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Karen Molinari

May 08, 2019 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

On Thursday May 2, 2019, Karen Ann, age 67 of McKeesport passed away peacefully.  Mother of Keith Molinari, and Lisa (Tim) Hiatt.  Sister of Gary Hall, Jeff Hall, and Debbie Hall.

 
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Mildred A. Estochin

May 08, 2019 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

On Saturday May 4, 2019, Mildred, age 91, of East McKeesport, went to be with her Lord.  Beloved wife of 44 years to the late Edward Estochin, who passed in 1991.  Loving mother of Edith (Jack) Spell of West Mifflin, Edward (Jessie) Estochin of West Mifflin, Mildred Estochin of West Mifflin, Martina (James) Hull of East McKeesport, and George (Mary) Estochin of Melecroft.  Nineteen grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and preceded in death by one grandson.  Millie was once the local “Queen of Country” with her band “Millie and Her Country Buddies”, which included Millie, her husband and 2 sons.  Millie also went on to play with many stars from Nashville and West Virginia.  As a child, she was the marble champion of the neighborhood.  In high school, Millie played trumpet, violin, sang in chorus, and was a guard on the basketball team.  Millie’s family thanks Three Rivers Hospice for their compassionate care.

 
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Stella Sophia (Poremba) Zafaras

May 08, 2019 |

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

Stella Sophia (Poremba) Zafaras, 90, a resident of Amber House, Mt. Pleasant, formerly of North Versailles, died Sunday May 5, 2019. She was born March 21, 1929 in Timblin, a daughter of the late Valentine John and Mary Magdalene (Sejmej) Poremba and was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Zafaras and siblings Valerie Rupp, Margaret Mikulich, and John and Chester Poremba. Stella was a retired administrator for Braddock General Hospital and a longtime active member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport. She was a longtime volunteer for Meals-On-Wheels and a member of the Red Hatters. She is survived by her children Sylvia J. Kelly of McKeesport, Craig A. Zafaras of Yukon, and Cheryl J. Early and her husband Scott of Carmel, IN; 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, also nieces and nephews.
 
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John M. Sasala

May 08, 2019 |

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

John M. Sasala, age 63, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Swissvale and Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at home. A retired truck driver for Harsco Metals in West Mifflin, he enjoyed camping. Born June 7, 1955 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Elizabeth (Fedele) Sasala of Jefferson Hills and the late Andy Sasala, and husband of the late Elizabeth Ann "Pinky" (Anderson) Sasala. 

 
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Kristine E. (Odorcich) Baldridge

May 08, 2019 |

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

Kristine E. (Odorcich) Baldridge, age 65 of North Huntingdon, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  Born July 14, 1953 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Wasko) Odorcich.  A member of St. Agnes Parish in North Huntingdon, Kristine was a senior administrative assistant to the chief of trauma at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, where she wrote grants and was in charge of the residency program.  Before that, she served in the same role with the plastic surgery department at Children's Hospital.  Kristine was also very active with the PTA at Norwin School District.

 
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Edward Geletko

May 07, 2019 |

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

Edward Geletko, age 87 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 in Southwestern Nursing Center in West Mifflin.  Born October 9, 1931 in Clairton, he was a son of the late John and Ann (Zofchak) Geletko.

 
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Kirstin Rae Kerrigan

May 07, 2019 |

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

Kirstin Rae Kerrigan, age 22, of Arona, passed away tragically in an automobile accident Sunday, May 5, 2019. She was born July 25, 1996 in Greensburg, a daughter of Regis and Kimberly (Anderson) Kerrigan of Arona. She worked as a bar tender and server at Rialto in Greensburg for the last three years. She was a gymnast and enjoyed coaching at Ultimate Gymnastics in Delmont. In addition to her loving parents, she is survived by her sister Corinne Kerrigan (boyfriend Garrett Staff) of McKeesport; grandparents Chris and Genny Triponey; aunts, uncles and cousins.

 
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Andre Randolph Hopkins

May 07, 2019 |

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

Andre Randolph Hopkins was born on November 8, 1975, in McKeesport, PA.  He was the eldest of four sons born to the late Juanita C. Hopkins Edmond.  He was called home on Friday, May 3, 2019, at UPMC East Hospital in Monroeville, PA.

Andre was born a special needs child and the doctors said he would not live beyond three years. But God saw differently; we were blessed to have him in our lives for 43 years.

Andre had a love for all people.  He attended church and was especially fond of praise & worship.  He loved going to his day program where he enjoyed working with his hands; but not so much in the last six months.

Andre was an organ donor and at least five recipients will be blessed because of his unselfish Act of Love.

 
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Linda Joyce (Herriott) Garrett

May 07, 2019 |

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

Linda Joyce (Herriott) Garrett, 69, died May 6, 2019. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1350 Locust St., McKeesport, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc.

 


Marlene Jacobs

May 07, 2019 |

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

Marlene Jacobs, age 82, of McKeesport, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019.  She was born in McKeesport on April 11, 1937 and is the daughter of the late Max and Jeanette Berger Neiman.  She was an office manager for many years at the office of Dr. James Auslander.

 
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Susan Lynn Hall

May 07, 2019 |

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

Susan Lynn Hall, 60, of Forward Township, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. She was born November 21, 1958 in Pawtucket, RI, and was the daughter of the late Shirley Hays. Susan was a member of Madonna Del Castello Catholic Church in Swissvale. She was a Manager of a Howard Johnson's Restaurant and was also a Caregiver and Nanny. 

 
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Patricia A. Crain

May 06, 2019 |

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

Patricia A. Crain, age 70, of White Oak died Monday, May 6, 2019.  She was born in Pittsburgh on January 17, 1949 and is the daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude Cavanaugh Crain.  She was employed at UPMC McKeesport in the Dietary Department for 20 years until she retired.  She is a member of St. Patrick Church and its Christian Mothers, East Allegheny AARP, Mon Valley Life Span in Olympia Shopping Center, Three Rivers Hospice Support Group and the YMCA in Wilmerding. She is survived by her siblings; Jeanne (Thomas) Sandusky of New Britain, Kevin Crain of White Oak, cousins; Sage Cavanaugh and Mark Crain, many nieces, nephews and friends.

 
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Regina M. Stretavski

May 06, 2019 |

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

Regina M. Stretavski, age 59 of Baldwin, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 in Jefferson Hills Manor.  Born July 15, 1959 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Regis Allen Stretavski, Sr. and Margaret (Marcin) Stretavski.  A member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church in Baldwin, Regina was a lovely and loving woman and quite a talented vocalist and guitar player.  She is survived by her son Julian Stretavski; her grandchildren Johann S. and Eleanor M. Stretavski; her siblings James and Kevin (Pat) Stretavski, Roberta (Mark) Szekeres, Michele (David) Savinda, and Renee (Ron) Mitko; and also many nieces and nephews.  Besides her parents, Regina was preceded in death by her siblings Lavern McCartan, Regis Allen Stretavski, Jr., and Mary Lu Burkett.  

 
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Beverly Grace Dornberger

May 06, 2019 |

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

Beverly Grace Dornberger, 82, of Versailles, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May  4, 2019. She was born March 25, 1937 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Robert and Katherine  (Bangert) Pierce and was the wife of the late Thomas Jacob Dornberger, Sr.

 
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Thomas S. “T-Bone” Welsh

May 05, 2019 |

By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

On Monday March 4, 2019, Thomas S. “T-Bone” Welsh, 61 of North Versailles Twp. passed away.  Beloved son of the late John P. and Anna Mae (Anawalt) Welsh. Preceded in death by his son Nicholas Welsh and brothers John “Jackie” Welsh and William “Boz” Welsh.  Survived by Loving Sister Jodi (Nick) Glova, grandson Nikolai Welsh and ex-wife Rene, with whom he maintained a close friendship. Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements in charge of James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 433 Lincoln Highway, East McKeesport.