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Elmer "Bucky" Saunders

August 03, 2018 |

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

Elmer "Bucky" Saunders, 81  of Walkerton, IN, formerly of West Mifflin died Aug. 1, 2018.  He is the son of the late Elmer and Catherine (Hotz) Saunders.  Bucky is survived by his beloved wife Gwendolyn (Bolger) Saunders; daughter Robyn (Alan) Saunders; sister Elsie M. (Glenn) Creese; also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by brothers Homer (Georgia) Saunders, John Saunders and Harry (Betty) Saunders and sisters Catharine (Charles) Anderson, Leona (Harry) Anderson, Betty Saunders and Elva "Mickey (Cy) Magill.  Elmer was retired from Bethlehem Steel and was a very proud Dairy Farm owner.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.stjude.org, www.pheasantsforever.org or www.pancan.org for pancreatic cancer.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Mon. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held Tues. 11:00 am at the Homeville Christian Church.  Interment following McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery.

 


Raymond “Ray” Shumacher II

August 03, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Raymond “Ray” Shumacher II, 67, formerly of McKeesport, passed away at his Missoula, MT home on August 1, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

 


John W. Bahr

August 02, 2018 |

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

John W. Bahr, age 83, of North Versailles, died August 2, 2018, at LGAR Hospital & Medical Center. Born August 15, 1934, in Carrick, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur and Anna (Stuffle) Bahr and the husband of Katherine (Oskin) Bahr.

 
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Marion E. Long

August 02, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Marion E. Long, 85, died Aug. 2, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Bortak) Estochin.  She is the beloved wife of the late James E. Long, whom she is now reunited with in Heaven.  Marion is survived by her daughter Darlene (Mark) Rider of West Mifflin; grandsons Justin (Kathleen) Vitullo of Bethel Park and Jacob Vitullo of West Mifflin; sister Wilma Traud of FL; brothers Steve "Sonny" Estochin of McKeesport and Albert Estochin of McKeesport; sister-in-law Mary Ann Mularski; also nieces and nephews.

 
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Janice L. Inks

August 02, 2018 |

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

Janice L. Inks, 79, of North Versailles, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018. She was born October 17, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Ghrist) Kelly. She is survived by her husband, Charles T. Inks, son, Danny C. (Terri) Inks of North Huntingdon, grandson, Andrew C. Inks of North Huntingdon and granddaughter, Julie Inks of Greensburg, sister, Diane Alberts of Elizabeth Township, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward, Lawrence and David Kelly.

 
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Michael Lee Nuttall

August 02, 2018 |

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

Michael Lee Nuttall, 45, of McKeesport, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at home.

He was born in Jeannette and was the son of George R. and Patricia Ann Bodnar Nuttall of McKeesport. Michael worked as a carpet cleaner and maintenance for Mark of Excellence. He was a die-hard Steelers fan, who had a Steelers museum. He enjoyed working on and fixing cars in his spare time. He would do anything for anyone and never expected anything in return. Michael prided himself in being a provider and his family always came first.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 23 years, Beth Ann (Forsythe) Nuttall, two sons, Mike J. (Fiancée, Kayla) Nuttall, and Shane M. Nuttall, both of Sutersville, granddaughter, Annabella Nuttall, brother George Nuttall of McKeesport, sisters, Janet Nuttall of Monroeville and Helen Nuttall of North Versailles, father-in-law, Glen Forsythe of McKeesport, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his dogs, Jojo and Jade and the late Bruno.

 
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Barry J. Palm

August 02, 2018 |

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

Barry J. Palm, 51, of North Versailles, died Tuesday July 31, 2018. Barry was born June 11, 1967 in McKeesport a son of the late Robert W. Sr. and Phyllis (Miller) Palm and was also preceded in death by a sister Victoria McWilliams. He was an employee of Cleveland/Price Inc., Trafford, and a member of the Ukrainian Club in Wilmerding. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He is survived by his daughter Kelley Koring and her husband Craig of New Stanton; his grandchildren Hunter, Savannah, and Nevaeh; his siblings Jean Sturgess and her husband Dave of Manor and Robert W. Palm Jr of Youngwood; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Gail S. Martin

August 02, 2018 |

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

Gail S. Martin, 72, of North Versailles, died Tuesday July 31, 2018. Gail was a professional choir member singing in various churches. She enjoyed gardening and loved her golden retrievers. She was the sister of the late Lois Martin and fiancé of the late Russell Mason. She is survived by cousins. There will be no viewing. Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, East McKeesport is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
 
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Kay F. Adams

August 02, 2018 |

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

Kay F. Adams, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed peacefully from this life Monday, July 30 at Excela Health, Greensburg. Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend was born October 20, 1937 to the late Jack and Frances (Dominici) Marsden of McKeesport. She was preceded in death by her husband Jon R. Adams, son James Douglas Adams, and infant grandson Jon Cody Adams. Kay is survived by her sons Jon (Justine) Adams and Scott (Mindy) Adams; six grandchildren Rose, Jennifer, Melissa, William, Abby, and Molly; and eight great-grandchildren who all affectionately know her as G.G.
 
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Virginia L. Linneman

August 02, 2018 |

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

Virginia (Aunt Ginny) Linneman, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 01, 2018.  She passed away from complications of a recent stroke.  
Aunt Ginny was born February 7, 1924, in Coulter PA.  She resided many years with her sister Thelma (Jack) Carlson in McKeesport.  After retiring from Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh (Shipping Department), she lived approximately 25 years in Ft. Myers, Florida.  At the age of 90, she moved in with her niece Connie Carlson Meyers (Jeffrey) in North Huntingdon.

 
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Edward Ellis

August 01, 2018 |

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

Edward Ellis, age 91, of West Mifflin, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018.  He was born in McKeesport on March 18, 1927 and is the son of the late John and Susan Mular Ellis and the husband of the late Ann Sprentz Ellis.  He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.  He retired from USX National Works then worked part time at Giant Eagle by Century III Mall.  He was an avid hunter, a member of Holy Spirit Church in West Mifflin, and a former member of the Steelworkers Local Union #1408.

 
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Ilija (Eli) Bogonovich

August 01, 2018 |

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

Ilija (Eli) Bogonovich, (Bogunovic), 91, of Westmoreland City, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.

 
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Martha M. Heatherington

August 01, 2018 |

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

Martha Marie Heatherington, age 94, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Greenock, PA died Sunday, July 29, 2018. She, an Irish blessing, was born March 17, 1924 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Amil and Freida Ditter Duval and the wife of the late Joseph F. Heatherington.

 
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Clarence S. Lee

August 01, 2018 |

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

Clarence Lee, 85, of Venus, Pa., formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at UPMC Northwest Hospital, Seneca, Pa.

 
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David E. Howard

August 01, 2018 |

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

DAVID E. HOWARD age 94, of West Mifflin on July 29, 2018. he was a son of the late Daniel and Mary (Flaherty) Howard. He was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works,  as a loader. A member of Resurrection Church in West Mifflin and he proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp. during WWII. Husband of the late Dorothy M. (Monahan) Howard; father of David M. (Ruth) Howard of Duquesne,PA, Kevin P. (Rose) Howard of Sinking Springs, PA, James E. (Paula) Howard of Lincoln, RI, and the late Colleen (surviving spouse Jerry) Kovaly; also 10 grandchildren and six great-granschildren. He was predeceased by six brothers and two sisters. Visitation on Sunday, August 5 friom 1-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave Duquesne 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 9 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Chruch of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial with Military Honors at Jefferson Memorial Park.