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John L. “Jack” Holleran

December 18, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

John L. “Jack” Holleran age 92, of West Mifflin, passed away on December 16, 2019 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.  Born in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late Martin & Jane (Cloonan) Holleran.  Beloved husband of 64 years to Marian M. (Mayer) Holleran, he was a retired Quality Control Pipe Inspector for U.S. Steel National Works and was a former security guard for Camp Hill Steel, McKeesport. He was a member of Resurrection Church and a former member of St. Joseph Church in Duquesne.  He proudly served his country in the Army in World War II. He was the father of Martin Holleran of Murrysville and Kevin (Tammy) Holleran of North Huntingdon; grandfather of Shane, Gannon, Late Christopher (Fiance Cassandra) Holleran & their son, Declan Emerson Holleran, Erika (Alec) Balenciaga; brother of the Late Mary Margaret Holleran, Late Martha (Late Martin) Sheehan, Late Florence (Late Robert) Reeves & Late Thomas (Surviving spouse Victoria) Brogan. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, December 20 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Resurrection Church, West Mifflin with the Rev. Nick Mastrangelo officiating and Rev. Donald Buchleitner concelebrating.  Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin with Military Honors.

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Margaret Prengaman

December 18, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Margaret Prengaman age 89, of Duquesne, passed away on December 17, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late John and Susan (Obester) Holko and wife of the late Gerald L. Prengaman for 62 years.  She is survived by her children Ronald (Toni Marie) Prengaman of Monongahela and Ken (Jeff Szramowski) Prengaman of West Mifflin; grandchildren Linda (Kirill) Prengaman of Bellingham, MA and Sarah (Michael) Majetic of Bull Head City, AZ.  She was preceded in death by her brother John Holko. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 15110, 412-466-3300 followed by a Blessing Service at 9:30 a.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Dan Sweeney officiating.  Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin. 

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Rosemarie Mazur

December 18, 2019 |

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

Rosemarie Mazur, 84, of East McKeesport, passed away Sunday December 15, 2019. She was born April 27, 1935 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Marie (Hartman) Knorr and was also preceded in death by her husband Frank A. “Chick” Mazur and her brother Joseph Knorr.

Mrs. Mazur was the former secretary for the Borough of East McKeesport. She was an active member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport, the Hilltop Pensioners and North Versailles Seniors. She enjoyed card club and bingo. She is survived by her sons Kenneth (Mary) Mazur of Plum and Thomas Mazur of Port Vue; her grandchildren Anna, Allison, Noah, and Emma Mazur; also nieces and nephews.

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Nadine Ann Mohlman

December 17, 2019 |

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

Nadine Ann Mohlman, age 92, died Sunday, December 15, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on October 3, 1927, in McKeesport. She was preceded in death by her mother; Stella C. Freeman, husband; Thomas R. Mohlman, and brother Jack J. Freeman.

Nadine is survived by her loving daughters Samye (Bob) Pinter, Carrie List, Jackie Moore and Patty Brenneman “adopted daughter by heart”.  Her grandchildren; Sharmaine (Dan) Burns, Jeff (Bobbie) List, Sherry (Bob) Swauger, Sheila (John) Haut, Beverly (Dave Tresky) Jones, Kelly Moore, Star (Gil) Allison. Her great-grandchildren;  Dylan Rupert; Shawn Michael, Ricki and Brett Jones, Courtney and Danielle List; Johnny and Brianna Haut; Karissa and Kylie Allison; Blake and Tyler Swauger; Joe (Becca) Burns; Michael (Kristen) Burns; Samantha Allison; Maddie Tresky , and her great-great-grandchildren; Olivia, Jayson, Hunter, Beau, and Hudson Burns.   Also, survived by her nieces and nephews; Stephanny (Scott)  Ryann, Evann McDowell, Samuel (Sandra), Jackson Freeman, Cousin Lois “Elaine” Herskovitz.

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Anna Mae O'Brien

December 17, 2019 |

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

Anna Mae O'Brien, 88, of Greenock, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019. She was born September 1, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James E. and Anna (Kerston) McKenna. She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and the American Cancer society. She was a volunteer for the food bank and the Divine Redeemer office in Elizabeth Township.  She was retired from the office of Kenny, Meta, Hilberg, Kane and Brunskill and had previously worked for the Dean of Engineering at State College and the G. C. Murphy Company in McKeesport.

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Marie A. Regina

December 17, 2019 |

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

Marie A. Regina, age 61 of North Huntingdon died December 17, 2019 at the Grove at Irwin. She was born January 10, 1958 in Wilkinsburg, a daughter of Albert E. and the late Katherine Ann Mediate Regina. Marie was employed as an elementary  school teacher by Catholic Schools in Mckeesport . She was a 1976 Norwin graduate and also graduated from California University of Pennsylvania. She enjoyed crafts and movies. In addition to her father, she is survived by her sister, Barbara Abel; and God daughter, Rheanna Abel. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Thursday 4-8 p.m. A blessing service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. followed by interment in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Nigel Prexta Walsh

December 17, 2019 |

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

Nigel Prexta Walsh, 41, of McKeesport, passed away at home on Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was born September 20, 1978 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Martella Walsh (ne Povlick) and her husband, Robert, also of McKeesport. He was a member of the Bethlehem Alliance Church in Bethlehem, WV. He was a fourth-grade elementary school teacher, having graduated from Phoenix University, Summa Cum Laude. He also was an engineer, once working for CEC in Pittsburgh. He had an associate degree in engineering from Belmont College in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Nigel loved fishing, camping, and being outdoors. He also enjoyed building aquariums and collecting and caring for fishes.

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Walter F. "Murp" Balawajder

December 16, 2019 |

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

Walter F. "Murp" Balawajder, age 91, of McKeesport, died December 15, 2019, at home. Born February 18, 1928, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Stanley and Josephine (Leonard) Balawajder.

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Daniel J. Sowa

December 16, 2019 |

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

Daniel J. Sowa, age 50 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Monday, December 16, 2019.  Born January 30, 1969 in Braddock, he was a son of the late Walter A. and Jacqueline (McCorkle) Sowa.  A 1987 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Daniel worked for many years as an aircraft mechanic.  He is survived by his brother David (Ann Marie) Sowa of Liberty Borough; his sister Stephanie Osselborn of West Mifflin; his stepchildren Carol Opfer of Elizabeth Twp. and Joyce (Jake) Bartlet of Kaukauna, WI; his grandchildren Daniel, Mikel, and Sarah; his nieces and nephews Emma Grace McGurk-Sowa, Keation and Cassandra McClelland, and C.J. Raymond; and his companion Karen Sowa.

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Julia Sydoriak

December 16, 2019 |

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

Julia Sydoriak, age 95 of Clairton, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019.  Born August 29, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Katherine (Bilak) Sydoriak and was employed for many years at Teper's Jewelers in Clairton.  She was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church and was a former member of St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Church, both in Clairton.  Julia is survived by her sister Doris Sydoriak, her sister-in-law Lillian Sydoriak, and her niece Lilly Tintor.  She was preceded in death by her siblings Mary, Stephen, and Nick Sydoriak.

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Dolores J. Kolodziej

December 16, 2019 |

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

Dolores J. Kolodziej, age 88 of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 in Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport.  Born November 4, 1931 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Marion (Sorocko) Dwornick.  A member of Corpus Christi Parish who also attended St. Patrick's Church, Dolores worked as a secretary in the warehouse office for G.C. Murphy & Co. in McKeesport.  Her family will remember her giving heart and her many, many friends.  Besides her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Kolodziej and her brothers Ray and Tom Dwornick.  She is survived by her son Ronald J. Kolodziej of McKeesport; her sister Lorraine (Dwornick) Jesionowski of Versailles; and also numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces-and-nephews, and great-great-nieces-and-nephews.  

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George William Brubaker, Jr.

December 16, 2019 |

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

George William Brubaker, Jr.,  47, of McKeesport, passed away at home on Saturday, December 14, 2019. He was born June 18, 1972 in Norfolk, VA and was the son of Patricia A. (Surgeon) Brubaker of Versailles and the late George William Brubaker who passed away October 16, 2015. George was a Radiological Supervisor for BWXT and was a US Air Force Veteran. For his service, he received the Air Force Training Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with 1 Service Star.  George was a kid at heart. He loved all Superhero's and has an enormous superhero collection. He was one of the most loving and giving person. He loved his nieces and nephews, going to fleatiques and playing hockey, basketball, softball and golf. He was also a huge hockey fan.

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Ellen I. Kyle

December 16, 2019 |

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

Ellen I. Kyle, age 93, of Munhall, died December 13, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born June 29, 1926, in West Mifflin, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Rhodes) Gilmore and the wife of the late John Kyle.

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William J. McManus

December 15, 2019 |

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

William J. “Pockets” McManus, age 75, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired craneman from Steelmet - ELG Metals in Port Vue and a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and loved hot rods and attending car shows. Born March 5, 1944 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late William J. McManus, Sr. and Claire (Peterman) McManus. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” M. (Hohn) McManus; daughter, Diane Bullister of Pittsburgh; son, Rennie McManus of South Park; grandchildren, Erin, Sean and Ryan Bullister; sister-in-law, Barbara (Donald) Yanko of Jefferson Hills; niece, Jamie (Greg) Geis of Elizabeth; nephew, Jesse Yanko of Bethel Park; also, sisters and a brother. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8PM. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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JoAnn Eisele

December 14, 2019 |

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

JoAnn Eisele, age 83, of McKeesport, formally of North Versailles, died on December 13, 2019. She was born in Morgantown, WV on November 21, 1936 and is the daughter of the late Hobert and Opal McCartney Hennessey. She was a long-time member of Christy Park United Methodist Church where she enjoyed being a part of the choir, and a devoted member to the First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport. JoAnn worked, with her late husband John, at the former Wiltshire Poultry Farm for several years.

She is survived by her loving son John W. (Pam) Eisele Jr. of McKeesport; loving grandchildren, Nadine Eisele, Erica and Angeline Bottger, Kelly Stanich and Kari Hurley; great grandchildren Austin, Max and Benjamin. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cheryl Bottger, siblings; Maxine (Steve) Bill, Marie (Jim) Smith and James (Martha) Hennessey.

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