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Larry C. Carlson

January 29, 2017 |

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Larry C. Carlson, 62 of North Huntingdon, died Thursday January 27, 2017, at home. He was born June 29, 1954 in Greensburg, a son of Thelma Lou Carlson Kifer of North Huntingdon and the late Charles L. Carlson. Larry was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1972 and attended Penn State University. He was the owner of Carlson Electric for many years. Most recently he was a certified electrical inspector for Building Inspection Underwriters of PA.
 
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Sandra L. Simpson

January 26, 2017 |

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Sandra L. Simpson, 69, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday January 24, 2017. She was born April 10, 1947 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late William Jesse and Julia E. (Puspoki) Simpson. She was a graduate of Norwin High School and Clarion University and was a retired elementary teacher for the Norwin School District. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin, and a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association.
 
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Mary E. (Gillis) Gaffney

January 26, 2017 |

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Mary E. (Gillis) Gaffney, age 82, of North Versailles, passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. She retired as a registered nurse from McKeesport Hospital after 29 years, and was a long time member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 43 years John P. Gaffney, parents Robert and Christina Gillis, brother John Gillis, and sisters Patricia Gillis and Christina Kennedy.
 
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June Goss Richardson

January 24, 2017 |

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June Goss Richardson, 91, of North Versailles, died Sunday January 22, 2017. An Elder of Linway U.P. Church, she was a volunteer for Meals On Wheels for 40 years and a member of AARP Ch. 2580 and the North Versailles Senior Citizens. She had a loving and adventurous spirit. She is the wife of the late William J. Richardson and companion of the late Chuck Carothers; mother of Linda (Jerome) Lowe, Janis (William) Seitz, Jill (Paul) Allan, and Jim (Carmen) Richardson; grandmother of Jerry (Melissa) Lowe Jr., Jamie (Ed) Kraus, Eric Seitz, and Nathan (Britni) Allan; great grandmother of Brianna, Lexi, and Jordis Kraus, Siena and Keisel Allan, and J.T. Lowe; sister of Norma (Kenneth) George and the late Patricia Varsafsky.
 
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Robert E. O’Leary Sr.

January 19, 2017 |

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Robert E. O’Leary Sr., age 93, of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was born in Swissvale, a son of the late Daniel and Helen (Dumigan) O’Leary. He was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in East McKeesport. Robert was an Army Air Corp Veteran of World War II who went on to be a Master Plumber for over 40 years. He was a member of the Plumbers Local #27, Green Valley VFW and the American Legion in White Oak.
 
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Flora E. Waugaman

January 18, 2017 |

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Flora E. Waugaman, 100, peacefully on January 15, 2017. Daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Berlin Waugaman; aunt of Richard Owens (Karla), Rodney Croyle (Becky), Gregory Croyle (Debbie), Shaun Croyle, and Judy Stoves (Dave); sister of the late Sarah Owens, Eleanor Waugaman, and Franklin Waugaman. Flora was a 1935 graduate of Norwin High School and retired from Brinks Armored Transport. She was a lifelong resident of Irwin and a member of First United Church of Christ, Irwin.
 
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Louise Rose Marie Edwards

January 18, 2017 |

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Louise Rose Marie Edwards, 74, died on Monday, January, 16, 2017. She was born November 25, 1942 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Edward and Angeline (DiPerna) Peck and was also preceded in death by her husband of over 51 years Dean Paul Edwards, son Patrick Peck and a granddaughter Carly Ann Truszka. She was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Irwin, and was a devoted, loving, caring mother.
 
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Jason M. Hohman

January 17, 2017 |

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Jason M. Hohman, 32, of Jeannette, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Saturday January 14, 2017. He was born June 21, 1984 in Jeannette, the son of Frank Jr. and Lori J. (Randolph) Hohman of North Huntingdon. Jason was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 2003. He was a big wrestling fan and also a Steelers and Penguins fan.
 
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Ruth P. Jordon

January 14, 2017 |

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Ruth P. Jordon, of Braddock Hills, died Friday January 13, 2017, at home. Ruth was an English teacher for East Allegheny School District from 1968 to 1999. She had served as president of the East Allegheny Education Association and was a member of PSEA and the NEA. Ruth was a member of St. Maurice Catholic Church, Forest Hills. She attended St. Joseph’s Grade School, Braddock, and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Shadyside.
 
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June O. (Flaherty) Ginardi

January 11, 2017 |

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June O. (Flaherty) Ginardi, 91, of Irwin, formerly of McKeesport, died Saturday January 7, 2017. Retired after 31 years as pharmacy aide at McKeesport Hospital. Wife of the late Samuel Ginardi; mother of Gerry Kerston (husband Len) and Rose Ginardi (husband Frank Moreno); grandmother of Jeffrey (Kris) Kerston, Jennifer Crowe, Jodi (Brian) Perkins, and Frankie Moreno; great grandmother of Samuel Crowe, Daniel Perkins, and Elizabeth Laman; sister of Louise Lamb; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Caroline L. (Stright) Chottiner

January 11, 2017 |

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Caroline L. (Stright) Chottiner, 90, of White Oak, formerly of North Versailles, died Sunday January 8, 2017. Wife of the late Lawrence Chottiner; mother of Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. (Nancy) Chottiner, Lucinda (Anthony) Massaro, and Holly (John) Donegan; grandmother of Matthew Massaro, Brett (Kristin) Chottiner, Anthony Massaro (fiancé Aleasha Curtaccio), Meghan (Jim) Gould, Drew (Asia) Donegan, and Carey (Luai) Huleihel; great grandmother of Brett Jr., Caroline, James, and the late Emily; brother of the late Alexander Stright; aunt of Mary Lou Shaw and Alex and Alan Stright.
 
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Dr. John H. Lemmon

January 11, 2017 |

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Dr. John H. Lemmon, 67, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 8, 2017, at the Hospice Care Center in Bolivia, NC following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He grew up in a Pittsburgh, PA, graduating from Penn Hills High School and Grove City College. He went on to receive a Masters in Secondary Education from Duquesne University, an MSW from the University of Pittsburgh and a PhD in Social Work from the University of Maryland. Dr. Lemmon began his long career in social work as a juvenile probation officer for the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
 
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Charles Paul Bugajski

January 09, 2017 |

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Charles Paul Bugajski, 66, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday January 7, 2017 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born July 12, 1950 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Anthony and Daisy (Ivanovic) Bugajski. He received his master’s degree from Duquesne University and retired as a commercial lending officer for Key Bank. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin, and was a member of Shaner Sportsmen’s Club. He was a life member of the NRA and an avid outdoorsman.
 
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Raymond A. Leasure Sr.

January 08, 2017 |

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Raymond A. Leasure Sr., 79, of Herminie, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday January 4, 2017. He was born September 19, 1937 in Greensburg, a son of the late Edward and Daisy (Pioveson) Leasure and was also preceded in death by his step father Louis Guardasoni; his cherished wife of forty six years Audrey J. (Hoey) Leasure, a daughter Cheryl Conner, a grandson William Leasure and a brother James M. Leasure. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and was a retired metallurgical engineer for Westinghouse.
 
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Olive “Sis” (Heckman) Parsons

January 05, 2017 |

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Olive “Sis” (Heckman) Parsons, age 82, of North Braddock, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was born September 2, 1934 in Wilmerding, a daughter of the late John and Edna May (McCutcheon) Heckman. She worked for many years as a caregiver at the Turtle Creek Community Services and was a member of the North Braddock Ladies Auxiliary where she played bingo.
 
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