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Reginald S. Agee

April 11, 2018 |

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

Reginald S. Agee, age 72, of Duquesne, died April 9, 2018 at home. Born September 24, 1945, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late William Tolliver and Ruth Agee.

 
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Donna Bradley

April 11, 2018 |

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

Donna Bradley, age 74, of Coulter, PA, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born February 28, 1944, in Tarentum, PA she was the daughter of the late  Dan and May Walker and the wife of the late Charles "Bucky" Edward Bradley for over 53 years.

 
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Luigi Como

April 11, 2018 |

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

Luigi Como, age 95, of Christy Park, died April 10, 2018, at Senior Care Plaza. Born June 17, 1922, in Palena, Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Assunta (Testa) Como and the husband of the late Ida (Toppi) Como for over 60 years.

 
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Mary E. Zaradzki

April 10, 2018 |

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

Mary E. Zaradzki, age 87, of White Oak, died April 9, 2018, at home. Born October 22, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Wigand) Zoscak and the wife of Joseph M. Zaradzki, Sr., for over 67 years.

 
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JoAnn Mary (Tick) Vanard

April 09, 2018 |

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

JoAnn Mary (Tick) Vanard, 58, of McKeesport, died Friday, April 6, 2018. She was born February 11, 1960 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Robert G. and Geraldine A. (Kurka) Tick. She is survived by her sons, Eric L. Vanard and Sean R. Vanard of McKeesport, sister, Jennifer (Wayne) Sanders of Moon Township, brother,  Robert C. (Diana) Tick of Forest Hills, and nephews, Ryan and Jordan Tick and Wayne and Nicholas Sanders. There is no visitation.

 
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Jean Pringle Rogers

April 09, 2018 |

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

Jean Pringle Rogers, 85 of North Huntingdon died April 8, 2018 at Arrowood Care Center. She was born October 27, 1932 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late William and Emma Pringle.

 
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Carl Allan Griffith

April 08, 2018 |

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

Carl Allan Griffith, age 63 of South Park and formerly of Port Vue, passed away at his daughter's home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 6, 2018.  Born September 11, 1954 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Harry L. and Katherine (Rodehaver) Griffith.  The owner/operator of Griffith Auto Sales and Neighborhood Dollar Store, both in McKeesport, Carl also worked as the head body man at John Naretto Buick and White Oak and Bowser Pontiac and also as an insurance adjuster. 

 
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Daniel Ikach

April 08, 2018 |

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

Daniel Ikach, age 88, of McKeesport, died April 7, 2018, at home. Born September 8, 1929, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Vaso and Mileva (Lakich) Ikach and the husband of Dorothy (Hutsko) Ikach for over 42 loving years.

 
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James E. Goldsworthy

April 08, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

James E. Goldsworthy, 53 of Elizabeth died April 4, 2018.  He is the son of the late Ernest and Marilyn Schwirian.  He is survived by his children Justin (Amber Bound) Goldsworthy, Nicole (Mike Jackson) Goldsworthy, Jessica Goldsworthy and Jerred (Carly Hindman) Goldsworthy; his beloved granddaughters Taylor and Braelyn Jackson; brother Ernest Schwirian and cousins Jerry (Joanne) Wirbicki and Randi (Tommy Carr) Reed.  James was a very proud grandfather who loved spending time with his grandbabies.  He also loved cooking, fishing and playing cards.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 6-8, at which time a funeral service will be held.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wojciechowski Funeral Home.

 


James "Jim" Kenneth Burge

April 08, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

James “Jim” Kenneth Burge, 92, of Clairton passed away at home on Saturday, April 7, 2018.  He was born January 8, 1926, in Clairton, to the late James and Elizabeth Long Burge.  Jim was a loving husband, for 67 years, to his late wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Demis Burge, who passed away in 2015.  He is survived by sons, James (Jane) M. Burge, Paul A. Burge, both of Clairton; daughter Barbara (Mark) A. Murray of Clairton; grandchildren, Mary (Jeff) Trott, Anne (Jerome Ramsey) Burge, Christianna Murray; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Jakob, Noah, Ian, and Sofie.  Along with his parents and spouse, Jim was preceded in death by brothers, Adrian “Dutch”, Robert, William; sisters, Esther MacNicol and Edna Lees. He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, a graduate of Clairton High School, served his country in the Armed Guard Service of the US Navy during WWII on the Merchant Marine ship The SS Jonathon Worth, enjoyed Clairton High School football, frequenting the coffee shop to socialize, and spending quiet days at home.  Visitation and service will be private at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton,  PA   15025.    Inurnment will also be private at St. Clare Cemetery in Clairton.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Donna J. Palko

April 06, 2018 |

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

DONNA J. PALKO 75, of Munhall, formerly of West Mifflin & Duquesne, died on April 4, 2018, at the home of her daughter, Jodi.  She was born on March 9, 1943, in Pittsburgh, to the late Paul & Della (Gaca) McGrail. She was the wife of the late Stephen J. Palko, Jr. She is survived by children Marci (Mark Provident) Palko, of West Mifflin, Jodi (Chris) Thomas of South Park, Stacie Fagan (Tom Yuhas) of West Mifflin; grandchildren Quinn Palko, Cody (fiance, Katie Flaugh) Fagan, Luke Fagan, Owen &  Keagan Provident, and Logan & Erica Thomas, sister of Larry (Sherry) McGrail of Peters Township. There is no visitation. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Hedwig Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish on Monday, April 9, 2018, 10 am with the Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating.  Private family burial will be held at St. Hedwig Cemetery, West Mifflin.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund, 1020 State St., Baden PA 15005. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300.

 


Marlene J. Artim

April 06, 2018 |

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

Marlene J. Artim, age 79, of North Versailles died on Friday, April 6, 2018. She was born in Duquesne on October 18, 1938 and is the daughter of the late John and Ann Vircik Files and the wife of the late John E. Artim. She was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and was employed by Pizza Hut in North Versailles until her retirement.

 
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Edith A. Pavlischek

April 06, 2018 |

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

Edith (CASE) Pavlischek, age 90, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Glassport, died April 6, 2018, at the South West Veterans Care Center.  Born January 30, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Katherine (Dodds) Case and the wife of the late Joseph A. Pavlischek.

 
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Mary Ann Richards

April 06, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Mary Ann Richards 76, of White Oak passed away April 5, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport.She was born December 8, 1941 in New Eagle, Pa. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs William Foster. She is survived by her husband Frank O. Richards, daughters Karen Ellisor (Harry), Rhonda Ellisor (August), Gina Ellisor (George), Susan Patterson (Vince) and sons Marvin EllisorJr. (Michelle) and Adam Richards (Kim). She is also survived by a brother Robert Foster (Jan) and grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter Barbara. Friends may call Monday April 9,2018 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm in the William H. Craig Funeral Home,Inc. 3000 Versailles Ave. McKeesport,Pa. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth, Pa.

 


Margaret E. Forgash

April 06, 2018 |

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

Margaret E. Forgash, 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. She was born September 24, 1941 in Braddock, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Mary Doperak.

 
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