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Mary Louise (Stewart) Emanuel

May 17, 2017 |

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

Mary Louise (Stewart) Emanuel, age 86 of North Huntingdon, went home to Heaven on Monday, May 15, 2017. She was born October 3, 1930, to the late Raymond Stewart and Irene (Saunders) Stewart. Born and raised in Wilkinsburg, she was one of seven children. In 1949, she married her teenage sweetheart Reese Emrys Emanuel, and together they raised three daughters. Mary spent many years working as a secretary near her home in Export. After retiring, she and her husband moved to North Carolina were they enjoyed the sunshine, square dancing and spending time with close friends. They eventually returned home to Pennsylvania and have spent the last several years with their children and grandchildren. Mary was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, and the Circleville United Methodist Church.
 
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Carol J. Brletic

May 17, 2017 |

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

Carol J. Brletic, age 85, of McKeesport, died May 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born August 12, 1931 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Olga (Freeman) Barnes and the wife of John Brletic for the past 65 years. Carol was a lifelong member of the Park Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, Carol is survived by her children, David (the late Laurel) Brletic, Thomas (Nadine) Brletic, Richard (Carole) Brletic, Gary (Becki) Brletic, Joanne Delo, Robert Brletic, Susie (Rick) Russo; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 great great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Morris. Carol is preceded in death by 6 siblings; and grandchild John Coup. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday May 21, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. A funeral service will be Monday May 22, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Park Baptist Church. Pastor Rudy Mayak will officiate. Burial will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Park Baptist Memorial Fund at 749 Center Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.

 


Lenore L. Johnston

May 17, 2017 |

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

Lenore L. Johnston, age 69, of Dravosburg, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017. She was born in Pittsburgh on September 13, 1947, the daughter of the late George and Blanche Stanley Howard.

 
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Ruth Louise Whirl

May 17, 2017 |

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

Ruth Louise Whirl, age 102 of Glassport, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at her home.  Born July 8, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Zella Stokes Cox, and the wife of the late Robert E. Whirl, who was the former principal of Glassport High School.

 
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Robert Banks Gray

May 17, 2017 |

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

Robert Banks Gray, 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in the presence of loving family,

 
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William P. Thornton

May 17, 2017 |

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

William P. Thornton, age 85, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Locust Grove. He was a utilities analyst for U.S. Steel National Tube in McKeesport and a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp.

 
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Frances Z. Kinner

May 16, 2017 |

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

Frances Z. Kinner, 60, of Duquesne, died on Monday May 15, 2017 in U.P.M.C. McKeesport. Born December 6, 1956 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Jane (Hempel) Saunders. Mrs. Kinner was a retired Dietary Employee of the Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Squirrel Hill. Beloved wife of the late Bernard C. Kinner, she is survived by a son, Bernard Kinner (Jayme Zugaro); a brother, Brett (Babette) Saunders; a nephew, Jonathan Saunders; two nieces, Josette and Juliette Saunders; and her best friend and companion, Richard Cramer.

 
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Janet Leona Stajduhar

May 16, 2017 |

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

Janet Leona Stajduhar, age 69 of White Oak, died May 15, 2017.  She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 19, 1948, daughter of the late John Leo, Sr. and Grace Edna Moore Haid.

 
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Anna McLaughlin Reed

May 16, 2017 |

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

Anna McLaughlin Reed, 95, of Coulter, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

 
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Ralph William Baker, Sr.

May 16, 2017 |

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

Ralph William Baker, Sr., 80, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life Thursday, May 11, 2017 at home.

 
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John Edward Williams

May 15, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

John Edward Williams, 90, of West Mifflin, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at John J Kane Regional Center in Glen Hazel. He was born December 3, 1926 in Pittsburgh to the late Lawrence and Martha Becker Williams. John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Thelma Wray Williams. He is survived by his daughter Mary (Robert) Barbara Hough of Clairton, two granddaughters, Amber (Frank) Wehrer of Glassport and Melissa Steiner of West View, grandsons, John Balistrieri Jr. of Lincoln Place and Matthew Hough of Jefferson Hills, and 5 great-grand children; Shawn, Eric, Learra, Jordica, and Jordan. John is also survived by his nieces and nephews. John was a member of the Resurrection Church in West Mifflin.

 
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Jacob Daniel “Snake” Cipriani

May 15, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Jacob Daniel “Snake” Cipriani, age 26, of Port Vue, died May 12, 2017. Born May 23, 1990, in Port Vue, he is survived by his parents Fred and Deborah (Kaminsky) Cipriani. Jake was currently the installation manager, for his brother Luke’s heating and air conditioning company, L. Cipriani Heating and Cooling. He loved to fish, tend the campfire and working with his hands. Jake was always so giving of himself, always there to lend a hand, recently completing remodeling of his brother Luke's house and was currently helping his brother Josh remodel his new home in Belle Vernon. In addition to his parents, Jake is survived by brothers, Luke (Kelsey) Cipriani, nephew, Dominic all of Port Vue and Josh Cipriani of Belle Vernon; paternal grandfather, Fred Cipriani, Jr. of Glassport; aunts, Sandie (John) Parrish of Winterville, OH, Jan (Dave) Snyder of Delmont and Donna (Gregory) Rollins of Grand Island, NY; also many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by paternal grandmother Delores Cipriani; maternal grandparents, Paul and Dorothy Kaminsky; aunt, Tori Cipriani.  In Jake's words, "If I die, don't even cry, pour a beer out for me. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 6 – 8 p.m. and Thursday, May 18, 2017, 1 – 3 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. A service will be held on Friday, May 19, 2017, 10 a.m., at the Port Vue United Methodist Church, Pastor Hyung – Suk Joe will officiate. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Jean E. Moran

May 15, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Jean E. Moran, age 97 of Liberty Borough, died May 14, 2017 at home. Born April 9, 1920 in Dravosburg, she was the daughter of the late Hardy and Margaret (Schuch) Sellers, and the sister of the late Harry Sellers. She was the wife of the late Arvid “Bee” Moran who died March 18, 1998. Jean was a graduate of McKeesport High School and Douglas Business School. She went on to work in the Tabulating Department of Westinghouse Air Brake Co. in Wilmerding and G.C. Murphy Co. Home Office. Jean was one of the oldest members of the Liberty Presbyterian Church and Sunday School Class, and was also a member of the Senior Sonshiners of the First Christian Church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Ron Oleska of McKeesport; and several nieces. There will be no viewing. A Memorial Service will be held at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Ray Beard will officiate. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Liberty Presbyterian Church, 900 Elizabeth St., McKeesport, PA 15133. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Roy R. Bukauskas

May 15, 2017 |

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

Roy R. Bukauskas, age 61, of Blaine Hill, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. An Army veteran, he was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Squirrel Hill for more than 20 years. He was a history buff, especially about Monticello which was his favorite place to visit.

 
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Edward A. Mauritz

May 15, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Edward A. Mauritz, 85, of Glassport died Sunday May 14, 2017. He was the son of the late Andrew and Irene (Potersnaic) Mauritz; husband of Joan (Craighead) Mauritz; father of Debora (Conrad) Shows of Maryland, Lisa (Terry) Baily of WV, and Kim (Robert) Novak of Glassport; grandfather of Brittney, Jacob, Casey, Tyler, Tara, and Brandon. He was preceded in death by brothers Albert and Andrew. He was a member of Corpus Christi Churh, U.S. Army, and White Oak American Legion and was retired from Copperweld in Glassport. Friends received on Wed. 2-4 and 6-8 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home 640 Vemont Ave., Glassport, PA. Funeral mass Thur. 10am at Corpus Christi Church, McKeesport. Interment following Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue.