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Alice C Lewellen

Alice C Lewellen

Jul 17, 2020

Alice (Papeaka) Lewellen

Age 98, of Carrick, passed peacefully on angles wings to be with the Lord on Friday, July 17, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Harry "Maxie" Lewellen, devoted loving Mother to Harry Lewellen (Mary Jo Yoest), Patricia Beyer (Joe), Kathleen Ferrari (Dan), Carol Korbe (John), Arlene Bonanni (Curt), the late Richard Lewellen,...

Mary Esther Werner Cp Sr

Mary Esther Werner Cp Sr

Jul 16, 2020

Sr. Mary Esther Werner C.P.

Returned home to God&on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Age 87. BelovedDaughter of the late William & MariamWerner. Survived by the Passionist Nuns and Cousins.Sr. Mary Esther joined the Passionist Nuns of Carrick in 1955. Due to the Covid-19 all funeral services will be private and entrusted to the care of Boron Funeral...

Raymond C Miller

Raymond C Miller

Jul 15, 2020

Raymond C. Miller&

Age 86, on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Beloved Husband of 65 years to Rose Marie (Talak) Miller. Survived by 3 Brother-in-Laws and 3 Sister-in-Laws and several nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Regina Burnlis. Visitations Monday 4-8 PM at the Boron Funeral Home, Inc. , 1719 Brownsville Road, where...

Patricia (Hersperger) Fallon

Patricia (Hersperger) Fallon

Jul 12, 2020

Patricia Hersperger Fallon, RN

Patricia Hersperger Fallon, 88, of Pittsburgh's South Hills passed away July 12, 2020 peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. &She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Frances Hersperger, brother, Joseph Hersperger Jr., former husband, Robert Fallon, and her children, Shauna, Brian, and Bill...

Kenneth R Rising

Kenneth R Rising

Jul 8, 2020

Kenneth R.& Rising, age 81, on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 of Whitehall.

Beloved husband of Joan L. (Melnik) Rising.

Cherished father of Bonnie (William) Badstibner and the late Kenneth and Debra Rising.

Loving grandfather of Kenneth, Brenden and Michael Badstibner.

Brother in law of Denny and Linda Melnik, Sandy Widmer, Albert...

Erica L (Klein) Schlegel

Erica L (Klein) Schlegel

Jul 3, 2020

Erica L. (Klein) Schlegel&

Age 65, passed peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020, after a valiant fight with cancer. Wife of Dale C. Schlegel. Mother of Rebecca L. Schlegel and Mark D. (Jennifer) Schlegel. Grandmother of Allison McLuckie, Kerri Ray, Anthony Ireland, Tyrique Johnson, Jayden Johnson, Jerome Ingles, and Adam Schlegel. Great Grandmother of Amari...

Joan (Theiss) Freund

Joan (Theiss) Freund

Jun 23, 2020

Joan E. (Theiss) Freund

Age 85, on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, of Carrick, formerly of Allentown. Beloved Wife of the late Regis Freund Jr. Cherished Mother of Linda (Tim) Marks, Joni (Bob) Catalano and the late Regis, Robert (Marilyn) and Richard (Kathryn) Freund. Grandmother/"G-Ma" of Karin (Brandon), Brian (Kelly), Scott (Crystal), Melissa, Brittany, Robert Jr.,...

Mary E Besselman

Mary E Besselman

Jun 22, 2020

Mary Besselman &

Age 68, on Monday, June 22, 2020. Daughter of the late William and Patricia Besselman. Sister of Barbara Areford, Susan Besselman, Kenneth Besselman, Hazel Besselman, Patti (Al) Vogan, and the late William Besselman, Peggy Besselman, Flaud Carey, Raymond Besselman, and Laverne Testor. Visitations Thursday 4-8 PM at the Boron Funeral Home,...

Joseph R Skorich

Joseph R Skorich

Jun 18, 2020

Joseph R. Skorich, age 61, on Thursday June 18, 2020 of Overbrook. Son of the late Samuel A. and Anna (Shaginaw) Skorich, Sr. Father of Stephanie Getty. Cherished brother of Nancy Brown, Samuel A. Skorich, Jr. and Barbara Giles. Loving Uncle of David, Todd, Drew, Chris, Tara and Stacie. He will also be missed by his dear friend whom...

John J Racko, Jr

John J Racko, Jr

Jun 18, 2020

John J. "Johnny" Racko, Jr.

Age 44, peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2020, of Arlington. Beloved Husband of Angela (Kelly) Racko. Son of John J. Sr. and the late Irene D. (Vehec) Racko. Son-In-Law of Kathleen and the late Martin Kelly. Brother of Timothy (Lisa) Racko and Kevin Racko. Brother-In-Law of Justin (Dorothy&Jordan) Kelly. His devoted furry...

Charles Joseph Michaels

Charles Joseph Michaels

Jun 16, 2020

Charles Joseph Michaels

Age 74, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 of Whitehall. Son of the late Charles E. and Marguerite (Pifer) Michaels. Brother of John (Caren) Michaels, Theresa (Walter) Fetter, Mary (Gerald) Johns, Melsina (Dave) Pitrak and Daniel (Miriam) Michaels. Visitations Monday June 22, 2020 from 10 AM until his Blessing Service at 12 Noon...

James T Planitzer, Iii

James T Planitzer, Iii

Jun 13, 2020

James T. Planitzer, III, age 65, on Saturday June 13, 2020 of Carrick. Son of the late James and Patricia Planitzer, Jr. Beloved Husband of Kathleen (Morgan) Planitzer. Father of Beth Eiler and the late Mark Eiler. Grandfather of John Eiler. Brother in law of Jack Morgan and Cindy Pisarcik. Friends received at the Readshaw Funeral Home, Inc. 1503...

Lois A (Morris) Barbour

Lois A (Morris) Barbour

Jun 11, 2020

Lois A. (Morris) Barbour, age 86, on Thursday June 11, 2020 of Baldwin Boro. Daughter of the late Walter and Millicent Morris. Wife of the late Robert B. Barbour. Beloved mother of Robert W. (the late Carol) Barbour, James M. (Robin) Barbour, Scott A. (Virginia) Barbour and E. Donald (Eileen) McIrvin. Cherished grandmother of Robert W., Jr., Nicholas J.,...

Aiden T Powell

Aiden T Powell

Jun 10, 2020

Aiden T. Powell & Passed away peacefully in his parents' arms on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 16 months of age. In his short time with us, he was deeply loved by all who met him. Son of Samantha (Leipheimer) and Daniel Powell. Brother of Austin Powell. Grandson of John and Sandra Leipheimer, and William (Tish) Powell,...

Ronna Lyn (Slebrich) Freund

Ronna Lyn (Slebrich) Freund

Jun 7, 2020

Ronna Lyn (Slebrich) Freund

Age 49, suddenly on Sunday, June 7, 2020 of Carrick. Loving Mother of Haley and Heather Freund. Mother-In-Law of Jordan Nichols. Daughter of Janet and the late Robert Slebrich. Sister of the late Jeffrey Slebrich. Ronna was a loving Mother, Daughter, Friend and a cancer survivor. All services are private and entrusted to...

Doris Louise (Houser) Thompson

Doris Louise (Houser) Thompson

May 31, 2020

Doris Louise Seibert Thompson of Arlington Heights born July 30, 1932 Passed away peacefully on May 31, 2020.& She is survived by her husband of 22 years Charles Thompson and she was proceeded in death by her late husband William Seibert. Louise is also survived by a niece and a nephew and Charles' children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to...

Joseph T Nerkowski

Joseph T Nerkowski

May 30, 2020

Joseph T. Nerkowski, age 88, on Saturday May 30, 2020 of the& South Side Slopes. Husband of the late Shirley A. (Brown) Nerkowski. Beloved father of Lynn (Philip) Medway and Mark Nerkowski. Loving grandfather of Amy, Samantha and Jordan. In keeping with Joseph's wishes there will be no visitation. Joseph served in the U S Army during the Korean...

Julius P Speicher

Julius P Speicher

May 30, 2020

Julius P. Speicher, age 91, on Saturday May 30, 3020 of Carrick. Beloved husband of Blanche R. (Hatcher) Speicher Loving father of Kenneth J. (Miranda)& Speicher and Wilhelmina Speicher. Cherished grandfather of Justin Speicher (Elizabeth), and the late Kenneth J. (Sara) Speicher. Great grandfather of Riley, Tristen and Vivian Speicher. Preceded by four siblings. Julius was a Sgt. in...

Virginia L (Lucarelli) Schaffer

Virginia L (Lucarelli) Schaffer

May 26, 2020

Virginia Louise (Lucarelli) Schaffer& Age 72, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Daughter of late Anna Mae and Virgil Lucarelli. Stepdaughter of Marie Lucarelli. Loving wife of Edward Schaffer. Mother of Jeffrey (Bunny) Schaffer and Jeanni (Keith) Postlethwait. Grandmother of Brandon Postlethwait and Jeffrey and Macey Schaffer. Great grandmother of Cameron and Tristan. Sister of Janice...

Bernice E (Toner) Rokicki

Bernice E (Toner) Rokicki

May 24, 2020

Bernice E. Rokicki, age 82, on Sunday May 24, 2020 of Carrick. Beloved wife of Raymond R. Rokicki. Cherished mother of Rose Firestone, Raymond Rokicki,& Ronald Rokicki, Darlene (Justin) Luzar and the late Elaine Makowski. Loving grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 5. Bernice was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She also enjoyed spending time at her...