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Stanley M. "Ducky" Kaska

July 31, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Stanley M. "Ducky" Kaska, 90, of Clairton, died July 29, 2018.  He is the son of the late Anthony and Antoinette Kaczka.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Dorothy (Garber) Kaska; daughter Cindy (Curtis) Tanner; sons Andrew Grant, Alan and Randy (Yolanta) Kaska; grandchildren Drew, Amber, Noel  (Jeff) Skorvan, Josh and Jaden; great grandchildren Alexa, Kylie, Ava Skorvan, Julian and Victoria Kaska;  brother John (Betty) Kaczka; sisters Stephanie Edmundson and Mildred Prejean; also nieces and nephews. Stanley was retired from P @ LE Railroad and American General and was a member of Holy Spirit Church in West Mifflin.  He was very proud of his football success with the Glassport Gladiators, Glassport Odds and the McKeesport Ironmen.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home Fri. 3-6.  A funeral blessing will be held Sat. 11:00 am in the funeral home.  Interment following Lebanon Church Cemetery.

 

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Michael A. O'Gurkis

July 31, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Michael Anthony O'Gurkis, age 54, of McKeesport, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Born on January 28, 1964, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Edmund J. and the living Marjorie A. (Canfield) O'Gurkis. Michael attended McKeesport High School and the University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.

 
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Joan P. Huber

July 31, 2018 |

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

Joan P. Huber, age 70, of Greensburg, formerly of McKeesport, died July 29, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born May 16, 1948, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anne (Robb) Toth.

 
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Bernard A. Gardner

July 30, 2018 |

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

Bernard Anthony Gardner, age 74, of Dravosburg, died Friday, July 27, 2018.  He was born in Pittsburgh on December 28, 1943, the son of the late William and Margaret Baumiller Gardner. Bernard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from Port Authority as a bus driver after 28 years.

 

 
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Faith Ann Noll

July 30, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Faith Ann Noll, 45, of Port Vue, formerly of Glassport, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.  She was born in McKeesport March 17, 1973 to John and Sharon Noll of Port Vue.  Faith is survived by daughters, Katelynn (Timothy) Binns of West Mifflin, Sarah Noll of North Versailles; son, Nathan Noll Nelson of Port Vue; step-daughter, Julia Nelson of Port Vue; grandchildren, Lillie & Lyla Binns; sister, Amanda (Christopher) Palyo of Jefferson Hills; brothers, John (Lisa McCune) Noll III of Port Vue, Jason Noll of Lincoln Boro; nieces, Allyssa, Teagan; nephew, Christopher; her cat Ren.  She was preceded in death by her dogs, Vanity and Schmoodle.   Faith was a caregiver at heart.  She cared for anyone in need, her granddaughters, and family, because that’s what she loved.  Visitation will take place Friday, August 3, 2018 from 4 – 8 at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport,  PA  15045.  A memorial service will take place at the funeral home at  7 pm.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the funeral home to help defray costs.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 

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Robert H. Gray

July 30, 2018 |

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

Robert H. Gray, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at his home.  He was born November 27, 1928 in New Castle, Pa., a son of the late Harold and Clara (Benson) Gray.

 
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Lori Ann (Nassida) Mula

July 29, 2018 |

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

Lori Ann (Nassida) Mula, 48, of Baldwin, died Friday, July 27, 2018. She was born December 8, 1969 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James T. Nassida III and the late Bonita J. (Novacek) Nassida.  Lori was a licensed Funeral Director and worked for Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home in Large. She also worked for Stewart Equipment Services in West Elizabeth and Wigs and More in Latrobe. She had previously worked for Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Elizabeth Township. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul J. Mula, brother, James T. (Tina) Nassida of West Mifflin, niece, Cara Nassida and nephew, James T. "Jimbo" Nassida, and her babies, Bella, Buju, Khaleesi, and Drogo.

 
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Virginia (Suranski) Valigura

July 27, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Virginia (Suranski) Valigura, 88, of Springdale, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 27, 2018. She was born on January 23, 1930 to her parents, the late Charles F. and Anna (Marks) Suranski.  Virginia was a 1947 graduate of McKeesport High School and a 1948 graduate of Mason Frederick’s Beauty School. She passed the state boards and worked 9 years as a Beauty Operator. 

She moved to Springdale in 1956 when she married the late Michael Valigura.  Mrs. Valigura was a member of St. Alphonsus Church in Springdale.  Virginia’s life revolved around her son Bobby, her family and her many friends.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Michael and brother Charles F. Suranski Jr.

 
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Ralph E. Dudley

July 27, 2018 |

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

Ralph E. Dudley, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 24, 2018, surrounded by family.

Ralph was born and raised in Glassport, PA on February 17, 1929 to Ralph and Alice (Garland) Dudley.  He spent most of his life in Indianapolis where he had a successful business career with several hightech companies. 

 
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Albert E. Betar

July 26, 2018 |

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

Albert E. Betar, 98, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday July 24, 2018, at home surrounded by family. He was born July 9, 1920 in Irwin, a son of the late Esper and Mary (Obade) Beter. Al was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1939 and received a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a retired stock broker for Hefren Tillitson, Inc., Pittsburgh, and past President of the Pittsburgh Stock and Bond Club. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin, an avid poker player and enjoyed going to the casino, and had a pilot license. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, a Pittsburgh sports fan, and enjoyed having coffee with friends.
 
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Thomas E. Kamauf

July 26, 2018 |

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

Thomas E. Kamauf, age 74, of McKeesport, died July 23, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born March 22, 1944, in Braddock, he was the son of the late Edward Evans and Cecelia Frances (Murray) Kamauf and the husband of Mary (Zuzo) Kamauf for 51 years.

 
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Samuel R. Diggs

July 25, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Samuel R. Diggs, age 77, of McKeesport, died July 22, 2018, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born December 01, 1940, in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of the late Mancey Robinson and Tiny (Williams) Robinson and the husband of the living Lorretta M. (Nalls) Wong Diggs, for 47 years.

 
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Mary Jane Schorr

July 25, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Mary Jane Schorr age 91, of West Mifflin, on July 23, 2018, at the home of her daughter. She was a daughter of the late John and Mary (McKenna) Dougherty. She was a retired programmer for the State of Pennsylvania and a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne. Mary Jane enjoyed crafts. Wife of Theodore M. "Bud" Schorr; mother of Janice Schorr of Salt Lake City, UT and Paul (Amy) Schorr of West Mifflin. Also five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday, July 27, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Her nephew, Rev. John McKenna, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. Memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research.
 

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Agnes C. Rushe

July 25, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Agnes C. Rushe, 102, of Glassport, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 24, 2018.  She was born in Birmingham, AL on January 13, 1916 to the late Robert and Bertha Veitch Tachoir.  Agnes was the loving wife of the late William L. Rushe.  She is survived by daughters, JoAnn Rushe, Ruth Rushe, and Agnes Barrett all of Glassport; sons, Robert (Lori) Rushe of Duquesne, Ralph Rushe of New Baltimore, MI; sister, Frances Shultz of Duquesne; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  Along with her parents and husband, Agnes was preceded in death by sons, Tommy, Terry & Bill Rushe; and siblings, Robert, Leo, Tom, Jack, Pat, Joe, Forest Tachoir, Catherine Odoski, & Lois White. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Pl., Memphis,  TN  38105 Visitation will take place on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 4 – 8 pm at   E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME,  235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport,  PA   15045.  A mass will take place on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Queen of The Rosary Parish, Glassport,  PA  at 10:00 am, followed by interment at St. Joseph’s  Cemetery & Mausoleum, 1443 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles,  PA  15137.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 

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Gerald M. "Jerry" Firda

July 25, 2018 |

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

Gerald M. "Jerry" Firda, age 57, of McKeesport, died July 23, 2018, at home. Born September 21, 1960, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Robert and the living Ellen (Girman) Firda and the husband of Diana (Pawlak) Firda.

 
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