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Robert Torbic

September 26, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

ROBERT TORBIC, 81, formerly of West Mifflin, died Sept. 24, 2017.  He is the son of the late Jovan and Luba (Mazinia) Torbic.  He is survived by daughters Lisa Cherish, Andrea (Ken) Rudek and son Mark Jovan (Gina) Torbic; grandchildren Nick (Kristen) Cherish, Marko and Gabe Rudek; great granddaughter Sloane Cherish; sister Martha Zidkovich. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers Myles, Nick and George and sister Bertha L. Forrest.  Robert was the President and Chief Operating Officer of APASCO, Inc. in West Mifflin; served in the US Army and was a member of St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Tues. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held on Wed. at Noon at St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Stevan Rocknage (everyone is asked to please meet at the church).  Interment following Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

 


Virginia E. Carter

September 25, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Virginia E. Carter, age 78, of Liberty Borough, died Sept. 25, 2017, in Pittsburgh.

 
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Robert A. Amantea

September 25, 2017 |

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

Robert A. Amantea, 73, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at his home.  He was born November 6, 1943 in Wilkinsburg, PA, a son of the late Thomas and Antoinette "Dolly" Biase Amantea.

 
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Kamilah "MeME" Lanelle Nichols

September 25, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Kamilah (“MeMe”) Lanelle Nichols, 37, of McKeesport, PA, departed this life on Sunday, September 17, 2017.

 
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Frank Cosharek

September 25, 2017 |

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

Frank Cosharek, 99, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday September 23, 2017. He was born January 27, 1918 in Johnstown, a son of the late John and Mary (Prunchak) Cosharek. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane (Mlinarchik) Cosharek, sons James Cosharek and Kenneth Cosharek, and siblings Ann Lavely, Catherine Cosharek, Michael Cosharek, and Nicholas Cosharek who was killed during WWII. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a retired foreman for U.S. Steel, Vandergrift, and an Army Veteran of WWII participating in the Normandy invasion and the European Theater. He is survived by his children Robert (Charlotte) Cosharek of Blairsville, Eileen (William) Spevak of Tucson, AZ, William Cosharek of North Huntingdon, and Thomas (Missy) Cosharek of Rillton; his grandchildren Rebecca Wiegering, and Elizabeth, John, Janine, Makenzie, and Logan Cosharek; his great grandchildren Alejandro, Gabriella, and Rafael; also numerous nieces and nephews.
 
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Tijuan Marcel Phillips

September 25, 2017 |

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

Tijuan Marcel Phillips, 27, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life Sunday, September 17, 2017 in UPMC Mercy Hospital.

 
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Mildred C. Mihalov Ondick

September 24, 2017 |

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

Mildred C. Mihalov Ondick, age 73 of Bradenton, FL and formerly of Clairton and Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017.  Born October 9, 1943 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Larry and Stella McAllister and Mildred and Matt Johnson.  

 
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Patsy Lou Skrinjorich

September 24, 2017 |

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

Patsy Lou (Fellabaum) Skrinjorich, age 75, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital. She was a retired nurse at the VA Hospital Healthcare System in Oakland, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a former member and vice-president of the Floreffe Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.

 
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Helmut Herbert Weber

September 23, 2017 |

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

Helmut Herbert Weber, age 64 of North Huntingdon, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 22, 2017. Born August 2, 1953 in Leipzig, Germany, he was the son of Rolf H. and Margot E. (Geira) Weber, and loving husband of Mary Kay (Smith) Weber for over 19 years. Helmut served in the West German Navy as a Morse Code operator for two years. Following his service, he decided to move to the Pittsburgh area in 1975. He went on to dedicate over 35 years to GE Healthcare as an MRI Field Service Engineer. Helmut was a unique and creative man who was loved by many and will be missed by many. In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by his children, Catherine Mary Weber of Avon Lake, OH and Christopher Herbert Weber of McMurray; also many in-laws, extended family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marion Weber and brothers, Juergen and Stephan Weber. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jody Dausey will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Cancer Research Institute at www.cancerresearch.org. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Wilbert “Bill” C. Gobbel

September 23, 2017 |

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

Wilbert “Bill” C. Gobbel, age 87 of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of McKeesport, died September 21, 2017 at Kane Regional Center - McKeesport.  Born March 2, 1930 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Wilbert J. and Elizabeth (Purkiss) Gobbel and the husband of the late Carole (Lynch) Gobbel for 64 years.  Bill worked for U.S. Steel National Tube Works as a rigger for 37 years.  He belonged to McKeesport Turners and the 11th Ward Club and he loved to take his grandchildren fishing when they were younger, all 12 of them.  Bill is survived by sons, Timothy, Terri (Vanessa), and Todd (Deanne) Gobbel; grandchildren, Matthew, Eric, Jason, Patrick, Nathan, Lori Morgan, Josh, Rebekah, Aaron, Amber, and Zac; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Elayne Sparico; daughter-in-law, Diane Gobbel and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by son, Rev. Scott Gobbel; daughter-in-law, Pamela Gobbel; grandson, Guy Gobbel; great-grandson, Luke Gobbel; brother, Donald Gobbel and sister-in-law, Betty Gobbel.  Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday, 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Committal will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Paul Hoydich

September 23, 2017 |

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

 PAUL HOYDICH age 87, of Rochester, PA, formerly of Duquesne, on September 21, 2017. He was a son of the late Paul and Justina (Repella) Hoydich; he was a retired TV repairman and salesman. He was a former member of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Duquesne. He proudly served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. Beloved husband of 57 years to Anna (Dendak) Hoydich; father of Paul George (Cathy) Hoydich of Shaler, PA and George Steven (Anastasia) Hoydich of Beaver, PA; grandfather of Brittany, Zacharia, Ashley and Jeremiah Hoydich; brother of Thomas Hoydich of Brentwood and the late Nina Hoydich and the late Mary Shubert. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300 where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. Very Rev. David Lesko officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park with military honors.

 


Robert Jones

September 22, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Robert Jones, 87, of West Mifflin died Sept. 22, 2017 at Cranberry Place. Born July 11, 1930 in Duquesne, the son of the late Robert and Hazel (Ring) Jones. He is the husband of the late Margaret (Lash) Jones. Bob is survived by his daughter, Cheryl (Richard) Corrins; grandchildren Mellisa (Tony) Ross, Jessie Corrins and Greg (Krystina) Corrins; and great grandchildren Nathan, Lilly and Sophia Ross. He was preceded in death by sisters Mildred, Hazel and Thora and brother W. Herbert Jones. Bob was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works and was a member of the West Mifflin Community Baptist Church. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home Sunday 2 to 8. A funeral service will be held Mon 11 am in the funeral home. Interment following a Jefferson Memorial Park

 


John T. Scheetz

September 22, 2017 |

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

John T. Scheetz, age 91 of McKeesport, died Thursday, September 21, 2017.  He was born on April 3, 1926 in McKeesport, the son of the late William and Elizabeth Kurth Scheetz and the husband of the late Joan Albrighton Scheetz.

 
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Dorothy Mae Walter

September 22, 2017 |

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

Dorothy Mae Walter, 86, of Elizabeth Township, died Friday, September 22, 2017. She was born April 10, 1931 in Jefferson Township and was the daughter of the late John W. and Edna E. Williams Greenewald. Dorothy was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Boston where she was a member of the choir and taught Sunday School for 60 years. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Robert N. Walter, sons, The Rev. R.  Paul (Lorrie) Walter of Liberty Borough and Thomas C. (Deborah) Walter of Elizabeth Township, daughter, Jeanne (John) Hutchison of Jefferson Hills,  sisters, Mary Godlewski of Perryopolis and The Rev. Joan (Armand) Rousseaux of Ringold, 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
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Jacqueline S. Byers

September 22, 2017 |

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

Jacqueline S. Byers, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away, September 21, 2017 at her home. She was born, October 31, 1927 in Braddock, PA, daughter of the late Edward and Helen McKinney Schultz.

 
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