May 26, 2023 |
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David Allen Mark, 68, passed away on May 18, 2023 at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. Born in McKeesport, PA on February 13, 1955, he was the son of Elin (Carlson) Mark and Harry Allen Mark of Harrisburg, PA. Dave graduated from Elizabeth-Forward Senior High School and from Polk County Community College, with honors. He was employed at Epic Metals, of Rankin, PA and Lakeland, FL, at Piper Aircraft, of Lakeland, FL and retired from Polk County Community College as a Librarian.
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May 25, 2023 |
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Edward "Ed" C. Lane, age 65, of Bethel Park, went to be the Lord May 23, 2023. An Air Force veteran serving from 1983-1991, he retired May 12, 2023 from R.L. Miller LLC Hydraulic Equipment in Pittbsburgh. He was a member of the Clairton Sportman's Club.
Born March 6, 1958 in New Eagle, he was a son of Dorothy (Hartlein) Tuttle of Ohiopyle and husband of the late Susan Jean (Schaefer) Lane.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Robert (Kelly) Schaeffer and Stephanie (Kevin) Farrier; grandchildren, Wyatt Vincent Schaeffer, Hunter Douglas Schaeffer, Brayden Robert Schaeffer and Makenzie Rae Farrier; siblings, William Lane of Confluence, Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Ferri of Indian Trail, NC, Frederick (Kimberly) Lane of Greenville, SC, Cynthia (Jackie) Hinzy of Confluence and Lori (Stephen) Miller of Ohiopyle; one niece and four nephews.
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May 25, 2023 |
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John N. Greco, loving husband, brother, uncle, friend and resident of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and family. John was born to Frank and Mary (Tignanelli) Greco in Bunola October 20, 1939.
He was a 1958 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. John married Carolyn Marie Homer on September 3, 1966 and they spent 56 beautiful years together. He was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., Knights of Columbus in West Mifflin and the Elizabeth Twp. Sportsman’s Association. He worked more than 20 years as a counselor for Pennsylvania Career Link.
John loved to sing and owned and operated the Johnny Greco Orchestra for many years. John is survived by his wife, Carrie Greco; sister, Claudia Phillips; nephews, Joseph Burkhart, Bill, Dave, Dan and Gary Phillips, James Homer, John Homer, John Piggford and Paul Piggford; nieces, Nancy Phillips, Kim Gephart, Lorraine Payne, Denise Kahler, Jana and Lauren Homer, Lynn Kurtz, Christine Piggford, Mary Burkhart Johnson and Linda Burkhart Davis; also, numerous great-nieces and nephews.
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May 25, 2023 |
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Judy (Jones) Holmes, age 79, of Glassport, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at home. She retired as an assignment administrator for Verizon in Greensburg and was a member of Glassport United Methodist Church. She had 17 grandchildren, three of whom she raised: David, Nicole and Charles Goldbaugh.
Born June 16, 1943 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Buckley) Jones. She is survived by children, Mary Poston of Tucson, AZ, Robert (Maryann) Goldbaugh of Mercer, Susan (Gordan Forney) Goldbaugh of Irwin, Tammy (Ken) Argyros of Elizabeth Twp., Donald L. (Christine) Holmes Jr. of Liberty Borough and Patti (Tom) Yeager of Elizabeth; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Sherri Goldbaugh of Irwin; also, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephew.
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May 23, 2023 |
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Pamela Jean (Hartos) Bracco, age 65 of McKeesport, passed away surrounded by family at her side on Monday, May 23, 2023 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born October 27, 1957 in North Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Geraldine (Shigo) Hartos. A member of Christ United Methodist Church in Coulter and a former cake decorator at Shop-N-Save in McKeesport, Pamela enjoyed crafting, baking, and (most of all) spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children Heather Csokuly of McKeesport, Vincent (Karen) Bracco of Liberty Borough, and William (Lindsay) Bracco of North Huntingdon; her grandchildren Eric Moody, Arianna Bracco, Justin Csokuly, and Breanna and Victoria Bracco; her siblings Donna Matovich, Kathy Lehneke, Laura Zak, Shelley Craven, and Donald Hartos, Jr.; and also nieces and nephews.
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May 22, 2023 |
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Mary Ann (Ramsey) Martin, age 76 of Liberty Borough and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital. Born December 29, 1946 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Florence L. (Coughenour) Ramsey. A graduate of Clairton High School, Mary Ann was a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church and worked at the former Marraccini's Supermarket, both in Clairton. She is survived by her children Christina Martin, with whom she resided, and Richard (Tracy) Lindsey of Clairton; her eight grandchildren Kelsea, Devin, and Brendan Parsons, Alexia and Aiva Fait, and Courtney, Whitney, and R.J. Lindsey; her six great-grandchildren Noah, Jonathan, and Cameron Williams, Winter Anderson, Sage Fuqua, and R.J. Lindsey, Jr.; her brothers David (Kim) Ramsey of Jefferson Hills and Craig (Connie) Ramsey of Elizabeth Twp.; and also many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her siblings Curtis and Diana Ramsey.
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May 18, 2023 |
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Laurel J. Beckowitz, age 87 of Duquesne, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Squirrel Hill Wellness & Rehabilitation Center. Born January 31, 1936 in Lincoln Boro, she was a daughter of the late Steve and Anna (Vonhannle) Beckowitz. Laurel was employed with Rockwell International and the Y.W.C.A. in Wilkinsburg. She is survived by her sons Gary, John and Vincent Samudosky, Lance Ludwick, with whom she resided, and Glenn Ludwick. Laurel is also survived by her grandchildren Brittany and Corey and her sister Mary Ann Fidderer. Services are private and in the care of Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory, Versailles.
May 13, 2023 |
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Ann passed away on May 11 peacefully at home in Jefferson Hills with her family by her side. Born July 24, 1928 in Large to the late Thomas and Sophie Pavlik, she was the loving wife of over 60 years to the late John “Jack” Henderson and was also preceded in death by her siblings Margaret (Theodore) Smith, William (Aldia) Pavlik, Hilda Pavlik, Thomas (Julia) Pavlik, and George Pavlik. She is survived by her daughter Marcie (Tom) Cochran, with whom she resided; her grandchildren, who she loved, Rebecca (Eric) Della Lucia and Cindy (Jeff) Fite; her great-grandchildren who she dearly loved and enjoyed spending time with and who always kept her smiling, Olivia and Luca Della Lucia and Jeffrey Fite. She was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews and was also survived by her sister-in-law Nancy Pavlik. Ann was a member of the Clairton High School class of 1946 and spent her life in service of others. As an original member of Saint Thomas a Becket Parish, she was a CCD teacher there for over 50 years and also worked for the West Jefferson Hills School District as a crossing guard for 50 years. Aside from spending time with her family, Ann enjoyed reading, playing cards, and cooking. She also loved many family pets throughout the years, most recently their cat Sox.
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May 09, 2023 |
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Herbert C. Petticord Sr., age 84, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at home. He retired as a self-employed general contractor. Born August 3, 1938 in Wilkinsburg, he was a son of the late Violet Osftin. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rita Ann (Domer) Petticord: children, Herbert C. (Michelle) Petticord Jr. of Bayou Vista, TX, Leslie (Brien) Savko of Daisytown, Lynette Petticord of Florida, Dawn (James) Holgerson of Jefferson Hills and Sherry (Daniel) Sabatasso of Missouri; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by siblings, Don, Lee, Joseph and Faye. No visitation is planned. A funeral service will take place on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 12 Noon in the chapel at Round Hill Cemetery with the Rev. John Pope officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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May 05, 2023 |
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Ruth Ann (Kenny) McClintock, age 99, of Ingleside, IL, formerly of Elizabeth and Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at home. She was a wonderful wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of The Church of God. She and her husband worked together to build the family business, McClintock Insurance Agency in Elizabeth, where she was the office administrator until retirement. During World War II she worked for Curtis Wright in Erie making C47 cargo planes. She enjoyed spending the last 30 years of her retirement in Florida. Born April 30, 1924 in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Rosy (Zecker) Kenny and wife of the late John L. McClintock. She is survived by daughters, Karen (Steve) Pals and Kathy McClintock, both of Chicago, IL; sons, David J. (Janet) McClintock of Weirton, WV and Keith T. (Sandy) McClintock of Baroda, MI; daughter-in-law, Natalie B. (Bob) Marsiglio of Elizabeth Twp.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Dennis L. McClintock; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Rose and Helen. There was no visitation. Private funeral service and burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery with Pastor Gary Lamb officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Star Hospice, 36100 Brookside Drive, Suite 101, Gurnee, IL 60031. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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May 02, 2023 |
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Eileen E. Slinchock, age 86 of Port Vue, passed away at home on Monday, May 1, 2023. Born September 26, 1936 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Kapuska) Poturich. A retired bank secretary for McKeesport National Bank, Eileen was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Eugene's Site. In her spare time, Eileen loved to go on trips to the beach and lay out for hours in the sun. She also loved to crochet, do crossword puzzles, and read. However, most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Eileen joins her husband, the late Albert Slinchock, who passed away April 3, 2002. She is survived by her children Larry (Joann Binnie) of Plum Borough, Lisa (Dale) McCune of Wall, Cindy (Alvin) Rivera of Tampa, FL, and Lynn (Robert) Wargo of Port Vue; her grandchildren Dale Andrew, Garlan (Jennifer), and Zachary (Christina) McCune, Sydney, Mackenzie, Hayden, and Ethan Stec, and Brandon and Nikki Wargo; her four great-grandchildren Alexandra Black and Madison, Connor, and Wyatt McCune; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Eileen was preceded in death by her siblings Nicholas and Edward Poturich.
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May 01, 2023 |
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Linda Anne Muster, age 74 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at home. Born July 29, 1948 in Placentia, Newfoundland, and was a daughter of the late Randolph and Molly (Rose) Murphy. Linda worked as a sales associate at Joseph Hornes Department Store in Century III Mall and then as a bank teller with PNC Bank in Clairton. She was also an auxillary member of the Daniel Keffer American Legion Post # 75, Clairton. Linda is survived by her fiance' of 29 years Gerald A. Ward; her sons Richard (Greta) Muster of Clairton and Randy (Sherri) Muster of Bristow, VA; her daughter Tina (Craig) Pracht of Mars; her grandchildren: Kaylee, Loren, Sara, and Ian; her great-grandchildren: Willow, Ruby, Lilly, and Jackson; her great-great-grandchildren Liam and Scarlett; and her siblings Randy, Allen, and Rick Murphy, Peggy Wilson, Yvonne Noseworthy, and Jackie Murphy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Muster and grandson Freddy.
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May 01, 2023 |
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James G. Nevin III, age 85, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at home. He retired as the owner/operator of Nevin Trucking in Forward Twp. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth and a former member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, where he and Lois were married Nov. 1, 1957. He was a 50-year member of Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge 526 of Elizabeth, a senior member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry for 50 years, and a member of the Syria Shriners. He was owner of Erickson & Nevin Motorsports and loved competing at Motordrome, Jennerstown and Clearfield speedways. He enjoyed tending to herds of cattle in Forward Twp., as well as the associated responsibilities of farming. Born August 18, 1937 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late James Gordon Nevin Jr. and the late Marian (Ferver) Nevin. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois S. (Sorg) Nevin; sons, Ralph (Linda) Nevin of Forward Twp. and Billy (Janine) Nevin of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Natalie (Brian Thurmon) Conte, Aimee (Alex) Matscherz, Amelia (Nate Rozek) Nevin and Justin (Ashley) Nevin; great-grandchildren, Haylee Marcione, Brian Thurmon, Zoe, Kai and Ila Matscherz, and Aubree Nevin; sister-in-law, Wilma Nevin of Ligonier; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Deborah Ann Bozek, and brother, Robert Nevin. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Benjamin Schneider officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, 411 South Third Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037 or Bethesda United Presbyterian Church, 314 South Third Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at
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April 29, 2023 |
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Robert J. Wargo, Sr., age 90 of McKeesport, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital. Born April 27, 1933 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Petr and Pauline Wargo. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, Robert retired from US Steel's Monroeville research facility. He was a member of Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge #3, and the Archer Hill Bowling League. In his spare time he loved hunting, fishing, yard work and gardening, tinkering with cars, listening to Willies Roadhouse and Croatian music hour, and -- most of all -- spending time with his family and beloved dog, Mr. Gibson. He is survived by his wife Maryann (Volarich) Wargo; his children Robert J. (Ann Marie) Wargo of Pasadena, MD and Carol Reilly of McKeesport; his grandchildren Matthew Bartko, Michael (Samantha Cassol) Reilly, and Lynette (boyfriend Brock Nagle) Reilly; his siblings Paula Gardner of Ohio, Charles "Willie" Wargo of Glassport, Elizabeth Krumenaker of Florida, and Norma Jean Dunlay of North Huntingdon; many nieces and nephews, and his former son-in-law Gene Reilly. Besides his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his siblings Mary Pazur, Helen Kerston, Anne O'Brien, Pete Wargo, Margie Endress, and Irene Hernishin.
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April 28, 2023 |
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Edward A. Hann, age 91, of Bethel Park, and formerly of Tom's River, NJ passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Celebration Villa of South Hills. A Coast Guard veteran and a Mason, he retired as an adjuster for General Adjusters Bureau in New York and was a personal and commercial insurance agent in New York. Born December 7, 1931 in Tuckerton, NJ, he was a son of the late Blanche Risley Hann and husband of the late Barbara (Close) Hann. He is survived by sons, Wells L. (Lourdes) Hann of Dormont and David (Laurie) Hann of Colorado Springs, CO; granddaughters, Andrea McHugh and Alessandra Gudmundsson; and great-grandchildren, Aiden and Liam McHugh. Burial will be Monday, May 8, 2023 at 2 PM in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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