Apostle Church, Wilmerding). In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sons Daniel Anthony and David Anthony Czapor and a brother in law. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Patricia A. (Onorato) Czapor; a brother in law; sisters in law; numerous nieces, nephews,cousins, and many friends; and his beloved cat Shady.

 
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