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Lorraine E. “Lee” (Dudley) Loeffler

November 24, 2016 |

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

Lorraine E. “Lee” (Dudley) Loeffler, 88, of North Huntingdon, died November 23, 2016. She was born June 6, 1928 in Irwin, a daughter of the late Samuel F. and Bessie (Rak) Dudley and was also preceded in death by her husband George W. Loeffler Jr., and siblings Wilbur S. “Bud” Dudley and Doris McCracken. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin, where she served as an elder, deacon, choir member, and was active with the Women’s Association.
 
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Dolores S. Guarino Valesky

November 24, 2016 |

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

Dolores S. Guarino Valesky, 89 of North Huntingdon passed away November 24, 2016. She was born May 11, 1927 in Greensburg, PA.

 
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Sharon G. Ruzzi

November 24, 2016 |

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

Sharon G. Ruzzi, age 60 of Irwin died November 23, 2016 at her home. She was born October 1, 1956 in Jeannette, Pa., a daughter of the late George and Joan Zetter Blair.

 
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Ronald Wayne Thoma

November 24, 2016 |

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

Ronald Wayne Thoma, age 56 of Larimer, Pa died November 23, 2016 at UPMC Mckeesport Hospital. He was born February 4, 1960 in Jeannette, Pa.

 
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Lois Marie Akerberg

November 23, 2016 |

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

Lois Marie Akerberg, age 95 of White Oak, passed away November 22, 2016 at Riverside Care Center. Born January 21, 1921 in Punxsutawney, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Florence (Wallace) Nelson, and loving wife of the late Ralph Carl Akerberg.  Lois was a graduate of the McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for McKeesport Hospital, and also for various hospitals in New England while her husband served in the military. She was a longtime member of the First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport, where she was involved in many church groups, enjoyed singing in the choir, and was a Sunday school teacher for several years. Along with being active within the church, she enjoyed spending her free time reading and tending to her home. She is survived by children, Sheryle (the late William) Guy of McKeesport, Denise (Bennett) Berarducci of Bradenton, FL, and Janell (Kenneth) Anderson of Greensburg; grandchildren, Kimberly (Jason) Bortz, Rebecca (Andre) Rothfuss, Melissa (Joseph) Bosetti, Jennifer Chapman, Dr. Amber (Benjamin) Stephens, and Dr. Crystal Berarducci; great-grandchildren, Ava Bosetti, Mia Bosetti, Maya Rothfuss, Tucker Stephens, Olivia Bortz, and Elena Rothfuss; siblings, Norma Nelson of Grays Lake, IL and Wayne (Gerry) Nelson of Elizabeth Twp., and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Glenn Nelson. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the First Evangelical Free Church at 10 a.m. Pastor Kirk Albrecht and Pastor Jack Kelly will officiate. Entombment will follow at McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Evangelical Free Church. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

 


Robert Lee "Sonny" Warman, Sr.

November 23, 2016 |

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

Robert Lee “Sonny” Warman, Sr., age 75 of McKeesport, died on Wednesday, November 23, 2016.

 
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Penelope O. Washington Salih

November 23, 2016 |

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

Penelope O. Washington Salih, 79, of McKeesport, peacefully Friday, November 18, 2016 in Riverside Care Center.

 
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Edward Prihode

November 22, 2016 |

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

Edward P. Prihode, age 81, of McKeesport, died Monday, November 21, 2016.

 
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Joseph E. Blamick

November 22, 2016 |

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

Joseph E. Blamick, 89, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He was born July 12, 1927 in Port Vue and was the son of the late Charles James and Hilda Marie Johnson Blamick. He was a member of the Norwin Christian Church, Duquesne - McKeesport Lodge # 731 F & AM, Zerubbabel-Duquesne Royal Arch Chapter No. 162, and was also a 50 year member of the Pittsburgh Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar. He was a member of the former McKeesport Lodge # 641 F & AM.

 
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Colleen A. McCormley

November 22, 2016 |

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

Colleen A. McCormley, age 58 of Clairton, passed away in her home on Monday, November 21, 2016.  Born May 5, 1958 in McKeesport, she is a daughter of William M. (Marilyn) McCormley of Elizabeth Twp. and the late Catherine L. (Kennet) McCormley who passed away August 12, 2002. 

 
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Terry Lynn Barlak

November 22, 2016 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Terry Lynn Barlak, 65, of Monroeville, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at UPMC East, Monroeville.  A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, she received her master’s degree from Chatham University, and was retired as director of Children and Youth Services for Allegheny County.  Daughter of the late Adolph and Marion Jacobs Markowitz, she is survived by her husband, Kevin Barlak; son, Michael Barlak of Monroeville; daughter, Sara Papachristou of Hampton Township; 3 grandchildren; and sister, Daryl Marks of the North Hills.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Cynthia Mayer.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 3:00 PM in the New Gemilas Chesed Cemetery, Upper Heckman Road, White Oak, PA  15131.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.

 


Don A. Nolder

November 21, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

DON A. NOLDER, 85 of Glassport died Nov. 20, 2016.  He is the son of the late Howard and Jean (Abels) Nolder.  Don proudly served his Country in the US Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his daughters Vickie (John) Finch of Glassport and Kimberly Susan Nolder of McKeesport; son Jeffrey (Regina) Nolder of Whittier CA; grandchildren Jacob (Amanda) Skiffington of Monroeville, Courtney (Christopher) Perez of Bethel Park, Joshua and Cari Skiffington of Glassport and Kellie Skiffington of South Park; beloved great grandson Levi; brother Howard (Sally) Nolder of White Oak; also nieces and nephews.

 
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Jason William “Coop” Cooper

November 21, 2016 |

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

Jason William “Coop” Cooper, 38, of Larimer, died Friday November 18, 2016. He was born September 7, 1978 in Jeannette, a son of Laurie Lynn Cooper of Trafford and the late Jeffrey Lee Dominy. Jason loved playing football and deck hockey and was a Steelers and Penguins fan. He was a former employee of the Port Authority of Allegheny County.
 
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Donna L. Fawcett

November 21, 2016 |

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

Donna L. Fawcett, 78, of Irwin, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at her home.  She was born July 3, 1938 in Madison, PA, a daughter of the late Paul and Blanche Eisaman Miller.

 
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Jewel Janci

November 20, 2016 |

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

Jewel Janci, 90 of North Huntingdon died November 20, 2016 at The Donnell House in Washington PA.  She was born August 23, 1926 daughter of the late Andrew and Josephine Rosevitek.

 
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