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Wendell R. "Buck" Holmes III
66, of Sutersville died October 16, 2024 at his home. Buck was employed as a shipper for Ductmate Industries in Monongahela and formerly employed by Gongaware and Parry Greenhouse. A 1977 graduate of Hempfield, he enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting and walking his dogs Kevin and Kody. He was a beloved husband, father, friend and co-worker.
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James R. “Jim” Johnson
72, of Bethel Park, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Jim enjoyed a long career of 38 years with Local 12 as a sheet metal worker. His career helped lay the foundation for his master craftmanship and was known to build or fix anything. His work was always perfect, and he was an amazing woodworker. Jim was always there to lend a hand to anyone who needed it.
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Paul F. Toki
77, of Windber, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 4, 2024. His vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. He was loved and cherished by many people.
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2024
Robert J. Perry
75, of Portland, Tenn., formerly of North East, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2024 at UPMC with his loving family by his side. Robert was a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local #12 and worked for many years in the Erie area. He had an amazing work ethic and was great at his craft, making many lifelong friends while keeping everyone he worked with on their toes with his quick wit.
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Earl E. Kennedy
101, of Scott Township, surrounded by his loving family, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024. Family was his greatest joy and meant the world to him. He was proud to serve his country as a member of the US Army during World War II.
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James "Jim" C. Neugebauer
Age 83, of Franklin Park, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024. Jim was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Air National Guard. He spent 45 plus years as a member and working for Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #12. Jim enjoyed all of the family get- togethers and working in his garden with his famous tomatoes. He proudly served his community as a volunteer firefighter with Perrysville Volunteer Fire Company and Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company.
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Eli M. Dufour
93, of Houtzdale and a guest of Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab Center, passed away Thursday September 12, 2024 at the center. Not long after he became a resident at Ridgeview, he earned the name "Smiley" for his big smiles and waves. Eli was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Allemansville United Methodist Church. He was employed by Tafco in Hyde until his retirement in 1989.
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