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John J. Maticko Jr.

April 02, 2019 |

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

John J. Maticko Jr., 88, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at his home.  He was born April 25, 1930 in Van Voorhis, Pa., a son of the late John J. and Anne Billie Maticko.  Prior to his retirement, John was general manager for WEDO Radio Station and a member of St. Agnes Parish.  He was an avid flea marketer and loved to tinker with electronics and cameras.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Maticko.  He is survived by his wife, Harriet Kusmierek Maticko; daughters, Maria Brockman and Roseanne Maticko.  Friends will be received on Thursday from 9 - 9:30 a.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.  A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon.  Interment in West Newton Cemetery.  The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gateway Hospice. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 

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Ronald Gilbert Phillips

April 02, 2019 |

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

Ronald Gilbert Phillips, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019.  He was born March 16, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Bert A. and Elizabeth Heaps Phillips. Ronald worked for US Steel National Tube in McKeesport and after retirement worked as a courier for The Greensburg Tribune Review. He was a member of the Jacktown Ride & Hunt Club, the Hahntown Fire Hall, the Italian Miners Club and was a founder of  Norwin Soccer for which he was honored. 

 
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Dolores J. “Dee” “Tootsie” Shipley Morgan

April 02, 2019 |

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

Dolores J. “Dee” “Tootsie” Shipley Morgan, 82, of East McKeesport, passed away Saturday March 30, 2019. She was born October 3, 1936 in Mt. Washington, a daughter of the late Christof and Grace (Deal) Shipley and was also preceded in death by her husband Robert R. “Dick” Morgan Sr.; a son David Edward Morgan; a son in law Donald Berger; and brothers Paul, Ralph, and Robert Shipley. She was a former employee of East Allegheny School District and a member of Linway United Presbyterian Church, North Versailles, where she served as a Deacon and Elder and was a member of the Tuesday Ladies. She was a past president of Ma’s Pantry, a former Forbes Hospice volunteer, and a former Girl Scout leader. She enjoyed ceramics and at one time operated Morgan’s Ceramics East in East McKeesport. She loved bowling and bingo and was a member of the University Bowling League for many years. She had attended the south Side School of Nursing before marrying her husband and raising her family. She is survived by her children Cindy (Martin) Busija, Rick (Shari) Morgan, Sally Rettger (Jeff), Kathy Berger, and Patty (Sean) Marks; her grandchildren Jennifer (Jason) Posey, Samantha Morgan, Martin (Laura) Busija, Robert Morgan III, Rachel Rettger (Michael) , Jessica Berger, Chad Rettger, Ian Marks, and Nathan Marks; her great grandchildren Kyle and Natalie Grace DePugh; a sister Mary Lou (Martin) Fichtenmayer; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Mark Vojnovich

April 02, 2019 |

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

Mark Vojnovich, 92, of Duquesne, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Walden’s View of North Huntingdon. Born in Duquesne, April 17, 1926, he was the son of the Late Eli Vojnovich and Mary Stipanovich. Mr. Vojnovich He was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, McKeesport. He was a retired proprietor of Butch’s Wonder Bar. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.  Beloved husband of the Late Elizabeth “Betty” Vojnovich, he is survived by his loving son Thomas Vojnovich of Florida, two brothers, Donald (Milena) Vojnovich of North Huntingdon and Eli Vojnovich of Duquesne, a sister-in-law Dolores Vojnovich of North Huntingdon, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

 
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Madaline J. Menzies

April 01, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Madaline J. "Bugga" Menzies, age 83, of Liberty Borough, died March 31, 2019, at home. Born March 11, 1936, in Port Vue, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Gwosden) Sucha and the wife of the late Charles Donald Menzies.

 
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Douglas G. Vranish

April 01, 2019 |

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

Douglas G. Vranish, 61, of Irwin, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019.  He was born July 9, 1957 in Johnstown,  a son of the late Milan and Beverly (Brown) Vranish.  Doug was the owner of Doug Vranish Plumbing and Heating and was a member of Christ The Light of the World Church, Duquesne.  He was a car enthusiast and an avid Pittsburgh sports team fan.  He enjoyed visiting the City of Pittsburgh, loved cutting grass, being Evander's pap pap, spending time with his family and had a larger than life personality with a sense of humor to match. He is survived by his loving wife, Veronica Kingerski; sons, Jacob Vranish and his wife, Alyssa; Benjamin Vranish (Babs); daughter, Sarah Vranish; brother, Matthew Vranish and his wife, Cindy; sisters, Sandra (Daniel) Skerbetz, Susan (Glenn) Wells; and grandson, Evander.  Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.   A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m.  Interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mario Lemieux Foundation.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 

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Marjorie (Gorzo) Katich

April 01, 2019 |

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

Marjorie (Gorzo) Katich, age 87, of White Oak, died March 30, 2019, at Woodhaven Care Center. Born May 13, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Ann (Gothard) Gorzo and the wife of the late Stephen "Steve" Katich, for over 68 years.

 
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Charles W. Ammer

March 31, 2019 |

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

Charles W. "Charlie Brown" Ammer, age 86, of North Huntingdon, formerly of McKeesport, died March 30, 2019, at Redstone Highlands of Greensburg. Born June 21, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Frank and Marie (Uritze) Ammer.

 
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Patricia Louise Brown

March 30, 2019 |

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

Patricia Louise Brown, age 80, of Versailles Borough, died March 29, 2019, at home with her family by her side. Born January 26, 1939, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Wrigly) Fulton and the wife of the late Merle Gene "Big Moe" Brown, Sr.

 
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JoAnn Gruber

March 30, 2019 |

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

JoAnn Gruber , age 57 of North Huntingdon died March 30, 2019 at home. She was born November 10, 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pa, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Patricia Rizzo Banaszak. JoAnn graduated from Hempfield High School. She was a representative for Cutco. She enjoyed sitting around her  fire outside of her home and decorating her yard and home with fall and Christmas blow-ups. Close friends referred to her as "momma". She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert, one brother James Banaszak and his wife Cheryl, nephew Michael Banaszak and his girlfriend Shyanne Wigield. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 

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Ricky D. Duncan

March 29, 2019 |

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

Ricky D. Duncan, age 57, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was born May 13, 1961 in McKeesport, the son of the late Conrad and Wilma Duncan. He was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ in Larimer and was a past member of the Larimer Volunteer Fire Department. He worked as a bartender at Fishes in Larimer before dealing with health conditions. He is survived by his son Ricky Corob; sisters Sally Weixel of Irwin and Dorothy Chomanics of North Huntingdon.
 
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Regis John Yuhas

March 29, 2019 |

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

Regis John Yuhas, 67, of Duquesne, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in UPMC Montefiore. Born on June 7, 1951, in McKeesport, he was the son of the Late Joseph John Yuhas and Virginia Marie Colby. Mr. Yuhas honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Yuhas enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, and watching baseball. He especially loved the music of CCR. He is survived by his loving brother and sister, Daniel (Yvonne) Yuhas and Cheryl (David) McGeehan, and several nieces and nephews who will sorely miss him. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Karen Yuhas Reilly.

 
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Frank Anthony Todd III

March 29, 2019 |

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

Frank Anthony Todd III, 64, of Port Vue, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019. He was born May 23, 1954 in McKeesport and was a crane operator for the former US Steel National Tube Works and Duquesne Works. Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Bonnie L. (McLaughlin) Todd. He was preceded in death by his cherished son, Frank Anthony Todd IV, who passed away November 7, 2009. There is no visitation. Private graveside service took place Friday, March 29, 2019 in Corpus Christi - Calvary Cemetery, PortVue. Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at Gibertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 

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Sylvia S. Nestler

March 29, 2019 |

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

Sylvia S. Nestler, age 83, formerly of Elizabeth Twp. and Clairton, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Southwestern Nursing Center. She was a retired cook for Sisters of St. Francis in Brentwood. 

 
 
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James Jacob Barchie

March 29, 2019 |

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

James Jacob Barchie, age 95 of Oakley, MI and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Chesaning Comfort Care in Chesaning, MI.  Born July 25, 1923 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Nicholas G. and Anna (Barcic) Barchie.  A US Navy Veteran of World War II and retiree from US Steel National Tube Works in McKeesport, James was a member of St. Patrick's Parish, and its Holy Name Society and ushers' group there, and the former Sacred Heart Parish.  He was a graduate of McKeesport High School and member of the Greek Catholic Union, CFU Lodge #3 of McKeesport, American Legion #701 of White Oak, Club Dobrotvor, and the AARPs of Versailles and White Oak.  James also volunteered at Kane Regional Center, Auberle, and The Intersection, all in McKeesport. 

 
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