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DAVID J. THOMAS JR. At his McKees Rocks home, with his family by his side on February 5, 2009, David J., Jr., age 83; beloved husband of the late Lucille; dear father of David J. Thomas, Lynn A. PODNAR, Donald A. Thomas and Deborah A. (Anthony) MEDWID; grandfather of Ryan Thomas, Frank Podnar and Michael TARAVELLA; brother of Edna ZAMOS; brother-in-law of Jean KYLE, Judy (Tom) HARBAUGH, Peggy (Mike) LYNCH. Friends received at STOVER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 534 Island Avenue, McKees Rocks on Saturday 6-8pm and Sunday 12-3 & 6-8pm, where funeral service will be Monday at 11am. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of McKees Rocks, 622 Russellwood Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Dave was the former Mayor of McKees Rocks Borough and a WWII Army Air Corp Veteran, having served as a lower ball gunner on a B17. He flew 35 combat missions over Germany and was awarded the Silver Star. |
| THOMPSON | THERESIA CECILIA THOMPSON Theresia Cecilia Thompson, formerly of Coraopolis, PA and Sun City West, AZ, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Savannah Commons. The Pennsylvania native was born in McKees Rocks, PA, May 23, 1921. She was the daughter of Lucas and Josephine (Schreiner) GASTNER. Theresia leaves a legacy of never knowing a stranger, humor and caring. Theresia graduated from Coraopolis High School in 1939. She was the star of her Senior Class play, "The Adorable Spend Thrift" and was known for a few good shots from her forward position on the basketball court. The love of her life, John W. Thompson, died in 2003 after 63 years of marriage. The two of them lived in a variety of states and countries due to John's employment in the steel and aluminum industries. They shared a wonderful life. The past 5 1/2 years, Theresia lived at Savannah Commons. The residents and great staff became a second family whom she loved dearly for their friendship and devotion to her care. Theresia was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, Frank and Rudy and sister, Josephine. She is survived by her daughters, Judy (Joe) HUGHES of Ludowici, GA; and Tiffany (Jim) VOLOVICH of Kennett Square, PA; her loving sister, Marie RODY of Marietta, GA; five grandsons, Joseph (Tami) Hughes of Lexington, SC; John (Barbara) Hughes of Savannah, GA; Marc (Paige) Volovich of Haddonfield, NJ; Paul (Scharmagne) Volovich of Chatham, NJ and James (Diane) Hughes of Woodstock, GA and nine great-grandchildren Loyce, Jamie, Connor, Tyler, Parker, William, Reece, Elle, and Madeline. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Hermitage, PA at a later date. |
| TIERNEY | PATRICK F. TIERNEY Solemn requiem high mass for Patrick F. Tierney, 85, a retired Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroad shop foreman, will be sung Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Francis de Sales Church, McKees Rocks. Mr. Tierney died Saturday in his home, 806 Bouquet Street, McKees Rocks. He came to McKees Rocks in 1901. In his younger days he was prominent in Democratic politics and claimed to be the oldest Democrat in the borough. Surviving are two daughters, Sabina Tierney and Mrs. Mary POPULO; a son James; a sister Mrs. Margaret FINAN, and four grandchildren. Friends are being received at the McDermott funeral home, 1225 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carnegie. Post Gazette - Sep 20, 1948 |
| TREEMARCKI | TONY TREEMARCKI Tony Treemarcki "Papa Tony", age 88, of Waxahachie, TX passed away Thursday evening, January 1, 2004 at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie TX . He was born January 22, 1915. He married Irma Marie BATTISTA on October 10, 1942 in McKees Rocks, PA. Tony was very active in the Boy Scouts of America and was a manager and coach for the Sto-Ken-Rox Little League Baseball Team in Pennsylvania. He retired from Shenango, Inc in Neville Island, PA in 1977 after 43 years of service. He was also the President of Citadel Lodge #163, Italian Sons and Daughters of America. In 1983 Tony moved to Waxahachie TX where he was a very active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Irma Battista Treemarcki of Waxahachie; daughter, Sandy KOSANOVICH and her husband, Louis, Sr. of Fort Worth; son, Mike Treemarcki and his wife, Janet of San Antonio; sister, Asunta (Sundy) VESCIO of Sewickley, PA; two brothers, John Treemarcki and his wife, Rosemary of Pittsburgh, PA and Domenic Treemarcki of McKees Rocks, PA; 4 grandchildren, Louis Kosanovich, Jr., Julie Kosanovich MALDONADO, Anthony and Matthew Treemarcki and 1 great grandson, Louis Kosanovich, III, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation is scheduled for 4 - 6 PM Sunday, January 4, 2004 in the chapel of Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home with a rosary at 5 PM. |
| TRELLO | BRIDGET (DiBENEDETTO) TRELLO On December 30, 2006, age 80, of Stowe Twp. Wife of Albert Trello; mother of Patsy and Irene Trello of Moon Twp. and Patricia and Ralph ANDRUS of Economy; daughter of the late Carmella and Victor DiBENEDETTO; sister of the late Rosemarie PARINELLO and Harry DiBenedetto; grandmother of Neal and Jamie Andrus and Ginamaria, Giovanni and Jeremy Trello. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 pm at ANTHONY J. SANVITO INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1650 Broadway Ave., (Stowe Twp.), McKees Rocks, (Family Owned and Operated Since 1936). Prayer Service Wednesday 9 am in the Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial St. John of God Parish, the Church St Marys 9:30am |
| TYLER | MICHAEL CHARLES TYLER Age 55, of McKees Rocks, on Sat Dec 30, 2006. Beloved son of Margaret (PRIDDY); dear brother of Joseph (Cheryl), David (Coleen), Peggy (Ron), Patty, Ricky, Brian, Mark (Diann) & the late John and Mary; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 pm TUESDAY at the MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks where a gathering will take place 10am Wednesday, followed by a graveside service at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. |
