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Obituaries for June 26, 2008

Robert Pajich
Army veteran of Vietnam War

Robert "Bob" Pajich, 60, of East McKeesport, died June 22, 2008.

He was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam as a radio operator from 1967-68.

After he returned home from his tour of duty, he worked for Westinghouse Electric before becoming a UPS delivery driver, serving customers in his hometown for nearly 20 years.

Surviving are his son, Bob; daughter, Jen; ex-wife, Theresa Nelson; half-brothers, James, Chris and Pat McDonald; half-sisters, Cheri Dobbin and Stephanie Miller; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Friends were received at Alfieri Funeral Home Inc., Wilmderding, where a service was held.

Memorial contributions are suggested to American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, NY 10038; or a charity of one's choice.

William McGuire
World War II veteran

William M. McGuire, 82, of Turtle Creek, died June 22, 2008.

A World War II Navy veteran, Mr. McGuire was a retired employee of Allegheny County Purchasing Department. His favorite pastime was traveling the United States on Amtrak trains.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma (Dugan) McGuire; two brothers; and a sister.

Surviving are his children, Patricia Zoretich and her husband, Thomas, of Turtle Creek, Teri Loadman and her husband, Michael, of Penn Township, and Shirley Freto of Maryland; sister, Clara Smith of Monroeville; and five grandchildren.

Friends were received at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home, Turtle Creek/ Monroeville Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) in St. Colman Church. Interment with military honors will follow at Good Shepherd Cemetery.

William O'Donnell
Father of one

William A. "Bill" O'Donnell, 42, of North Versailles, formerly of Wilmerding, died June 23, 2008.

He was the son of Suzanne (Coxhead) O'Donnell and the late Walter O'Donnell.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, William O'Donnell II; fiancee, Shelby Cuda; sister, Dolores Hansen; brothers, Packy O'Donnell and his wife, Stephanie, and Michael O'Donnell and his wife, Peggy; and numerous relatives and friends.

Friends were received at Alfieri Funeral Home Inc., Wilmerding, where a service was held.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the O'Donnell family.

Margaret LeDonne
Grandmother of nine

Margaret R. "Peg" Miller LeDonne, 83, of Monroeville, died June 15, 2008.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent LeDonne.

Surviving are her daughter, Karen Griffith and her husband, William; sons, James LeDonne and his wife, Deborah, Michael LeDonne and his wife, Cheryl, Robert LeDonne and Vincent LeDonne and his wife, Susan; sisters, Helen Shields and Dorothy Miller; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Friends were received ar Jobe Funeral Home Inc., Monroeville. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Januarius Parish, Plum. Entombment followed at Calvary Cemetery, Plum.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Cedars Hospice of Monroeville.

Regis Gallagher
Grandmother of 19

Regis H. Gallagher, 84, of Monroeville, died June 21, 2008.

He was preceded in death by a son, Regis Gallagher; two brothers; and a sister.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen (Cannon) Gallagher; children, Michele Guerriero and her husband, Jeffery, Michael Gallagher and his wife, Barbara, Clifford Gallagher and his wife, Kimberly, Clyde Gallagher and his wife, Wendy, Jeffery Gallagher, Jennifer Mayfield and her husband, Wayne, and Brian Gallagher and his wife, Michelle; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and Diane Gallagher.

Friends were received at Jobe Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. Mass was celebrated in St. Bernadette Parish. Interment with military honors followed at Good Shepherd Cemetery.

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