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Harry F Kessner

Harry F Kessner

Jul 9, 2017

Harry F. Kessner, Age 88, on Sunday, July 9, 2017 of Scott Twp., formerly of Carrick. Loving&and devoted husband for 57 years to the late Louise (Roos) Kessner. Devoted father to Heidi Joseph, Kurt (Abby) Kessner, Lori Morris and Gretchen. (Carol) Kessner Loving Granddaddy to Shelby (Ryan) Gartrell, Kayla (Mike) Donahue, Tim Joseph, Amanda (Corey) Eakle, Kyle Kessner, Hannah...

Vicki L Harrison

Vicki L Harrison

Jul 7, 2017

Vicki L. (Ruscitto) Harrison. age 57& on Friday, July 7, 2017 of Carrick. Beloved Wife of James M. Harrison. Loving Mother of Jessica (Scott) Harrison and Heather (Randy) Olesko. Sister of David Ruscitto and Diane (Ruscitto) Balk and the Late Louis Ruscitto. Grandmother of 7. Friends received Monday from 1-9 PM at the Readshaw Funeral Home, Inc 1503 Brownsville...

Ruthe M (Keller) D'Hert

Ruthe M (Keller) D'Hert

Jul 7, 2017

Ruthe M. (Keller) D'Hert

Age 94, Peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2017. Loving Mother of Joan-Marie (Johnathan) Duff, Lawrence (Judy) D'Hert, Donna (Late John) Mitchell and Mary (Lee) Carpenter. Sister of Elizabeth "Betty" Keith and the late Paul Keller. Gram/Gramma of 6 Grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Ruthe was a proud WWII Veteran and also...

Carl W Niedermeyer

Carl W Niedermeyer

Jul 7, 2017

Carl W. Niedermeyer, age 70 on Friday, July 7, 2017 of Baldwin Boro. Beloved husband of Glenda (Revo) Niedermeyer. Father of Holly (Mike) Davis. Grandfather of Makayla, Dillan and Kayden. Brother of Joan Kuehen, Joseph, Robert and the late James and Herman Niedermeyer. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Readshaw Funeral Home, Inc. 1503 Brownsville Road,...

Travis C Hall

Travis C Hall

Jul 6, 2017

Travis C. Hall, age 46, unexpectedly on Thursday, July 6, 2017 of Pleasant Hills. Beloved husband of Becky (Timko) Hall. Loving son of Darrell (Peden) Hall and the late James E. Hall. Cherished brother of Renee (Rich) Regna and the late Daren W. Hall. Favorite Uncle of Isabella, Steve, Luke and Ryan. Finally missed by his dog Ben. Travis...

James B Mcdonald

James B Mcdonald

Jul 5, 2017

James B. McDonald age 68, after a short battle with cancer, on Wednesday July 5, 2017 of Carrick. Jim was proceeded in death by his Parents Cyril C. and Ruth V. (Clark) and Siblings Helen L. Osekowski (Ray), Kenneth (Ray) McDonald (Jean), Judith Claire McDonald and John C. McDonald (Mary).& He is survived by his Sons Timothy C. and...

Lynn C (Happe) Happe

Lynn C (Happe) Happe

Jul 4, 2017

Lynn C. Happe, age 61, on Tuesday July 4, 2017 of Mt. Oliver.& Beloved Mother of Kristofer (Hilary) Happe and Melanie (Dave) Yurkovich. Sister of Wayne (Patty) Happe and James Happe. Loving Grandmother of Lucas and Hailee. Friends received on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Readshaw Funeral Home, Inc 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick, where a Prayer...

John H Smith

John H Smith

Jul 3, 2017

John "Howard" Smith, Sr., age 85 on Monday July 3, 2017.& Husband of the late Mary Jane (Ingram) Smith. Loving father of Donna E. (Jeff) Howle, John H. (Diane) Smith Jr., James E. Smith, Barbara A. Heinzl, Jane M. (Jim) Zaccagnini and Linda M.(Tom) Smith. Brother in law of William (Mary)Ingram. Also survived by 10 Grandchildren John enjoyed fishing,...

Oscar R Wesling

Oscar R Wesling

Jun 30, 2017

Oscar R. Wesling & On Friday, June 30, 2017. Husband of the late Mary T. (Becker) Wesling. Father of Robert Wesling, Marjorie (Robert) Thompson, Thomas Wesling, Steven (Linda) Wesling, Vince Wesling, Mary Lynn (Theodore) Ilgenfritz, and John (Michelle) Wesling. Grandfather of Steven, Amber, Raymond, Dalton, Shane, Dustin, Jacob, Joshua, Robert, James, Jonathan, Alison, Kathryn, and Avery. Great...

Thomas M Rohac

Thomas M Rohac

Jun 24, 2017

Thomas M. Rohac, age 73, on Saturday , June 24, 2017 of Overbrook. Beloved husband of Sharon (Mentzer) Rohac. Father of Michelle (Dennis) Miller, Joseph (Melissa) Rohac. Brother of Patricia Rohac and Marlene (Robert) Gonzalez. Also survived by 6 Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Friends received Monday & Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Readshaw Funeral Home, Inc....

Elizabeth (Walkowiak) Joos

Elizabeth (Walkowiak) Joos

Jun 23, 2017

Elizabeth "Betty" (Walkowiak) Joos

Age 94, on Friday, June 23, 2017. Beloved Wife of the late Earl G. Joos, Sr. Daughter of the late Anthony and Pearl Walkowiak. Sister of Walter and Raymond Walkowiak and the late Frances Tyburski and Edward Walkowiak. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was a dedicated employee of...

Catherine (Cavanaugh) Holzwarth

Catherine (Cavanaugh) Holzwarth

Jun 20, 2017

Catherine (Cavanaugh) Holzwarth age 90, on June 20, 2017 of Meadville, formerly of Carrick. Wife of the Late Regis E. Holzwarth, Sr. Beloved mother of Regis E. Holzwarth, Jr., Judy (Dan) Magee and the Late Robert Holzwarth. Also survived by 9 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren. Sister of the Late Ruth Schnupp. Survived by Numerous Nieces and Nephews.& Also...

Robert P Nath

Robert P Nath

Jun 9, 2017

Robert P. "Cowboy Bob" Nath

Age 97 on Friday, June 9, 2017 of Carrick went to be with his wife after 24 years apart. Loving Husband of the late Rosina Nath. Father of Karen McCauley, Bob (Mary Jo) Nath and Bill Nath. Pap Pap of Daniel (Katie), John, Leeanna & Rene. Great Pap Pap of...

Kathleen M Sanders

Kathleen M Sanders

Jun 6, 2017

Kathleen M. (Jenkins)& Sanders, age 68 on Tuesday June 6, 2017 formerly of Shadyside. Beloved Wife of Martin R. Sanders, Sr. who was a Marine during the Korean War, member of the Bethel Lodge #761 F. & A. M. and Scottish Rite. Loving Mother of Tony (Sherri) Sanders, Kathleen Marie Sanders and Martin Robert Sanders, Jr. Grandmother of Ariana...

Edward Rhad

Edward Rhad

Jun 5, 2017

Edward Rhad, age 83, on Monday June 5, 2017 of Whitehall, formerly of Carrick. Beloved husband of Catherine (McBeth)Rhad. Loving Father of Edward Rhad (Mirella), Michael Rhad (Annamarie), Angela Rhad (Tom Foster), Joseph Rhad, Gina Ruffing (Ron) and Thomas Rhad (Kristin. Cherished grandfather of Mirella, Ryan, Anthony, Scott, Angelo, Alex, Gianna, Sophia, Catherine and Tyler. Brother of the late...

John H Flanigan

John H Flanigan

Jun 1, 2017

John H. Flanigan, age 68, peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, June 1, 2017 of Overbrook. Son of the late Thomas J. and Elva (Heldt) Flanigan. Beloved husband of Roxann M. (Betz) Flanigan. Brother of Walter (Judy), Timothy (Susanne) and Leo (Lori) Flanigan. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the Readshaw Funeral Home,Inc. 1503...

Katherine B (Petz) Wasiecko

Katherine B (Petz) Wasiecko

Jun 1, 2017

Katherine B. (Petz) Wasiecko& On Thursday, June 1, 2017. Wife of the late Frank Wasiecko. Mother of the late Joseph Wasiecko. Grandmother of Mary Kaye (Rick) Glinski, Joe Wasiecko and the late JoAnne McGlynn. Great Grandmother of Carly and Ross Glinski. Aunt of Joseph (Nicki) Amma. Daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Petz. Sister of the...

Dorothy (Zielinski) Mcgartland

Dorothy (Zielinski) Mcgartland

May 29, 2017

Dorothy (Zielinski) McGartlandÂ& Age 91, on Monday, May 29, 2017, formerly of Penn Hills and Polish Hill. Wife of the late Joseph McGartland. Mother of Greta McGartland and the late Thomas Barrenti. Grandmother of Jaime, Christine, Matt, Bessie, and the late Lynette and Thomas Jr. Also survived by 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Services...

Terrell "Bookie" J Chapman

Terrell "Bookie" J Chapman

May 29, 2017

Terrell "Bookie" J. Chapman

He was called to the Heavens unexpectedly on Monday, May 29, 2017. Son of Gladys Coleman. He is survived by his birth mother, Tina Chatman; brother of Levar "Tank" Chapman, Ely Coleman, A'Lisha Andrews, DaShawn Rini, and Zackery Chapman; his Aunts, Terri Swan and Laurie Coleman,& cousins, nieces, and nephews. Preceded...

Mary Ann (Yesko) Lawton

Mary Ann (Yesko) Lawton

May 26, 2017

Mary Ann (Yesko) Lawton &

Age 77, on Friday, May 26, 2017, of Baldwin. Beloved wife of the late Richard F. Lawton. Mother of Lisa (John) Dimitriou, Richard (Theresa), and Jeffrey (Lori) Lawton. Sister of Paul (Darla) Yesko. Grandmother of Peter, Yianni, Alexis, Caitlyn, Christian, Amber, James, Luke, Dylan, Nathan, and Matthew. Visitations Tuesday and...