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Maryetta Roman

November 09, 2017 |

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

Maryetta Roman, age 74 of McKeesport, passed peacefully Friday,  October 27, 2017.  She was born March 19, 1943 in McKeesport,  daughter of the late Walter and Fay Casserly Olsavsky and wife of the late Raymond Roman. 

 
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Murdeen C. Newton

November 09, 2017 |

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

Murdeen C. Newton, 60, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Rankin, PA, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital, McKeesport.

 
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Carolyn Clare Matta

November 09, 2017 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Carolyn Clare (Smith) Matta, age 82, of McKeesport, on Tuesday November 7, 2017.

Beloved wife of the late William P. Matta, Sr. Devoted mother of William (Patricia) Matta, Jr., Gregory (Laura) Matta, Lisa (John) Yost, Jeffrey (Marie) Matta, Christopher Matta and Craig (Julie) Matta.

Grandmother of Lauren (Joseph), Ashley, Steven, Grace (Rob), Alex, Mark, John (Samantha), Nathaniel, Jacob, Nicholas, Natalie, Daniel, Tiffany, Samantha, and Great Grandmother of Santino, Alivia, Jackson and Lilly. Nieces and nephews. Daughter of the late John Joseph & Frances (Madejeski) Smith. Sister of the late Jay Alan Smith and Mildred Mierzyeski.McKeesport.

 
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Betty Lou (Campbell) Baker

November 08, 2017 |

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

Betty Lou (Campbell) Baker, 85, of Redstone, North Huntingdon, died Tuesday November 7, 2017. She was born January 24, 1932 in North Irwin, a daughter of the late John C. and Margaret (Wade) Campbell II. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert L. Baker, a sister Peggy Ann Campbell and a brother John C. Campbell III. Betty was a faithful member for over 50 years of the First Presbyterian Church, Irwin. She had worked at the G. C. Murphy company in her younger years but greatly enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. Betty is survived by her children Denise (Tom) Shipley of Sewickley, Diane (Don) Menzies of Beaver Falls, and Greg (Peg) Baker of Gouldsboro; grandchildren Heather, Brad, Bethany, Leanne, Jeffery, Aaron, Tony, Megan; 14 great grandchildren; siblings Sally Clark of North Huntingdon, Cordelia Salsi of Jeannette, and Janice Oliver of TN; and many nieces and nephews.

 
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Miriam Marraccini

November 08, 2017 |

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

Miriam Marraccini, age 85, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at home. She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth and its Christian Mothers. 

 
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Elsie Greenwald

November 08, 2017 |

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

Elsie (Lloyd) Greenwald, age 92, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Southwestern Nursing Center. She was a retired operator/clerk for Bell Telephone-Verizon in Pittsburgh. She was a member of Crossroads Community Church in Jefferson Hills and was active with the Jolly 60's at Beulah Baptist Church. Her hobbies included needlework and crocheting, and she enjoyed the company of her grandchildren. 

 
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Jack W. Moffatt

November 08, 2017 |

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

MSgt. Jack W. Moffatt, USAF Retired, age 95 of Greenock, formerly of Highland Grove, died peacefully on November 4, 2017, at UPMC McKeesport.  Born August 25, 1922 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John Charles Moffatt and Emma (Weaver) Moffatt.

 
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Ruth B. (Gross) Potts

November 08, 2017 |

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

RUTH B. (GROSS) POTTS
Age 92, of West Mifflin, on November 7, 2017. She was born November 18, 1924, in Ambridge, PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret (Pfoff) Gross. She was a former bank teller for Mellon Bank and retired after 17 years as an admitting clerk at Montefiore Hospital. She was a proud graduate of Munhall High School Class of 1942 and often talked about the attack on Pearl Harbor. She also studied at Duff’s Business School. Beloved wife of the late George L. Potts; mother of Ray Potts of West Mifflin, Diane (Ron) Lombard of Murrysville and Carole R. Kruszka of Gilbert, AZ; grandmother of Adam Lombard, Benjy Lombard, Shamarene Donato, Tara (Fred) Herrmann, Aaron (Laura) Kruszka and Kimberley Mendoza; also numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Minnie, Helen, Elsie, Willie, Elmer, Albert, Eddie, Freddie and Rita; and also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, November 9, 2017, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300 where services will be held at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Homestead Cemetery. As per Ruth’s request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110.
 


Charles E. Dahmen

November 07, 2017 |

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

Charles E. Dahmen, age 70, of Elizabeth Twp, died November 6, 2017, at Jefferson Regional Health Center. Born April 10, 1947, in Braddock, he was the son of the late Edwin C. and the living Shirley (Bell) Dahmen, of Riverview, FL and the husband of Patricia (Smith) Dahmen, of Elizabeth Twp. Charles was retired from PNC Bank, where he worked as a computer programmer. He was a US Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed board games, cards, legos, trains and most of all mind boggling gadgets. Although, his greatest passion was spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife and mother, Charles is survived by his children, Catherine (Richard) Williams of Colerain, OH, Matthew (Patricia) Dahmen of McDonald, PA and Kenneth (Tiffany) Dahmen of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Ryan, Madison, Cadee, Eva and Keira; step grandson, Joshua Williams; siblings, Gary (Anita) Dahmen of White Oak and Shirley (Michael) Peterson of Riverview, FL; also many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, November 9, 2017, from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. Celebration of life service will be held Friday, 10 a.m., in the funeral home chapel.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131.
Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Olive A. Roman

November 07, 2017 |

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

Olive A. Roman, 94, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, November 5, 2017. She was born February 2, 1923 in Greenock and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Olive Odessa Brown Schmidt. She was the wife of the late William T. Roman who died January 11, 2001. Olive was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church and had worked for the former Feigs Bakery and Johnson Appliance. She is survived by her sons, William T. (Trudy) Roman, Jr., and Robert G. Roman of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, William, Tammy, Kevin, Ben, Kim and Kelly, great-grandchildren, a great-great-granddaughter, and  nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Lawrence E. Roman, sisters, Mary Wagner, Freda Taylor, Margaret Shipley, and Edna Schmidt, and brothers, Clifford, Frederick, Ludwig, and Fritz Schmidt.

 
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Robert N. Button

November 07, 2017 |

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

Robert N. Button, 89, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday November 5, 2017 at home. He was born December 11, 1928 in Hazelwood, a son of the late Robert William and Catherine Rita (McGeary) Button and was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Irene Barbara (Kolesar) Button, his son-in-law Steve Alagich, and siblings Earl, Jane, and William Button. He was an Army Air Forces WWII veteran and a retired employee of Blawnox Machine. He was a founding member of All Souls Episcopal Church, North Versailles, a 60 year member of Shidle Lodge No. 601 Free and Accepted Masons, Irwin, the Bromas Club, and Syria Temple. He loved his family and enjoyed visiting his daughter and granddaughters in Texas. Surviving are his daughters Deborah E. (Richard) Silcox of Texas, Cheryl Alagich of North Huntingdon, and Barbara L. (John) McIntyre of North Irwin; granddaughters Danielle Blair (fiancé Billy), Nicole (John) Webb, Melissa (Ed) Waible, Amber Alagich, Ashlee (Dan) Pelczar, and Whiney (Tyler) Briggs; and great grandchildren Ty, Kassidy, Harleigh, and Claire.
 
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Michael J. Lilja

November 07, 2017 |

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

Michael J. Lilja, 64, of North Huntingdon, died Monday November 6, 2017. He was born November 23, 1952 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Jack B. and Marilyn E. (Markley) Lilja. Michael was retired of Famous Supply, Pittsburgh and a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing. Michael is survived by his wife Linda R. (Patton) Lilja; children Amber Lynn Fiore and her fiancé Lance Vivio of North Huntingdon and Kimberly Lynn Lilja and her fiancé Stephen Wise of Turtle Creek; grandchildren Noah and Zachary Fiore, Brayden Vivio, and Evan Wise; brother in law Hugh (Patricia) Patton of Monroeville; and cousin Trudy (Tom) Welch of Erie.
 
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Frances L. Lynn

November 07, 2017 |

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

Frances L. Lynn, age 92 of White Oak, died Sunday, November 5, 2017. She was born December 24, 1924 in Connellsville, the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes Edenbo Logan. 

 
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Joyce Parker-Redshaw

November 07, 2017 |

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

Joyce Parker-Redshaw, age 57 of North Versailles, died Monday, November 6, 2017.  She was born September 12, 1960 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Henry and Claudia Wotring Parker.  She was employed as the executive assistant to the solicitor of Allegheny County in the law department for many years.  She is survived by her husband, Daniel Redshaw of North Versailles; daughter, Rachel (William) Sadler of Erie; grandchildren, Daniel John, Claudia Grace, and David William Sadler.

 
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John T. Magyar

November 07, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

JOHN T. MAGYAR, 68, of Glassport died Nov. 6,2017.  He is the son of the late Steve and Mary (Blaskewicz) Magyar.  John is survived by his sisters Helen (Robert) March and Patricia Baran; brother Stephan Magyar; also 7 nieces and nephews.  John was retired from Kane Regional Center, a member of American Legion in Glassport and the PNA.  A private visitation and blessing will be held Friday for family and close friends.