January 02, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
James K. Orr, 75, of Boalsburg, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Sunday December 31, 2017. He was born March 28, 1942 in Wilkinsburg, the son of the late Ralph and Virginia (Knox) Orr. Jim was a retired employee of Baldwin-Whitehall School District having started his career as a teacher then becoming the federal program administrator for the school district. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Margaret “Peg” (McGill) Orr; his children Jennifer “Jennie” Orr of Windsor, CO and James D. “Jay” Orr and his wife Erin of Bellefonte; his grandchildren Grace and Ian Orr; his sister Linda Ribbeck of Indiana; also numerous nieces and nephews.
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January 02, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Marian C. (Campoli) Thompson, 87, of White Oak, formerly of Blythedale, died Saturday December 30, 2017. She was born August 29, 1930 in Blythedale, a daughter of the late Deano “Blackie” and Viola (Elwood) Campoli and was also preceded in death by her husband Clare D. Thompson. She was a retired sales clerk for Lazarus Department Store, Monroeville Mall. Marian enjoyed the ladies lunch group and was a big Pittsburgh sports fan especially hockey. She is survived by her sisters Lorayne Reynolds of North Huntingdon and Marie Etta Schaefer of New Mexico; also nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and a great great niece Sophia.
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January 02, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Nancy J. Dunkis, 58, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was born June 14, 1959 in McKeesport and was the daughter of David G. (Shirley) Dunkis of Moon Township and the late Nancy Young Dunkis who died August 20, 2004, She was a member of St. Patrick Parish, Christy Park, and was a member and past president of the Twentieth Century Club of McKeesport and AMEN Corner. Nancy was a volunteer for Women's Place and was an usherette at PPG Arena. She served as Campaign Manager of Democratic Party Judges Kevin Sasinoski and Donald Machen. She was a graduate of Westminster College and was a Housing Development Coordinator for Allegheny County Economic Development. She was an avid Steeler and Penguin fan. In addition to her father, she is also survived by her step-brothers, Greg (Tina) Spragg of West Aliquippa and Jeff (Heather) Spragg of Oakland, CA, aunts, Mary Anne (Matt) Goodwin of Largo, FL, uncle, Michael Halleron of FL, cousins, Beth Ann Masters of Newark, DE, Jennifer Gildea of Ottsville, David Brinkos of Seminole, FL, Niki (David) Koyalcik, Keli (Eric) Spieger both of Penn Hills, and many friends.
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January 02, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Robert Abel, age 75, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home. He was born May 20, 1942 in New Kensington, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine Nowacki Abel.
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January 01, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jimmy Ray Sturkie, age 73 and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Southwestern Nursing Center in West Mifflin. Born March 24, 1944 in Swansea, SC, he was a son of the late Eugene and Lucille (Stabler) Sturkie.
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December 31, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Edward M. Katic, age 93 of North Huntingdon died December 30, 2017 at his home. He was born September 16, 1924 in McKeesport, Pa., a son of the late Mark and Stella Lubinski Katic.
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December 31, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Matilda L. “Tillie” Morgan, age 95 of White Oak, died Friday, December 29, 2017. She was born November 2, 1922 in Bridgeport, Ohio, the daughter of the late Michael and Frances Skorjane Brescel. She was preceded in death by her husband Earle A. Morgan Jr. and her son Richard. Matilda is survived by her son, Michael Earle (Susan) Morgan of Heathsville, VA, daughter in law, Lea Morgan of N. Versailles, grandchildren; Amber (James) Billy, Rick (Michelle) Morgan, Marc (Kristen) Morgan, and Douglas (Lauren) Morgan, also 10 great grandchildren. She was one of 12 siblings and was the last survivor.
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December 31, 2017 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Joseph J. Suncine, 74 of North Huntingdon passed away peacefully with his family by his side December 27,2017 at home.
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December 31, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert W. Holmes, Sr., age 88, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Grandview Estates in Elizabeth Twp. He was a retired supermarket director at Giant Eagle and A&P and a member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church. He loved to hunt, fish and had a passion for mechanics.
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December 31, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Donald R. Poorman, age 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away December 23, 2017 at RNC Greensburg. He was born September 19, 1930 in New Stanton, son of the late Frank and Caroline Anderson Poorman.
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December 31, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Martha Mae Lucas Brinko Doban, age 95, passed away December 27, 2017, at Redstone Highlands in North Huntingdon, PA. Mae was born December 20, 1922, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late John T. and Martha M. Heisel Lucas.
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December 31, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
It is with deep sadness that the family of George Michael Cherepko announces he left this earthly realm, on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the age of 32 years. George was born in McKeesport on July 14, 1985 where he grew to love the outdoors, bon-fires, sports, and all aspects of the arts including painting, drawing, music and dancing.
George was a loving son, who will forever remain in the hearts and be remembered as a precious gift by his mother Tricia McNelis and step-father Tom Rodgers of Elizabeth Township and George J. Cherepko of McKeesport. In addition, George leaves a legacy of his precious children who he loved beyond words, Natalia, Dylan, and Colin Bargiel and their mother Amanda Bargiel of North Huntingdon, Noah Borreggine-Cherepko and his mother, Noelle Borreggine of McKees Rocks, and Makenna Lace Cherepko and her mother, Chelsea Carini of Belle Vernon.
George was a spirited and loved older brother to Damian Cherepko and sister Chelsea Cherepko of Elizabeth Township. George was the cherished grandson of Kathleen (Kathy) Allen and Toni Lipchey of McKeesport. George will also be fondly missed and loved by his Uncle, Frank (Christie) Kandcer and cousins, Rachel of Pittsburgh, Pierce, Logan and Ethan Kandcer of Elizabeth Township. George will be forever remembered by numerous additional aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
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December 31, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Yvonne (Beatty) Perry, age 85, of North Versailles, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. She was a long-time member of Linway United Presbyterian Church in North Versailles where she taught Sunday school and participated in the women’s groups. She loved doing crafts and enjoyed painting items made of wood that her late husband made. She was known by many because of her work helping voters at the polling booths in North Versailles, and was a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Indianapolis Colts. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 49 years LeRoy C. Perry; daughter Cathy Medved; parents John Ray and Pearl (Harper) Beatty; and sisters Wanda Morris and Sharon Norris. She is survived by her daughter Dawn (Jerry) Hornyak; son-in-law Steve Medved; grandchildren Jerry (Kara) Hornyak, Joanna (Ron) Michalak, Jennifer (Kris) Kovarik, Christopher (Jessica) Medved and Rebecca (Ryan) Shearer; and great grandchildren Emma, Jacob, Bailey, Brennan, Travis, Austin, Ava, Christian, Brynn and Kailey.
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December 31, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Mark R. Smith, age 59, of McKeesport, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 27, 2017. He was born November 19, 1958 in McKeesport a son of Barbara (Kossuth) Smith and the late George B. Smith. He worked for many years at Ansaldo STS in Pittsburgh. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter Casey Smith and her fiancée Andrew Rogowski; and brothers George (Kathy) Smith of New Stanton, Roger Smith of McKeesport and Brian (Corinda) Smith of Liberty Boro.
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December 30, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mary Kay Ashton, age 87, of McKeesport, passed away on December 30, 2017. She was born in Warren, PA on April 13, 1930, the daughter of John and Mary Buda Strefeler and the wife of the late Edward J. Ashton. She is survived by her daughter, Jane (John) Aiken of Monroeville: granchildren, Edward Aiken of Durham, NC, Dr. Allison (Mang Chen) Aiken of Berkley, CA, and Janelle (Ian) Eberhardt of Brighton Heights; great grandchild Rohan Aiken Chen; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was especially close with her niece, Trish. She is preceded in death by brothers, Edmund & Jim Strefeler.
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