June 03, 2016 |
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Fern Lorraine Schmidt, 89, of Jefferson Hills, died Friday, May 27, 2016 at home. She was born January 20, 1927 in Jefferson Borough and was the daughter of the late Frank and Matilda Theiss Tignanelli. She was the wife of the late John "Johnny" Schmidt who died in 2001. If you were lucky enough to know Fern, you know how truly special she was. Even if you met her just once, you would remember her forever.
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May 29, 2016 |
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Marsha Lehmen, 66, of Gilbert, AZ died Wednesday, May 25, 2016. She was born June 18, 1949 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Roland (Janet) Reynolds of Versailles and the late Yvonne Swarts Reynolds who passed away July 1, 2009. She is survived by her husband, James Lehman, daughter, Maryelizabeth Lehman, and grandchildren, Cole Lehman and Mason Stein of Gilbert, AZ, brother, Edward (Linda) Reynolds of Elizabeth Township, sister, Deborah Kojsza of Monroeville, nieces, Laura Havaran, Megan Miller, Katlyn McLean, and Brieanne Gates, and nephew, Brian Reynolds.
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May 25, 2016 |
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Fred Gibbons, 65, of Mount Vernon, died Monday, May 23, 2016. He was born June 2, 1950 in McKeesport and was the son of Mercedes Billy Gibbons of White Oak and the late John J. "Bus" Gibbons. He was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp, the Western PA Golf Association Executive Committee from 1993 - 2004 and was president in 2004, and was currently on the Greens Committee there. He was the first champion of the WPGA Mid Amateur Golf Tournament in 1985. He was a former member of the Youghiogheny Country Club. Fred was Broker /Owner of RE/MAX Real Estate Services and Gibbons Agency Insurance in Elizabeth Township.
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May 19, 2016 |
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Clifford Clarence Shotwell, 68, of McKeesport, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016. He was born February 25, 1948 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Charles Clarence and Martha Semke Shotwell. Clifford was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his sisters, Charlote (Rick) McPherson of Brush Prairie, WA, Elaine Brown of Loris, SC, and Melony (Kevin) Burdine of Indianapolis, IN, brother, Bruce (Jennifer) Shotwell of Webb City, MO, nieces and nephews.
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May 18, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Sarah Jane "Sally" Ringbloom, 90, of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was born December 11, 1925 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Mary Ann O'Brien Scarry. She was the wife of the late Donald Paul Ringbloom who died November 14, 2005. Sally was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens. She worked in the Chemistry Lab at US Steel Duquesne Works during WWII and had also retired from the Elizabeth Post Office.
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May 16, 2016 |
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Rosaline Scott Glickstein, 95, of Pittsburgh, formerly of White Oak, died Friday, May 13, 2016. She was born September 6, 1920 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Gizella Benovitz Salkovitz. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Scott and the late Edwin Glickstein. Rosaline was a member of Gemilas Chesed Congregation, Hadassah, B'Nai Brith, and was also a member and past president of the Jewish War Veteran's Auxiliary 181. Rosaline was proprietor of the former Salkovitz Dress Shop in Duquesne.
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May 13, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Raymond George Motto, 69, of Liberty Borough, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 12, 2016. He was born December 13, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George Raymond and Vivian Craig Motto and was the husband of the late Dian "Dee" Evans Motto. Raymond was a retired Crane man for US Steel Irvin Works and was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Liberty Borough Veterans Association.
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May 13, 2016 |
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Janice Marie Altmiller, 52, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 4, 1963 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Katherine S. "Kay" Anthony Coulter Resh of Elizabeth Township and the late Edwin D. Coulter, Sr. Janice was a Registered Nurse and had worked for Forbes Regional, Jefferson Medical Center and UPMC McKeesport Hospitals.
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May 08, 2016 |
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Matthew Ian Cohen, 43, of Carnegie, died Saturday, May 7, 2016. He was born August 5, 1972 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Gary M. and Jacqueline Katz Cohen of Mount Lebanon. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter Victoria Cohen, sister, Robyn (David) Brown of McDonald, aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins.
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May 08, 2016 |
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Ronald Ross Hufford, 76, of Greenock, died Friday, May 6, 2016. He was born July 16, 1939 in Greenock and was the beloved son of the late George L. and Marybelle Logue Hufford. He was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church, and had worked for the former Gee Bee Department Store in North Versailles. He is survived by his brothers, George J. Hufford of Greenock and Ralph L. (Mary) Hufford of Belle Vernon, nieces and nephews.
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May 05, 2016 |
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Rose Marie Wallulis Cowell, 89, of Lithia, FL formerly of Greenock, died Sunday, May 1, 2016. She was born December 17, 1926 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Maria Popo Antonelli. She was the wife of the late Ben Wallulis and John Cowell. Rose was a member of St. Patrick Church, Christy Park. She is survived by nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law, Marsha Antonelli of North Huntingdon.
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May 04, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Margaret I. "Gram" Gault, 88, of Ida, MI, formerly of McKeesport, died Monday May 2, 2016 at her home. She was born November 27, 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Kerekach) Stas. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Gault. Margaret was an avid sports fan, especially of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and most of all, the Penguins. She is survived by her sons, Floyd "Pat"(Joyce) Gault of Ida, with whom she made her home, Robin (Maureen) Gault of Irwin, and Robert (Angela) Gault of Alpharetta, GA, daughter, Mary (John) Sparico of North Huntingdon, brothers, Robert Stas of Griffith, IN and Michael Stas of Lancaster, 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved, adored, and enjoyed spoiling.
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April 25, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Joanne Alice Slachta, 77, of Port Vue, died Monday, April 25, 2016 at her daughter Michelle's home in Glassport surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 12, 1939 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Frank and Alice Kovach Behary. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Slachta who died June 13, 2008. They were married for 47 years. Joanne had worked for Wilcher News and the former Feig's Bakery in McKeesport. She loved cooking, gardening and her cherished cat, Kitty.
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April 25, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Gary James Cleary, 47, of McKeesport, died Saturday, April 23, 2016. He was born October 31, 1968 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late James Thomas Cleary and the late Dolores Marie Bishover Cleary. Gary was a security guard. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Marie Cleary of Wilmerding, sisters, Karen M. Clark of White Oak and Michele D. (James) Butler of West Newton, nephews, Ryan M. (Ashley) Clark and James M. (Leah) Butler, III, and a niece, Erica Butler.
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April 20, 2016 |
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Tammie Jean Grice, 53, of Elizabeth Township, died Friday, April 15, 2016. She was born April 17, 1962 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William Robert and Elizabeth Irene McCoy Ward. She is survived by her sons, Brian M. Grice of Elizabeth Township and Robert R. "Bob" Grice of Elizabeth, sisters, Jeannette Buck of Homosassa, FL, Donna (Joseph) Cendroski of Glassport, Mary M. Ward of White Oak and Bonnie Reitz of McKeesport, brother, William Ward of Christy Park, loving nieces and nephews and her best friend Tami Drechsler.
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