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Joann L. Tarcy

July 07, 2018 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Joann L. Tarcy, 71, of Sherman Oaks, California, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2018 at home. Born in McKeesport, May 29, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Ann (Radvansky) Tarcy. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne and a retired legal secretary. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Patricia Tarcy of Irwin.

 
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Josephine Brown

July 07, 2018 |

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

Josephine Brown, age 101 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 in LGAR Nursing and Rehab Center in Turtle Creek.  Born December 16, 1916 in St. Louis, MO, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Frances (Sole) Crimaldi. 

 
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Nelda M. Opfer

July 07, 2018 |

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

Nelda M. Opfer, age 89 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home on Saturday, July 7, 2018.  Born May 13, 1929 in Huntington, PA, she was a daughter of the late John B. and Esther M. (Garner) Shoemaker.  A retired salesclerk at KMart in North Versailles, Nelda was a member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth. 

 
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Jere David Moffatt

July 06, 2018 |

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

It is with deepest heartache that we announce the passing of our wonderful husband and amazing father and grandfather, Jere David Moffatt, age 83 of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania on July 5, 2018. He was born on October 31, 1934 in McKeesport, PA to the late Clarence David and Ruth (Prescott) Moffatt.

 
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Gary Lee Fuller Sr.

July 06, 2018 |

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

Gary Lee Fuller, age 65, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. He was the owner of Fuller Marine Engineering and a member of the Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge.

 
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Nicholas (Nick) Dabruzzo

July 06, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Nicholas (Nick) Dabruzzo, 76 of Glassport died July 6, 2018.  He is the son of the late Anthony and Maria (DiPaolo) Dabruzzo.  Beloved husband of Loretta (Skerkoski) Dabruzzo.  He is survived by his sons Nicholas (Brett) Dabruzzo of MD and Richard (Lisa) Dabruzzo of Cranberry; grandchildren Sydney and Max; sisters Jean Todaro and Josephine Metz; also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by brothers Anthony, Quirino, James and Guido and sister Ida Null.  Nick was retired from the Port Authority; a member of Queen of the Rosary; Holy Name Society; Glassport Senior Citizens and the Lucky Seven Card Club.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sun. 2-8.  A funeral mass will be held Mon. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish.  Interment following Calvary Cemetery.

 


John R. Lee

July 06, 2018 |

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

John R. Lee, age 74, of Trafford, Pa., passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at Transitions Healthcare, North Huntingdon.

 
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Ann Louise Matic

July 06, 2018 |

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

Ann Louise Matic, age 101, of McKeesport, died July 4, 2018, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born April 7, 1917, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Kordic) Vukovic and the wife of the late John P. Matic.

 
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John Fetherman, Sr.

July 06, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

John Fetherman, Sr. age 68 of White Oak formerly of McKeesport died, July, 2, 2018 at AHN Forbes Hospital. Born March, 10, 1950, he was the son of the late Ralph P. and Helen (Fyke) Fetherman.

 
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Charles "Chuck" Clinton Northrup

July 06, 2018 |

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

Charles "Chuck" Clinton Northrup, 91, of Allison Park, formerly of Mount Vernon, died Thursday, June 28, 2018. He was born October 18, 1926 in Pittsburgh and was the husband of the late Dorothy (Rozinsky) Northrup and the late Carol J. (Ludwick) Northrup. Chuck was a member of Park Baptist Church in Versailles. He was also a member of F & AM Lodge #375 and #731, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, the Shriners and was on the Mount Vernon Cemetery Board of Directors, as well as many other community projects. He was retired from A.B. Murray Co. and was a US Army WWII Veteran. For his service, he received the Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon and the WWII Victory Ribbon. He is survived by his daughter, Lori (Mark) Caro of the North Hills, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a great-great grandson, nieces and nephews.

 
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Francis W. "Braz" Breznay

July 05, 2018 |

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

FRANCIS W. "BRAZ" BREZNAY age 84, of Duquesne, on July 3, 2018 at home. He was a son of the late Steve and Anna (Kish) Breznay. Braz was a retired boilermaker at US Steel Duquesne Works with 34 years service. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, and was a past president of their Men's Club. He served on Parish Council, volunteered at Children's Hospital, volunteered with Meals On Wheels, and co-chaired the 100th anniversary of Holy Trinity Church. He proudly served in the army; he was stationed in Germany where he was awarded the Guardian of the Outpost of Democracy, serving in the 6th Infantry Regiment. He was also a valued employee of the Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home for over 15 years. He also enjoyed golfing and fishing. Beloved husband of 59 years to Jane (Bitkowski) Breznay; father of Cindy (late Duane P.) Salopek of West Mifflin and the late Stephen Breznay; grandfather of Nicole (Brandon) Salopek, Neil (Stefanie) Salopek, Melissa (Tom) Temple; great-grandfather of Lia, Adilee Salopek, Olivia McMillan, Braelynn Temple, and Jace Nathan; brother of Agnes (Jerry) Smith of Bethel Park, Pauline (William) Robinson of Crosby, TX, and the late William Breznay. Visitation will be held on Friday 2-4 and 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 at 9 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church at 9:30. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be with military honors on Monday at 2 p.m. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

 


Elizabeth “Betty” L. (Smith) Brown

July 05, 2018 |

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

Elizabeth “Betty” L. (Smith) Brown, age 88 of North Huntingdon, formerly of East McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband David A. Brown; parents Thomas and Ann (Graham) Smith; and sister Nancy Easterly. She is survived by her children Thomas “Tom” A. (Gina) Brown of Butler and Deborah “Debbie” (Redman) Smith of North Huntingdon; and grandchildren Travis Smith, Derek Brown, Bryce Smith and Chelsea Brown.
 
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Lisa Marie "Toe" Raynak

July 04, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Lisa Marie "Toe" Raynak, age 57, of Port Vue, died July 3, 2018, at Riverside Nursing Center in McKeesport.

 
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Helen J. Brockman

July 03, 2018 |

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

Helen  J. Brockman, 79, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at Sycamore Estates, Duquesne, PA.  She was born January 30, 1939 in McKeesport, Pa, a daughter of the late James and Dorothy Eastman Ferry. Prior to her retirement, Helen was employed by various local bakeries. She also enjoyed trips to the casino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Brockman and one sister Judy Dirjan.  She is survived by her two sons, James Brockman and his wife, Maria, Todd Brockman; and daughter, Susan Brockman (Dean Capristo) and brother-in-law Ray Dirjan. Services will be private. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Charles W. Carter

July 03, 2018 |

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

Charles W. Carter, age 91, of Liberty Boro, died on July 3, 2018. He was born on December 15, 1926 in McKeesport, the son of the late Wayne and Elizabeth Sarie Carter. 

 
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