August 21, 2023 |
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Deborah A. (Shellhammer) Lawson, age 70, of Charleroi, formerly of Brookville, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Cambridge Hillside Senior Living. A member of First Baptist Church in Brookville, she retired after 20 years as a bookkeeper for Matson's Lumber in Brookville. She loved animals, crafting, sewing, being outdoors, baking, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She enjoyed music and singing and music "carried her" after her husband passed away. Born September 26, 1952 in Stamford, NY, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Betty J. (Andrew) Shellhammer and wife of the late William L. Lawson. She is survived by daughter, Kimberly Hempel of Brookville; grandchildren, Aubree (Cameron) Johnson of Charleroi, Andrew Hempel of Export and Austin Hempel of West Newton; great-grandchildren, Naomi Rose Johnson and Roman Claude Johnson; siblings, Richard (Linda) Shellhammer, Pamela (Robert) Davis, Susan Walk and William (Cari) Shellhammer; also, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Judith Crawford and Ronald Shellhammer.
Family and friends can attend a memorial service Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 11 AM at First Baptist Church, 101 Main Street, Brookville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Avenue, Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4240 www.alz.org/pa or the ALS Association, PO Box 37022 Boone, IA 50037-0022. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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August 19, 2023 |
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Walter A. "Andy" Steinhiser, age 71 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital. Born October 4, 1951 in Butler, he was a son of the late Alfred James and Arbustus (Hannaman) Steinhiser. Andy was a kind hearted spirit who loved people and magazines. He is survived by those that lived with and cared for him with Community Options.
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August 19, 2023 |
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Robert "RowBoat” G. Stevens, age 82 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at home. Born October 9, 1940 in Clairton, he was a son of the late James and Louise (Murray) Stevens. A retiree from Eastman Chemical in West Elizabeth, Robert was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW Post #803 and American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75, both of Clairton, and, after his retirement from Eastman, worked at Debbie's Clairton Coffee Shop. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen R. (Zubovich) Stevens, who passed away June 15, 1993, and is survived by his daughter Patricia Stevens of Munhall, his sister Janice McGowan of South Park, and his brother James Stevens of Florida.
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August 18, 2023 |
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Mark P. Johnston, age 63 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born August 18, 1959 in Columbus, OH, he was a son of the late John D. and Cora Sure (Hugos) Johnson. A member of Pine Run United Methodist Church in Clairton, Mark was a truck driver, working for many companies over the years. He was a former Mason, associated with the Demolay Boys and Rainbow Girls, was a Boy Scouts of America troop leader, and also served as a staff member at the Heritage Boy Scout Camp. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Mari Jo (Cornish) Johnston; his children Eric (Ashley) Johnston of Monongahela, Christopher (Alexis) Johnson of New Mexico, and Ashley (Michael) Schroeder of Clairton; his grandchildren Isabella Johnston and Lilleth Schroeder; his sister Shari (Kelly) Harrison of Spring, TX; and also nieces and nephews.
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August 18, 2023 |
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Lois Jean Adamson, age 73 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at home. Born October 4, 1949 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Agnes (Pry) Hancher. Lois Jean was a 1967 graduate of Clairton High School and received a Medical Assistant Associate Degree from Community College of Allegheny County. Lois Jean worked for the former Pittsburgh Heart & Vascular Assoc. and was a member of the Pine Run Methodist Church. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Post 803 of Clairton.
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August 17, 2023 |
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George L. Becker Jr., age 94, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at home. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was a retired carpenter with Local 432 and a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born September 8, 1928 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late George L. Becker Sr. and the late Helen (Gruber) Becker. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Helen M. (Mikszan) Becker; daughters, Dolores (Gary) Bell of Charlotte, NC, Patricia (Larry) Vavrek of Estero, FL, Carol Karabinos of Pittsburgh, Charlene (Rege) McDonough of Cincinnati, OH, Mary Chuderewicz of Pittsburgh and Lynn (Eric) Damico of Jefferson Hills; sons, Lawrence (Sherry) Becker of Colorado Springs, CO, Daniel (significant other Robin) Becker of Lancaster, Henry (Lorra) Becker of Denver, CO, Ronald Becker of Plattsburg, NY, Kenneth (significant other Kathy Gomez) Becker of Rancho Cucamonga, CA and George (significant other Sheila) Becker of Jefferson Hills; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; special friend of the family, Skip Messinger; sister, Mary Helen Rectenwald of Duluth, MN; brothers, Cornelius (Joan) of Pittsburgh, William (Shirley) of Pittsburgh, Thomas (Judy) of Castle Rock, CO; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 12 Noon in St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Offer condolences at
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August 17, 2023 |
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Frances "Cookie" V. Bindas, age 80 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital. Born March 8, 1943 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late John F. and Barbara L. (Demchak) Popchak. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church, Frances was a elementary school teacher at St. Clare Elementary, an assistent teacher at Mt. Lebanon Montessori, and opened and retired from the St. Clare Montessori. She was also a CCD teacher and director of religious education at the former St. Joseph's Parish. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael "Mickey" Bindas, who passed away on February 5, 1998, and her sisters Rose Marie Wilkerson and Sr. Barbara Popchak.
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August 17, 2023 |
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Deborah "Deb" Wulf, age 70 of Clairton, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Born October 9, 1952 in New Eagle, she was a daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Painter) DeVault. Deb most enjoyed cooking, family gatherings, and worshipping the Lord through praise music. She is survived by her husband Larry Wulf; her children Dustin (Heather) DeVault and Stacey Edwards; her grandchildren Mikaela (Ian Giles) Robertson, Dinah, Darrin, Danae DeVault, and Makenzie, Terry, and Kaleb Edwards; her great-grandchildren Ian Giles, Jr. and Malayla Giles; her siblings James (Rose) DeVault and Kathy (Roger) Webb; and also nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Darrin, William, and Terry DeVault ; and sisters-in-law Sheila DeVault, Sharon Wilson, and Cathy Fratus.
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August 15, 2023 |
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Carol Ann Slanina, age 78 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 in Walden's View of North Huntingdon. Born March 5, 1945 in Port Vue, she was the daughter of the late Gayl and Helen Locke. A retired bookkeeper for Gulliver's Travel in Shadyside, Carol Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, the late Stephen J. Slanina, Jr., who passed away August 2, 2012.
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August 14, 2023 |
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Patricia Ann Karpac, age 82 of West Mifflin, passed away at home on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Born April 5, 1941 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Mark J. and Loretta M. (Dippolitio) Zdrale. A retired nurse's aide, Patricia was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish - St. Agnes Church in West Mifflin. She is survived by her son Mark Karpac of Clairton, her granddaughter Taylor Karpac, her brother George (Francine) Zdrale of Sarasota, FL, her niece Kristin (Jack) Cahill of Sarasota, FL, her nephew Kevin (Megan) Zdrale of Baltimore, MD, and her great nieces Caroline and Celia.
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August 12, 2023 |
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Dollie Whiting, age 99 of Elizabeth Boro., passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Residence at Hilltop, Monongahela. A member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church, Dollie was a former self employed beautician. Born in Glassport on May 17, 1924, she was the wife of the late Raymond A. Whiting who died on March 10, 2012.
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August 11, 2023 |
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David O. Pershing, age 93, of Blaine Hill, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired as a millwright for US Steel National Tube Works in McKeesport. He was a Marine veteran serving during the Korean War and was awarded a Purple Heart in the Battle of Inchon. He was also a catcher for the Parris Island Marine Corps baseball team. He was a past commander of the Blaine Hill VFW, a member of the Elizabeth American Legion, the Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge, and a life member of the Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company where he was a past chief, lieutenant and trustee. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and most sports. He enjoyed teaching young people the love of baseball and was a former president and team manager of the Elizabeth Baseball Association. Born June 7, 1930 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late David S. and Rose (Telesfore) Pershing and husband of the late Katherine (Barton) Pershing. He is survived by sons, David F. Pershing of Blaine Hill, Robert K. (Elizabeth) Pershing of Irwin and Mark A. (Carolyn) Pershing of Springboro; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Mark and Cassidy Pershing; great-granddaughter, Dalia; siblings, Richard and Bill Pershing, both of Blaine Hill; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sisters, Sandra Davis and Lucy Thompson, and brothers, Edgar and John Pershing. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and Monday, August 14, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Mt. Pleasant Church, 104 Mt. Pleasant Road in Breezewood from 11 AM until the time of service at 1 PM. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Offer condolences at
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August 10, 2023 |
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Karl A. Randig, age 85, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at home. An Army veteran, he retired after 32 years as a stationary engineer at UPMC McKeesport. He was a member of Local 95, a lifetime member of Lincoln Borough Fire Company, a Mason for 40 years and a member of Lodge 45 F&AM in Pittsburgh. A Jack of all trades, he was an avid hunter, loved NASCAR, and collected and restored antique cars, his favorite being a 1957 candy apple red Corvette. Born June 29, 1938 in Lincoln Borough, he was a son of the late Andrew and Henrietta (Bradley) Randig. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Madeline A. (Lucas) Randig; daughters, Dawn (James) Gaydos and Sharyn Randig, both of Lincoln Borough; grandsons, Lukas (Christine) Gaydos and Logan Gaydos, both of Lincoln Borough; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Robert Wylie, Eulia Schriber, Thomas Randig and Laureen Randig. No visitation or services are planned. Private burial at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth Twp. will take place at a later date. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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August 10, 2023 |
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Mary M. Brkovich, age 95 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023 at Sunrise of Upper St. Clair. She retired as a clerk in the accounting department of ADTRANZ (a.k.a Bombardier and Westinghouse) in West Mifflin. Mary was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Christy Park, the Christian Mothers and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America.
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August 07, 2023 |
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