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Donna M. Moss

May 25, 2019 |

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

Donna M. Moss, age 86, of North Huntingdon, formerly of West Mifflin, died May 24, 2019, at Southwestern Care Center. Born July 7, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary B. (Vignevic) Medic and the wife of the late Nicholas "Ray" Moss, Jr.

 
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Mark "Lizard" Leseman

May 25, 2019 |

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

Mark "Lizard" Leseman, age 64 of Irwin died May 24, 2019 at his home. He was born March 14, 1955 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Walter and Lorraine Sinclair Leseman. Mark was a car mechanic. He was preceded in death by his sister, RaeAnn Leseman, brother Thomas. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley, 2 grandchildren, two brothers, Walter Jr (Nancy), Charles (Roni); sister, Christine Leseman Skelly. Visitation Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 11 a.m -12 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at noon in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 

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Joseph R. Parknavy

May 24, 2019 |

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

Joseph R. Parknavy, 90, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Family Hospice & Palliative Care in Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 18, 1928, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Goffus Parknavy.

 
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Terri Lynn Hoffman

May 24, 2019 |

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

Terri Lynn Hoffman, age 57 of Elrama, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019. She was born August 16, 1961 in McKeesport and is the daughter of   Joan (the late Russell Ray) Dowling McConeghy of Finleyville. Terri was a former bus driver for the South Park School District and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Finleyville. She loved camping and was a long-time member of Holiday Camplands in Pymatuning, Ohio with her husband Larry.

 
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Dolores B. Conley

May 24, 2019 |

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

Dolores B. Conley, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.  She was born July 15, 1928 in Wilkinsburg, a daughter of the late Marjo and Jane (Fedon) Baney.  Dolores was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and a graduate of Chatham Women's College.  She enjoyed golfing, traveling, attending theatre's and playing cards.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Duane C. Conley; and  brother, Louis Baney.  She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon.  Interment to follow in Restland Memorial Cemetery, Monroeville.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 

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Lois Jean (Truxal) Fowler

May 23, 2019 |

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

Lois Jean (Truxal) Fowler, 88, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday May 19, 2019. She was born January 16, 1931 in Wilkinsburg, a daughter of the late Elmer and Irene (McKim) Truxal and was also preceded in death by her husband Irvin P. Fowler. She was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church, North Huntingdon and enjoyed gardening and camping. She is survived by her children David C. Fowler and his wife Nancy, Dale I. Fowler and his wife Cheryl, and Sharon S. Priatko and her husband Chris; her grandchildren David C. Jr., Sandra, Chelsea, and Ashley; a brother John Truxal and his wife Jane; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Dorothy E. Tylavsky

May 23, 2019 |

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

Dorothy Tylavsky, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Walden's View, North Huntingdon.  She was born August 23, 1929 in North Braddock, a daughter of the late Ray and Helen Dedo Miller.  Dorothy was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin and enjoyed shopping for clothes and visiting casinos.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester N. Tylavsky; and brother, Raymond Miller.  She is survived by her sister, Beatrice Simon and her husband, Albert; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Friday from 3-7 p.m.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Entombment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westmoreland County Humane Society.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 

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Annette (Kustra) Knoll

May 22, 2019 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Annette (Kustra) Knoll, 86, of White Oak, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. She was born May 28, 1932 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Kazimierz and Mary Ann Kustra. She enjoyed playing bingo and doing puzzles while staying at The Oaks. Annette was preceded in death by her husband Robert Charles Knoll; her sisters and brother Marie, Helen, Theresa, and AL. She is survived by her children Ann Marie (Larry) Liberatore of Murrysville and Chris (Dave) Warren of North Huntingdon; grandchildren Shane, Kristy husband Dave, and Stephen; great-grandson Ethan; her sisters Nancy and Rita; sister in law Terry Knoll; and nieces and nephews. Interment will be private.
 

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William E. Orris

May 22, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

William E. Orris, age 87, of McKeesport, died May 18, 2019, at The Palms At O'Neil. Born March 6, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late William and Irene (Toth) Orris and the husband of the late Mary (Gaudio) Orris.

 
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Delphine C. Sowa

May 22, 2019 |

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

Delphine C. "Del" Sowa, 86, of Liberty Boro, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. She was born December 30, 1932 in Port Vue and was the daughter of the late Thomas H.  and Elizabeth Taylor Mclean Roberts. She was the wife of the late John W. Sowa, who passed away February 6, 2008.  Delphine was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in West Mifflin and worked many years as a nursing assistant.  She loved playing cards, especially Pinochle, going to Kennywood and riding the Jackrabbit and Thunderbolt, and going to Pirates games, but most importantly, she loved spending time with her nieces and nephews.

 
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Mary R. Hollibaugh

May 21, 2019 |

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

Mary R. Hollibaugh, 73, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Excela Health Westmoreland.  She was born September 19, 1945 in East McKeesport, a daughter of the late Charles and Ester Aker  Kline.  Prior to her retirement, Mary was a secretary for Briarcliff Personal Care Home and later worked for Giant Eagle. She enjoyed baking, gardening and canning.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Patricia Clugsten and Nancy O'Bryon.  She is survived by her husband, Louis A. Hollibaugh; daughters, Elizabeth Cole and her husband, Donald, Janet Pampus and her husband, Chad; brothers, Chuck (Phyllis) Kline, James Kline; and grandchildren, Jake (Jennifer) Cole, Courtney Cole, and Kendra Pampus.  Family and Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the White Oak Animal Shelter.

 

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Lia Sue Hummingbird-Ciszewski

May 21, 2019 |

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

Lia Sue Hummingbird-Ciszewski, 36, of White Oak, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 20, 2019. She was born August 31, 1982 in Raleigh, NC, and is the daughter of Linda Ree Nicholson of Dravosburg and J.D and Kara Hummingbird of Martinsburg, WV. Lia was proprietor of Massage 21 in White Oak. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Chad Michael Ciszewski, and son, Declan Thomas Hummingbird Ciszewski,

 
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Robert C. Miller

May 21, 2019 |

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

Robert C. Miller, 80, of Coulter, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at his home.  He was born November 19, 1938 in Coulter, a son of the late Robert F. and Martha (Boullion) Miller.  Prior to his retirement, Robert was a boiler maker for US Steel.  He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed shooting  trap at Shaner, hunting and fishing.  He is survived by his sons, Dennis Miller and his wife, Jill, Dale Miller, Duane Miller and his wife, Victoria; grandchildren, Katelynn (Dillon), Madison, Meagan, Riley, Natalie, Melissa and Jessica; and great-grandchildren, Arianna, Gavin and Gabriel.  Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Interment in South Versailles Cemetery, Coulter, Pa.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 

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Ronald J. Revers

May 20, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Ronald J. Revers, 70 of North Huntingdon, passed away suddenly May 19, 2019.  He is the  son of the late Stanley and Margaret Revers.  He is survived by his wife, whom he adored, Rose (Puhala) Revers; beloved daughter Melanie Lang; mother-in-law Irene Puhala; brothers Stan and Robert Revers; sister Darlene Revers; also nieces and nephews.  Ron was preceded in death by brother Gene Revers and sisters Dolly Iovino and Carol Kolano.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Wed. from 4 to 7.  A funeral blessing will take place Wed. at 6:30 pm with Father Tom Lewandowski. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made, in Ron's name, to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Way, Memphis, TN 38105

 

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Edward Raymond Gumm

May 20, 2019 |

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

Edward Raymond Gumm, age 95, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born September 13, 1923 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Leo and Mary Elizabeth (Zagoda) Gumm. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin. Edward was a World War II Navy veteran that went on to own the Allegheny Bindery Corporation in Bloomfield before retiring. He is survived by children Dr. Edward A. (Nancy) Gumm and Joanne (Daniel) McCabe; grandchildren Scott (Shannon) Peters, Justin Gumm, Kristin (Justin) Kasprzak and Mindy (Tim) McCabe; great grandchildren Mason and Marlee Kasprzak; and nieces and nephews. 
 
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