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Joseph S. Zurovcik

February 27, 2018 |

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

Joseph S. Zurovcik, age 91, of Port Vue, died February 25, 2018, at the VA Hospital Oakland. Born September 18, 1926, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Petro) Zurovcik and the husband of Rosetta "Rae" (Brewer) Zurovcik for 63 blessed years.

 
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Felix Zender

February 27, 2018 |

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

Felix Zender, age 89 of Clairton, passed away at home on Monday, February 26, 2018.  Born February 5, 1929 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Felix and Anna (DeBiassi) Zender.  A US Army Veteran and member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Felix worked for both US Steel Clairton Works and the City of Clairton.

 
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Ned Caughey

February 26, 2018 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Edward “Ned” McCune Caughey, 66, of Ligonier, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at home.  Born in McKeesport, November 5, 1951, he was the son of the late Dr. Edward and Virginia Housaman Caughey.  He is survived by his wife, Judith Wilson; his cousin, Sue Ann (Keith) Singer of Latrobe; and his lifelong friend, Mac Petty of White Oak.  Ned was a retired groundskeeper at Laurel Valley Golf Club and a lifeguard, swim instructor, and personal trainer at the Ligonier YMCA.  He was a graduate of Penn State University and a member of the McKeesport YMCA and the Youghiogheny Country Club. Ned was a volunteer for the Ligonier Valley Meals On Wheels and for the Friendly Visitors of Westmoreland County.  He was an avid organic gardener and golfer.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.  A celebration of Ned’s life will be held at a later date.  The family suggests contributions to the Ligonier Valley Meals On Wheels or Wildlife Works Inc. in Youngwood, PA.

 


Mary "Baba" Barr

February 26, 2018 |

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

Mary "Baba" Barr, age 98, of Elizabeth, formerly of McKeesport, died February 23, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport. Born September 15, 1919, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth ( Kuburka) Komarnisky and the wife of the late Bernard T. Barr.

 
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Jonathon Peterson

February 26, 2018 |

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

Jonathon Peterson, age 25, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at home. A machine operator for AK Steel in Bridgeville, he loved hunting and fishing and was a member of Club 46 in Clairton. 

 
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Jane Lenora Philburn

February 26, 2018 |

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

Jane Lenora Philburn, 92, of Boston, died Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born June 27, 1925 in Curtisville and was the daughter of the late Harold and Sarah (Harbaugh) Keilbach. She was the wife of the late Bernard Francis Philburn, Sr., who died April 18, 1994. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Boston and was also an Elder and Clerk of Session. She was she was a member of Pythian Sisters, Dames of Malta, McKeesport Salvation Army Ladies Auxiliary, and the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens. She was a founding member of the Elizabeth Township Historical Society. She is survived by sons, Bernard Philburn, Jr., of Marian, IN., and Frank (Beth) Philburn of Finleyville, daughters, Linda Snedden of Hundred, WV., and Mary Jo (Shawn) Schultz of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
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Irene A. (Girovsky) Seech

February 26, 2018 |

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

Irene A. (Girovsky) Seech, 82, of West Mifflin died peacefully Friday, February 23, 2018 in Riverside Nursing Center, McKeesport. Born November 14, 1935, in Duquesne, she was the Daughter of the late Michael and Ann (Hanyak) Girovsky. Mrs. Seech was a member SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne and a former school crossing guard in West Mifflin. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest L. Seech. She is survived by a son, Ernest (Wendy) Seech of West Mifflin, and two granddaughters, Delainy and Emily. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah A. Seech, and three brothers, William, Edward and Michael Girovsky.

 
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Marie P. Howard

February 26, 2018 |

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

Marie P. Howard, age 75, of East McKeesport, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018. She was born January 15, 1943 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Vincent and Miriam (O’Brien) Marcello. She was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Church, Wilmerding, and was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 2152. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years Mayor Robert P. “Butch” Howard; her sons Scott V. (Tammy) Howard and Todd R. (Karen) Howard; her grandchildren Jason Henshawe, Ashley Howard, Michael McAnnelley, and Marissa Howard; her siblings Denise (Rodney) Glover and Jerry Marcello; her mother-in-law Bernice Howard; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Frank R. Papciak

February 26, 2018 |

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

Frank R. Papciak, 95, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018.  He was born June 7, 1922 in Chicago, IL, a son of the late Jacob and Mary (Paliga) Papciak.

 
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Robert B. "Bob" Furlong

February 26, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert B. “Bob” Furlong, age 86, of Versailles Borough, died Feb. 23, 2018, at The Palms at O’Neil in McKeesport.  Born Sept. 15, 1931, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Blair J. and Eleanor G. (Barry) Furlong and the husband of the late Rita (Gabauer) Furlong.

 
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Alice Mary (Rodriguez-Gutierrez) Boyd

February 26, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Alice Mary (Rodriguez-Gutierrez) Boyd of Middleboro died peacefully on February 19, 2018.  She was 90.

She was born on September 1, 1927 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Jesus Gutierrez and Concepcion Rodriguez-Gutierrez.  Prior to her retirement, Alice worked for many years as an electronics assembler at the Westinghouse Electric Corporation.  She was a member of the Mexican/American Club in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and numerous Catholic organizations.  A devout Catholic, she treasured her faith and family. 

Former wife of the late John Gilbert Boyd, Sr.  Devoted mother of Veronica L. Gasdick of Pennsylvania, Kathleen F. Boyd of Massachusetts, Arthur F. Boyd of Texas and the late John Gilbert Boyd, Jr. Loving sister of Arthur J. and William Gutierrez, Julia Kowalski, the late Pedro Gutierrez, Jenny Boyko and Joseph Gutierrez.  Also survived by cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families. 

A memorial service will be held on Friday (March 2, 2018) at 6:30 PM in the Onset Foursquare Church, 301 Onset Avenue, Onset. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday (March 10, 2018) at 9:30 AM in Queen of The Rosary Church, 530 Michigan Avenue, Glassport, Pennsylvania.

Interment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.

 


Frank C. Pavlecic, Jr.

February 25, 2018 |

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

Frank C. Pavlecic, Jr., age 65 of Versailles, passed away at home on Sunday, February 25, 2018.  Born October 15, 1952, he is the son of Mary (Basa) Pavlecic of McKeesport and the late Frank C. Pavelcic, Sr., who passed away August 16, 2006.  

 
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Theresa L. Brzek

February 25, 2018 |

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

Theresa L. Brzek, age 87, of McKeesport, died February 24, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born July 14, 1930, in Wilmerding, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Apolonia (Szczypek) Lorenc and the wife of the late Stanley F. Brzek, for 38 years.

 
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Harry L. Lake

February 25, 2018 |

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

Harry L. Lake, age 71, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was a retired electrician at Fisher Body in West Mifflin and a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, a member of the N.R.A. and a collector of World War II memorabilia.

 
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Emma B. Sabo

February 25, 2018 |

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

Emma B. Sabo, age 93 of Liberty Borough, died Saturday, February 24, 2018.  She was born September 10, 1924 in Cecil, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Charles and Daisy Roadman Boyd and the wife of the late George Sabo, Sr.  She was a member of St. Mark Parish in Liberty Borough and their Christian mothers.  She was captain of the bowling team at the former Ryan’s Duck Pin Lanes in Liberty Borough. Emma enjoyed baking, cooking and crafting.

 
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