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Bert L. Heyz

September 11, 2017 |

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Bert L. Heyz, 87, of North Huntingdon, died Friday, September 08, 2017. He was born December 7, 1929 in McKeesport to the late Bert and Elizabeth (Pogyor) Heyz and was also preceded in death by his wife Corrine (Dvorsky) Heyz and his brother Richard W. Heyz. He worked as a general superintendent for the Dick Corporation. He was a Marine veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Holy Trinty Lutheran Church; Shidle Lodge 601 F & A.M., Bromas Club, AASR, Valley of Pittsburgh Syria Temple, Tall Cedars and enjoyed bowling and golf. Bert is survived by children Russell B. of North Versailles, Brian K. (fiancée Beth) of North Huntingdon and Donnell C. (Tad) Minerva of Jeanette; grandchildren Brian K. II, Brandon K. and Corrine D.; loving companion Mary Shubert and his dog Mia.
 
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Rev. William P. Wood

September 07, 2017 |

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Rev. William P. Wood, 83, of North Huntingdon, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday September 6, 2017. He was born December 29, 1933 in McKeesport, a son of the late Emmett and Agnes (Bumbarger) Wood and was also preceded in death by a brother Robert Wood. Bill was a graduate of McKeesport High School and received his bachelor’s degree in Theology from Nyack College, Nyack, NY. He served as a Pastor in Christian & Missionary Alliance Churchs for thirty nine years. He served Somerset Alliance Church from 1959 to 1965, Blairsville Alliance Church from 1965 to 1976 and then served as Director of Development at the Christian & Missionary Alliance, Western Pennsylvania District Office from 1976 to 1984. He served as Pastor of Norwin Alliance Church, North Huntingdon, from 1984 until his retirement in 1999 then served as interim pastor after retirement.
 
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Frank J. Urban

September 07, 2017 |

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Frank J. Urban, age 99, of North Versailles, passed away September 6, 2017. He was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport. Frank was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II that went on to work for over 40 years in the Boiler House at Edgar Thompson Works in Braddock. He is preceded in death by his wife Sophie Urban; parents Jacob and Catherine Urban; brothers Joseph and Richard Urban; and sisters Stella Rowlands and Bernice Wasko. He is survived by his daughters Patricia (Dennis) Numer, Judith Liebert and Joyce (Simeon) Siau; grandchildren Brian (Lina) Numer, Matthew Numer, Melissa (James) Heckert, Chad (Stacie) Liebert, Jason Liebert, Angela (Dan) Limbacher, Joel Siau, Jeremy (Esther) Siau, Jesse (Lacie) Siau and Charis Siau; great grandchildren Solomon, Jewel, and Grace Liebert, Aubrie and Lucas Heckert, Victoria and Solomon Siau and Ethan Limbacher; brother Peter Urban; and nieces and nephews.
 
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Matthew R. Young

September 01, 2017 |

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Matthew R. Young, 45, of North Huntington, died Monday August 28, 2017. He was born January 2, 1972 in Pittsburgh, a son of Dale Albert Young and Carol (Moore) Young of Ligonier, formerly of Penn Hills. Matthew was a graduate of Penn Hills High School and received a master’s degree from Point Park University. He had worked in quality control and regulatory affairs for various medical device companies. He is survived by his wife Lisa Ann (Yarabinetz) Young; his daughter Kayla Young; his brothers Dale Young and wife Susan of Penn Hills and Douglas Young and wife Kathy of Cabot; in-laws Thomas and Donna Yarabinetz; brother-in-law Douglas Yarabinetz and wife Elaine of Murrysville; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
 
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James T. Kerr Jr.

August 30, 2017 |

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James T. Kerr Jr., 48, of Claridge, died unexpectedly Monday August 28, 2017. He was born January 12, 1969 in Braddock, a son of James T. Kerr of North Huntingdon and the late Linda (Ryan) Kerr. Jim was a transportation refrigeration mechanic for SuperValu, New Stanton, and Penske Truck Leasing, Mt. Pleasant. Jim was an outdoorsman and enjoyed boating, camping, hunting, and fishing. In addition to his father he is survived by his wife Jennifer L. Kerr; his sons James T. Kerr III and Tyler Kerr; his sister Cindy Kemerer and her husband Norm of Apollo; also nephews and niece Michael and Erica Kemerer, and Luke and Dalton.
 
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Ilona M. (Dunay) Cole

August 28, 2017 |

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Ilona M. (Dunay) Cole, 75, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday August 27, 2017, at home. She was born June 14, 1942 in Swissvale, a daughter of the late Michael Thomas and Helen Dunay and was also preceded in death by her husband Edward L. Cole Sr. and a sister Lillian Balkovec. Ilona was a former employee of U.S. Steel Carrie Furnace, and a member of F.O.E. Aerie, 1671, Irwin. She loved her home and enjoyed having family over for Sunday dinners. She also loved her dogs. Surviving are her children Theresa M. (Thomas) Lusher, Edward L. Cole Jr., and Michael T. Cole all of North Huntingdon; her former daughter in law Sara Czolba; her grandchildren Jessica M. Ellis, Cole T. Lusher, and David, Zachary, Cheri, Michael, and Dustin Cole; her great grandchildren Aleeah Jean Cole and Maisy Elizabeth Gorman; also brothers and sisters in law; nieces and nephews.
 
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Karen E. (Carlson) Samuels

August 26, 2017 |

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Karen E. (Carlson) Samuels, 68, of North Huntingdon died Friday August 25, 2017 at Magee Women’s Hospital after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born January 19, 1949 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Carl “Red” Carlson and Ann (Magdic) Carlson. She was a retired employee of Verizon, a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, and a former Red Cross volunteer. She liked to bake, enjoyed walking, and was a big Pirates fan, but most of all she loved her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. They meant everything to her. Surviving are her husband of forty years George I. Samuels; her children Sean (Lena) Samuels of Irwin and Jennifer (Jamie) Zona of North Huntingdon; her grandchildren Lauren, Ashley, and Reese Zona, Aidan and Liam Samuels and Marisa Duncan; her sisters Barbara Rose of Pittsburgh, and Judy (Marty) Orendt of NC; also a brother-in-law; sisters in law; and nieces and nephews.
 
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Tammy L. (Poth) Ball Wright

August 25, 2017 |

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Tammy L. (Poth) Ball Wright, 49, of North Huntingdon, died Monday August 21, 2017, at home. She was born January 21, 1968 in Jeannette, a daughter of Patricia (Winters) Poth and the late Kenneth Poth and was also preceded in death by a brother Kenneth Poth. She worked in personal home health care and was a bus driver for special needs children. In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband William K. Wright; her children Brian and Derek Ball, and Robert “Bob-o” Heasley; two grandsons; a sister P.J. Painter; and her mother in law Clara C. Wright. At Tammy’s request there will be no viewing.
 
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Jill Elizabeth (Morse) Fallone

August 23, 2017 |

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Jill Elizabeth (Morse) Fallone, 51 of North Huntingdon, died Monday August 21, 2017 at home with her family at her side. Jill was a piano instructor for more than twenty years, touching the lives of hundreds of students and their families. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, North Huntingdon, the Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County Music Teachers Association, and a devoted member of the Victoria Reading Circle where she spent time with many of her most cherished friends. Jill was born August 23, 1965 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Edmond and Jeanne (Sunday) Morse of Turtle Creek. She is also survived by her husband Mark A. Fallone; her son Nicholas, her daughter-in-law Emily Fallone of Forest Hills, daughter Molly C. Fallone of Mt. Lebanon and her loving Vincent Herrmann; her siblings Douglas (RoNay) Morse of TX, Christopher (Pamela) Morse of Elizabeth Township, and Rachel Morse (Jeff Baughman) of Churchill; two of her loving and devoted friends Michelle and Duke Rupert; also aunts and uncles including Romaine Nagel; nieces and nephews; and cousins including Maxine and her husband Joseph Kollick.
 
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Frank B. Jakub

August 23, 2017 |

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Frank B. Jakub, age 88, of North Versailles passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017. He was born on November 15, 1928 in Duquesne, a son of the late Michael and Anna (Banosky) Jakub. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers John, Andrew, Edward, and Michael R. Jakub. He is survived by his wife of over 61 years Marlene (Timko); children Karen (husband John Jr.) Bielic, Robert (wife Ellen Losco), and Lynn (husband Gordon) Vytlacil; grandchildren Christina (Neil) Pickard and Matthew Bielic; and his brothers and sisters Albert, William, Florence Jakub, and Dolores Mewkalo.
 
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Neil C. Mance

August 19, 2017 |

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Neil C. Mance, 55, of Irwin, died Thursday August 17, 2017, peacefully in his sleep at home. He was born December 24, 1961 in Jeannette, a son of the late Thomas V. and Mildred N. (Gongaware) Mance. Neil had over thirty years’ service with the North Huntingdon Township Municipal Authority where he worked as a lab supervisor. He loved to fish which he did on the day he passed and loved camping with his son Andrew. He was a loving grandfather. Neil was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin. Surviving are his children, Sarah J. (Chad) Coughanour of Grapeville and Andrew T. (Melodi) Mance of Jeannette; his grandchildren Rosalyn, Austin, Chase, and Rowan; his brothers Val Mance of Sugarloaf, Dale Mance of Arizona, and Joel Mance of North Huntingdon; also nieces, nephews and cousins.
 
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E. Marjorie “Margie” (Richardson) Bland

August 12, 2017 |

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E. Marjorie “Margie” (Richardson) Bland, age 78, of Turtle Creek, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. She was born October 21, 1938 in Wilkinsburg, a daughter of the late Daniel E. Richardson Jr. and Violet Irene (Harry) Cochran. She retired in 2001, as the secretary to the President of Colton Truck Electric, Inc. in California where she lived for over 40 years. She returned to Pennsylvania in 2001 after her retirement. Her interests were bowling, Yahtzee, Bunco, Canasta, ceramics and working. She was also a volunteer at the Turtle Creek Center since 2005. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a half-sister Diane; cousins Carol Ann Ritzel and Laurette Bentz; extended family Toots Meyers. She is survived by her sister Nancy Lee (David) Arendas of Irwin; various cousins scattered about; and adopted family Hazel (George) Perry of California and their grandsons Anthony Perry and his two children of Las Vegas, Nevada and Maria and Ayren Russell Perry of Arkansas and his two children; extended family Rosemarie Batey of California, Carol Cehlar of North Versailles and Louise Malego of McKeesport.
 
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Suzanne Otto

August 09, 2017 |

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Suzanne Otto, age 66, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Manor, passed away Sunday August 6,2017. She was born November 9, 1950 in Braddock. A daughter of the late John Lee and Nancy (Perry) Otto. She was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Manor. She had worked at the ARC in Greensburg, Suzanne loved to go bowling every Saturday and also competed in the Special Olympics where she Won many trophies and ribbons. Lately she enjoyed playing Nintendo, watching her DVDs and playing Bingo, she was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She is survived by her brothers John L. (Dorothy) Otto of Greensburg, Randall (Francie) Otto of Delmont and Eric (Patti) Otto of Irwin; sisters Nancy (Ed) Anthony of Harrison City and LeAnne (Gary) Kistler of Penn; her nieces and nephews, Jamie (Matt) McQuistian , Stacy (Mike) Jones; William Otto, Jeffery (Kelly) Otto, Duane (Angela) Anthony, Brian Otto and Joshua (Tori) Kistler; and their families. She is also survived by her uncle Robert R. Perry of Atlanta, Georgia; and several cousins.
 
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Mildred M. Maderic Verner

July 28, 2017 |

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Mildred M. Maderic Verner, 101, of McKeesport, formerly of East McKeesport, died Tuesday July 25, 2017. She was born October 23, 1915 in McKeesport a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Chorda) Maderic and was also preceded in death by her daughter Mary Elizabeth Kislak and sisters Rose Bretcko and Dorothy Klimchak. She is survived by her grandchildren Alexis (Sean) Raynak and Troy (Susan) Kislak both of Monroeville; great grandson Jameson Raynak, and nephews David and Richard Bretcko and John Klimchak. Mildred was formerly an active member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, McKeesport, and a retired housekeeper for McKeesport Hospital and the late Dr. Harry Hackman of East McKeesport.
 
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Joyce I. Beers

July 25, 2017 |

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Joyce I. Beers, 77, of Rillton, died Saturday July 22, 2017. She was born August 4, 1939 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Wilbert W. and Gladys V. Dingman. She was a graduate of Hampton High School Class of 1957 then worked for the Department of the Navy in Washington, D.C. where she met her husband of 59 years Harold J. Beers. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children Wendy A. (David W.) Henderson of Greensburg, Renia J. Peddicord (Paul O’Brien) of Irwin, and David R. (Gretchen L.) Beers of Rillton; her grandchildren Jennifer N. (Emily Pittman) Peddicord, Juliana E. Henderson, Nicholas H. Beers, and Alexandra D. Beers; her great grandchildren Tanner, Noah, Jake, and Grace; siblings David (Norma) Dingman of Gibsonia, Edward Dingman of Pittsburgh, William (Kim) Miller of Nettie, WV, and Kathryne (John) Docherty of Allison Park as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
 
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