Mary Ann Benton

September 02, 2025 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Mary Ann Benton, age 71, of Greenock, PA, died on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was born in McKeesport, PA, on May 22, 1954 and was the daughter of the late Herman Egenlauf and Lena McGarrity Warman.

William Elmer Ricci

September 02, 2025 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

William Elmer Ricci, age 72, of Port Vue, PA, died on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 23, 1953 and was the son of the late Elmer and Florence DiDonna Ricci. William was employed as a police sergeant at Carnegie Mellon University.

Thomas V. Morrissey

September 02, 2025 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Thomas V. Morrissey, age 80, of White Oak, died peacefully on August 31, 2025. Born December 21, 1944, in Mt. Pleasant, he was the son of the late Thomas V. and Sadie (Bergan) Morrissey. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Norene (Kozdras), daughter Kim Kennedy (Tim) and preceded in death by his son Tom Morrissey, Jr. He was a grandfather to four beautiful granddaughters; Emily, Norah, Kelly, and Shannon. He was also 'Uncle T' to many nieces and their families.

Tom's dedication to service extended throughout his life. A proud Army Veteran, he served his country in Germany during the Vietnam War, embodying the values of courage and resilience. After his time in the military, he brought his work ethic to the U.S. Steel, where he contributed at both the National Tube Works and Christy Park. Later in life, he took on the role of Security Officer at the Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport, a position he held until his retirement, ensuring the safety and well-being of those around him.

David L. Schiavo

September 02, 2025 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

David (Dave) L. Schiavo, age 74 of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 in UPMC East. Born October 10, 1950 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Sarah E. (Gault) Schiavo. A truck or bus driver by trade, David enjoyed everything car-related, including his favorite sport of NASCAR. A tour bus driver with DeBolt Bus Company for 13 years, David was the teller of “this one bus trip I had…”stories, odd bits of trivia knowledge and appreciated listening to his favorite band, Pink Floyd. He will be most remembered as a devoted husband, father, and "Pap-Pap" wholoved his whole family. He is survived by his wife Donna (Novacek) Schiavo; his daughter Hilary (Kristofer) Happe of Baldwin; his grandsons Lucas and Colin; his sisters Marie (Tom) Rose of South Park, Joanne (Harold) Fetch of McKeesport, and Barb (Mike) Duffy of McKeesport; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jim (Delma) Novacek ofWindsor, PA, and also 11 nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, David waspreceded in death by his sister Sally E. Gooch and his brother Salvatore L. Schiavo.

James "Jim" P. Hoffman

September 01, 2025 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

James “Jim” P. Hoffman, age, 73, of Monroeville, PA, formerly of White Oak, PA, died on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on August 30, 1952, and is the son of the late J. Herbert and Gerldine E. Ponsonby Hoffman.

John D. Finnegan, Jr.

September 01, 2025 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

John D. Finnegan, Jr., age 76 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Thursday, August 28, 2025.  Born June 17, 1949 in Clairton, he was a son of the late John D. and Irene L. (Graczyk) Finnegan, Sr.  John was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War.  A recipient of an associate's degree in engineering from PTI, John worked as an engineer for various companies in the area.  He was also a member of the VFW in Wilson.  John is survived by his brother Mark (June) Finnegan of Charleston, SC, his sister-in-law Susan Finnegan, and his niece and nephews: Shea, Padraic, Justin, Joshua, Jacoby, and Scott Finnegan.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Dennis and Kevin Finnegan.