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Betty J. Fern

February 19, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Betty J. Fern, age 87 of Dravosburg, formerly of McKeesport, died February 17, 2016 at UPMC McKeesport. Born March 21, 1928 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Ruth (Cowan) Norgren, and beloved wife of the late Verden A. Fern, Jr. Betty is survived by her children, Edward L. Fern of Dravosburg, Linda R. Turner of McKeesport, and Laurel J. Patterson of Emlenton, PA; grandchildren, Ruth, Nathan, and Hannah; great-grandson, Aiden; siblings, Naomi Gates, Christina Hensler, Donna Yakovich, and Carol Istuanik; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

 
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Warren M. Davis

February 19, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Warren M. Davis, age 63 of McKeesport, died February 15, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Born September 2, 1952 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Jack H. Davis and Ruby G. Sears, and beloved husband of Kathy (Guy) Davis. Warren honorably served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he worked as a machine operator for CSX Railroad, where he retired from after many years of service. 

 
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Katherine M. Clohessy

February 19, 2016 |

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

Katherine M. Clohessy, age 91, died on February 17, 2016 at her home at Redstone Highlands in North Huntingdon. She was born on January 7, 1925, in Oliver, PA, daughter of the late Leon and Jessie Slack. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John F. Clohessy, Jr. and her brothers Leon and George Slack. Katherine lived all of her life in Irwin, PA, a town she dearly loved.

 
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Rachel Leah Carulli

February 18, 2016 |

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

Rachel Leah Carulli, 41, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at home. She was born March 25, 1974 in McKeesport. She is survived by her loving parents, Richard T. Carulli, Sr. and Mary Arabia Carulli , sister, Renee' (Shawn) Ank and brother, Richard T. (Jannette) Carulli, Jr., of Elizabeth Township, nephew, Matthew Ank, nieces, Sarah Ank, Addison Carulli, and Danniella Carulli, a uncle, aunts, and many cousins.

 
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Frank C. Chovan

February 18, 2016 |

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

Frank C. Chovan, age 97, of Lincoln Boro, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. He was a retired steelworker with U.S. Steel, Clairton Works and member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and East Monongahela Sportsmen's Club.

 
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Walter C. Slonaker, Jr.

February 18, 2016 |

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

Walter C. Slonaker, Jr., age 88, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in HCR ManorCare, Whitehall. He was a retired milkman for Schneider's Dairy in Brentwood, member of Olivet United Presbyterian Church of West Elizabeth and Navy veteran of World War II. 

 
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Marlyn L. Tison

February 18, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

MARLYN L. TISON, 82 of West Mifflin, died Feb. 17, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late Wallace and Anne (Jakes) Tison.  She is survived by her daughter Cheryl (Mark) Dausey of South Park; grandchildren Amy (Jim) McCloskey of Clairton and Steven Dausey of Indiana County and brother Ronald Barncord of Elrama.  Marlyn was preceded in death by her grandson Kevin Dausey and brother Dwane Barncord.

Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Irma C. Futural

February 18, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Irma C. Futural, age 86 of Homestead, passed away on February 11, 2016 at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. Born September 15, 1929 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elva (Spangler) Weber.

 
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John H. Hobaugh Jr.

February 18, 2016 |

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

John H. Hobaugh Jr., 77, of North Irwin, died at home Wednesday February 17, 2016. He was born November 21, 1938 in Galeton, Potter County, a son of the late John H. and Deloris L. (Roberts) Hobaugh. John was a retired employee of Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding, and also a former employee of Pittsburgh Corning, Plum. He was a former member of First United Methodist Church, Irwin and enjoyed music especially classical and classic country.

 
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Margaret (Siroky) Sabol

February 17, 2016 |

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

Margaret (Siroky) Sabol, 94, formerly of Duquesne, died peacefully Wednesday, February 17, 2016, in Suothwestern Nursing Center. Born in Struthers, Ohio, February 19, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Galajda) Siroky.

 
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Mark Anthony Brubaker

February 17, 2016 |

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

Mark Anthony Brubaker, 58, of Large, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016. He was born September 29, 1957 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William George Brubaker and the late Bena Theresa Fabrizio Brubaker.

 
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Frances Louise Bell

February 17, 2016 |

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

Frances Louise Bell, 78, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016. Frances was born in McKeesport, the first daughter of Louise (Boss) and John J. Wolf, on November 23, 1937. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School, Class of 1955. She earned her nursing degree from St. Francis School of Nursing in Pittsburgh and served the McKeesport Hospital community for almost ten years.

 
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Ronald D. Tagaloe, Sr.

February 17, 2016 |

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

Ronald D. Tagaloe Sr., 78, of McKeesport, died peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. He was the son of the late David and Margaret (Ellis) Tagaloe. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Margaret A. (Horvath) Tagaloe, who cherished him.

 
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S. G. “Bud” Fletcher

February 17, 2016 |

By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

S. G. “Bud” Fletcher, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on February 13, 2016 at Magnolias of Lancaster where he had been a resident for the past year.

Bud, husband of the late Doris (Moyer) Fletcher, was born March 25, 1927 in Versailles, Allegheny County, PA to Stacy G. Fletcher Sr. and Ina (Rodgers) Fletcher.  He was married to the late Phyllis J. (Crum) Fletcher in June of 1949.  He married his late wife, Doris, in November of 1978.

 
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Terri Yeagley

February 17, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Terri Yeagley, age 44, of Port Vue, died February 14, 2016, at home. Born May 15, 1971, in Jeannette, she was the daughter of William B. (Wanda) Yeagley of McKeesport and Sandy (Carlson) Yeagley of White Oak.
Terri worked as a sales clerk at Zales Jewelers. She was a cheerleading coach for South Allegheny Youth Football Association. She loved visiting the beach and spending time with her daughters.

 
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