October 16, 2025 |
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Jean Evelyn (Kroc) Mundy, age 97, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025. She was born January 11, 1928 in Wilmerding, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Kroc. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Irwin, and was one of the founders of the Norwin Band Aids and a member of the Country Hills and Penn State Extension Gardening Clubs. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Clifton Mundy; and sisters Dorothy Patosky, Barb Lissy and Mildred Capezzuto. She is survived by her children Wayne (Twyla) Mundy of Kenai, Alaska, Cheryl (John Palko) Limley of McKeesport, Timothy Mundy of Wasilla, Alaska, Roger (Diane) Mundy of North Huntingdon, and Donna (Donald) Dominick of North Irwin; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and, many nieces and nephews who loved Jean. She loved attending events for her grandchildren, traveling, crossword puzzles, and cardinals. Friends and family will be received Monday, October 13th from 3 to 8 p.m. at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. Everyone will gather on Tuesday, October 14th at the funeral home for a funeral service. Interment will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park in North Huntingdon Township. The family would like to thank Jill, Shyra and Tracy from Bridges Hospice for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 612 Chestnut Street, Irwin, PA 15642. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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October 16, 2025 |
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Hector R. Olave, Sr., 71, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on August 17, 1954, in Bogotá, Colombia, a beloved son of the late Dr. Raul A. Olave and Carmen M. (Gulfo) Olave. Hector was a proud graduate of Norwin High School, Class of 1973. He went on to attend Westmoreland County Community College, where he began laying the foundation for a successful career in sales.
Over the years, he became a familiar and trusted face throughout the region, traveling extensively as a representative for various footwear companies. Over the past 7 years, Hector brought his enthusiasm, warmth, and professionalism to Berk’s Menswear in North Huntingdon, where he was well-loved by colleagues and customers alike. Hector was known for his kind and positive spirit. He had an innate ability to connect with others, always greeting everyone with a smile and genuine interest. His friendly, outgoing nature made him a joy to be around, and his presence could light up any room.
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October 08, 2025 |
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Elizabeth W. “Betty” Brinker, 91, of North Versailles, died Sunday October 5, 2025. She was born April 14, 1934, in East McKeesport, a daughter of the late Adam H. and Elizabeth M. (Skocz) Wojcik. Betty was a retired senior clerk for Verizon, a member of Linway Presbyterian Church, North Versailles, and was a former meals-on-wheels volunteer. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Richard A. “Al” Brinker, her daughter Ruth Ann Vestrat, and siblings Leo J. Wojcik and Ruth Baker. She is survived by nephews Greg, Kenneth, and Raymond Wojcik; great nieces and nephews; and her neighbor and care giver Roberta DiMango and her family. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 9, at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 10. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, North Versailles. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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September 29, 2025 |
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ann M. (Allen) Varga, 82, of North Versailles. She was born March 25, 1943 in North Braddock, daughter of Roy F. Allen Sr. and Rita R. (O’Halloran) Allen, and was also preceded in death by her son Donald “Donnie” Michael Kristofik.
Devoted and loving wife of John M. Varga; mother of Rita (John) Hinch, stepmother of Johnny Varga; grandmother of Christopher Varga, Sean (Stella) Hinch, Angela (Kevin) McNeil, and Amanda Varga; great grandmother of Vienna McNeil; and sister of Roy F. (Roberta) Allen Jr.; also loving aunt of nieces and nephews; survived by cousins and faithful friends. She will be missed by all that knew her especially Iome Haurilla.
She was a graduate of St. Thomas High School, Braddock, and attended St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Mary Mother of God Parish. She was devoted to her faith, and would play the organ at church in her younger years. Ann was always willing to help anyone in need. She worked at St. Brendan’s Catholic School, Braddock, Ladies G.A.R., and prior to retirement she worked at the offices of Dr. Pacfico, Dr. Evans, and Dr. R. Berkman. Ann was a loving, sweet, and kind women that will be missed by all.
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September 29, 2025 |
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Mary Catherine Feo, “Cathy”, was greeted by angels and the Lord, Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Sole child of Frank and Georgiana (Mignogna) Feo, Cathy was a lifelong resident of East McKeesport. Known to faculty and students at East Allegheny High School as “Miss Feo”, Cathy spent the majority of her secretarial career there except for brief employment at Prudential Insurance in Forest Hills.
A consummate Pittsburgh Pirates fan she was blessed to watch the legends, Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell and Dave Parker. Cathy enjoyed classic movies, especially “Gone With the Wind”, painting with ceramic friends, knitting, crocheting, dining at Rene’s Restaurant and her beloved Italian family.
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September 29, 2025 |
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Barbarba L (Kidwell) Milton, age 85, of Irwin, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was born December 31, 1939 in Monessen, a daughter of the late Kenneth Kidwell and Sarah Margaret (C. Bradley) Eisley. She was a life-long Presbyterian and was a waitress at Taylor’s Restaurant in North Versailles and then the Family Pantry in Dunnellon, Florida. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Ronald “Pete” Milton; and daughter-in-law Tammy Opfer. She is survived by her children Lorna (Michael) Miller, Kenneth Howard, Frank (Tina) Howard, Bob (Debbie) Howard, Dennis Howard, Edward Opfer and Stephen Opfer; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Carol (Philip) Villanueva; and brother David (Mary Margaret) Eisley. Services are private. Arrangements handled by the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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September 23, 2025 |
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Marty S. Kerchner III, age 81, of North Versailles passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was born September 14, 1944 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Martin and Maude “Pearl” (Heckman) Kerchner. He was a proud Army veteran that served in Vietnam. After his service he worked as a machinist at Westinghouse Switch and Signal and then at the Air Brake plant in Wilmerding. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Jeffery A. Kerchner Sr. He is survived by his wife Sarah K. (Barner) Kerchner; children Samantha Kerchner of North Versailles, John (Joann) Marts of North Versailles, Donald (Christine) Marts of Port Vue, Ronald (Lois) Marts of East McKeesport, Randy Marts of East McKeesport; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brother Michael D. (the late Darlene) Kerchner of North Versailles; sisters Rebecca (the late Michael) Aiello of Harrison City and Kathryn (Jerry) King of Turtle Creek; and one aunt and many nieces and nephews. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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September 23, 2025 |
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Sharon L. (Covert) Hardy, 74, of East McKeesport, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, September 16, 2025. She was born July 2, 1951, a daughter of the late George and Mariette (Painter) Covert, and was also preceded in death by her husband David George Hardy, and her sister Denise Covert.
Sharon attended St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Mary Mother of God Parish, and also St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, McKeesport with her late husband. She worked as a school bus driver for East Allegheny School District and also was a caregiver for many elderly residents in the community. Sharon was a loving mother and grandmother, and had a good sense of humor.
She enjoyed cooking, watching the Pittsburgh Penguins, and spending time with her beloved dog Snickers.
She is survived by her children Renee L. Hardy of Warrendale, and Michael Hardy (Kristen Haffely) of Pittsburgh; grandchildren Hunter, Hannah, and Stella; sister in-law Debbie (Larry) Sivrich; and niece Courtney Sivrich.
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September 15, 2025 |
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Stephen H. Lloyd III, 63, of Trafford, died Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at home. He was born May 10, 1962 in McKeesport, a son of the late Stephen H. Lloyd Jr. and Donna L. (Williams) Lloyd. Stephen enjoyed being outdoors and liked to hunt and fish and work in his garden. He was an accomplished taxidermist. He is survived by his girlfriend Marlene Supernovich; his siblings Pastor Cindy Lindow of North Huntingdon, Donna Lynn (John) Oswald of White Oak and James T. (Suzanne) Lloyd of North Versailles; also nephews and nieces Jonathan (Tammy) Oswald, Jordan (Jessica) Oswald, Bobbi Jo (Jeremy) Merkt, and Allison (Nathan) Schmidt. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to Noon, Saturday, September 20, at First Assembly of God Church, 501 Oak St., Irwin. A memorial service will follow at Noon in the church with his sister, Pastor Cindy Lindow, officiating. Those wishing may make a contribution to First Assembly of God Church, Oak St., Irwin PA 15642. For online condolences please visit wwww.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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September 15, 2025 |
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Jerry G. Hornyak, age 75, of Liberty Boro, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born December 6, 1949 in McKeesport, and was the son of the late George and Virginia (Billelter) Hornyak. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years Dawn (Perry) Hornyak; son Jerry (Kara) Hornyak; daughter Joanna (Ron) Michalak; and four wonderful grandchildren Emma, Bailey, Jacob and Brennan. Jerry was a long time employee of Bettis Atomic in West Mifflin, from where he retired. He coached both his son’s and daughter’s baseball and softball teams. Jerry loved to jog and would be seen running along the streets of Liberty Boro. There will be no visitation. Arrangements handled by the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. Memorial donations can be made to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven at https://whiteoakanimalsafehaven.com. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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August 18, 2025 |
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James “Chip” F. Hull Jr., age 71 of East McKeesport, went to be with the Lord, his infant son, and family on Friday, August 8, 2025. He was born October 20, 1953 in McKeesport, a son of the late James F. and Alice (Jones) Hull. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Plum Borough.
Chip attended McKeesport area schools, played Little League baseball and was part of a championship team with Jaycox Funeral Home. He was a member of the McKeesport Little Theater in high school where he met his eternal love when he played her grandfather in The Five Little Peppers. After marrying his high school sweetheart, Chip enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1971 where he became a dental assistant and was honorably discharged in 1975. He returned home with his family and worked in the blast furnace at U.S. Steel Duquesne Works, the blast furnace his great-grandfather helped to build.
In 1980, he returned to school and received his degree and became a Physician’s Assistant and then was certified later that year. He had a long career where he worked in the federal prison system, and in the fields of occupational health, psychiatric health, emergency medicine, and family practice, which was his favorite. He was loved by his patients, especially children. He then went into educating future Physician’s Assistants as an Assistant Professor.
At the time of his retirement, he was the founding Director of the Physician’s Assistant Program at Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina.
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August 18, 2025 |
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Marilyn J. (Welty) Bertok, 80, of Liberty Borough, formerly of East McKeesport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. She passed peacefully at home. She was born September 3, 1944, at Braddock Hospital, the daughter of the late Edwin C. “Bud” Welty Sr. and late Esther P. (Hite) Welty. Marilyn loved babysitting her grandchildren, enjoyed horseback riding, baking, car rides, going to Kennywood, and traveling to Gettysburg.
As a teenager, she would spend her summers at her adored Uncle George and Aunt Lois Armstrong’s farm in Lewistown, PA where she would swim in the Juniata River, help with farm chores, and ride horses. Marilyn was renowned for her nut rolls. Marilyn loved her family and devoted herself to them. Marilyn was a retired toll booth collector for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
She is survived by her children, John K. Bertok of Liberty Borough, Karyn Bertok of Liberty Borough, and Mark Bertok and his wife, Kristin of Port Vue, and beloved grandchildren, Austin, Kelsey, and Canon Bertok; her brother, Edwin C. “Bud” Welty, Jr. and his wife, Clara, of East McKeesport, good friend Sally McDermott; also a niece and nephews. Marilyn also leaves behind her cat, Scooter, and grand-dogs, Peppie and Daisy.
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July 30, 2025 |
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Stephen L. Meyer, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born March 10, 1975 in Wilkinsburg, a son of Bruce and Barbara (McCartney) Meyer. He was an active member of the Refuge Church in Manor. And a youth bible leader for countless teens over 30 years. He worked as a patent agent for over 20 years and then earned his law degree from Perdue University and practiced patent law for Kaufhold and Dix Law Office in White Oak. He was a past member of the Norwin Rotary.
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July 28, 2025 |
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Alice Jean Maddock, 101, a longtime resident of East McKeesport, died Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born October 22, 1923, in East McKeesport, the daughter of the late Robert Leslie and Ethel Edna (Simpson) Gillis. Jean, as she was known, graduated as an honor student from East McKeesport High School and shortly thereafter was employed at the Westinghouse Air Brake plant in Wilmerding. There she met the love of her life, Samuel A. “Sam” Maddock. In November 1942 they were joined in a marriage they enjoyed until his death in 2002. Their union produced three sons: Donald G. “Don” (Andrea) of Ypsilanti, Michigan, John S. “Jack” Maddock (Debbie) of Jefferson Hills, and Gary R. Maddock (Carol) of Roscoe, Illinois.
The newlyweds were separated shortly after their wedding by Sam’s service with the U.S. Army in the European Theater, and while he was away Jean attended night classes at the Pittsburgh Art Institute. There she excelled and was recruited as a fashion illustrator by the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph newspaper. She worked there until Sam’s return at the end of the war. Jean then embarked on her lifetime career as homemaker and, eventually, stay-at-home mom.
After a short sojourn in the Gillis family home, the couple purchased a house of their own in the Green Valley neighborhood of North Versailles Township. They lived there until 1952 and then moved to a new home in East McKeesport. There they would spend the rest of their lives.
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July 28, 2025 |
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Robert “Bobby” A. Starr, age 71, of North Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born April 27, 1954 in East Liverpool, Ohio, a son of the late William and Lois (Cain) Starr. He was a proud Navy veteran that went on to work at a number of companies and spent over 15 years as a custodian for the Norwin Schools. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters Helen Starr and Carol Ann Starr. He is survived by his wife of over 45 years Catherine (Sage) Starr; daughters Rachel Starr of North Huntingdon and Jessica Starr of White Oak; granddaughters Cheyenne Starr and June Paige Hyatt; and brothers James (Janet) Starr of Imperial and William Starr of Burgettstown. Friends and family will be received on Sunday, July 27th from noon till time of blessing at 4 p.m. at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. Private interment will be at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park in North Huntingdon Township. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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