August 26, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Karen E. (Carlson) Samuels, 68, of North Huntingdon died Friday August 25, 2017 at Magee Women’s Hospital after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born January 19, 1949 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Carl “Red” Carlson and Ann (Magdic) Carlson. She was a retired employee of Verizon, a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, and a former Red Cross volunteer. She liked to bake, enjoyed walking, and was a big Pirates fan, but most of all she loved her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. They meant everything to her. Surviving are her husband of forty years George I. Samuels; her children Sean (Lena) Samuels of Irwin and Jennifer (Jamie) Zona of North Huntingdon; her grandchildren Lauren, Ashley, and Reese Zona, Aidan and Liam Samuels and Marisa Duncan; her sisters Barbara Rose of Pittsburgh, and Judy (Marty) Orendt of NC; also a brother-in-law; sisters in law; and nieces and nephews.
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August 26, 2017 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
William T. Wilson, 73, of Glassport died August 26, 2017. He is the son of the late Albert and Mary (Marcus) Wilson. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia (Mihalsky) Wilson; son Douglas (Mary) Wilson of Conneaut Lake; granddaughters Laurel, Bethany, and Emma Wilson; brothers Albert, Richard, John, and Daniel Wilson, sister Mildred Liebel; also nieces and nephews. Bill was retired from US Steel Irvin Works, a member of the VFW in Wilson, American Legion in Glassport, and served in the US Army. Friends will be received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Monday 3:30-7pm at which time a funeral service will be held with Pastor Jim Chester.
August 26, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Anthony R. Giacchino, 30, of Penn Township, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.
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August 26, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Shirley Ann Boyd, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Golden Heights Personal Care Home, Irwin. She was born in Sewickley Township, a daughter of the late William and Helen Dermotta Ray.
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August 25, 2017 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Dorothy "DoDo" Ambrose, 71, of Duquesne, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Born in McKeesport, April 26, 1946, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Ann V. (Jakub) Elash. Mrs. Ambrose was a former member of the former St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church of Duquesne and a Cashier at Rite Aid, West Mifflin. She was the beloved wife of Charles "Moe" Ambrose.
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August 25, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Tammy L. (Poth) Ball Wright, 49, of North Huntingdon, died Monday August 21, 2017, at home. She was born January 21, 1968 in Jeannette, a daughter of Patricia (Winters) Poth and the late Kenneth Poth and was also preceded in death by a brother Kenneth Poth. She worked in personal home health care and was a bus driver for special needs children. In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband William K. Wright; her children Brian and Derek Ball, and Robert “Bob-o” Heasley; two grandsons; a sister P.J. Painter; and her mother in law Clara C. Wright. At Tammy’s request there will be no viewing.
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August 25, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary "Mame" (Kovka) Mazzola, age 94 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Goodyear, AZ. Born on August 21, 1923 in McKeesport, PA to the late George and Anna (Pido) Kovka.
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August 25, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Frances Dufalla, age 89, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. She was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton and enjoyed baking, cooking, cleaning, and caring for her family.
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August 24, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Mary Jo Witkowski, age 57 of White Oak, formerly of West Mifflin, died August 23, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 19, 1960 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Edward Giles, Sr. and Audrey (Colbert) Giles, and beloved wife of Raymond M. Witkowski. In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by her son, Raymond L. Witkowski (Jaimee Taylor) of White Oak; grandson, Raymond J. Witkowski; siblings, Edward Giles, III of West Mifflin, Christopher (Patty) Giles of McKeesport, Patrick Giles of West Mifflin, Susan Giles of Whitaker, Terry (Cathy) Giles of Canonsburg, Audrey Giles of Whitaker, Vicky (Paul) Potopenko of Munhall and James Giles of West Mifflin; mother-in-law, Florence Witkowski; and many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Bud Witkowski. Mary Jo’s greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandson who was her pride and joy. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 1 p.m. until time of Blessing Service at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
August 24, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Sharon Laverne Erickson, 67, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 9, 1950 in Victory and was the daughter of the late Harold and Vera Gash McCorkle. Sharon was a member of the former Victory Primitive Methodist Church and was a retired Administrative Assistant at Jefferson Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Ralph W. Erickson, sons, Brian (Rebecca) Erickson of Mount Vernon and Jason Erickson of McKeesport, grandchildren, Cameron and Colton Erickson, brothers, Kerry (Janice) McCorkle of Charleroi and Scott (Renee) McCorkle of Speers, sister, Lori (Tom) Dubs of Jefferson Hills, nieces and nephews.
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August 24, 2017 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Walter L. Markowitz, Jr., 72, of Crystal Spring, PA, died Aug. 23, 2017. He is the son of the late Walter and Iva (Barnes) Markowitz. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Zebroski) Markowitz; daughters Kelsey (fiancé Robert Maronski, III) Markowitz of Burlington, NJ, and Michele (James) McConnell of Hawaii; granddaughter Lauren McConnell; brother Gus Mellott of Iowa his beloved dog, Frank and his late cat Sheila; also many cousins, sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws and dear friends. Walt, along with his wife Barb, was the owner/operator of APA of South Jersey and served in the US Marine Corp. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Mon. from 2-8. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Wounded Warriors Project can be made in Walt’s name.
August 24, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph B. "Wazu" Yaksick, age 69 of Philadelphia, PA passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 22, 2017.Born on July 9, 1948 in McKeesport to the late Joseph A. and Rose J. (Lasich) Yaksick.
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August 24, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
EDWARD C. BOWERS, 89, of West Mifflin, died Aug. 23, 2017. He is the son of the late Roy and Anna Bowers. Beloved husband of Ruth (Appleby) Bowers. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister Irene and brother William. He was preceded in death by sister Dorothy and brothers Jack and Jim. Ed was retired from US Steel and served in the US Army, Korean War. A memorial service will be held Mon. Aug. 28, 2017, 11:00 am at the First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport with Rev. Kirk Albrecht. Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.
August 23, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
John Novobilsky, age 67 of Liberty Borough, formerly of Monessen, died August 22, 2017 at UPMC Presbyterian.
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August 23, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Barry Lavery, 72, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2017, in his Regent Square home, surrounded by his family after living courageously for 5 years with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was born in Gary, Indiana on November 2, 1944, and is the son of the late Bernard “Bud” and Florence Foley Lavery.
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