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Vivian J. Leyh-Spiker

December 20, 2018 |

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

Vivian J. Leyh Spiker, 78, of North Huntingdon, passed away, Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was born August 20, 1940, a daughter of the late James and Amelia (Gulla) Henderson. Prior to her retirement, Vivian was a caregiver and a member of The Church in Sutersville. She enjoyed crocheting, baking and cooking. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Leyh, and second husband, Thomas Spiker; and sister, Barbara. She is survived by her daughters, Julie Burk and her husband, Joseph, Melissa Crousey and her husband, Caleb, Emily Perz and her husband, Ryan; brothers, James (Diane) Henderson, David (Linda) Henderson; sister, Nora Henderson; and grandchildren, Joseph, Annaliese, Aryanna, Kaden, Preston, Elijah, Leah, Abigail and Karis. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at The Church of Sutersville on Saturday, December 29 at 11 AM. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Marcia Lee “Honey” Walker

December 20, 2018 |

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

Marcia Lee “Honey” Walker, 70 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 in AHN Jefferson Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on January 24, 1948 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Leroy L., Sr.  and Willa Mae Barber Thompson.  She was also preceded in death by sister, Clara Taulton and brothers, Leroy Thompson, Jr. and Cecil Holham.

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Ila B. "Jackie" Filotei

December 20, 2018 |

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

Ila B. "Jackie" Filotei, age 86, of McKeesport, died December 18, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 15, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Clarabelle (Knapton) Hunter and the wife of Frank A. Filotei, Sr., for over 65 years.

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Harry A. Temple

December 19, 2018 |

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

Harry A. Temple, age 82 of North Huntingdon and formerly of White Oak, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg.  Born March 25, 1936 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Sylvester and Gladys (Smart) Temple.  A retired machinist at US Steel National Tube Works in McKeesport, Harry was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in White Oak. 

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William J. Ebertshauser

December 19, 2018 |

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

William J. Ebertshauser, 83, of West Mifflin died Dec. 18, 2018.  He is the son of the late Henry F., Sr. and Claire (Henderson) Ebertshauser and husband of the late Linda Lou (Henry) Ebertshauser.  He is survived by his son William H. Ebertshauser and brother Henry F. Ebertshauser, Jr.; also nieces and nephews.  Bill was a retired branch bank manager for Union National Bank for over 30 years.  Brother Ebertshauser, a Past Most Wide Master of the Pittsburgh Chapter of Rose Croix served the Valley in that capacity in 1984.  Following his tenure as Most Wise Master he was elected to the Board of Trustees in 1989.  During his service as Trustee of the Valley, he served as Chairman of the Budget Committee.  Bill became a member of the fraternity in 1958, joining Duquesne Lodge No. 731 where he served as Worshipful Master 3 times in 1962, 1981 and 1986. He served the 49th Masonic District as District Deputy Grand Master from 1970 to 1979.  In 1988 he was elected Secretary of his Lodge - a post he held through 2001.  In York Rite Masonry, he belonged to McKeesport Royal Arch Chapter and Duquesne Commandery.  He joined the Valley of Pittsburgh in 1962.  Bro. Ebertshauser was coroneted a Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, Sovereign Grand Inspector General 33 degree in 1991.  He has also received the DeMolay Honorary Legion of Honor.  He served in the US AirForce from 1954 to 1957 and was a former member of the United Methodist Church in Duquesne.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Thurs.  Dec. 27th from 6 to 8 and Fri. Dec. 28th from 2-4 and 6-8. A masonic service will be held Friday at 7:30pm.  A funeral service will be held Sat. 11:00 am in the funeral home.  Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park. A memorial luncheon will be held after interment at the Masonic Lodge 1200 Clonmell St, Duquesne PA 15110.

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Timothy S. Nesiti Sr.

December 19, 2018 |

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

Timothy S. Nesiti Sr., 87, of West Mifflin, died peacefully, Monday, December 17, 2018 in Southwestern Veterans Center, Pittsburgh. Born April 7, 1931, in West Mifflin, he was the son of the late Stephan and Mary Nesiti. Mr. Nesiti was a retired yard master for Zeigler Lumber Company, Duquesne, a retired cashier for Monzak's Auto Service,  a proud U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and an avid bluegrass musician playing guitar and singing lead vocals in several bands. His signature song was "Rattlesnake and Daddy" that can be heard on the Dixie Traveler's album FREE WHEELING. In his retirement, he liked to fish and sit in his cabana with a rub of snuff monitoring the neighborhood listening to bluegrass music. He was the beloved husband of the late Geraldine (Castro) Nesiti, he is survived by three loving sons, Timothy S.  Jr. (Lynda), Dana (Mary Ann), and James J. Sr. (the late Deena) Nesiti; two grandsons, James J. Jr., and Nicholas Nesiti, and several nieces.  

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William M. Vincent Sr.

December 19, 2018 |

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

William M. Vincent Sr., 94, of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday December 19, 2018.  He was born December 31, 1923 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Lewis M. and Marie B. (Young) Vincent and was also preceded in death by his wife of over 63 years, Mildred A. (Schwan) Vincent and a sister Mary Vincent.  Bill was a retired cost analysist for Westinghouse Electric Corp., East Pittsburgh for 42 years and a former tax associate for H & R Block for 38 years.  He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon, and at one time active with Boy Scout Troop #85.  He enjoyed square dancing, ballroom dancing and roller skating.  He is survived by his children Anne Marie (Craig) Mollon of NY, Mary Catherine (John) Harris of MD, William M. (Louise) Vincent Jr. of VA, and Jean L. (Thomas) Zelmore of Mt. Pleasant; his grandchildren William M. (Dariela) Vincent III, Mark (Ingrid) Harris, Kate (Nicholas) Block, and Cynthia Zelmore; and his great grandchildren William M. IV, Carmen, and Theodore Vincent.

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Brian L. Woodward

December 19, 2018 |

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

Brian L. Woodward, 54, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday December 17, 2018 at home surrounded by family. He was born September 9, 1964 in Pittsburgh, a son of Leo J. and Arlene A. (Sheroke) Woodward of Murrysville. Brian was an employee of Select Security, Morgantown, WV and a former employee of Firefighter Sales and Service, Cranberry Twp. He was an avid sports fan that loved the Pittsburgh Penguins and ocean fishing while on vacation. He is survived by his wife Victoria (Tkac) Woodward of North Huntingdon; daughters Emily (Ian) Troxell of Manor and Bailey A. Woodward of North Huntingdon; his sister Kim (Woodward) Treloar of Murrysville; father and mother in-law Paul and Susan Tkac; brothers in-law Chris Tkac and J.P. (Pam) Tkac; also nieces and nephews Luke and Leah Treloar.

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Sally L. (Phillips) Hawkins

December 19, 2018 |

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

Sally L. (Phillips) Hawkins, 91, of North Versailles, passed away Monday December 17, 2018, at home.  She was the wife of 56 years to the late Robert E. Hawkins; mother of Robert E. Hawkins of VA, Beverly Martinez of MI, and George C. Hawkins and Jay Cunningham both of North Versailles; grandmother of 5; great grandmother of 6; also a great great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.  Sally was a 50 member of Linway United Presbyterian Church, Past Worthy Matron of Order of Eastern Star, Corinth Ch., Past Regent Queen of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Aliquippa Ch., and a member of the auxiliary of the China Burma India Veterans Association.

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Bernice McNeil

December 19, 2018 |

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

Bernice (Twohig) McNeil, age 86, of Worcester, MA, and formerly of Forward Twp. passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. She retired after many years as a clerk for the City of Worcester. A member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton, she was an avid animal lover. She enjoyed going to the ocean and following New England sports teams. 

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Gayle Pauline Fitch

December 19, 2018 |

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

Gayle Pauline Fitch, 76, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. She was born October 10, 1942 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Russell Orr  and Pauline Elizabeth Rusewicz Earl.  She was the wife  of  the late Orville Fitch. Gayle worked as a nurse's aid at Senior Care in McKeesport for many years and was a member of Christy Park United Methodist Church.  She was also a past member of the Eastern Star, Royal Neighbors and The Christy Park Senior Citizens. She was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan.

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Edgar Morris

December 18, 2018 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

C. Edgar Morris, 76, of McKeesport, died Monday, December 17, 2018 at Monroeville Wellness and Rehabilitation Center, Monroeville.  Born in Masontown, PA, September 23, 1942, he was the son of the late George Lincoln and Edith Cinderella Wyland Morris. A retired foreman at WABCO, he later worked at and retired from Rice Enterprises.  Husband of the late Roberta Thomas Morris, he is survived by his sons, Bryan Morris of McKeesport and Shawn (Erin) Morris of McKeesport; 4 grandchildren, Shawn Paul Morris, Brennan Jayce Morris, Alexis Clawson, and Jessika Clawson; and is also survived by brothers and sisters.  Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 12-3 and 5-8 PM.  A service will be held in the funeral home on Friday at 7 PM with the Rev. Jamal Lester officiating.

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Marie Annette Blake (Weegie)

December 18, 2018 |

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

Marie Annette Blake (Weegie), 59 of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.

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Katherine V. Zeik

December 18, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Katherine V. Zeik, 92, of Monroeville, PA, formerly of Glassport, died Monday, December 17, 2018.  She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Gojtan) Korenic of White Oak.  She was the beloved wife of Louis E. Zeik who preceded her in death in 2013.  She was the loving mother of Kevin L. (Patricia) Zeik, of Irwin, Brian E. (Lynn) Zeik, of Monroeville, and Douglas B. (Lisa) Zeik, of Cincinnati; grandmother of Corey, Samuel and Tyler. She was preceded in death by brothers George, Edward, John and Joseph and sister, Helen Kincel. She was the very proud Aunt of many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Katie worked at United States Steel Corporation National Tube Works until her full time job became raising three boys and caring for a hard working husband.    She selflessly devoted her entire life to taking care of family and friends. She was a member of Queen of the Rosary Church in Glassport and then St. Bernadette Church in Monroeville. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8pm Wednesday at the WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, in Glassport. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernadette Church with the Reverend Tony Gargotta. Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a local animal shelter.

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Patricia Mathews

December 17, 2018 |

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

Patricia Mathews, age 64, of White Oak, died Monday, December 17, 2018.  She was born September 15, 1954 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Wayne Sr. and Rose Topolnak Paxon, and wife of the late Carl Van Mathews. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, working with ceramics, beading, collecting Indian statues and many other crafts.  She loved spending time with her family and Christmas was known to be her favorite holiday.

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