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Edward F. Welsh

May 24, 2021 |

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  Edward F. Welsh, 86, of Jefferson Hills, died May 22, 2021.  Edward was the third of 11 siblings born to Fritz and Agnes Welsh in Natrona, Pa.  He leaves behind his former wife Mary Welsh; daughter Michelene Welsh; son Rick Welsh; grandchildren Sara and Aaden; wife Teresa Conboy; step sons Brian (Tricia) Conboy and Chris (Jady) Conboy; step grandchildren Mark, Steven, Gabriel, Gannon, Talia and Reesa; siblings Dot (the late Dick) Modzelewski, Mary Agnes "Sis" (Vince) Valeri, Bern (the late Louis) Stipic, Bert (Jenny) Welsh, Peg (the late Gary) Pflugfelder, Kathy Welsh and Zita (the late James) Como.  He was preceded in death by siblings John Welsh, Joe Welsh, and Roy Welsh.  Ed attended St. Joseph grade school and high school.  He then attended the Naval Academy of Annapolis.  Upon graduation, he went on to serve his country in the AirForce, working on their missile systems.  With his service time completed he embarked on earning his law degree at the University of Pittsburgh specializing in patents and litigation.  He became a partner in the firm of Parmalee, Miller, Welsh & Kratz, working with many Pittsburgh companies including Heinz and Dravo.  He found great joy in hunting and fishing or just enjoying what he called,"the great cathedral of the sky."  A memorial mass will be held Friday, May 28 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 11:30 am.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

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Harold "Harry" Cutshall

May 19, 2021 |

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Harold "Harry" D. Cutshall, Jr., 65 of Belle Vernon, formerly of West Mifflin,  died May 18, 2021.  He is the son of the late Harold and Louise (Rinard) Cutshall, Sr. and beloved husband of the late Lynne Cutshall.  Harry is survived by his sons Brian Cutshall and Chad Cutshall; grandchildren Ethan, Ivan, Liv, Harlan, Grace and Justin; sister Delores (Eugene) Hamar; brother Michael (Heather) Cutshall; also nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  He was preceded in death by his sisters Joni Riddlebaugh, Carol Murphy, Nancy Persky and Linda Cutshall.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

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James H. Rickard, Sr.

May 06, 2021 |

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James H. Rickard, Sr., 87, of West Mifflin, died May 6, 2021.  He is the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Kottler) Rickard and beloved husband of the late Ida Mae (Herder) Rickard.  He is survived by his children James H. Rickard of Lake City, Pa, Judy (Jack) Fouser of West Mifflin, Dr. David J. Rickard of Kure Beach, NC and Dory J. Rickard of White Oak; grandsons  Brett (Dina) Fouser, Brian Fouser and Brad Fouser; great granddaughters Brynn and Dessa; brother Samuel Vincent Rickard, sisters Marie  Hamilton and Dorothy Cancilla; also nieces  and nephews.  Jim was retired from Bell Telephone Company where he worked for over 40 years; was a member of Bell Telephone Workers Credit Union; and was very involved with Duquesne High School Reunion Committee.  Anyone who knew Jim, loved Jim. Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Mon. from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral service will  be held at the funeral home at Tues. at 11:00  am.  Interment following Penn  Lincoln Memorial Park, North Versailles.

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Joni L. Riddlebaugh

April 14, 2021 |

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Joni L. Riddlebaugh, 73, of West Mifflin, died April 13, 2021.  She is the daughter of the late Harold and Louise Cutshall and beloved wife of the late Harry Riddlebaugh.  Joni is survived by her step daughter Kimberly (Dave) Hritz; siblings Harold (the late Lynne) Cutshall, Dolores (Eugene) Hamar and Michael (Heather) Cutshall; also nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  She was preceded in death by sisters Carol Murphy, Nancy Persky and Linda Cutshall.  Joni was retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dept. of Welfare.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

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Robert Knight

April 12, 2021 |

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Robert "Bob" Knight, 80, of North Huntingdon, formerly of White Oak, died April 11, 2021.  He is the son of the late Robert and Margaret Knight.  He is survived by his wife Barbara (Knowlson) Knight; sons Brian Knight, Thomas (Megan) Knight and Martin Knight; grandsons Jacob and Cameron and sister Patricia (Joseph) Villani. 

Bob was a retired funeral director, working for many local funeral homes; an area representative for Bass-Mollett and Hydrol Chemical Co.; was a member of the Western Pennsylvania Association of Basketball  Officials and Eastern Association of Interscholastic Football Officials.  Bob was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin and a former member of St. Angela Merici Parish in White Oak.

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William E. Duvall

April 06, 2021 |

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William E. Duvall died Feb. 25, 2021 at the White Oak Manor in Charlotte, NC. Born May 13, 1930 with his twin brother Robert in Pitcairn, PA, Bill was the son of the late Joseph R. and Virginia (Schrenghost) Duvall. He graduated from Pitcairn High School in 1948, served in the US Army during the Korean War and graduated from Westminster College in 1958 with a Bachelors Degree in Economics. Bill worked most of his career in the Treasury Dept of US Steel. He was a talented shortstop for US Army baseball teams in Europe and many semi-pro teams in Western PA. During his four years at Westminster College, Bill played in every inning of every game and in 1958 he co-captained Westminster to the PA State Championship. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Pye Traynor offered Bill a contract to play for the Pirates minor league team in Tampa Bay, but Bill left professional baseball to pursue his family interests and professional career. In 2002, Bill and his brother Bob were inducted into the PA East Boros Sports Hall of Fame. Bill was an avid tennis player and golfer. After moving to Charlotte, NC, to be near his daughter and grandsons, he worked at the Ballantyne Resort golf course during many of his retirement years. Bill was married for 64 years to Gladys Thompson, who predeceased him in 2020. He is survived by his daughter Renee (Kenneth Jr.) Bramlett; grandsons James and Samuel Bramlett; brother Robert (Mary Catherine) Duvall; brother-in-law Clifford (Patti) Thompson; nephews Robert (Ann) Duvall, David (Lori) Duvall & Clifford (Tracy) Thompson and niece Jennifer (Jerry) Yoder. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Pitcairn. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Pitcairn. Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home.

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Lynn Kocur

April 05, 2021 |

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  Lynn Kocur, 68, passed away April 2, 2021 in Warminster, PA, formerly of West Mifflin, PA.  She was born on September 2, 1952 in McKeesport, PA  She is the daughter of the late John and Rose (Bacsi) Simo and beloved wife of the late Ernest Kocur.  Lynn is survived by her son John (Renee) Kocur; grandchildren Ryan and Avery and sister Sandra (Erwin) Vettel.  Lynn worked as a secretary at Bettis and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Duquesne.  Friends will be received at Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, on Friday from 10 am to Noon, at which time a funeral service will be held with Pastor John Gropp.  Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.

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Michael J. Cseripko

February 05, 2021 |

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Michael J. Cseripko, 65, died Thursday February 4, 2021. He is the son of the late Joseph and Vivian (Nelson) Cseripko and husband of the late Darlene (Kraus) Cseripko. He is survived by sister-in-law and caretaker throughout his illness Rebecca Kale; beloved partner Susan Early; sister-in-laws Linda Kraus and Cheryl Kraus; and brother-in-laws Charles Kraus and Jonathan Kraus; also nieces and nephews. Mike was a retired industrial electrician and loved by many. Friends recieved Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne Monday from 6-730 at which time a funeral service will be held.

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Norma P. Whitmore

January 04, 2021 |

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Norma P. Whitmore, 64, of Duquesne, died Dec. 31, 2020.  She is survived by her beloved husband Keith Whitmore, daughters Sharome Urbano and Madonna Williams and grandchildren Cassie, Dominic, Jarelle and Jaden.  Norma was a unit clerk for Kane Regional Center, UPMC Childrens and UPMC Presbyterian.  She was a member of St. Agnes Church and the Philippines Society of America.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, on Thurs. from 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Fri. 10:00 am at St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin.  A private interment will be held Monday at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

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Elizabeth "Libby" Kennedy

January 02, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

  Elizabeth "Libby" Kennedy passed away suddenly on December 31, 2020. Libby was loved by all who knew her, a long time employee of the former Hills Department Store in Kennywood Mall, West Mifflin, an active member of Homeville Christian Church in West Mifflin. Libby was a grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 11. She was widowed by her husband Eugene "Spike" Kennedy in 1965. She is survived by her two brothers Paul Ebright and James (Norma) Ebright; son Eugene (Deanna) Kennedy of Berlin, PA; daughters Laura (Terrance) Needham, Lynn Baldwin, and Debra (Ronald) Yonek; grandsons Joseph (Kristen) Marecic, Rob (Erica) Kennedy, Andrew (Janel) Needham; granddaughters Heather (Derek) DeJohn, Lee Ann (James) Risha, and Denise (George) Grove. Friends and loved ones can be received at Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, 212 Wilmot St., Duquesne PA on Mon. from 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral service will be held at Homeville Christian Church, 4702 Eliza St., West Mifflin on Tue. 11am. Interment following at Jefferson Memorial Park.

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Harry L. Lindamood

December 10, 2020 |

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Harry L. Lindamood, 76, of Duquesne, died Dec. 9, 2020.  He is the son of the late Frances (Cheney) and Harry Lindamood.  He is survived by his beloved wife Cathy (Dovichin) Lindamood; daughter Sherry Lindamood; son Skip (Kathy) Lindamood; grandchildren Brittany and Brandon;  great granddaughter Charlotte Rose; brother James (Janice) Wise and sister Antoinette (Anthony) Ferrieri.  Harry was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Duquesne, where he worked.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Tues. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral service will be held Wed. at 11am with Pastor John Gropp at Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.

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John R. Hagblom

November 27, 2020 |

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John R. Hagblom, 87, of West Mifflin died Thursday November 26, 2020. He is the son of late Henry and Anna Hagblom. Beloved husband of the late Florence Eileen (Shemago) Hagblom. He is survived by his son Richard (Wendy) Hagblom, granddaughter Nichole (Eric Jeffcoat) Hagblom, and great-grandchildren Anthony Swink, Zoey Jeffcoat, and Eric Jeffcoat Jr. He was preceded in death by his sister Virginia Robins. John was retired from Westinghouse Bettis, a member of St. Joseph Church, GBU Lifespan and the Duquesne Annex Firehall where he volunteered at the bingo and firemans fair, and also served in the U.S. Army.

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Phyllis G. White

November 17, 2020 |

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Phyllis G. White, 82, of Duquesne died Nov. 15, 2020.  She is the daughter of the late Kenneth and Gertrude (Eichler) White.  She is survived y her brothers Ralph K. White of Santa Clarita, CA and Douglas B. White of Huntington, WV; nieces and nephews Darlene (Phil) Johnson of Santa Clarita, CA, Diane (Dave) Baergen of Union Springs, WI, Sherry White of Huntington, WV, Beth Wiebe of Hooker, OK, Ken (Nancy) White of West Des Moines, IA and many great nieces and nephews.  Phyllis was retired from Westinghouse Bettis Plant; was a member of First Christian Church in McKeesport where she worked with the children's program.  She loved her pets and was the best aunt to her nieces and nephews and later to their extended families.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, on Thurs. from 7 to 9.  A funeral service will be held Fri. 10:00 am at the First Christian Church in McKeesport with Ray Beard.  Interment following Restland Memorial Park.

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Mary Ellen Netzel

October 31, 2020 |

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Mary Ellen Netzel, 66 of Sewickley, formerly of West Mifflin died October 30, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Edward "Buck" and Margaret (Hudosky) Conboy. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles J. Netzel III for nearly 43 years, and her brother Timothy Conboy. Mary Ellen is survived by her sister Laura (Robert) Kahler; Sister-in-laws Mary Lynn Netzel and Carol Phelps; brother-in-law Michael (Kathy) Netzel Sr.; nieces Carolyn (Sam) Wolf, Christine Kahler, Danielle (Brett) Sydenstricker, Ashley Phelps, and Hayley Netzel; nephews Nathyn Netzel and Michael Netzel Jr. and great niece Alice Jean Wolfe.

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Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Ulokovic

October 21, 2020 |

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Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Ulokovic, 65, of Homestead, died Oct. 16, 2020.  She is the daughter of the late John and Catherine "Sue" (Calnucci) Lesko.  Jackie is survived by her son Ryan Ulokovic; daughter Lydia (fiance Dorrell Colbert) Ulokovic; grandchildren JD Ulokovic, Jesse Grubb and Emma Grubb; siblings Deborah Ignat, Patricia (Dave Smith) Lesko, John (Judy) Lesko, Jr. and Joanne Holmes; also nieces and nephews.  Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Thurs. from 5 to 7.