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Mildred Berliner Linzer

April 25, 2019 |

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

Mildred Berliner Linzer, age 91, of Monroeville, formerly of White Oak, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Sidney Linzer and the daughter of the late Herman and Bertha (Silber) Berliner. She is survived by her sister, Harriet Menzer, now of Sarasota, FL, her loving son Richard Linzer and his wife Susan whom Millie loved as her daughter. She is also survived by her grandchildren Ross (Lindsey) Linzer of Davie, FL and Rabbi Maura (Liad Itzhaky) Linzer of Pleasantville, NY and her great-grandchildren, Sarah Itzhaky, Ori Itzhaky, Noah Linzer, and Zachary Linzer, relatives and many friends.

 
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Helen G. Brautigam

April 25, 2019 |

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

Helen G. Brautigam, age 91 of Monessen, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She was born in Arnold City on March 25, 1928, the daughter of the late Joseph N. and Frances Wolcholk Grunwald and wife of the late Ralph William Brautigam, Jr.

 
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Margaret S. “Peg” (Kennedy) Atkins

April 25, 2019 |

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

Margaret S. “Peg” (Kennedy) Atkins, 93, of North Huntingdon, died Monday April 22, 2019. She was born March 13, 1926 in Forest Hills, a daughter of the late Hugh and Jesse (Watson) Kennedy and was also preceded in death by her husband Frederick L. Atkins and a sister Jean Kelly. Peg was a retired administrator for State Farm Insurance and also a former secretary at Westinghouse Electric Corp., East Pittsburgh. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin, and enjoyed her ladies 500 card club for over sixty years. She is survived by her daughter Jan Severson of Arizona and her son Blaine Atkins and his wife Jeanne of Florida; her grandchildren Lindsey Atkins Montague and her husband Dr. Brian Montague, Brianne Atkins, Erik Severson and his wife Molly Severson, and Jill Severson; her great grandchildren Jeffrey Blaine (JB), Brayden, and Elena Montague, and Dylan Severson; also nieces and nephews.
 
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William P. Haines

April 25, 2019 |

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

William P. Haines, 90, of East McKeesport, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019. He was born August 3, 1928 in Huntingdon a son of the late William P. and Flora (Moreland) Haines. He was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service and a former employee for Civil Service Commission. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth (Chirko) Haines and his sister Jean Jenkins. He is survived by his children Anne Brady (John Osgood) of East McKeesport and Thomas (Sandi) Haines or AZ; grandchildren Erin(Kevin) Tomich and April (Rick)Kindler; six great grandchildren; and his brother George (Carol) Haines and nieces and nephews.
 
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Joseph A. Dingel

April 25, 2019 |

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

Joseph A. Dingel, 61, of Latrobe, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at his home. He was born April 18, 1958 in Wilkinsburg, PA, a son of the late Newton and Anna June (Grealish) Dingel. Joseph was an automotive mechanic and enjoyed model cars and car racing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Bernhardy. He is survived by his sister, JoAnne Hohman and her husband, Blaine; nephews, Blaine Jr. (Quinn) and Michael (Tara); great-nieces, Lauren and Chloe; and great-nephews, Devan and Tyler. There will be no visitation. Donations may be made to the National Foundation for Cancer Research in memory of Joseph. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Richard J. Morsey

April 25, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Richard J. Morsey, age 91, of Liberty Borough, died April 24, 2019, at Mount Vernon of Elizabeth. Born December 20, 1927, in Windber, PA, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Puto) Morsey and the husband of the late Dorothy (Estok) Morsey.

 
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Alexandria J. "Alice" Rybar

April 25, 2019 |

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

Alexandria J. "Alice" Rybar, age 88 of McKeesport, died on April 24, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born July 24, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Catherine V. (Gliwa) Michalek and the wife of the late John A. Rybar.

 
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Angeline "Goldie" Zaurski

April 24, 2019 |

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

Angeline "Goldie" Zaurski, 87, of Elizabeth Twp, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019. She was born April 3, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Michael  and Wilma  (Milak) Simon. She was the wife of the late Stanley John Zaurski, who passed away March 6, 2017.  She was a member of the former St. Stephen's Catholic Church in McKeesport and the Christian Mothers there.

 
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John Anthony Carney, Jr.

April 24, 2019 |

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

John Anthony Carney, Jr., 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, April  23, 2019. He was born May 24, 1930 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late John Anthony Carney, Sr, and the late Sadie Stella  (Fisher) Carney. John was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and was retired from US Steel. He had worked for US Steel in Clairton, Homestead and the Monroeville Research Center. He was also an avid golfer.

 
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Alexander "Al" Kalin

April 23, 2019 |

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

Alexander "Al" Kalin died Sunday, April 14, 2019. Beloved husband of Sandy Kalin (nee Scurle) for 53 years; dear brother of Elizabeth (the late Thomas) Denny; dear uncle of Jennifer (Dale) Conklin and Christopher (Jackie) Denny; dear great-uncle of Norah and Oscar; our dear cousin and friend to many. Al was a 1st Lt. Army in Korea during the Cuban missile crisis. He sang in many choirs, played golf as an excuse to get breakfast, taught confirmation classes for over 35 years, loved theater, opera and symphony. He supported the Art Museum, History Museum, Botanical Gardens, Science Center, St. Louis Zoo, Missouri Historical Society, Opera Theater St. Louis, Winter Opera, Metropolitan Opera and the St. Louis Symphony. Loved animals especially his 6 Wheatens and Kitty. He attended Mt. Airy Seminary in Pennsylvania. He loved to travel and made it to 49 out of 50 states. He was a longtime employee of Huntington Alloys part of International Nickel and retired from Special Metals.

 
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Patricia A. Reynolds

April 23, 2019 |

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

Patricia A. Reynolds, age 77, of McKeesport, died April 20, 2019, at Riverside Nursing Center. Born February 21, 1942, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William and Regina (Cieslewicz) McLaney and the wife of the late Ralph E. Reynolds.

 
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Maureen Wylie

April 23, 2019 |

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

Maureen (Koller) Wylie, age 71, of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at home. She was a school bus driver for Matthew Bus Co. in the Jefferson Hills School District. A member of St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church in Jefferson Hills, she loved sewing, crocheting, reading, and spending time with her family and dogs.

 
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Ocie L. Paige, Jr.

April 22, 2019 |

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

Ocie L. Paige, Jr., 80, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this Earthly life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.

He was born July 5, 1938, in Birmingham, Alabama, son of the late Ocie L., Sr. and Eula Mae Rodger Paige.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of over fifty-eight years, Alease Wallace Paige, who passed away on February 3, 2019.

Ocie was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.  He retired from the United States Army and was also employed as the Director of Food Services of the Wilkinsburg School District. As an active participant within his community, he was a member and past president of both the McKeesport School Board and the NAACP.  He also worked as a Manager for Wendy’s Restaurant.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Daphne D. Paige; two grandsons, Ocie L. Paige, III, and Collin Paige all of McKeesport; sister, Bertha Mae Hopson of Detroit, MI and other loving friends and relatives.

 
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Larry R. Williams

April 22, 2019 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Larry Robert Williams, 80, of Elizabeth, passed away at Jefferson Hospital, on Sunday, April 21, 2019.  He was born December 28, 1938, to the late John and Jessie Trumpie Williams.  Larry is survived by his son; Jerry R. (Darlene) Williams of Espyville, Pa., daughter Sheri Williams of Elizabeth, and granddaughter; Jessica Buckery of Elizabeth.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Diana Barca Williams.  Larry was an avid fisherman, he was a member of the Blaine Hill and Elizabeth Fire Department, and the Sportsman Club of Pymatuning Pa.  He also worked for Mesta Machine in Homestead Pa., and Elizabeth Forward School District as a custodian.  The family would like to thank the staff at Jefferson Hospital and all his friends at the fire hall. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St., Clairton, PA 15025.  A private graveside service will occur at Round Hill Cemetery.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Mary Ellen Skop

April 22, 2019 |

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

Mary Ellen Skop, 64, of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian. She received her B.A. in Education from St. Francis College in 1974 and was a teacher at Brightside Academy and the Clairton School District for many wonderful years. She would often encounter former students who always approached her with enthusiasm. An avid member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton, Mary had a very strong relationship with God and often reflected on scripture and its application to life. She loved to read both classics and new aged material, preferring to touch the pages rather than use a Kindle. She was known for her quick wit in conversation and ability to make strangers new-found friends. She was a fierce card player and had an exclusive group that met to play at her house on Sundays. She enjoyed decorating for all holidays and often changed her table arrangement in her dining room to match any occasion. 

 
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