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Marguerite Elizabeth Accoo

August 06, 2019 |

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

Marguerite Elizabeth Accoo, 92 years old of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Saturday, August 3, 2019, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

She was born December 3, 1926, in Long Branch, New Jersey, daughter of the late Joseph and Lena E. Smith Swain; She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph V. Accoo, Sr. and daughter, JoAnn Accoo.

She worked as a Manager in the Uniform Department at Top Hat Cleaners in Long Branch, New Jersey.  She like going fishing and crabbing and also loved to watch Western movies.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Cecilia Crawford of Duquesne; son, Rudolph V. (Brenda) Accoo, Jr. of Saginaw, Texas; eleven grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, thirty-three great-great-grandchildren, and one  great great great grandson; sister-in-law, Janie Accoo of Long Branch, New Jersey, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

 
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Manuel “Manny” Grueso

August 05, 2019 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Manuel “Manny” Grueso, 73, of Glassport, formerly of Clairton, passed away at home on Friday, August 2, 2019. He was born in Raysal, WV on November 9, 1945 to the late John R. and Emma Brown Grueso. Manuel is survived by his sisters: Marie Warren, of Lebanon, PA, and Grace (John) Bindas, of North Huntingdon, PA, as well as nieces, and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his brother, William E. Grueso, and brother-in-law, Eddie Warren. Manuel was formerly employed by U.S. Steel, and was known as a lover of cats. Private services have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 North 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025, to be followed by private inurnment at Round Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

 


Angelo Santella

August 05, 2019 |

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

On Monday July 29, 2019, Angelo Santella, age 97 of North Versailles, son of the late Pasquale and Philomena (Orfitelle) Santella.  Beloved husband of Julia Santella.  Loving father of Angelo Santella, Jr., and Patrick Santella.  Brother of Anna Marie Hook and Elaine Soulier. Five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by sisters Mary, Margaret, and brother Anthony.

 
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Richard W. “Dick” Janosko

August 05, 2019 |

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

On Friday August 2, 2019, Richard W. Janosko, age 85, went home to be with the Lord.   Son of the late John and Mary Janosko. Husband of  Geraldine (Hruska) Janosko.  Loving father of  Mark (Christine) Janosko, Mickey (Melodi) Janosko, and Matthew Janosko.  Beloved grandfather of Ashley, Kevin, Emily, Parker, Kendall, and Traynor. 

Richard was the youngest of 13 children.  He is preceded in death by all his siblings.  He served honorably in the US Army where he played Football and Baseball.  Richard worked as a Prison Guard in Phila. from 1962-65, the USS Research Lab in Monroeville, and was a consultant to several other companies including Davy Dravo, Mesta, and Rust Engineering.

 
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Beverly A. Bluman

August 05, 2019 |

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

Beverly A. Bluman, 74, of Turtle Creek, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. She was born September 27, 1944 in Turtle Creek, a daughter of the late William and Thelma (Smith) Bluman. She was a 1962 graduate of Turtle Creek High School, and prior to retirement worked at Westinghouse from 1962-1976, Kelly Services from 1978-1982, and GTE from 1982-1986. Beverly was a dear friend to many. In addition to her parents Beverly is preceded in death by her loving brother William Bluman and her nephew David Bluman. She is survived by her sister in law Patricia Bluman; she was a loving and treasured aunt to Pam (George) Rain of Manor, Thomas Bluman of California, and Daniel Bluman of Manor; six great nieces and nephews and four great great nieces and nephews.
 
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Genevieve “Jenny” D. (Frew) Frye

August 05, 2019 |

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

Genevieve “Jenny” D. (Frew) Frye, age 86, of North Huntingdon passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019. She was born June 19, 1933 in Blairsville, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frew. She was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Irwin. She was the proud owner of Frye’s Garden Center in North Huntingdon for over 20 years before closing. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Earl Kenneth Frye Sr.; sisters Ruth, Grace and June; and brother Carl. She is survived by her children John R. Frew of Export, Margaret Svitko of 84 and Earl (Melissa) Frye Jr. of State College; grandchildren Ashley (Rich), Bella and Tony; and great grandchildren Summer, Willow and Meadow.
 
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Stephen “Steve” M. Brunecz III

August 05, 2019 |

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

Stephen “Steve” M. Brunecz III, age 60, of North Huntingdon passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. He was born October 31, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the Stephen (Kay) Brunecz and the late Joanne Brunecz. He worked his whole career in construction, and had spent the last ten years as a Sr. Project Manager with Rycon Construction in Pittsburgh. He was an avid golfer and loved listening to Neil Diamond songs and working with model trains. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his brother Russell Brunecz. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of 32 years Jody E. Brunecz; son Hunter Brunecz; brother Phillip Brunecz of Easton, Maryland; and sister Dawn (Rob) Cichon of Mandarin, Connecticut.
 
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Terrance John Estu Sr.

August 04, 2019 |

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

Terrance John Estu Sr. age 67, of East McKeesport, formerly of Duquesne, on July 29, 2019 at home. He was a son of the late John and Yolanda (Szalay) Estu; he was a retired plumber for US Steel Homestead Works and a former member of the Hungarian Reformed Church in Duquesne. Former husband of the late Kathleen A. (Morgan) Estu; father of Kimberly (Robert) Harris, Jr. of Prince Frederick, MD, Eric Christopher Estu of West Homestead and Terrance John Estu, Jr. of Woodbridge, VA; grandfather of Michael Antonio Estu, Robert Harris, III, Tristan Harris; brother of Kristine Estu of Colorado and his twin brother, Timothy Estu of Minnesota; uncle of Matthew Skalican, Mark Skalican and Lauren Skalican.

 
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Victoria Jane Kwiatkowski

August 03, 2019 |

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

Victoria Jane Kwiatkowski, age 68, of Coraopolis, formerly of Sewickley, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019. 

Daughter of the late Anthony J. and Isabelle H. (Kacala) Kwiatkowski, she was born a special angel. She did clerical work at a sheltered workshop for special needs people and was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne and St. James in Sewickley. 

She is survived by her brother, Robert "Bob" Kwiatkowski of Sewickley and cousins, Robert (Barbara) Piskorik of Oakdale, Dolly (Eugene) McFarland of Munhall, Bebe (Late Don) Bair of Munhall, Felicia (Leonard) Simko of Munhall, Richard (Casandra) Piskorik of Florida and Ronald (Shelia) Piskorik of Portland, Ore.

 
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Johanna M. "Hinse" Bell

August 03, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Johanna M. "Hinse" Bell, age 77, of McKeesport, passed away, August 2, 2019, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born November 11, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Adolf E. and Mary (Ivkovich) Zawilla and the wife of the late George Bell.

 
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Patricia A. Yun

August 02, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Patricia A. "Pat" Yun, age 72, of Port Vue, died July 30, 2019, at home. Born November 10, 1946, in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late George and Rose (Madgic) Yun.

 
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Gizella "Ella" Helen Geci

August 02, 2019 |

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

Gizella "Ella" Helen Geci, age 100, died August 1, 2019, at Wexford Care Center. Born April 20, 1919, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Suzanne (Klamut) Czarnecki and wife of the late John Geci.

 
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Marielania Bost

August 01, 2019 |

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

Marielania Bost, 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in UPMC Presbyterian. She was born Nov. 8, 1942, in West Mifflin, to the late Fred and Marguerite (Reagan) Wood Petrozza. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially swimming and hiking. She was a graduate of Duquesne High School, class of 1960. She was the beloved wife of 53 years of Harold "Archie" Bost; mother of Kathy (Harold) Bletz, of State College; grandmother of Kelly Bletz; sister of the late Donna Proud and the late Mary Lou Fisher.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, William B. Schleifer, supervisor, William Brian Schleifer, funeral director, where a prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.

 


Robert Americo Belardia

August 01, 2019 |

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

Robert Americo Belardia, 82, of Buena Vista, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019. He was born January 24, 1937 in Buena Vista and was the son of the late Americo Michael and Adella (Krasna) Belardia. Robert was retired from US Steel National Tube Works and was a member of  Buena Vista Vol Fire Co, Elizabeth Township Sportsman's Association, Shanner Sportsman's Club and Sutersville Sportsman's Club.

 
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Robert P. "Holes" Barton

August 01, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert P. "Holes" Barton, age 58, died July 12, 2019, at Kane Community Living Center. Born January 1, 1961, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Darlene (Campbell) LaRue Barton.
Robert loved fishing, gardening and hanging out with friends.

 
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