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Frank R. Papciak

February 26, 2018 |

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

Frank R. Papciak, 95, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018.  He was born June 7, 1922 in Chicago, IL, a son of the late Jacob and Mary (Paliga) Papciak.

 
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Robert B. "Bob" Furlong

February 26, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert B. “Bob” Furlong, age 86, of Versailles Borough, died Feb. 23, 2018, at The Palms at O’Neil in McKeesport.  Born Sept. 15, 1931, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Blair J. and Eleanor G. (Barry) Furlong and the husband of the late Rita (Gabauer) Furlong.

 
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Alice Mary (Rodriguez-Gutierrez) Boyd

February 26, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Alice Mary (Rodriguez-Gutierrez) Boyd of Middleboro died peacefully on February 19, 2018.  She was 90.

She was born on September 1, 1927 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Jesus Gutierrez and Concepcion Rodriguez-Gutierrez.  Prior to her retirement, Alice worked for many years as an electronics assembler at the Westinghouse Electric Corporation.  She was a member of the Mexican/American Club in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and numerous Catholic organizations.  A devout Catholic, she treasured her faith and family. 

Former wife of the late John Gilbert Boyd, Sr.  Devoted mother of Veronica L. Gasdick of Pennsylvania, Kathleen F. Boyd of Massachusetts, Arthur F. Boyd of Texas and the late John Gilbert Boyd, Jr. Loving sister of Arthur J. and William Gutierrez, Julia Kowalski, the late Pedro Gutierrez, Jenny Boyko and Joseph Gutierrez.  Also survived by cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families. 

A memorial service will be held on Friday (March 2, 2018) at 6:30 PM in the Onset Foursquare Church, 301 Onset Avenue, Onset. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday (March 10, 2018) at 9:30 AM in Queen of The Rosary Church, 530 Michigan Avenue, Glassport, Pennsylvania.

Interment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.

 


Frank C. Pavlecic, Jr.

February 25, 2018 |

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

Frank C. Pavlecic, Jr., age 65 of Versailles, passed away at home on Sunday, February 25, 2018.  Born October 15, 1952, he is the son of Mary (Basa) Pavlecic of McKeesport and the late Frank C. Pavelcic, Sr., who passed away August 16, 2006.  

 
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Theresa L. Brzek

February 25, 2018 |

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

Theresa L. Brzek, age 87, of McKeesport, died February 24, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born July 14, 1930, in Wilmerding, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Apolonia (Szczypek) Lorenc and the wife of the late Stanley F. Brzek, for 38 years.

 
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Harry L. Lake

February 25, 2018 |

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

Harry L. Lake, age 71, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was a retired electrician at Fisher Body in West Mifflin and a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, a member of the N.R.A. and a collector of World War II memorabilia.

 
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Emma B. Sabo

February 25, 2018 |

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

Emma B. Sabo, age 93 of Liberty Borough, died Saturday, February 24, 2018.  She was born September 10, 1924 in Cecil, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Charles and Daisy Roadman Boyd and the wife of the late George Sabo, Sr.  She was a member of St. Mark Parish in Liberty Borough and their Christian mothers.  She was captain of the bowling team at the former Ryan’s Duck Pin Lanes in Liberty Borough. Emma enjoyed baking, cooking and crafting.

 
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Gladys Lorenchick

February 24, 2018 |

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

Gladys Lorenchick, age 94, of Versailles Borough, PA, died February 23, 2018, at home with her family by her side.

 
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Daniel W. Morgan, Sr.

February 24, 2018 |

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

Daniel W. Morgan, Sr., age 100, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at home. He was a retired crane man for U.S. Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He loved fishing and cutting grass on his tractor.

 
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Christine M. Brown

February 24, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Christine M. Brown, 68, of Port Vue, died Feb. 22, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late George and Veronica Kaminski.  She is survived by her beloved husband Henry Brown; children Henry (Jodi Polesnak) Brown, Kristina (Jeremy) Rose, Kim (Matt) Denk and Thomas (Shawna) Brown; grandchildren Jennelle, Brianna, Madison, Braden, Devin, Kalsey, Jayden, Justine, Nathanial and Brayden; brother Christopher Kaminski and sisters Evelyn (Peter) Molnar, Connie (Bill) Schoffstall and Leighann Matasich.  Christine was preceded in death by brothers Chester and George Kaminski

 
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George Wayne "Barney" Barncord

February 24, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

George Wayne “Barney” Barncord, 71, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Dravosburg, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital McKeesport.  He was born February 9, 1947 in McKeesport to the late George L. and Vivian Barncord.  George is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Linda Barncord; sons, Ronald J. (Marcy Foster) Barncord of Lehigh Acres, FL, Gregory (Suzy) Brletich of Coraopolis; daughter, Barbara Altamare of Webster; grandchildren, Michael, Joshua, Sarah; great-grandchildren, Osiris and Griffin; loving felines, Gypsy, Smokey, & Missy.  Along with his parents, George was preceded in death by son, Brian Barncord.  He loved hunting, the outdoors, classic cars and animals.  Visitation will take place Monday, February 26, 2018 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm and Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 10 – 11 am at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg,  PA   15034.  A service will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 immediately after visitation followed by interment at Richland Cemetery, Dravosburg.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Elizabeth B. Bodenhemier

February 24, 2018 |

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

Elizabeth B. Bodenhemier, age 85 of West Mifflin, died Thursday, February 22, 2018. She was born December 31, 1932 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Michael R. and Anna Komar Michalik, and wife of the late John L. Bodenhemier.

 
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Frank C. Stumme, Sr.

February 23, 2018 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Frank C. “Butch” Stumme, Sr., 75, of White Oak, died Friday, February 23, 2018 at UPMC Mercy.  Born in McKeesport, July 9, 1942, he was the son of the late Theodore C. Stumme, Sr. and Dorothy Kelly Stumme Pishko.  He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, was a U.S. Army veteran, and was retired from WABTEC, Wilmerding.  He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Weller Stumme, his children, Tawny (Scott) Wood of Marion, IN, Frank C. (Sherry) Stumme, Jr. of Coatsville, PA, and Nancy (Eric, Sr) Jenkins of East McKeesport; grandchildren, Scott, Toni Ann, Shayna, Nate, Amy, Bryan, Eric, Jr., Ariel, Josh, and Katie; great grandchildren, Rachael, Luke, Devon, Aria, and Ava Grace; sisters, Maud L. Andrews of Port Vue and Barbara R. Hiquet of North Versailles.  He was the brother of the late Dorothy E. Rothey-Smith, Theodore C. Stumme, Edwin R. Stumme, Kay Stumme, Tom Stumme, Cliff Stumme, and Nancy Lee Stumme.  Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.  A service will be held Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 11:00 AM in Christ United Methodist Church on Coulter Road with the Rev. Sang Choi and the Rev. Doug Burns officiating.  His final resting place will be Mount Vernon Cemetery.  The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society.

 


Andrea Lynne Cracolice

February 23, 2018 |

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

Andrea Lynne Cracolice, 58, of Hallandale Beach, Fl., formerly of McKeesport, died Thursday, February 22, 2018. She was born in McKeesport on April 22, 1959 and was the daughter of Shirley M. Popalo Cracolice of McKeesport and the late Matthew A. Cracolice. Andrea was a International Flight Attendant for American Airlines.She lived in Florida the last 22 years. She loved to travel the world. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter, Megan Lynne Matczak of Liberty Borough, brother, Richard J. (Nancy) Cracolice of Westerville, OH, sisters, Lisa A. (Matthew) Maggio of Irwin, and Marcie Lynne (James) Young of McKeesport, nieces, nephews, cousins and her sassy bird, LuLu.

 
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Paul B. Hall

February 23, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Paul B. Hall, age 58, of Beaver Falls, died February 22, 2018, at UPMC Mercy. Born April 29, 1959, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Raymond M. and Leona (Cook) Hall, Sr.

 
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