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Louise H. Weimer

August 19, 2018 |

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

Louise H. Weimer, age 87, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Homestead and McKeesport, died Saturday, August 18, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh on July 7, 1931 and is the daughter of the late Paul and Helen Jacobs Ballog. She was a waitress for many years, a Judge of Elections in McKeesport’s 7th Ward, and a member of Life Span in Olympia Shopping Center.

 
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Stacy Schlegel

August 18, 2018 |

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

Stacy (Rininger) Schlegel, age 44 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 in the Center for Compassionate Care, Mt. Lebanon.  Born January 14, 1974 in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of Dean Rininger of Stanardsville, VA and the late Helen Frances Bare. 

 
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Marjorie Ann Banks Sopko

August 18, 2018 |

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

Marjorie Ann Banks Sopko, age 91 of Port Vue, died August 16, 2018. Born October 2, 1926 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Fairbaugh and Elizabeth Kasmarik Fairbaugh Keenan.  She was also predeceased by her daughter Geraldine Filson, brother Joseph Fairbaugh, and her husbands William Banks and Phillip Sopko. 

 
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Helen Virginia Feick

August 17, 2018 |

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

Helen Virginia Feick, 95, of Land O' Lakes, Florida, died Thursday, August 16, 2018. She was born February 20, 1923 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Swauger) McKay. She was the wife of the late Donald C. Feick who died in 1986. Helen was a homemaker and enjoyed watching her soaps, playing Bridge and crocheting. She is survived by her son, James M. (Sherrie) Feick of Forward Township and daughter, Sharon Falk of Land O' Lakes, FL, grandchildren, Eric Feick, Brad Falk and Martin Feick, great-grandchildren, Cody Feick, Travis Ransick and Cillian Feick, and great-great-granddaughter, Hannah Ransick.

 
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William E. McCorkle Jr.

August 17, 2018 |

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

William E. McCorkle Jr., age 78, of Dania Beach, FL passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at home. He was an emeritus professor of Physics and Astronomy after more than 33 years of teaching at West Liberty State College in West Liberty, WV. A former member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church, he was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, Washington & Jefferson College and West Virginia University. He was a consultant for Prentice Hall Publishing Company and was twice recognized as an outstanding educator of America. He was a member of the American Association of Physics Teachers, American Institute of Physics, Delta Chi Social Fraternity, Chi Beta Phi, and AARP. 

 
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Thomas E. Bruse

August 16, 2018 |

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

Thomas ”Brewster” E. Bruse, age 64 of Butler, passed away on August 14, 2018 in Pittsburgh. Born, September 26, 1953 in Gloversville, NY and he stayed to graduate from Gloversville High School in 1971.

 
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Shirley Mae Kosan

August 16, 2018 |

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

Shirley Mae Kosan, 85, of Irwin, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Golden Heights Care Home, Harrison City.

 
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Joseph M. Laird

August 15, 2018 |

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

Joseph M. Laird, aged 76, of West Hempfield, PA, died peacefully on August 14, 2018, surrounded by his devoted wife of 50 years, Kathy, and their four children.

 
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Elyssa L. D'Antonio

August 15, 2018 |

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

Elyssa L. D’Antonio, age 64 of Port Vue, passed peacefully at home in the presence of family on August 14, 2018. She was born on August 13, 1954 in Braddock, PA, the daughter of the late Louis V. and Nedra L. Sheffel Wahl. She loved cooking, especially on holidays, camping and going to Steeler games.

 
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Arthur Clarence Clawson

August 15, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Arthur Clarence Clawson, of Duquesne, formerly of Clairton, passed away at home Sunday, August 12, 2018.  He was born November 16, 1950, in Clairton, to the late Albert and Anna Lucas Clawson.  He is survived by sons, Arthur (Bonnie) Thompson of Spring Lake, NC, Chad Clawson of Glassport; daughters, Melissa Clawson of Glassport, Ann Clawson of Versailles Boro; grandson, Trent Carlisle of Spring Lake,  NC; siblings, John Clawson of Mechanicsburg, Susie Fiore of Glassport, Ethel (Matt) of Glassport.  Arthur served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, enjoyed restoring classic cars, and playing cards.  Visitation will take place on Friday, August 17, 2018 from 4 – 8 pm at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport,  PA  15045.  A memorial service will take place at the funeral home immediately following visitation at 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the funeral home to help defray costs.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Charlotte Rae (Whitaker) Evans

August 14, 2018 |

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

Charlotte Rae (Whitaker) Evans, 89, of Derry, formerly of Trafford, passed peacefully Friday August 10, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born May 16, 1929 in Wall, a daughter of the late Charles Roy and Edith Mae (Miller) Whitaker and was also preceded in death by her husband Joseph F. Evans. Charlotte was a former cook for LaDonne Restaurant, North Huntingdon and was a member of Bible Baptist Church, Latrobe, the Theological Society of East McKeesport, and was a longtime volunteer for at the Grapeville VFD Gun Bash. She was a former active Girl Scout Leader while living in Illinois. She is survived by her children Faye D. Villa-James and her husband Ken of Cavittsville and Charles S. Evans and his wife Sandra Niehl of Turtle Creek; her grandchildren Kenneth (Vickie) James of Latrobe, Bethany A. James of Avalon David K. (Ashley) James of Greensburg Darlene F. (Chris) Fiasco of Monroeville, Alan Kunkle of Turtle Creek, and Anna (Aaron) Gabor also of Turtle Creek; her great grandchildren Michael C. and Matthew J. James of Latrobe, Autumn Gabor of Pitcairn Robert Kunkle of Washington state, Andrew Kunkle of New Kensington, Tyler Gabor of Pitcairn, and Brandon and Delana Gabor of Turtle Creek; and has been blessed with three great great grandchildren living in Washington state; siblings Robert A. (Patsy Joan) Whitaker Sr. of Valparaiso, IN and Edith M. Pedder of Herminie; also nieces Michele Whitaker and Edith Mae (Daniel) Ruggiero III and nephews Robert A. Whitaker Jr and Ray Alan (Jessica) Pedder; also great nieces and nephews.
 
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Faye Baldwin

August 14, 2018 |

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

FAYE BALDWIN age 79, of Monroeville, formerly of Erie, on August 11, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Morris and Rebecca (Sheldon) Baldwin. She was a retired nurse from Allegheny General Hospital and the Veterans Administration Hospital, Pgh. Sister of Cheryl (George) Laboda of Erie, and Valorie (William) Bucheral of Erie; also nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 17 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to noon at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where her funeral service will be held on Saturday at noon. 
 

 


Mary Ann Malinchak

August 14, 2018 |

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

Mary Ann Malinchak, age 80, of McKeesport, died August 11, 2018, at Riverside Care Center of McKeesport. Born November 30, 1937, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Baskosky) Rine and the wife of the late Raymond M. Malinchak, for over 60 years.

 
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Joseph Thomas “Tom” Orzulak

August 14, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Joseph Thomas “Tom” Orzulak, 67, of Lawrence, Kansas, died Aug. 6, 2018, at his home.

He was born July 14, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of Frank “Frosty” and Helen (Donnelly) Orzulak. Raised in Port Vue, PA, he was a 1969 graduate of South Allegheny High School and in 1974 earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts at California State College in California, Pa. He taught metal shop at Plum High School for 5 years and was a supervisor for PennDOT, Lovedale District, for a number of years. He was a proud member of the Port Vue Volunteer Fire Company.

After a move to Lawrence, Kansas, in 1985, Tom was the director of parking services at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, before landing his dream job as Street Division Manager for the City of Lawrence for 23 years, retiring in 2013.

He married Patricia Smith on May 17, 1975 in Versailles, Pa. She survives at home.

 
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Frances Gatto

August 13, 2018 |

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

Frances (Homa) Gatto, age 87, of Forward Township, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Arden Courts. She retired as a clerk for Pennsylvania American Water Company in Elizabeth. She was a member of Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church in McKeesport where she taught Religious Education for 65 years, receiving special recognition from the bishop for her years of service. A former clerk at the Glass House in Glassport, she was an avid sports fan and enjoyed bowling and softball.

 
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