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Walter B. Yager

November 23, 2018 |

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

Walter B. Yager, 75, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018.  He was born April 20, 1943 in Versailles Boro, a son of the late Walter B. and LaVerne (Sullivan) Yager.  Prior to his retirement, Walter was a CFO for Braddock Medical Center for 30 years and was a member of St. Agnes Parish.  He was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1961.  Walter was involved in the Boy Scouts of America, McKeesport Boys and Girls Club, volunteered with the veterans organizations and brought the Vietnam Wall to Renzie Park in August with the dedication and help of his friend, Ryan Dinicola, and dedicated it to his son, Sean.  He was also involved with the Vietnam Veterans Inc., Vietnam Breakfast Club and the McKeesport Lions Club.  Walter was a kind and generous man that would give you the shirt off his back.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Sean Yager.  He is survived by his loving wife, Lavonne (Chancio) Yager; daughter, Holly Adam and her husband, Dale; half-brother, Robert Kappler Jr.; his three grandchildren who he adored and they called him "BUM", Cody, Kayla and Ryan.  Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Andrew Goscinsky

November 23, 2018 |

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

Andrew Goscinsky, age 81, of McKeesport, died November 19, 2018, at home. Born January 12, 1937, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Mike and Kathryn (Hnizdur) Goscinsky.

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Shirley Orr

November 23, 2018 |

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

Shirley Orr, 82, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018.  She was born August 20, 1936 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie Hempel Kimmel.  Prior to her retirement, Shirley was a food service prep for Isalys, Marriott and Kerber's, and was a homemaker and loved to cook.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard Orr Sr.; daughter, Vickie Suggars; and brothers, Ralph and Howard.  She is survived by her son, Richard Jr. (Catherine); daughter, Shirley Favero ( Tony); sister, Betty Meloney; four grandchildren, Jessica, Lindsay, Richard III, Mackenzie; four great- grandchildren, Nicholas, Brianna, Rylee and Carson. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa., on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Interment Irwin Union Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Joyce G. Brown

November 22, 2018 |

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

, age 63 of Greensburg died November 21, 2018 at her home. She was born February 2, 1955 in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Willard and Maxine Sypolt Kleppinger. Joyce was a member of the Norwin Church of the Nazarene. She was musically inclined and enjoyed southern gospel music. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mark in 2016, and one stepson. She is survived by her son Todd and his wife Carrie, one daughter, Amy Gurki, two stepsons, two sisters, Patti Smith (Rick Morris), Dawn Jalosky (David), 8 grandchildren. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 24 at 11 a.m. at  the Norwin Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Nate Patnode officiating. Memorials may be made to the family in lieu of flowers. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Margaret J. Barnocky

November 22, 2018 |

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

Margaret J. Barnocky, 87, of Port Vue, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was born March 14, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John C. and Margaret B. (Timar) Winter. She was a member of St. Mark Parish-St. Joseph Worship Site and had worked at the former Katzman's in McKeesport. Margaret was an avid bowler and shopper and enjoyed Casino's and dining out. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, William E. Barnocky and daughter, Betty Jean Barnocky of Port Vue.

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Dorothy R. Gilbert

November 21, 2018 |

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

Dorothy R. Gilbert, 88, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away peacefully in her home, Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was born March 25, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John H. and Helen Livingstone Rudd . She was the wife of 66 years to the late David S. Gilbert, Jr., who passed away May 11, 2015. Dorothy was known for her hospitality, as she carried on a tradition of having traditional English dinner for her family every Sunday and holidays. Her sense of humor, quick wit and joyful spirit brightened family times together. She was a woman of class, integrity and wisdom. Dorothy was a generous and devoted caregiver as her presence and dedication brought comfort to the many she helped. She was a fashionista and was very artistic and creative, designing jewelry and floral designs, as well as sewing and gardening.

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Joanne M. Wassel

November 21, 2018 |

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

It is with great sadness that we report that Joanne M. (Dudek) Wassel, 61, of McKeesport has passed peacefully at her home on November 20th, 2018, surrounded and comforted by her family who loved her deeply. She was born March 21, 1957 to the late Peter and Carmella (Princeton) Dudek of McKeesport.

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Tracey Ann Martonyak

November 20, 2018 |

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

Tracey Ann Martonyak, 53, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday. November 20, 2018. She was born February 7, 1965 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Irene M. (Sandusky) Martonyak of Elizabeth Township and the late Bernard D. Martonyak who died September 22, 2006. Tracey was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park and was an Accounting Clerk for FMS in Pleasant Hills.

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Paul M. Rae

November 20, 2018 |

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

Paul M. Rae, age 59 of North Huntingdon, died on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.  He was born April 22, 1959 in McKeesport, the son of Joan B. Opperman Rae from North Versailles and the late Robert G. Rae.  He was an avid sports enthusiast especially football and baseball. 

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Anastasia Visocky

November 20, 2018 |

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

Anastasia "Ann" Visocky, 95, of Redstone Highlands North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was born on October 19, 1923 in Mt. Pleasant, PA, a daughter of the late Edward and Lottie Skero. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Florence Potocki, Elizabeth Honeychuck, Irene Palko, and Mary Kuzar; and her son-in-law, Daniel Kovac. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Frank J. Visocky; children,  Edward Visocky (Denise), Janet Kovac, Catherine Tokar (Robert); grandchildren, Jena (Andy) Whipkey, Danielle (Scott) Lang, Jake (Nicole) Kovac, and Corey Tokar; great-grandchildren, Hannah Lang, Mason Lang, Xavier Lang, Aaron Kovac and Luke Kovac; sister, Vi Shilbilski; brother, Walter Skero; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Ann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of St Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon and the Christian Mothers. She loved baking, crocheting, and socializing with people. She will be fondly remembered for her patience, beautiful smile and caring affection toward everyone she met.  She will be dearly missed by all.

Friends and family will be received on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon from  2-6 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place in St Agnes on Saturday at 11:30 am.  Donations may be made to Operation Santa Claus or Redstone Home Care and Hospice Care in memory of Ann.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Ronald John Vojtko

November 20, 2018 |

By Ott Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home

Ronald John Vojtko, 72, of South Carolina formerly of North Huntingdon, died Friday November 16, 2018 at his home. He was born December 7, 1945, in Braddock a son of the late John and Bertha (DeLuca) Vojtko.  He was the owner of Ron’s Roofing Company, of North Huntingdon. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, of Irwin and attended St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, of North Huntingdon. Surviving is his wife Judith (Files) Vojtko; two children Lisa Montore and her husband, Joseph, of North Huntingdon, Randall G. Vojtko, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; two grandchildren Sydney Ruggeri and Lily Montore; a sister Christine Bostedo of North Versailles; a cousin William Fong of Delmont and three pet yorkies, Dexter, Tyler and Charley.

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James Thomas Ferrero

November 19, 2018 |

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

James Thomas Ferrero, 82, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Saturday, November 17, 2018. He was born June 12, 1936 in Clairton and was the son of the late John J. and Caroline (Zajovsky) Ferrero. James was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and was a US Navy Veteran. He was proprietor of the James Ferrero Beauty Salon in Elizabeth for over 40 years.

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Mary Jane Wiatrowski

November 19, 2018 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Mary Jane Wiatrowski, 75 of West Mifflin, died Nov. 16, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late William and Marie (Luptak) Ashbaugh.  She is survived by her beloved husband Anthony "Sonny" Wiatrowski; daughters Diane (Robert) Speck and Laura (John) Waugaman; grandchildren Katelyn (Sean Angelo) Waugaman, Brianna Speck and Elizabeth Waugaman and great grandchildren Sophia and Logan Angelo.  A memorial mass will be held Wed., Nov. 21, 2018, 10:00 am at St. Hedwig Church.  Inurnment following St. Hedwig Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

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John M. "Tubby" Reganick

November 19, 2018 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

John M. "Tubby" Reganick, 71 of McKeesport, formerly of Duquesne, died Nov. 18, 2018.  He is the son of the late John and Anna (Chavis) Reganick.  He is survived by his brother George (Diane) Reganick; also nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Michael "Butch" Reganick and Edward Reganick. Tubby was retired from the Dept. of Transportation.  He played basketball with Pittsburgh Pipers, Duquesne Zemps and McKeesport Slavs. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Fri. from 11 to 1:00 pm, at which time a blessing will be held.  Interment following Monongahela Cemetery, North Braddock.

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Leonard J. Foremsky

November 18, 2018 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Leonard J. Foremsky, 88, of Delmont, died peacefully Thursday, November 15, 2018 in U.P.M.C. East, Monroeville. Born October 9, 1930, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late John A. and Anna G. (Lipnicky) Foremsky. Mr. Foremsky was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. Mr. Foremsky had a M.B.A. Degree from Duquesne University and was a retired accountant from U.S. Steel Corporation, Universal Atlas Cement Company, and General Refractory's. He also was an avid Steelers and Pirates fan. He is survived by a brother, Robert Foremsky of Delmont and several cousins.

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