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William P. Buric

October 19, 2017 |

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

William P. Buric, 84, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Transitions Heath Care Center, North Huntingdon. He was born January 17, 1933 in Rillton, PA, a son of the late Ivan and Anna Buric.

 
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Robert C. Estochen, Sr.

October 18, 2017 |

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

Robert C. Estochen, Sr., 84, of Douglasville, Georgia, formerly of White Oak, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He was born September 22, 1933 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Pagesh Estochen. He was a member of Faith Lutheran church in White Oak and was retired from Westinghouse Electric. Robert was a coach for 17 years for the White Oak Athletic Association. He is survived by his daughter Bonny Jo Belcher of Douglasville, GA, sons, Eric L. (Terri) Estochen of Tyngsboro, MA, Robert C. (Laurie) Estochen, Jr.,  of Farmington, NY, and Edwin G. Estochen of Aiken, SC, 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
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Paul Daniel Kolich

October 18, 2017 |

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

Paul Daniel Kolich, age 62 of McKeesport, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017.  He was born in McKeesport on July 5, 1955 and is the son of the late Mark and Evelyn Burchell Patton Kolich.  

 
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Michael Joseph Minyon III

October 18, 2017 |

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

Michael Joseph Minyon III, 34, of Orlando, FL., formerly of Pittsburgh, died Saturday, October 14, 2017. He was born October 29, 1982 in Pittsburgh. Michael has worked at Disney World, currently at the Coral Reef Restaurant in Epcot Center for the past eleven years. His legacy of love, caring and helping others will not be forgotten by the close "family like" network of friends and coworkers with whom he shared his life in Orlando, Florida. A dedicated animal lover, his loyal dog Blue was his constant companion. As a traveler, he touched many lives across the globe. Mike was compassionate and understanding to all he encountered. We here in Pittsburgh always looked forward to his visits, and visiting with him.

 
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Tonya D. Wright

October 18, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Tonya D. Wright, age 55, of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 5, 2017. She was born November 7, 1961 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Leroy Parks and the late Constance Wright. She worked for the last 10 years as a Bus Driver for hearing impaired children. She is survived by her son Curtis L. Seay of North Versailles; and six grandchildren. Services were private. Arrangements handled by the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083.
 


Mary Ann (Bencho) Rossey

October 18, 2017 |

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

Mary Ann (Bencho) Rossey, 67, of Wilmerding, died Sunday October 15, 2017. Surviving are her longtime friend and caregiver Daniel Cizauckus; her children Michael (Christina) Rossey, Dana LaVerde, and Ralph LaVerde; several grandchildren; siblings Sally Ann (Charles) Baine, Joseph (Arlene) Bencho, Michael Bencho, and the late Barbara; also nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
 
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Patricia L. (Eckenrod) Stefancis Rubright

October 18, 2017 |

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

Patricia L. (Eckenrod) Stefancis Rubright, age 78, of Wendel, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was born December 22, 1938 in East Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sophie (Perello) Eckenrod. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. She worked for over 20 years in housekeeping at the Briarcliff Pavilion in North Huntingdon before retiring. She is survived by her son Eric (Lisa) Stefancis of Wendel; granddaughter Brittney Stefancis; brother Lawrence (Renee) Eckenrod of East McKeesport; and nieces and nephews. Services are private.
 
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Robert Ross Mowry

October 18, 2017 |

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

Robert Ross Mowry, 91, of Irwin, died Sunday October 15, 2017. He was born November 9, 1925 in Irwin, a son of the late Glenn and Grace (Bell) Mowry. He was a retired general foreman for Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding, and a member of American Legion Post 359 and L.O.O.M., Lodge 236, both of Irwin. Bob was a Navy veteran of WWII and was recently recognized by the Tribune Review for being one of the last remaining survivors of an explosion on the USS Turner off the coast of New Jersey that killed 136 sailors in January of 1944. The cause of the explosion was never solved. He is survived by his wife Anne S. (Pertzog) Mowry; his children Bea (Tom) Airgood of Penn Hills, Robert R. (Jerilyn) Mowry of Kittanning, and Pam (Don) Wise of CA; grandchildren Robbie, Steve, Nikki, Matthew S. Mowry, Christina, Jennifer, and Chris; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; brothers Gene Mowry of Plum and Sam Gibson of NC; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Gary D. DeNardo

October 17, 2017 |

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

Gary D. DeNardo, age 74 of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of McKeesport, died October 15, 2017 in Belle Vernon. Born June 1, 1943 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Carmen and Emma (Starry) DeNardo, and loving husband of Ruth (Rae) DeNardo.

 
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John Thomas Petruna, Jr.

October 17, 2017 |

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

John Thomas Petruna, Jr., age 90 of White Oak, died Monday, October 16, 2017. He was born June 18, 1927 in McKeesport, the son of the late John T., Sr.  and Joanna Kaminski Petruna. 

 
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Dr. Robert Miller

October 17, 2017 |

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

Dr. Robert Miller, age 94 of White Oak, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at home.  Born August 26, 1923 in Export, he was a son of the late Marko and Mary Jurcevich. 

 
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Matushka Martha Marie Ermakov

October 17, 2017 |

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

Matushka Martha Marie Ermakov, 88, of McKeesport, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 23, 1929 in Olyphant, and was the daughter of the late John and Martha Russen Sweda. She was the wife of the late Archpriest Dimitri H. Ermakov. She was a member of Dormition of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church in McKeesport. Martha was a switchboard operator for the former Bell of Pennsylvania. She is survived by her daughters, Matushka Larissa D. (Mitred Archpriest Stephan P.) Romanchak of The Villages, FL, Matushka Juliane D. (Protodeacon Stephen) Howanetz of Olyphant, and Martha D. Martin of McKeesport, son, Archpriest Dimitri D. (Matushka Natasha) Ermakov of West Mifflin, sister, Vera Wasacz of San Francisco, CA, 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
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Mary Marcoff

October 16, 2017 |

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

Marian (Snyder) Marcoff, age 79, of Finleyville, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. She retired after 25 years as a tour guide and clerk typist for Round Hill Park in Elizabeth Twp. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church where she was a former deacon and Sunday School teacher. A 1956 graduate of McKeesport High School, she most recently attended South Hills Bible Chapel. She was known to her family and friends for her wit, compassion, and her love of the Lord. 

 
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Donald J. Slivka

October 16, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

DONALD J. SLIVKA, 71, of Glassport died Oct. 14, 2017.

He is the son of the late Michael and Sally (Majzer) Slivka.  Don is survived by his girlfriend and companion, Gina Wawrzeniak; daughter Jennifer Slivka; son Mark D. Slivka; grandson Mark D. Slivka, Jr.; brother John (Linda) Slivka; nephews Jerry, John, Matthew and David and great nieces Zoe and Brooklyn. 

Don was a security guard for St. Moritz and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  Funeral arrangements are by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Larry Pearsol

October 16, 2017 |

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

Larry Pearsol, age 70, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at home. He retired as a backhoe operator for Pennsylvania American Water Company. A Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War, he was a member of the Elrama Sportsman's Club and a life member of the Clairton VFW. 

 
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