September 24, 2025 |
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Nancy Pauline Zyra, 76, of Center Township, Beaver County, passed away on September 19, 2025 in the comfort of her home with her husband and family at her side. Born June 22. 1949 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the Late Michael Sr. and Pauline (Elko) Cundra. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening.
A beloved wife of 53 years to Theodore Zyra, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Marlene Knapp and Patricia (Patty) Mancia; and brother Michael Cundra Jr. She is survived by her son David (Judith) Zyra; grandson Noah Zyra; and her brother William Daniel (Liza) Cundra; additionally, many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
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September 22, 2025 |
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Barbara J. Haywood, age 88, of Elizabeth, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 in Beavercreek, Ohio. She attended Journey by Grace Free Methodist Church in Belle Vernon and retired as an executive assistant at Ashland Oil in Floreffe which became Marathon. Born April 21, 1937 in Coal Bluff, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Emma Jane (Williams) Withers and wife of the late Emerson H. “Woody” Haywood. She is survived by son, Gen. James E. Haywood of Xenia, Ohio; grandchildren, Nathan (Corynne) Haywood of Fort Drum, NY, Autumn (Michael Shover) Fetterman of Fairborn, OH and Gregory Gawel of Fairborn, OH; great-grandchildren, Donovan Fetterman, Aaron Shover and Sabrina Haywood; siblings, Bill (Gail) Withers of Jefferson Hills and Cheryl (Chuck) Ayre of Munhall; also, nieces and nephews, C.J. (Candice) Ayre, Jayme Ayre, Nikki Ilgenfritz, Chad (Kherissa) Withers and Troy Withers, and great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna L. Fetterman and her brother, Robert K. Withers. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will be Friday, September 26, 2026 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastors Chuck Jack and Bill Bailey co-officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at
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September 21, 2025 |
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James M. “Jim” Stefan, age 81, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at home. He was a retired millwright at U.S. Steel Clairton Works and a U.S. Army veteran serving during Vietnam. Jim was a member of the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post 75 of Clairton. He enjoyed and loved fishing, doo-wop and bowling. Born October 27, 1943, in Clairton, he was a son of the late Stephen and Irene (Buchina) Stefan and husband of the late Marie (Calabro) Stefan. He is survived by sons, Art (Jean) Stefan and Scott (Alissa) Stefan; daughter, Jill (Karen) Pazo; grandchildren, Nicole (Donny) Holtz, Trevor (Erin) Stefan, Michaela (Michael) Hull, Vince Stefan and Alyssa (Dale Jr.) Morgele; great-grandchildren Avery, Allyson and Claire Holtz, Beau and Tatum Stefan, Maverick Hull, Alora, Tessa and Dawson Morgele; brother, Tim Stefan; sister, Marcia Pletcher; also many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth, on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 10 AM in St. Thomas a Becket Church, Jefferson Hills. Burial to follow at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256, and/or Project Healing Waters. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
September 19, 2025 |
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Thomas Michael "The Super Iceman" Greco, age 80 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 in Kane Regional Center - McKeesport, among family. Born August 12, 1945 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Joseph L. and Mary L. (Benkulik) Greco. A member of the Teamsters Local and driver for Home City Ice and Hillendale Farms, Thomas was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and long time US Army Reserve Sergeant. He was also a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick's Church and the Yough Mon Model Railroad Club. Besides his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his wife Sandra J. Greco, who passed away on August 28, 2025, and his sister Joanne A. Greco. He is survived by his children Anthony (Cara) Greco of Cincinnati, OH, Dana (Justin) Defonso of Boston, PA, Michael (Tammie Turner) Greco of Elizabeth Twp., and David (Annie) Greco of Eighty Four; his grandchildren Nevaeh, Jovanni, Antoinette, Mackenzie, Samuel, and Madelaine; his brother Robert A. (Kathleen) Greco of Tarentum; and also nieces and nephews.
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September 16, 2025 |
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James V. "Juice" Capane, age 78, of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Born March 6, 1947 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Felice (Juliot) Capane. James was a member of the Army and retired from Eastman Chemical Company in West Elizabeth. He was a member of the American Legion Post #75, a fan of the Pirates and Steelers, an avid golfer, and a lifelong supporter of The Clairton Bears. James is survived by his wife Anna (Pacich) Capane and a special Pap to Alyssa, Bree, and Owen, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Donald, Sam, John, and Anthony “Moe” Capane. Services are private at the request of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Hillman Cancer Center UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, www.upmchillman.com/donate or Special Olympics of Pennsylvania 2570 Blvd. of the Generals, Suite 124, Norristown, PA 19403, www.specialolympicspa.org/support/donate-now. Funeral arrangements for James will be private at the request of the family and in the care of the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, 555 5th. St., Clairton, PA 15025 (412-233-5700) www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
September 10, 2025 |
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Genevieve Terranova, formerly of Port Vue, Pennsylvania, passed away at the age of 98 on September 9, 2025. Genevieve, also known as “Gen”, anchored her life as a wife and mother to her immediate family and as a daughter to her parents, siblings and relatives.
Gen loved her life in Port Vue with her mother, Caroline Medved and stepfather, John Medved, along with her sister, Madeline Gross and brother, Richard Medved. Growing up, she played on the surrounding hills of her home with her sister, close relatives, and friends. Gen is also fondly remembered for her lovely singing voice through most of her life.
In 1964, Gen moved with her husband, Jack Terranova, formerly from Duquesne, and children Janet and Jim to Bucks County in Eastern PA. But, her heart and soul remained in Port Vue. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Schollenberger where she lives in Gettysburg, PA with her husband Doug Schollenberger and by her son, James Terranova and his wife, Jill Terranova of West Chester PA.
Gen has four grandchildren, Megan and Scott Schollenberger and Marc and Laura Terranova. In her later life, she has also been blessed with 5 handsome great grandsons from ages 7 to 2, Nolan, Jack, William, Finn, and Hank, and one darling little 18 month old great granddaughter, Charlie.
Dear Mom and Grandma, we will all miss you dearly. Family gatherings will never be the same without you.
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September 04, 2025 |
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Joann Sipkovich, age 78 of Clinton and formerly of Versailles, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Born April 17, 1947 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late George and Irene (Mesko) Metz. A retired bank teller and former member of Dormition Russian Orthodox Church, Joann joins her husband, the late Stephen G. Sipkovich, who passed away April 2, 1993. She is survived by her brother George (Sandy) Metz; her nieces Noelle Kucera, Heather (Shawn) Kemper, Linda (Norman) Cachimia, Janice Metz, Debra (Rick) Pils, and Vicki (Kenny) Ankney; her great-nieces-and-nephews Tyler, James, Jacob, Riley, and Shana; and many other nieces, nephews, great-nieces-and-nephews, and great-great-nieces-and-nephews.
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September 02, 2025 |
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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.
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September 01, 2025 |
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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.
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August 30, 2025 |
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Sandra J. Greco, age 75 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kane Regional Center - McKeesport. Born November 28, 1949 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Concetta (Rizzo) Guzewicz. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Patrick's Church, Sandy loved to craft, bake her famous cookies, but most of all spend time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Thomas M. Greco; her sons Michael (Tammie Turner) Greco of Elizabeth Twp. and David (Annie) Greco of Canonsburg; her grandchildren Mackenzie, Samuel, and Madelaine; her stepchildren Anthony (Cara) Greco of Cincinnati, OH and Dana (Justin) Defonso of Boston, PA; her step-grandchildren Nevaeh, Jovanni, and Antoinette; her brother Allan (Cynthia) Guzewicz of White Oak; her nephews Shane, Blake (Hope), and Nathan (Taylor) Guzewicz; and her great-nieces-and-nephews Cole, Sophie, and Wesley.
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August 29, 2025 |
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Nancy J. Tacsik, age 78, of Glassport, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. She was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Martin de Porres Church in McKeesport. She was a former pharmacy tech at Mann's Drugstore for about 20 years and a bank manager at First Commonwealth Bank for 40 years. She attended Robert Morris Jr. College, the American Banking Institute, and Community College of Allegheny County South Campus. She liked to travel, enjoyed working, was a manager for a girls’ softball team, and liked the Steelers and Pirates, bowling and tennis. She was a treasurer for the Downtown McKeesport Association, a board member of the Kiwanis Club of McKeesport, the Steel Valley Opportunities Industrialization Center, the Regional Business Alliance/Mon Yough Chamber of Commerce where she was also on the Membership Service Committee, the Salvation Army, the YWCA where she was also treasurer, and Womansplace. She was a member of the UPMC McKeesport Hospital Women’s Committee, the Women of Achievement, Glassport Library, American Heart Association, and the Mon Yough Realtors Association. Born November 3, 1946 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Mildred (Shandor) Tacsik. She is survived by nephews and great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Chuck Tasik. No visitation is planned. A committal service will take place in the chapel at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery in Monroeville on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM with the Rev. Edwin J. Wichman officiating. Everyone please meet at the cemetery chapel. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
August 29, 2025 |
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David W. Foster, age 68 of Port Vue, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Meadowcrest of Bethel Park. Born June 14, 1957 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late James M. and Janet E. (Thompson) Foster. A former member of the Mentor Road Bible Church in Forward Twp., David retired as a bus driver for Port Authority. He was a huge fan of Kennywood, especially riding the Thunderbolt, and was a member of the Kennywood Alumni and a few rollercoaster clubs. David is survived by his sister Karen Savage of Liberty Borough; his nieces and nephews: Lori (Ryan) Savage of Liberty Borough, Jennifer (Sabri) Keskin of Langhorne, Matthew (Emily) Savage of West Mifflin, Heather Wright of Liberty Borough, and Brian Wright of Port Vue; and his lifelong close friends John Platt and Beth O’Shea. Besides his parents, David was preceded in death by his sister Debbie Wright.
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August 29, 2025 |
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Mary Lou Alfonsi, age 68 of Clairton, passed away at home on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Born May 17, 1957 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Italo and Giuseppina (DiMarco) Alfonsi. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, Mary Lou worked as a former supervisor of housing development for the Urban Housing Authority and also worked as a schoolteacher at St. Clare School and a Home Base Instructor. She is survived by her sister Teresa (Rocco) Marzo of Geneva, Switzerland, her niece Pina (Marius) Marzo, her nephew Marco Marzo, her great-nephew-and-niece Ethan and Giulia, her close cousin Diane Black, her dear friend/sister Denise Longo, her cat Kenzie, and also other cousins. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Domenico Alfonsi and her beloved dog Mugsy.
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August 26, 2025 |
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Loretta E. (Abraitis) Nothdurft, age 74 of Whitehall, passed away at home on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Born January 17, 1951 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Michael J. and Mabel E. (Hagen) Abraitis, Jr. A retired pharmacy technician, most recently for UPMC Mercy Hospital, Loretta was also preceded in death by her husband, the late Peter J. Nothdurft. She is survived by her children Heather (Richard) Graham and Heidi Nothdurft; her grandchildren Hananiah Graham, Charlotte (Andrew) Mellinger, Abigail Graham, Shane (Benae) Coburn, Douglas Coburn, and Makayla (Duwon Terrell) Coburn; her great-grandchildren Isabelle and Alivia Coburn and Duwon, Jr. and Allure Terrell; her brothers Michael and David Abraitis; her sister Susan Maria (the late Jack) Cokain; and also nieces and nephews.
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August 26, 2025 |
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Linda L. Beck, age 75 of Greensboro, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 in WVU Health Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born January 6, 1950 in Canonsburg, she was a daughter of the late James Walter Beck and Nellie Opal (Frum) Beck. A graduate of the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy and employed at the Liberty Candy Co. for more than 20 years, Linda enjoyed roller skating in her younger years and loved to crochet, play bingo, do jigsaw puzzles, observe butterflies and wildlife outside of her home, feed the hummingbirds that would visit, and root on the Steelers. Most of all, she loved the time spent with her family. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Linda is survived by her daughter Kimmi (Douglas) Graboski of McKeesport; her grandchildren Sara (Nathan) Burnau of San Diego, CA and Nathan (Cassidy Chappell) of McKeesport; her great-grandchildren Bodhi and Sebastian; her sister Karen (Bob) Kelly of Greensboro; and also many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Jerry, James Jr., Thomas, and Terry Beck and also two of her nephews.
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