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Sylvia Carol Estok

December 21, 2025 |

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


Sylvia Carol Estok, age 85, of McKeesport, PA, died on Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born in Kittanning, PA, on November 2, 1940, and was the daughter of the late John and Helena Cogley Laird.

 
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Craig Thomas McDowell

December 16, 2025 |

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

Craig Thomas McDowell, age 83, of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. The late Walter Blaine McDowell and Nellie Veronica Baker McDowell welcomed their son on May 8, 1942. Craig began collecting some of his best stories while growing up in the projects of Dravosburg with his three younger sisters and while volunteering as a teen fire fighter with Dravosburg #1 Fire Hall. Following his 1960 graduation from McKeesport High School, Craig enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served proudly as a medic.

 
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Richard Dale Gallowich

December 15, 2025 |

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

Richard Dale Gallowich, age 65, of Harrison City, PA, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born in Braddock Hills, PA, on October 9, 1960, and is the son of the late David Philip and Ethel Grace Smith Gallowich.

 
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Robert James Sinay

December 13, 2025 |

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Robert James Sinay, age 69, of West Newton, PA, died on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on June 27, 1956, and is the son of the late Steve and Alice Minnick Sinay.

 
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James “Jim” Edward Sikorsky

December 12, 2025 |

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

James “Jim” Edward Sikorsky, age 83, of Greensburg, PA, formerly of White Oak, PA, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA on January 7, 1942 and was the son of the late Stanley Edward and Mary Louise Lichman Sikorsky.

 
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Richard L. Blon

December 11, 2025 |

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

Richard L. Blon, age 65, of Murrysville, PA, formerly of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born in Wilmerding, PA on December 16, 1959 and was the son of the late Richard L. and Darleen Thorpe Blon. He was employed as a truck driver for his entire career. Richard was a member of Praise Assembly of God in North Versailles, PA.

 
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Grace Ann Laird

December 05, 2025 |

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

Grace Ann Laird, age 81, of McKeesport, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Born in Wilkensburg, PA on July 4, 1944, she was the cherished daughter of the late Clarence and Ann (Pupich) Vesely.

 
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Laurie Ann Molcany

December 04, 2025 |

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

Laurie Ann Molcany, age 56, of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was born in Duquesne, PA on December 14, 1968 and was the daughter of the late Carole Molcany.

 
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Thomas William Briggs

November 24, 2025 |

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

Thomas William Briggs, of McHenry, MD, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, surrounded by family. Tom was born on March 7, 1949, the second of four children of Mercedes and Fred Briggs of McKeesport, PA. While one of only four children, he was one of many cousins. Tom’s young life was full of family, birthday parties, Christenings, Christmas and Easter dinners, and other events that make life worthwhile.

 
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Rita Frances Traynor

November 23, 2025 |

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

Rita Frances Traynor, age 83, of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born in Belle Vernon, PA, on May 9, 1942, and is the daughter of the late John and Helen Koto.

 
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Laura Kay Dinning

November 15, 2025 |

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

Laura Kay Dinning, age 95, of Greensburg, PA, formerly of Dravosburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was born in Braddock, PA on May 19, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Thelma Hoffman Thomas. She was the wife of the late John L. Dinning, who died on March 6, 1975.

 
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Richard P. Tronzo

November 13, 2025 |

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

Richard P. Tronzo, 75, of McKeesport, died Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

 
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Vann Richardson Sullivan

November 13, 2025 |

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

Vann Richardson Sullivan, age 90, of McKeesport, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born in Ozark, AL, on February 12, 1935, and is the daughter of the late Lura and Lema Bell Richardson.

 
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Jeffery Allen Cale, Sr.

November 08, 2025 |

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

Jeffery Allen Cale, Sr., age 61, of Dravosburg, PA, died on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on July 16, 1964, and is the son of Theodore, Sr. and Arlene Zyra Cale of State College, PA.

 
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Frank Nino Ritacco

November 06, 2025 |

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

Frank Nino Ritacco, age 89, a resident of Grapeville, PA passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. He was born in New Rochelle, NY on January 9, 1936 to Dominick and Helena (Delauretis) Ritacco. Frank spent his childhood in New Rochelle, NY, before relocating to Western Pennsylvania after his military service. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Korean war era in the late 1950’s. For many years he owned and operated Norwin Heating and Cooling. He was the family handyman who could build or fix most anything. He was always quick to help others. Frank was a member of St. Agnes Church in North Huntingdon, PA.
 
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