June 22, 2018 |
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David R. Haugh III, age 49, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at home. He was a truck driver for Hydrotech in Elizabeth.
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June 21, 2018 |
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Eleanore Pater Jenkins, age 97 and formerly of McKeesport and Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr. in Carlisle. Born November 3, 1920 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Campbell) Pater.
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June 19, 2018 |
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Vince S. Dimsa, age 67 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. Born March 9, 1951 in West Mifflin, he is a son of Anna Marie (DiPaolo) Dimsa of West Mifflin and the late Vince Dimsa. A member of St. Michael's Parish in Elizabeth Twp., Vince was a graduate of West Virginia University, earning his Bachelors of Science in Engineering.
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June 19, 2018 |
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Tillie Navaroli, age 98 of White Oak, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. Born June 16, 1920 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Victoria (Mikorski) Boyko. A member of St. Patrick's Church in McKeesport and its Christian Mothers Association, Tillie joins her husband, the late Henry D. Navaroli, Sr., who passed away April 14, 1976, and her daughter, the late Laura Jean Navaroli, who passed away March 3, 2017, as well as seven of her siblings.
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June 13, 2018 |
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Josephine C. Annoreno, age 95 of North Huntingdon, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 in High Banks Care Center in Worthington, OH. Born June 6, 1923 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Felix and Stella (Sabela) Giganti. A member of St. Patrick's Church in Christy Park (the former St. Perpetua,) Josephine joins her husband, the late Tony A. Annoreno, who passed away on January 18, 1953.
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June 12, 2018 |
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Clifford E. Usko, age 65, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Waynesburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. An Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was a retired aircraft repairman for U.S. Army and a member of St. Mark's Parish in Port Vue.
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June 11, 2018 |
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Edward D. Freyer, age 67, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at home. A Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was a planerman for Generations Stoneworks in McKeesport. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
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June 11, 2018 |
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Francis G. Rush, Sr., age 73 of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born August 16, 1944 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Francis and Catherine (O'Shea) Rush. A retired machinist at Westinghouse Corp. in East Pittsburgh, Francis was a US Army Veteran, a member of St. Mark's Parish in Port Vue, and a member of both the Port Vue American Legion and the Buena Vista VFC.
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June 10, 2018 |
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Anthony J. "The Bear" Bernardo, age 87 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Born March 31, 1931 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Raffaele and Concetta (Demis) Bernardo. A retired quality control man at Continental Can Corp. in West Mifflin, Anthony was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton and a US Army Veteran of the Korean War, where he served as a combat medic.
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June 07, 2018 |
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Betty (Nicholls) Ord, age 90, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. She retired as a teller at Pittsburgh National Bank in Monongahela. She was a member of the Monongahela YMCA and an avid roller coaster fanatic. Born August 5, 1927 in Monongahela, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Irene (Hartman) Nicholls. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry (Bill) Kunkel of Jefferson, MD; grandchildren, Christian (Leah) Duval and Shane (Heather) Marraccini, both of Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Marcus and Rachel Duval, and Taryn and Cadence Marraccini; and son-in-law, Paul Marraccini. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Darla Marraccini, and brother, Earl Buddy Nicholls. No visitation or services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 06, 2018 |
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Pauline D. "Ducky" (Demis) Patch, age 88 of McKeesport and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at home. Born May 5, 1930 in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Ceryak) Demis. Pauline was a loan officer for PNC Bank in Mckeesport and Pittsburgh.
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June 05, 2018 |
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Claudia E. Cowalsh, age 80 of Port Vue, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Riverside Nursing Center in McKeesport. Born August 20, 1937 in Duquesne, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Sara (Kukic) Begovich. A former cook at Pauley's Lookout and cashier at G.C. Muphy's and Co., Claudia was preceded in death by her husband, John N. Cowalsh, and a daughter Denise Swiger, who passed away July 4, 2015.
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June 04, 2018 |
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Anthony L. Gambino, age 84 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 in Jefferson Hospital. Born August 24, 1933 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Charles and Frances (Fazio) Gambino. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, Anthony retired from the Tool and Dye Department of GM's Fisher Body Plant in West Mifflin and was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton.
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June 03, 2018 |
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Joseph J. Mayzel, Jr., age 86 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Center for Compassionate Care in Mt. Lebanon. Born December 10, 1931 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Anna (Dora) Mayzel.
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May 27, 2018 |
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Bob A. Shuster, age 75 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Born October 16, 1942, he was a son of the late Martin W. and Emma M. (Latine) Shuster. Bob worked in hotel management, which took him cross-country. He eventually returned home acting as caregiver to his elderly parents.
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