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Philomena "Minnie" McGee Kerlin

January 01, 2019 |

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

Philomena "Minnie" McGee Kerlin, 95, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December  31, 2018. She was born January 12, 1923 in Smithfield and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Ferrara) Vona. Minnie was a member of Calvary Church in North Huntingdon and was retired from the the former Concordia Club in Pittsburgh. She is survived by daughters, Elizabeth L. "Dolly" (Paul) Schneider of Elizabeth Township, and Carol (Lewis) Byers of Versailles, sons, James H. McGee of Baltimore, MD., and Daniel L. Kerlin of North Huntingdon, grandchildren, Theresa L. Pollock, Paul Schneider, Jr., Tracey (George) Thomas, Kristy Byers, Megan (Harry) Hinch, Dina (Brent) Goldfaden, Christopher McGee, Jonathan McGee, Sr., Mark (Laurie) McGee, Robert McGee, and Michael McGee, and Theresa (Jeff) Patty, and many great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

 
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Louise E. Weimer

December 31, 2018 |

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

Louise E. Weimer, age 92, of McKeesport, died December 23, 2018. She was born in McKeesport on August 16, 1926 and is the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Chepuran Brletic, and wife of the late Edward Vincent Patrick Weimer, former McKeesport police officer.

 

 
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William C. Mayhugh

December 31, 2018 |

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

William C. Mayhugh, age 77, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. An Army veteran during the Vietnam War, he was a retired steelworker at U.S. Steel Clairton Works and a member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp. A devoted husband and grandfather, he enjoyed working on cars and model trains and relaxing on the back porch listening to music and enjoying life. 

 
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Raymond Andrew Hvasta

December 31, 2018 |

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

Raymond Andrew Hvasta, 80, of Duquesne, died peacefully, Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Home. Born May 26, 1938, in Munhall, he was the son of the late Andrew and Helen (Repko) Hvasta. Mr. Hvasta was a retired U.S. Steel employee of the 100 inch mill, Homestead Works, an Usher in Holy Trinity Church, and  a proud U.S. Air Force veteran.. He was the beloved husband of Virginia (Miller) Hvasta, he is also survived by a daughter, Valerie (Paul) Lyle; two sons, Vincent and Raymond (Theresa) Hvasta; two grandsons, Max and Jacob Hvasta; and two granddaughters, Katie and Emme Lyle.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Hvasta.

 
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Irma Colaguori

December 31, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Irma Colaguori, 75, of Bridgeville, formerly of McKeesport, passed away on December 29, 2018. Loving wife of the late Vincent Colaguori. Sister of Lina Colavecchia. Dear aunt of Anthony (Faye) Colavecchia and Bruno (Debbie) Colavecchia. Great-aunt of Nicole (Dan) Taylor, Lisa Colavecchia, Joe (Brooke) Colavecchia, Matthew (Lindsey) Colavecchia and Michael (Chelsie) Colavecchia. She is the great-great-aunt of nine nieces and nephews. Arrangements by BEINHAUER-FRYER.

 
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Gertrude B. (Styk) McCue

December 31, 2018 |

By Ott Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home

of North Huntingdon died Sunday December 30, 2018 at her home.

 
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Mark Lee Jordan

December 30, 2018 |

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

Mark Lee Jordan, age 63, of McKeesport died on December 29, 2018. He was born in McKeesport on April 15, 1955 and is the son of James Joseph and the late Ardythe June Soult Jordan. He was the owner of Mark Jordan Auto Sales in McKeesport for many years.

 
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Douglas Keith Roberts

December 30, 2018 |

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

Douglas Keith Roberts, 64, of Manor, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was born January 15, 1954 in Pittsburgh, a son of late William and Virginia (Walder) Roberts. Doug was a 1971 graduate of Norwin High School where he was an all-star wrestler and was later inducted into the Norwin Hall of Fame. Prior to his retirement he was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 66. Doug will be remembered for his patience, good sense of humor, and quick wit. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jeffrey; and father in-law Dennis Hearn. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 40 years Gayle (Hearn) Roberts; the proud father of daughters Desha (Tony) Matthews of Greensburg and Kensee (William) Lusebrink of Irwin; granddaughters that were the joy of his life Reese and Rilynn Matthews; his brother Greg (Darlene) Roberts of North Huntingdon; his sister Barb Roberts of Ohio; mother in-law Janet Hearn; sisters in-law Sandy Jones, Debbie (Dale) Robinson, Kim (Jeff) Mayer, and Julie (John) Gurowski; and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
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William T. Snodgrass

December 30, 2018 |

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

William T. Snodgrass, 77, of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday December 26, 2018. He was born February 25, 1941 in Waynesburg, a son of the late Raymond E. and Erna (Morgan) Snodgrass and was also preceded in death by a brother Raymond “Eddie” Snodgrass. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathy (Hughes) Snodgrass; three children, Allen (Beth) Snodgrass of Royersford, Susan (Mark) Petti of Margate City, NJ, and Jeremy (Julie) Snodgrass of Wilmington, NC; six beloved grandchildren, Bethany, Zachary, Morgan, Rachael, Jessica, and Jayden; and a sister Lovella Burns of Waynesburg. Bill was a 1959 graduate of Waynesburg High School and a 1963 graduate of Waynesburg College. He taught Science in the Penn Hills School district for 30 years, retired, and continued his teaching career at St. Colman School in Turtle Creek for 12 years. He was an avid wrestler in both high school and college and officiated wrestling in the WPIAL for many years.
 
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Clifford E. Denton Jr.

December 30, 2018 |

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

Clifford E. Denton Jr., age 91, of North Versailles, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018. He was born July 11, 1927 in New York City, a son of the late Clifford and Sharon (Fogarty) Denton. He served in the Marines during World War II and started his career in the newspaper business working for the New York Daily News. He was bureau chief for Stars and Stripes in Saigon during the Vietnam War and afterwards spent many years living in Japan. After retiring from the newspaper industry, he worked in the Department of Aging for the State of Pennsylvania. He loved sailing, playing the piano and sharing stories with friends and loved ones.
 
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Louis Hutsko

December 29, 2018 |

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

Louis Hutsko, age 81 of North Versailles passed on to his heavenly reward, surrounded by his family, on Friday, December 28, 2018. He was born March 13, 1937 in McKeesport, the son of the late Peter and Mary Agnes Tassone Hutsko, and is the husband of the late Lois Jean Duncan Hutsko.

He was an electrician and worked for National Tube and then retired from Motor Coils Manufacturing in Braddock. He was a minister for The Church of Jesus Christ, Glassport, a member of United Steel Workers Local 1408, and the Renzie Seniors. He also enjoyed getting together with his long-time friends in the McKeesport area. His greatest joy was spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Louis is survived by his daughters, Susan (Donald) Romano of White Oak, Donna (the late Joseph) Prizner of North Versailles, son, Timothy Hutsko of Cranberry Twp.; grandchildren, Jason (Kimberly), Ryan (Kristen), Natalie (Anthony), Joseph IV, Kelsie and Shon; great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Piper Leia, Katalina, Aurora “Rory”; brother, Peter (Jolene) Hutsko, Jr. of Ocala, Florida.

 
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Mark Johnston Guffey

December 29, 2018 |

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

Mark Johnston Guffey, Sr., age 59, of Greensburg, formerly of White Oak, died Thursday, December 27, 2018.  He was born in McKeesport on October 6, 1959 and is the son of Ann Johnston of North Huntingdon and Earle (Dee) Guffey of Naples, Florida. He is a 1978 graduate of McKeesport Area School District and a very proud alumni of Penn State University.  He was a season ticket holder of the Pittsburgh Steelers and was a co-owner of Johnston the Florist.  In his spare time, he enjoyed water and snow skiing, riding motorcycles, and keeping acres and acres of grass manicured like a golf course.

 

 
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John C. Sowa

December 29, 2018 |

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

John C. Sowa, age 91, of White Oak, died December 28, 2018, at his home.  Born October 7, 1927, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Mitro and Emilia (Volota) Sowa.

 
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Shanon Edward Davis "Doo Man" Williams

December 28, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Shanon Edward Davis "Doo Man" Williams, age 23, of McKeesport, died December 23, 2018, in Homewood. Born March 20, 1995, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Washie Davis Williams, III and Sharyl L. Vavra.

 
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Lois J. Nirschel

December 28, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Lois J. Nirschel, age 87, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Mount Washington, died December 21, 2018, at Reformed Presbyterian Home.  Born August 15, 1931, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Anna (McGrath) Baxendell and the wife of the late Carl X. Nirschel.

 
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