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Mountjoy, Sally

Mountjoy, Sally

Mountjoy, Sally R. (Hammack), age 88, passed peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026, of Baldwin Borough, formerly of Mt. Washington. Beloved wife of the late David E. Mountjoy; cherished mother of Bruce Mountjoy, Marsha (Dave) Ondo, Beth (Dicky) Nassar and Todd (Leah)...

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Appetta, Jake Kenneth

Appetta, Jake Kenneth

Age 86, on May 7, 2026, of Baldwin Borough Beloved husband of Marian (Palazzo), having celebrated 64 years of marriage on May 5; loving father of Kenneth V. Appetta and Natalie (Karl) Heller; devoted Pap Pap of William "Tiger" Heller; son of the late Frank and Dorothy...

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John J. DeRose

February 09, 1931 - June 19, 2021

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Obituary For John J. DeRose

Age 90, on Saturday, June 19, 2021, of Butler, formerly of the West End. Beloved husband of the late Joan (Hoffman); loving father of Joann (Edward) Miller; proud "Pa Pa" of Matthew James Miller; brother of Alfred DeRose and the late Marie Vitale, Carl and Ernest DeRose. Also survived by his partner Mary "Tish" Crouch, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. John was a long time hair stylist and proprietor of Giovanni Hair Styling in Greentree. John proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War Conflict. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:45 am. Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Trinity Parish at St. Sylvester Church at 10:30 am. If desired, family suggests contributions to a charity of one's choice.

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  • January 21, 2024

    Tom Vitale

    Uncle Johnny was a good man! Tom Vitale

  • June 22, 2021

    Susan Trau (Cousin)

    Hi Joanne, So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad! Love and sympathy. Cousin Susan and Paul Trau

  • June 21, 2021

    Judy Musgrave

    John was a friend to everyone he met. His ability to put people at easy was often done with a joke or story. May God bless John and all his loved ones.

  • June 20, 2021

    Sande Banister

    Tish, my deepest sympathies. I will keep you in my prayers as you walk through this sad time. Sande Banister

  • June 20, 2021

    Brenda Hoffman

    Joanne Sorry to hear the passing of Uncle Johnny. He will be missed. Love Joe and Brenda Hoffman

  • June 20, 2021

    Tom Vitale

    Joanne, you have my deepest most heartfelt sympathy for the passing of your father. I always loved him and your mother and you. Tom Vitale

  • June 20, 2021

    Tom Vitale

    Joanne you have my deepest sympathies for the passing of your dad. I always loved him. Tom Vitake

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