Thomas E. Kamauf

July 26, 2018 |

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

Thomas E. Kamauf, age 74, of McKeesport, died July 23, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born March 22, 1944, in Braddock, he was the son of the late Edward Evans and Cecelia Frances (Murray) Kamauf and the husband of Mary (Zuzo) Kamauf for 51 years.

Samuel R. Diggs

July 25, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Samuel R. Diggs, age 77, of McKeesport, died July 22, 2018, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born December 01, 1940, in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of the late Mancey Robinson and Tiny (Williams) Robinson and the husband of the living Lorretta M. (Nalls) Wong Diggs, for 47 years.

Mary Jane Schorr

July 25, 2018 |

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

Mary Jane Schorr age 91, of West Mifflin, on July 23, 2018, at the home of her daughter. She was a daughter of the late John and Mary (McKenna) Dougherty. She was a retired programmer for the State of Pennsylvania and a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne. Mary Jane enjoyed crafts. Wife of Theodore M. "Bud" Schorr; mother of Janice Schorr of Salt Lake City, UT and Paul (Amy) Schorr of West Mifflin. Also five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday, July 27, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-9 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 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Her nephew, Rev. John McKenna, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. Memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research.

Agnes C. Rushe

July 25, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Agnes C. Rushe, 102, of Glassport, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 24, 2018.  She was born in Birmingham, AL on January 13, 1916 to the late Robert and Bertha Veitch Tachoir.  Agnes was the loving wife of the late William L. Rushe.  She is survived by daughters, JoAnn Rushe, Ruth Rushe, and Agnes Barrett all of Glassport; sons, Robert (Lori) Rushe of Duquesne, Ralph Rushe of New Baltimore, MI; sister, Frances Shultz of Duquesne; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  Along with her parents and husband, Agnes was preceded in death by sons, Tommy, Terry & Bill Rushe; and siblings, Robert, Leo, Tom, Jack, Pat, Joe, Forest Tachoir, Catherine Odoski, & Lois White. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Pl., Memphis,  TN  38105 Visitation will take place on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 4 – 8 pm at   E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME,  235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport,  PA   15045.  A mass will take place on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Queen of The Rosary Parish, Glassport,  PA  at 10:00 am, followed by interment at St. Joseph’s  Cemetery & Mausoleum, 1443 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles,  PA  15137.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Gerald M. "Jerry" Firda

July 25, 2018 |

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

Gerald M. "Jerry" Firda, age 57, of McKeesport, died July 23, 2018, at home. Born September 21, 1960, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Robert and the living Ellen (Girman) Firda and the husband of Diana (Pawlak) Firda.

Agnes Yarlett Mock

July 25, 2018 |

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

Agnes Yarlett Mock, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.

Martin A. “Bam Bam” Frederick

July 24, 2018 |

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

Martin A. “Bam Bam” Frederick, 67, of North Huntingdon, died Monday July 23, 2018 at home surrounded by family. He was born February 13, 1951 in Greensburg, the son of the late Arnold F. and Patricia (Minnicks) Frederick. He was the owner of Stirling Motors, Irwin, and was a member of the Pennsylvania Independent Auto Dealers Association. He loved hunting and boating and enjoyed motorcycles. He is survived by his wife Barbara K. (Eddy) Frederick; his children Zachary C. (Jancee) Frederick of Pagosa Springs, CO, and Courtney R. (Mark) Cowell of North Huntingdon; his sisters Bonnie Dalrymple of Richmond, VA and Pamela (Dennis) Piper of Greensburg; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Elaine M. Perri Terrijoni

July 24, 2018 |

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

Elaine M. Perri Terrijoni, 74, of North Versailles, died Sunday July 22, 2018. She was born September 3, 1943 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Steven and Suzanna (Kraves) Vanisko and was also preceded in death by her first husband Ernest Perri Sr. Elaine was a retired insurance agent and was a longtime Home Interiors representative and demonstrator. She was a member of Miller United Methodist Church, North Versailles, loved to bowl, and enjoyed crafts and going to the casino. She is survived by her husband Norman G. Terrijoni; her children Ernie (Pauline) Perri of Monroeville, Lisa (Shawn) Perri-Lang of West Leechburg, and Annamarie (Tony) Marietta of Hunker; step children Heidi (Jim) McNamara of Hunker and Norman G. Terrijoni of White Oak; her grandchildren Deidra (John) Dubbbs, Phillip (Jennifer) Lang, Daniel Lang, Dominick Perri, Harley (Eric Schneider) Perri, Kayla Lang, Sarah (Patrick) Sphon, Brittany Marietta, Ryan Marietta, and Josh McNamara; great grandchildren Gabriella, Austin, Kaycie, Logan, and Cason; her brother Donald Vanisko of Level Green; also nieces and nephews.

Anna Hoydich

July 24, 2018 |

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

Jacqueline A. "Jackie" (Kopco) Frum

July 24, 2018 |

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

Margaret Anne Tepe

July 23, 2018 |

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

Margaret Anne "Peggy" (Iddings) Tepe, age 84, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Jefferson Hills Manor. She retired as a nurses aide at Jefferson Hills Manor in Jefferson Hills.

Virginia Perlick

July 23, 2018 |

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

Virginia "Ginny" Perlick, age 82, of Clairton passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20, 2018 at home while surrounded by family. Virginia attended Clarion University where she studied Library Science and English. She worked as a teacher, spending the greatest part of her career at St. Elizabeth Elementary School in Pleasant Hills. An avid reader, she devoted her retirement years to the Clairton Public Library, surrounded by her love of books. For more than 50 years, Virginia enjoyed playing cards with her card club group. She was known to be extremely kind, compassionate and funny. 

Nancy C. Smith

July 23, 2018 |

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

Nancy C. Smith, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 in UPMC Shadyside.  She was born June 10, 1931 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late A. Glen and Esther (Moffat) Campbell.

Diana Waldron

July 23, 2018 |

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

Diana Waldron, age 75 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  Born December 13, 1942 in Renfrew, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Selfridge) Parker.

Gary E. Kirshner, Sr.

July 22, 2018 |

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

Gary E. Kirshner, Sr, 82, of McKeesport, died Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born May 14, 1936 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Milton and Phyllis (Crawford) Kirshner. He was the husband of the late Charlotte (Bryner) Kirshner who died July 9, 2016. Gary was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak and was a Fire Fighter for the City of McKeesport. He was a member of Turner's Gym and the American Legion. He is survived by his daughter, Susan G. (James) Caster of Avella, sons, Gary E. (Midori) Kirshner, Jr., of Oklahoma City, OK, and Milton W. (Christine) Kirshner of McKeesport, grandchildren, Rochelle, Matthew, James, Ryan, Erin, and Joshua, and great-grandchildren, Harrison and Grady.