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Edward Michael Moonis

July 30, 2019 |

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

Edward Michael Moonis, age 69, of White Oak, died Saturday, July 27, 2019.  He was born in McKeesport on December 6, 1949 and is the son of the late James Edward and Zona McCarthy Moonis. Edward served during the Vietnam Era in the Marines.  Until his retirement, he was a firefighter for the County of Allegheny which included working at Greater Pittsburgh Airport and Allegheny County Airport. His hobbies included turning some wrenches and making some sawdust.

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Joseph Borrelli

July 30, 2019 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Joseph Borrelli, 98, Life-long resident of Glassport, passed away on Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 26^th, 1920 to the late Nicolangelo and Giulia Borrelli. Joseph was the loving husband of the late Sally Sulesky. He is survived by his daughter Mary Ann (Joe) Maher of Endicott, N.Y., grandchildren: Eric (Michelle) Maher of Endicott N.Y., Beth (Tim) Fives of York, Pa., and Patrick (Shivani) Maher of Santa Barbara, California. Great-grandchildren: Julia, Ethan, Natalie, Kathryn and Joshua, and many nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in death by his brothers, Louis (Stella), Anthony (Marie), Vincent (Susie), and Nick (Marilyn), and sister Mary (Duane) Molinaro. Joe served in the Navy in the Caribbean during World War II, as a Radio Operator for the Air Control Tower. He was also previously employed at P&LE Railroad, Peoples Gas company, and owned Borrelli’s Café for 32 years in Glassport. He was a member of the Glassport American Legion, Sons of Italy (past president 3 times), and faithful member of the Queen of The Rosary Church. He was a world traveler, and he enjoyed making homemade wines, cooking, and spending time with family and friends at gatherings. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, from 12-6, at: E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 10 am, at Queen Of The Rosary in Glassport, followed by interment at Saint Mary German Cemetery in McKeesport. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: Queen Of The Rosary Church, 530 Michigan Ave., Glassport, PA. 15045. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

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Harry Lee Jeffers

July 30, 2019 |

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

Harry Lee Jeffers, age 78 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born July 28, 1941 in Floreffe, he was a US Army Veteran and worked at J&L Steel's South Side Works in Pittsburgh, the Yorkshire, and McDonalds.  He is survived by his wife of 29 years Mae Ann (Lazur) Ward; his sisters Dawn Walker and Debbie Simkin; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his siblings Howard Jeffers and Janet Werner.  Funeral arrangements for Harry are private at the request of his family.  Memorial contributions in his name should be made to either the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave., #1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or South Hills Pet Rescue, 15 Old 88, South Park, PA 15129.

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Michael Spearnak

July 30, 2019 |

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

Michael Spearnak, age 97, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, formerly of McKeesport, died July 26, 2019, at Morristown Medical Center. Born March 3, 1922, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Kathryn (Kaleta) Spearnak.

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Ronald M. Campion

July 30, 2019 |

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

Ronald M. "The Old Man" Campion, 64, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019.  He was born November 7, 1954 in Bethel Park, son of the late Vincent and Erna (Steitz) Campion.  Prior to his retirement, Ron was a music teacher for Bethel Park School District for 30 years.  He played with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and was inducted into the Festival of Music Hall of Fame.  He was a civil war enthusiast and enjoyed gardening.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Andrew McQuiston; sister, Marie Campion; and brother, Karl Campion.  He is survived by his loving wife, Karen Pletcher Campion; son, Roland Campion and his wife, Colleen; daughters, Marie Campion and her fiance, Bradley Gillespie, Eva Campion (Michael Babilya); brother, Kevin (Linda) Campion; sisters,  Debra (Arthur) LaNoue, Nadine (Steve) Dunn, Bernadine Campion, Patrice (Todd) Krut; grandchildren, Kelly and Owen Campion; and sister-in-law, Cheri Campion.  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  Donations may be made to the Savethemusic.org in memory of Ron.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Beverly J. Jackowski

July 29, 2019 |

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

Beverly J. Jackowski, age 80, of Port Vue, died Sunday July 28, 2019.  She was born August 16, 1938 in McKeesport and the daughter of the late Charles “APP” and Mercedes Dore James.  She was employed at the Palmer House as a cook for many years and then Dollar General in Port Vue as a cashier.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and cherished her precious moments with her great grandchildren who always made her smile and laugh.

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Barbara A. Moody

July 29, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Barbara A. Moody Age 75, of West Mifflin, on July 29, 2019, in the presence of her family at home. She was a daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Wagner) Dowdle. Barb was retired from the Housekeeping Department at Mercy Hospital and a former member of the GFWC of Duquesne. Wife of the late Robert L. Moody, Sr.; mother of Robert (Cindy) Moody, Jr. of Ridgecrest, CA, David (Denise) Moody of Suterville, PA, Donna (Michael) Jordan of West Elizabeth, and Elizabeth (late Michael) Breegle of West Mifflin; also six grandchildren; and one expected great-granddaughter; sister of Richard (Patricia) Dowdle of Duquesne and Ronald (Jeanne) Dowdle of Duquesne and Peggy (Ronald) Rozman of Etna. Visitation on Thursday, August 1, 2019, from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held on Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Church, West Mifflin at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray medical expenses. 
 

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Francois Leon "Frank" Bellavance

July 29, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Francois “Frank” Leon Bellavance, 89 of Elizabeth, formerly of Clairton, died July 27th, 2019. Coming from the small town of East Hardwick, Vermont, he became a legend in his own time.

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Floyd Wayne Shutts

July 29, 2019 |

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

Floyd Wayne Shutts, 84, of Dravosburg, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. He was born January 27, 1935 in New Castle and was the son of the late Floyd Ross and Katherine (Parker) Shutts. He was the husband of the late Donna F. (Swanson) Shutts who passed away October 14, 2016. They were married for 60 years. Floyd was a member of Dravosburg United Methodist Church and F & AM Lodge # 583. and was a retired charter bus driver.  He was an airplane pilot and enjoyed flying.

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Edward G Pfeil

July 28, 2019 |

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

Edward G Pfeil, 70, of North Huntingdon, PA, passed suddenly Friday, July 26, 2019. He served proudly in the United States Coast Guard on the Great Lakes, as Chef at the Carlton House in Pittsburgh and then in law enforcement for many years. Retirement wasn’t in his vocabulary as he remained busy with family, work and following his favorite teams, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Steelers. He loved his family, pets and helping others. He spent many years volunteering with the Blue Knights. He is survived by his beloved partner Shirley Zito, daughters Dana Pfeil Lynn and Kayla Pfeil Hanavan, grandson Gavin, granddaughter, Ava, father William Burks, sisters Susan, Debra, Judith and Laura, Uncle Glen Pfeil and multiple cousins. Preceded in death by mother Dolores Burks, grandparents George and Gladys Pfeil.
Celebration of Life to be a private family and friends event on Friday, August 2, 2019.

No formal funeral will be held. In lieu of flowers, please donate to support Pediatric Brain Tumor Ride being held by the Blue Knights. Please mail checks to Blue Knights Chapter 21, PO Box 193, Wexford, PA 15090. Checks should be written to "Pediatric Brain Tumor Ride" and on bottom left in memo, please write "in memory of Ed Pfeil, Blue Knight #21". Thank you!

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William J. Deanhardt, Jr.

July 28, 2019 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

William J. “Jack” Deanhardt, Jr., 88, formerly of Venice, Florida, passed away peacefully in Columbia, South Carolina, on July 27, 2019.  He was born January 31, 1931, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, son of the late William J. Deanhardt, Sr. and Edith Hendrickson Deanhardt.

Jack leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Audrey; his son, David J. Deanhardt (Julia) of Clatskanie, Oregon; his daughter, Barbara D. Corpora (Ronald) of Columbia, South Carolina; six grandchildren, Matthew (Kristen), Christian, and Miranda Corpora, Geoffrey, Austin, and Andrew Deanhardt; as well as four great-grandsons, Matthew, Samuel, Gabriel and Thomas Corpora.  He is also survived by his brother, Donald J. Deanhardt of The Villages in Florida.

After graduating from McKeesport High School in 1949, Jack attended Thiel College in Greenville, Pennsylvania, before enlisting in the United States Air Force.  Lieutenant Deanhardt proudly served for five years as a navigator/bombardier on a B56 bomber.  After leaving the service, he became an agent for Nationwide Insurance Company.  He owned and operated the Deanhardt Agency in White Oak, Pennsylvania, for 35 years.

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Leonard J. "Tim" Locke

July 28, 2019 |

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

Leonard J. "Tim" Locke, age 71 of Versailles, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at home.  Born December 27, 1948 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Leonard J. Locke and Juanita (Wilson) Orzel Locke.  A retired Yardmaster with more than 41 years of experience with the Union Railroad, Tim was a member of the Allegheny County Transit Council.  He is survived by his wife of 47 years Linda (Dennison) Locke; his children Timothy (Jeanne) Locke of White Oak and Jennifer (Justin) Locke of Urbana, IL; his six grandchildren James and June Leiby, Derek Tokosh, Christine Locke, and Justin and Michael Cheeseman; his sister Lucinda Tonkovic of Greer, SC; and also his nephew. 

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Patricia Ann Grant

July 28, 2019 |

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

Patricia Ann Grant, age 72 of McKeesport, died Thursday, July 25, 2019.  She was born in Richmond, Virginia on Aug. 13, 1946.  She is the daughter of the late David and Nellie Blackwell Milligan.  She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and venturing out weekly to flea markets and other excursions with her sons.  She loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her sons, John D. Grant and Mark Grant both of McKeesport, Brian (Melissa) Grant of North Huntingdon, Luke Grant of California, Benjamin Grant of New York; daughter, Lisa (Tom) Woolcock of Maryland; grandchildren, Mathew and Michael; brother, David Milligan of Kittanning; sisters, Sandy Milligan of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Trudy and Judy Milligan both of Monroeville; also nieces and nephews.

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Roy L. Lawson

July 28, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Roy L. Lawson, age 92, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully July 19, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Born August 7, 1926, he was the son of the late Graham W. and Katherine (Olbrick) Lawson.

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Carmella Velina Quattrociocchi “Carm” Cerqua

July 28, 2019 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Carmella Velina Quattrociocchi “Carm” Cerqua, 92, a life-time resident of Clairton, passed away at Grandview Estates in Elizabeth on Saturday, July 27^th, 2019. She was born to the late“James” Quattrociocchi and Jennie (Spinosa) Quattrociochi, in McKeesport on February 7, 1927.  Carm was the loving wife of 60 years to the late Sundae Cerqua. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (James) Shumaker, of Elizabeth, and son, James (Janet) Cerqua, of Clairton, grandchildren; Kristen (Michael) Nehus, of Wylie, TX, Melissa Cerqua, of Clairton and Danielle (Matthew) Jellison, of Elizabeth, and step-grandchildren, Kelli Hill of Cayucos, CA and the late James (Clint) Shumaker of Huntington Beach, CA., great grandchildren; Christina Dececco, Michelle Jellison, A.J. Dececco, Jacob Jellison, Ryan Jellison, and Tyler Jellison and step great-granddaughter Hannah Hill. Carm was preceeded in death by her brother Domenic Quattrociocchi.  She was a graduate of the Clairton High School in 1945. Carm was a previous member of St. Paulinus Church, for which she used to volunteer. She later became a member of St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton. Family and friends will be received on Friday, from 2-4 and 6-8 at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6^th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place on Saturday at 10:00 at the funeral home, to be followed by interment at Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to United Cerebral Palsy, 119 Jari Dr, Johnstown, PA 15904. The family thanks the staff at Grandview Estates and OSPTA Hospice for the wonderful and loving care they all extended to their mom. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.