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Michael D. Rizzo

April 30, 2019 |

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

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Armani D. Ford

April 30, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Armani D. Ford, 23 years old of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this Earthly life on Saturday, April 26, 2019, in Clairton.

He was born July 11, 1995, in Pittsburgh, son of and Tina M. Ford and Kenyatto Terric Berry.

Armani was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. A 2013 Graduate of Clairton High School, where he was member and Quarterback of the Clairton Bears Football Teams and led them to a 2013 WPIAL Championship.  Armani went on to further his education at Bluefield College in West Virginia and played as the Rams Quarterback.  After an injury, he continued his education at Youngstown State University and went on to be employed by the KBRB Cleaning Company in Columbus, OH.

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Joseph Gdovic

April 30, 2019 |

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

Joseph Gdovic, 91, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania died Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was born in Port Vue, Pennsylvania on January 19, 1928. He is the son of the late Michael and Anna (Koval) Gdovic. He is preceded in death (2002) by his wife Angelina “Angie” (Chiodo) Gdovic. They were married June 11, 1955 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. The family also resided for a period of time at their vacation home in Plantation, Florida. He is survived by daughters, Joanne Zettl of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; Suzanne Gdovic (James Pokorny) of Arvada, Colorado; Dianne (Phillip) Modenos of Lake Worth, Florida and son Michael Gdovic of Boca Raton, Florida. Also, grandchildren, Dianne Zettl of Columbus, Ohio; Kristen Pokorny and Sean Pokorny of Arvada, Colorado and Joseph Modenos of Lake Worth, Florida; his sister Helen (Roy) Epler of McKeesport, Pennsylvania and many nieces, nephews and cousins in the United States and the Czech Republic.

In 1945, at the young age of 17 Joe Gdovic enlisted in the Maritime Service, United States Coast Guard-Merchant Marines and served overseas in Italy & the Mediterranean Region.  Just a year later he entered active service with the United States Army, he made Private and then Sergeant and served in Japan with the Nugata Military Government Team. Between 1947 and 1951 he served at Fort Lawton, Washington and Fort Lee, Virginia. He was granted an Honorable Discharge as Sergeant and awarded the World War II Victory Medal and Army of Occupational Medal, Japan. He received an Honorable Release from Active Duty as a Corporal. His hobbies during his military service included boxing and baseball. He was also quite skilled at the games of pool and cards.  He was a 47-year member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, USA.

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Robert Karl Hatcher

April 29, 2019 |

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

Robert Karl Hatcher, age 94, of White Oak, died April 28, 2019.  He was born in McKeesport on July 23, 1924 and is the son of the late William P. and Clara A. Helfer Hatcher and the husband of the late Virginia Naomi Strawderman Hatcher.  He was a proud vet of the US Navy during WWII where he served in the South Pacific aboard the USS Trathen DD530.  He was a member of the White Oak American Legion Post #701 and VFW Post 8430 Hilltoppers where he enjoyed many Straub Beers with his friends.  He enjoyed flea markets, collecting cans for spare change and bowling.  He loved sharing stories about his military service and the CCC Camps in Idaho.  The family would like to thank his very good friends who helped out over the years, especially Joe, Darlene, Danny, and Daren. Robert was employed at US Steel National Tube in McKeesport until he retired. His favorite saying was, “Life is short, and the wages are small, take it easy, and God bless them all”.

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Robert E. "Lefty" Squires, Sr.

April 29, 2019 |

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

Robert E. "Lefty" Squires, Sr., age 91, of McKeesport, died April 28, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born September 25, 1927, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Clara (Jakoski) Squires and the husband of Irene M. (Kustra) Squires for over 67 years.

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Salvatore Thomas Orlando

April 29, 2019 |

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

Salvatore Thomas Orlando, 82, of McKeesport, passed away, Sunday April 28, 2019.  He was born January 21, 1937 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Antonio  and Rosina (D'Acquisto) Orlando. He was a 1955 graduate of McKeesport High School, an Army National Guard Veteran and a member of the former St. Pius Church in McKeesport.  He was retired from the Volkswagen USA plant where he worked in assembly and trim work.  He also owned the former Paisono's Restaurant in McKeesport and former Orlando's Italian Grill in Castle Shannon. In his later years, he would go on to work for LifeSpan where he would deliver meals to the elderly. He loved playing golf and basketball, shooting pool and watching sports, especially horse racing, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

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Thelma Jean Smitley

April 29, 2019 |

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

Thelma Jean Smitley, age 79, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at William Penn Care Center in Jeannette. A retired caretaker at Mount Vernon of Elizabeth, she enjoyed bowling, bingo, puzzles and crosswords. She also enjoyed baking zucchini bread, Christmas cookies and her famous pineapple cookies and distributing them to residents at the nursing home. 

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Roxane Biddle Culley

April 29, 2019 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Roxane  Biddle Culley, 101, formerly of New Eagle and West Elizabeth, passed away at Lawson Nursing Home on Friday, April 26, 2019.  She was born October 13, 1917, to the late Lawrence and Bessie Mae Mehrmann Biddle.  Roxane is survived by many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel Culley, brothers Lawrence Kermit, Charles Alonzo, and Nathaniel Clayton.  Roxane worked as the head cook in the cafeteria of West Jefferson Hills High School, was a member of the Olivet United Presbyterian Church of West Elizabeth, and active in the Ladies Fellowship Class.  Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from 6pm – 8pm and Thursday 9am – 11am at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045.  A committal service will take place Thursday, May 2, 2019, 11:30am in Jefferson Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Olivet United Presbyterian Church of West Elizabeth, 726 4^th St., West Elizabeth, PA. 15088. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

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Patricia A. "Patty" Reagan

April 28, 2019 |

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

Patricia A. "Patty" Reagan, 88, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019. She was born November 12, 1930 in Uniontown and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Honsaker) Kennedy. She was the wife of the late Robert M. Reagan who passed away October 29, 1998. Patty is survived by her daughters, Patricia M. Letchford of Boston, Joanne Reagan-Tate of Elizabeth Township, Roberta  (James) Mirt of Greenock, and Kimberly (John) Fillippa of White Oak, grandchildren, Missy, Matt, Megan, Dallas, Jamie, David, Michael, Brian, Joseph, Bill, Kelly, Brad, Casey, and Taylor, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise "Karen" Reagan, son, Barton Reagan and brother, Jerome Kennedy. There is no visitation. Private burial will be in the Masontown-Greendale Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

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Alice Marie Cherepko

April 26, 2019 |

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

Alice Marie Cherepko, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April  26, 2019. She was born January 9, 1939 in Donora and was the daughter of the late Owen F. and Ethel Marie "Midge" (McWhirter) Snyder. Alice was a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church as well as St. Michael's  Orthodox Church in McKeesport, where her husband Paul is a life member. She was a former Key Punch Operator for the Equitable Gas Co, then a homemaker.

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LeRoy Michael Cipriani

April 26, 2019 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

LeRoy Michael Cipriani, 79, formerly of Glassport, passed away peacefully Good Friday, April 19, 2019, at the Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Brookhaven, N.Y.

He is the son of the late Fred Cipriani Sr. and Winifred Ashton Cipriani.

LeRoy is survived by his daughter, Kelly Marie Cipriani of Moriches, N.Y.; his son Daniel LeRoy Cipriani and his wife, Lindsey Bliss Cipriani, and seven loving grandchildren of Glendale, N.Y.; brothers Arthur Cipriani and Fred Cipriani, both of Glassport; sister Dolores (Dottie Jo) Nagle of Mt. Pleasant and her husband, Robert; many nieces and nephews;  extended family; and former spouse Pamela Cipriani Ring (husband, John) of Plum.

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George Monzak

April 25, 2019 |

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

George Monzak age 80, of West Mifflin, on April 24, 2019, at home. He was the son the late George A. and Mary (Karpach) Monzak. George owned Monzak's Auto Service in West Mifflin for 50 years. He loved cars and took them to many car cruises and shows. He was a great mechanic and sponsored little league baseball for many years. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather. Beloved husband for 60 years to Bernice (Manns) Monzak; father of George W. (Shannon) Monzak, of Elizabeth, Gary (Marsha) Monzak, of West Mifflin, and Cindy (Chuck) Schmidt, of Elizabeth; grandfather of Jason, Kristi, Gabriel, Jacob, Logan, and Beverly; great-grandfather of Blake, Carter, Jacob, Ethan, and Lillianna; brother of the late Dorothy Polak and the late Georgina Duffy. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Church, West Mifflin, on April 30, 2019, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.Memorial contributions may be made to West Mifflin Baseball League, P.O. Box 13 West Mifflin Pa 15122 Checks made Payable to WMBL. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, 412-466-3300.

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Yvonne Biddle

April 25, 2019 |

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

Yvonne "Vonnie" (Riden) Biddle, age 79, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at home. She was a retired bank teller for Equibank in Elizabeth. An active member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp., she was a former 50-year member of the Elizabeth Women's Club and loved bowling, playing cards, traveling, and spending time with grandchildren. 

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Mildred Berliner Linzer

April 25, 2019 |

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

Mildred Berliner Linzer, age 91, of Monroeville, formerly of White Oak, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Sidney Linzer and the daughter of the late Herman and Bertha (Silber) Berliner. She is survived by her sister, Harriet Menzer, now of Sarasota, FL, her loving son Richard Linzer and his wife Susan whom Millie loved as her daughter. She is also survived by her grandchildren Ross (Lindsey) Linzer of Davie, FL and Rabbi Maura (Liad Itzhaky) Linzer of Pleasantville, NY and her great-grandchildren, Sarah Itzhaky, Ori Itzhaky, Noah Linzer, and Zachary Linzer, relatives and many friends.

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Helen G. Brautigam

April 25, 2019 |

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

Helen G. Brautigam, age 91 of Monessen, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She was born in Arnold City on March 25, 1928, the daughter of the late Joseph N. and Frances Wolcholk Grunwald and wife of the late Ralph William Brautigam, Jr.

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