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Debra J. Long

August 07, 2017 |

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

Debra J. Long, 67, of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

 
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Eugene “Fritz” Phillips

August 07, 2017 |

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

Eugene “Fritz” Phillips, 80-years-old of East Orange, New Jersey, quietly departed this earthly life on July 26, 2017 at his residence in East Orange, New Jersey.

 
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Fred A. Roma

August 07, 2017 |

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

Fred A. Roma, age 92 of Versailles, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 in Sycamore Estates Personal Care Home in Duquesne.  Born January 14, 1925 in Trafford, he was a son of the late Alex and Angelina (Fornaro) Roma.  

 
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Anna O. Mihoces

August 06, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Anna O. Mihoces, 94, of Clairton passed away on August 5, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. 

 
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Marcus E. Deithorn

August 05, 2017 |

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

Marcus "Marc" E. Deithorn, 55 of Greensburg died August 4, 2017 at his home. He was born May 24, 1962 in Greensburg, a son of Constance Walter and the late Earl Deithorn.

 
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Marsha R. Bittner

August 05, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Marsha R. Bittner, 71, of Jefferson Hills died Friday August 4, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Louise (Willard) Petrosky. She is survived by her beloved husband Allen Bittner; children Robert (Pamela) Pasko, Michael (Michelle) Pasko, Jammie (Paul) Hugus, Cheryl (Alan) Bittner, Melinda (Brian) Anderson; grandchildren Ryan, Rachel, Joshua, Jacob, Christopher, Katelyn, Dylan, Paige, Shane and Maddy.

 
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Robert A. Argyle

August 04, 2017 |

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

Robert A. Argyle, age 81 of McKeesport, died Friday, August 4, 2017. He was born in Dravosburg on September 12, 1935, the son of the late Clarence and Mary Jane Booth Argyle and husband of the late Sarah Jane McClellan Argyle. He worked for Consolidated Coal until his retirement. He was a member of the McKeesport Amvets Post #8 and the McKeesport American Legion Post #361.

 
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Daryl Emidio Cecchini

August 04, 2017 |

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

Daryl Emidio Cecchini, 63, of Versailles, died Wednesday, August  2, 2017. He was born February 2, 1954 in McKeesport and was the son of Marie Carney Cecchini of Greenock and the late Emidio G. Cecchini. Daryl worked for the Westmoreland Water Authority and had previously worked at the former US Steel National Tube Works. He was a former McKeesport City Councilman and served as vice president of Council for 8 years. He was very active in the McKeesport area including coaching McKeesport Little League Baseball and Tiger Football. In addition to his mother, he is survived by sisters, Joyce (Dennis) Mathe of White Oak and Theresa Cipicchio of Versailles, brother, Joseph A. Cecchini of Greenock, and nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.

 
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William "Bill" R. Shedolske

August 04, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

William R. "Bill" Shedolske, age 89 of Port Vue, died August 2, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. Born August 15, 1927 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Helen (Jordan) Shedolske, and loving husband of the late Barbara (Dranko) Shedolske.

 
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Amy L. Schink

August 03, 2017 |

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

AMY L. SCHINK, 100, of Duquesne, died Aug. 3, 2017.  She is the daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Burnett) Kettler and wife of the late Paul Schink.  Amy is survived by her sons Paul "Gary" (Joan) Schink of West Mifflin and Theron "Sandy" (Betty) Schink of Duquesne and daughter Gretchen Varelli of Manchester, NJ; also 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.  She was a former member of the First Methodist Church in Duquesne.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funral Home, Duquesne.

 


Robert L. Karsnak Sr.

August 03, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

ROBERT L. KARSNAK, SR., 85, of Glassport, died Aug. 2, 2017.  He is the son of the late George and Anna Karsnak and beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Kruzek) Karsnak.  He is survived by his son Robert L. Karsnak, Jr. and Leann Karsnak both of Glassport and sister Johanna Karsnak of TX.  He was preceded in death by his brother George Karsnak, Jr.  Robert is retired from US Steel; a member of Queen of the Rosary and served in the US Army.  Bob was a former member of the Christian Men's Organization and was a former cantor for St. Cecilia's Church. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Fri. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Sat. 10:30 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following Calvary Cemetery.

 


Erleen Taylor Gooden

August 03, 2017 |

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

Erleen Taylor Gooden, 88, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

 
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Frances J. Opfar

August 03, 2017 |

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

Frances J. Opfar, age 70, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at home. Born October 27, 1946 in Johnstown, she was a daughter of the late Wilbert and Dorothy (Bradburn) Opfar. She is survived by her nephew, Mick Opfar of Monongahela; cousins, Deborah (Ed) Freyer with whom she resided, Nancy Sleith of Elizabeth, Joanna Richardson of Jefferson Hills, Roxanne Robinson of Clairton, Don Viviano of the state of Indiana, and Torry Viviano of West Mifflin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by stepmother, Leona Opfar; brother, Frank D. Opfar; sister-in-law, Dolores Spinneweber; and nephew, Ricky Opfar. The family would like to thank offer a special thank you to Mary Grace Renoylds and Three Rivers Hospice for the wonderful care and support. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, August 4, 2017 from 4 until the time of service at 8 PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dr. Lowell J. Meek officiating. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Vera Agnes Harr

August 02, 2017 |

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

Vera Agnes Harr, 89, of Port Vue, died Tuesday, August  1, 2017. She was born December 25, 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen Miller Como. She was the wife of the late Walter Lewis Harr who died July 1, 2017. Vera was a member of Corpus Christi Parish in McKeesport and had worked for the former Peters Packing Co. She is survived by her sons, Gerald (Rita) Pellecchia of North Huntingdon and Richard Pellecchia of McKeesport, daughters, Debra (Richard) Medina of McKeesport, Karen L. (Robert) Campbell and Ginger L. (Kevin) Ulmer of Elizabeth Township, and Kit M. Wygonik of Trafford, sister, Genevieve  "Dolly" Como of McKeesport, daughter-in-law, Susan Pellecchia  of East McKeesport, sister-in-law, Barbara Harr of McKesport, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
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William E. Kruczek, Jr.

August 02, 2017 |

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

William E. Kruczek, Jr., age 74 of Versailles, died August 1, 2017 at the Village at Pennwood. Born May 7, 1943 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late William E. and Nellie (Palko) Kruczek, and loving husband of Kathleen (Edgar) Kruczek. William was a dedicated Versailles Borough police officer for 47 years, having been the Police Chief for 37 years. While serving on the force, he also worked as a salesman for Ungar Hardware and served the Versailles Borough community as part of the volunteer fire company. Most recently, he was an active member of the Versailles Borough Council. In his free time, he worked as a self-employed heating, plumbing and electrical contractor. William was truly a "jack of all trades" and was always there to help a friend or neighbor in need. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Wendy Grbach of North Versailles, William E. (Emma) Kruczek, III of Liberty Borough, and James Kruczek of Versailles; granddaughters, Ashley (Michael) Dennison of Port Vue and Jessica (Thomas) Pollack of Monroeville; siblings, Valerie Kruczek of White Oak, Pearl Perkowski of California, Raymond Kruczek of White Oak, and Stanley Kruczek of White Oak; nephew, Michael Scott and many loving nieces, nephews, great-nephews, and cousins. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, August 4, 2017 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8p.m. A Blessing Service will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Father Kevin Dominik will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary Polish Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com