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Tianna A. Beaman

October 04, 2016 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Tianna A. Beaman, 32 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, peacefully transitioned October 1, 2016 at home

 
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Annie B. Bias

October 03, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Annie B. Bias, age 78, of Latrobe, died on September 30, 2016, in Greensburg. Born December 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Martha (Dillon) Lucas and the wife of the late James Martin Bias.
Annie is survived by her children, Jerri (Tom) Tedesco, Terri (Mike) Ravetto, Sherri (Nelson) Reese, James (Deb Penrose) and Leonard (Polly Yeaher); 12 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren; sister, Hazel Vulgris.

 
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Robert S. “Bob” Harper

October 03, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert S. “Bob” Harper, age 85, of West Mifflin, died October 1, 2016, at UPMC McKeesport. Born September 20, 1931, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Septimus and Elizabeth (Weaver) Harper and the husband of Shirley (Morgan) Harper, for over 60 years.
Bob was retired from the Bechtel Bettis, Inc., in West Mifflin. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ and the Amvets Post # 8, where he served as past commander. He enjoyed Pittsburgh sports, college football and traveling with his wife.

 
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Diana Parker

October 03, 2016 |

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

Diana Jankovich Parker, 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at her home.

 
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Mary Ann Popovich

October 03, 2016 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Mary Ann Strager Mamula Popovich, 68, of McKeesport died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at home.  Born December 13, 1947 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late George J. “Scottie” and Sophie Munyas Strager and wife of the late Stoyan Popovich.  She was a retired high school French and English teacher in the McKeesport Area School District.  She was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, a graduate of Slippery Rock University, and was the administrator of civil service exams to police and fire candidates for the City of McKeesport.  She was the author of “Thy Perfect Gift”, a book of profound prayers and powerful words of wisdom, and told everyone she was a graduate of the George S. Patton School of Tact and Charm (no tact, no charm, I just get the job done).  Friends will be received in St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from 10-11 AM.  A service will be held there at 11:00 AM with the Very Rev. Stevo Rocknage officiating.  Interment will follow in McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.

 


Randy W. Klimek, Sr.

October 03, 2016 |

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

Randy W. Klimek, Sr., age 70 of N. Versailles died Monday, October 3, 2016. He was born in McKeesport on November 9, 1945, the son of the late William and Irene Gazdag Klimek and husband of the late Patricia (Patrick) Klimek. Randy was a member of the former Street Life Car Club. He loved tinkering with old cars and boats and spending time at Deep Creek Lake. He is survived by his sons William (Laura) Klimek of Elizabeth and Randy (Shannon) Klimek of Clairton,  grandson Daniel; brothers William T. (Linda) Klimek of Harrison City and Gary A. Klimek of McKeesport.

 

 
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Ann E. Martin

October 03, 2016 |

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

Ann E. Martin, age 81 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016.  Born May 6, 1935 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Mate' and Katie (Kronec) Papucic. 

 
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Dorothy J. "DJ" Ventres

October 03, 2016 |

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

Dorothy Jean "DJ" Ventres, age 92 and a long-time resident of Clairton, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016 in Southwestern Nursing Center in West Mifflin.  Born July 30, 1924 in Beaver, she was the first daughter of David and Georgeanne (Frashure) Arnett. 

 
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Joyce A. Lloyd

October 03, 2016 |

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

Joyce A. (Rush) Lloyd, age 74, of West Elizabeth and formerly of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at home. She was a retired office manager for Ford Credit in Brentwood, TN and a member of the Hamilton United Methodist Church in Antioch, TN.

 
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Samuel A. Pecora, Jr.

October 01, 2016 |

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

Samuel A. Pecora, Jr., 92, of Boston, Elizabeth Township, died Thursday, September 29, 2016. He was born February 21, 1924 in Boston and was the son of the late Samuel A. Pecora, Sr. and the late Helen Firden Pecora. He was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park and worked for Meadow Gold Dairy, Bell of Pennsylvania, Menzie Dairy Co, Yurechko Auto, and Busy Beaver.

 
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Audrey Ritter Konkus

October 01, 2016 |

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

Audrey Ritter Konkus, 89, of North Huntingdon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, September 30, 2016 at Concordia of Monroeville.

 
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Carole Dalton

October 01, 2016 |

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

Carole Dalton, 84, of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at home. She was born August 17, 1932 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Gertrude McDonald Lockard. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Dalton, Sr., who died December 24, 1995. Carole was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township.

 
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Cecilia Gales

September 30, 2016 |

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

Cecilia Hlad, age 91, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 29, at home with her daughters by her side.

 
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Matthew David Klingensmith Ward

September 30, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Matthew David Klingensmith Ward, 43, of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of North Huntingdon died Saturday, September 10, 2016. He was born May 10, 1973 in Landstuhl, Germany, and moved to the Fayetteville, NC, area in August 1973 where he grew up. After a time living with his father and attending Norwin schools, he returned to the Fayetteville area graduating from Douglas Byrd High School, in 1991. Matt’s love of adventure led to a diverse range of careers over the years starting at 16 when he was hired by Eutaw Round A Bout Skate Rink, where he learned to DJ and was the occasional party mascot from 1989-1991. He then joined the Navy and left to see the world, eventually settling in the Virginia Beach area.

 
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Dorothy Mae (Lucchini) Perhoch

September 30, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Dorothy Mae (Lucchini) Perhoch, age 77, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She was born May 3, 1939 in Smithdale, a daughter of the late Dominic and Julia (Benculic) Lucchini. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her ex-husband Ronald J. Perhoch. She is survived by her son Barry (Diane) Perhoch of North Huntingdon; grandchildren Zachary and Abigail Perhoch; sisiters Janet (Mike) Arnold and Joyce (Stan) Hampson; and brother Dominick (Beatrice) Lucchini.

 
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