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Kelli L. Bereksazi

September 30, 2020 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Kelli L. Bereksazi, age 46, of McKeesport, died September 27, 2020.  Born October 30, 1973, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Frank and Kathy (Kilroy) Toth.

 
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Rosalyn Theresa Fryer

September 30, 2020 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Rosalyn Fryer, 75, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born, November 4, 1944 in Watkins, PA, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Chalkey) Konitsky.  Prior to her retirement, Rosalyn was a cashier for K-mart and later Walmart.  She enjoyed reading, crocheting, cooking and baking. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Fryer; brothers, Andrew and John Konitsky.

 
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Linda Lee Fordian

September 30, 2020 |

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

Linda Lee Fordian, 72 of North Huntingdon, died on September 28, 2020 at Concordia in Monroeville. She was born in Clairton, PA on April 17, 1948 and is the daughter of the late Richard Hall and Erma Kane Bartholomew and the wife of Thomas Jakub.

 
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Jean Marie Jordan

September 29, 2020 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Jean Marie (Gazda) Jordan, age 78 of Athens, GA and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in Arbor Terrace, Athens, GA.  Born September 11, 1942 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Connie (Smerilli) Gazda.  An active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and its choir, of Marietta, GA, Jean was a member of the Acworth, GA Red Hat Society, an avid reader, and animal lover (especially cats.)  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas J. Jordan, Jr., who passed away June 29, 2001.  Jean is survived by her children Michael Dominic Jordan of Elizabeth, Teresa (Kendall) Jordan Mundy of Bishop, GA, and Nicole Marie Jordan of Las Vegas, NV; her grandchildren Ashley Marie Jordan of Suwanee, GA, Jordan Marie Mundy and Meghan Claire Mundy, both of Bishop, GA, and Angelina Mary Jordan and Nicholas Michael Jordan, both of Elizabeth; her siblings John (the late Loretta) Gazda of Plum, Joseph (the late Pat) Gazda of Pittsburgh, and JoAnn (Ed) Waters of Jackson Center; and also nieces and nephews.

 
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Walter T. Switalski

September 29, 2020 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Walter T. Switalski, age 57, of Forward Twp., died September 25, 2020, at home. Born July 2, 1963, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Walter F. and Josephine (Samarco) Switalski and the partner of Rose Mamajek for the last 30 years.

 
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Audrey Jean Evans

September 29, 2020 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Audrey J. Evans, 95, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 at Juniper Village Forest Hills.  She was born March 8, 1925 in N. Braddock, a daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Twigger) Delafield.  Audrey was a member of Circleville United Methodist Church, was active in the Rainbow Girls, Eastern Star, and enjoyed reading.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Bennett Evans; and half brother, Robert Delafield.

 
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Terry Scott Kehr

September 29, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Terry Scott Kehr, 75, of Boston, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 at home. He was born July 1, 1945 in New York and was the son of the late Emil and Kathleen (Ellis) Kehr.

 
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Joan Koon Bellamy

September 29, 2020 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Joan Koon Bellamy, age 84, of Port Vue, died September 24, 2020, at home. Born December 10, 1935, in Parkersburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Gordan W. and Grace (Eynon) Koon.
Joan retired from Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth, where she was a nurse supervisor. She had a long career working into her late 70's. Joan was a graduate of the McKeesport Hospital Nursing School. She was a US Air Force veteran who served her country with pride. Joan was a member of the Port Vue United Methodist Church, FOD, and Church Woman's Club. She was an avid reader and a staunch movie buff.

 
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Lawrence L. Curran

September 29, 2020 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Lawrence L. Curran, 73, of North Huntingdon Twp. died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Margery A (Timko) Curran; daughter, Valery L McCann; son, Ryan D Curran (Rita); grandsons, William, Colin, and Trevor; and brother Charles R Curran Jr.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles; mother, Irene; sister, Patricia Galata.  He was born Oct. 5, 1946 in Homestead, PA and was a 1964 graduate of West Mifflin North High School. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart.

Larry worked for United States Steel in Homestead for 21 years and later as a Letter Carrier in McKeesport for 24 years. He served as Executive Vice President of the NALC Branch 332.

 
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Frances (Berg) Mazur

September 28, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Frances (Berg) Mazur, 90, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020. She was born June 1, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Emil and Mary (Kersey) Berg. She was the wife of the late Chester Charles Mazur who passed away October 25, 2019.

 
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Monica L. Sanutelli

September 28, 2020 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Monica L. Sanutelli, 75, of Sutersville, (formerly of Clairton) died on Friday, September 25, 2020, at Heritage Valley Health System Beaver. Born December 15, 1944, in McKeesport, PA she was the daughter of the late Albert and Eva (Wetzel) Ehrhardt and the wife of the late Albert Sanutelli.

 
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Rose V. Watson

September 28, 2020 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Rose Watson, 94, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her home.  She was born, May 1,1926 in Monroeville, a daughter of the late George Washington and Theresa (Mattern) Price.  Prior to her retirement, Rose was a nurses aid for Jeannette Hospital and was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Larimer. Rose enjoyed reading, crocheting and needlepoint.

 
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Norma J. Tyskiewicz

September 26, 2020 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Norma J. Tyskiewicz, of Glassport, died peacefully at the age of 90, surrounded by family, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.  She is the daughter of the late William and Bessie Mae (Fine) McCorkle and beloved wife of the late Stanley Tyskiewicz.  Norma is survived by her children Lynda (Michael) Whitcomb, Kathy Catalina, Norma Davis, Stanley Tyskiewicz and Elaina (Gregory) Skiba; grandchildren Ed Catalina, Carrie Scott, Megan Skiba and Emily Skiba and 5 great grandchildren. 
 
Norma enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, whom she loved endlessly.  She enjoyed cooking and baking and waiting for spring so she could sit on the porch and watch the hummingbirds.  She spent years painting pictures and doing ceramics , for friends and family.  She loved winter so she could watch her favorite sports teams, especially the Pittsburgh Penguins.  She will be missed by many.

 
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Donald E. Gray III

September 26, 2020 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Donald E. Gray III, age 44, of Elizabeth Twp., died September 22, 2020, in Florida.  Born June 16, 1976, in McKeesport, he was the son of Donald Gray Jr. and Melody Steiner and the husband of Erin Gray.

 
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Anna T. (Kojundzic) Milas

September 26, 2020 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Anna T. Milas, age 101 of Jefferson Hills, passed away comfortably in her sleep on Saturday, September 26, 2020.  she was born April 17, 1919 in Clairton and lived a long and happy life.  Anna was preceded in death by her parents the late Michael and Helen (Unitas) Kojundzic; her husband of 36 years, Anthony W. Milas, who passed away September 7, 1981; and her son James (daughter-in-law Lynn) Milas, who passed away unexpectedly September 2, 2020.  Anna worked in the payroll department at KMart, retiring in 1989, and was known for making friendships that lasted throughout her life.  She was an active member of and volunteer at St. Thomas a'Becket Church in Jefferson Hills.  Anna will be remembered by all who knew her to be kind, generous, and caring.  She is survived by her sons Eugene M. (Carole) Milas of McMurray and Leonard (Lenna) Milas of Bethel Park; her seven grandchildren Maura (Marc) Derstein of Telford, Andrea B. (Michael) Mikes, Jamie Milas of Pisa, Italy, Patrick (Megan) Milas of Brentwood, Teresa (Andrew) Morrison of Reston, VA, Greg (fiancee' Lacey) Milas, and Mark Milas of Hershey; great-grandchildren Calvin, Tyler, Vivian, Lilia, Camille, and Ainsley; her brother Michael (Betty) Kojundzic of Brooksville, FL; her sister-in-law Norma Milas of New Eagle; and also nieces and nephews.

 
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