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Phyllis Turner

March 20, 2023 |

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Phyllis Irene Turner, age 95, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Jefferson Hills Manor. She was a former employee of Kmart in Pleasant Hills, the Lou Thayer store and Glos Automotive, and she enjoyed playing bingo. Born April 13, 1927 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Irene (McCorkle) Lynch and wife of the late James Dale Turner Sr. She is survived by sons, James Dale Turner Jr. of Elizabeth, Edward A. (Melissa) Turner of Addison and Thomas (Darla) Turner of Elizabeth; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Lynch of Ruffsdale; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Timothy L. Turner, and sister, Ruth Andrisko. Visitation, funeral service and burial were private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Kenneth J. Nemes

March 20, 2023 |

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Kenneth J. Nemes, age 58 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at home.  Born June 2, 1964 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Alexander and Joanne (Garish) Nemes.  Ken worked as a contruction worker and loved to ride his motorcycle and drive his 1974 Dodge Charger.  He was a member of the Duckpin Bowling League at the Glassport Lanes.  Ken is survived by his wife Debbie (Harrison) Nemes; his son Kenneth J. Nemes, Jr. at home, his daughter Ashley (fiance Chad Bailey) Nemes of McKeesport, his son Joshua (Sheila) Nemes of Elizabeth Borough, his son Dillion (fiancee Alissa Byrne) Nemes of Wilkinsburg; his grandchildren, Kristopher Laughlin, Philip Stahley, Dane Bock, Kyiah, Xander, Izzabella, Kali, Tina Marie, Naomi and Chase Nemes; his sister Terry A. Case of Dravosburg, brothers Dan Nemes of North Carolina, Alex & Timothy Nemes of Ohio, Dean Nemes of Irwin, and Charles Nemes; and nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother David Nemes.  

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Glenn I. "Oz" Schumann

March 18, 2023 |

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Glenn I. “Oz” Schuman, 75 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at home. A Veteran, Glenn served in the Vietnam War with the Air Force. He worked as a salesman for Schumann Auto Parts and was a former auto parts salesman for Bowser Automotive. Glenn enjoyed photography, cooking, music and had a love for fishing.  Born on May 10, 1947 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Glenn H. and June (Davies) Schumann. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elaine U. (Ford) Schumann; three sons, Rodney Schumann of Elizabeth, Curt (Gretchen) Schumann of Elizabeth Twp., and Bryan “Jake” (Shuxia) Schumann of Qingdao, China; two daughters, Cynthia (Dale) Schmaltz of Franklin, IN, and Connie (Stephen) Gallagher of Pittsburgh; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; step grandchildren; a brother, Tim Schumann of Clairton; a sister in-law, Ren Schumann of Pittsburgh; a step sister, Loretta James; a step brother, Mark DePollo; and a brother in-law, Mike DePollo; nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Ruth Schumann; a sister, Deborah DePollo and a brother, Leslie H. Schumann. Friends will be received at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, PA,  from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023. A service will take place in the funeral home chapel at 12 Noon on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, with Pastor Dan Bach officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 600 River Avenue Suite 400, Pittsburgh PA, 15212. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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Diana L. (Domer) Hale

March 18, 2023 |

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Diana L. “Lynnie” (Domer) Hale, 62, of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Canterbury Place, Lawrenceville. Born in Tennessee on July 25, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Stephen Fedorka and the late Barbara (Domer) Janicki. Lynnie was a former delivery driver at Mikes Pizza and Mama Pepino’s in Elizabeth and most recently for the former Hall of Fame Pizza in Clairton. She had a love for crafting and shopping and most of all, loved talking on the phone with her cousin Brenda for hours and hours. She is survived by her sister, Tina (Luke) Wellmon of Townville; two brothers, Michael Kadar of Midland, NC and Wayne Kadar of Elizabeth. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron A. “Swift Eagle” Hale; sister, Lori McIntosh; and brother, Joseph M. Kadar, Sr. No visitation is scheduled. Private burial will take place in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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Florence "Flo" Antonella

March 15, 2023 |

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Florence "Flo" Antonella, age 90 of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Walden's View of North Huntingdon.  Born January 3, 1933 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Felix and Pauline (Tomaino) Marasco.  A former volunteer at McKeesport Hospital, Flo was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish and a secretary and member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers at the former St. Perpetua Church.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Pete A. Antonella, who passed away May 20, 2013, and her siblings Maryann Tagaole and Joseph and John Marasco.  Flo is survived by her son Gary (Diane) Antonella of Mt. Vernon, her granddaughter Brianne Antonella, and also nieces and nephews.  

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Charles G. Mackulin

March 14, 2023 |

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Charles G. Mackulin, age 61, of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at home. He was a self-employed landscaper and loved fishing. Born June 16, 1961 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Carl Mackulin and Alice (Metzler) Phillips. He is survived by his sisters, Ruthann Mackulin of Elizabeth and Anna Marie (Randy) Harkins of Hunker; nieces, Shaina (Jeff), Cassie (Jason) and Jenna (Richard); great-nieces, Melody and Cali; great-nephews, Blaze and Ryker; best friends, Dineen Billick and Phil Genaro; also, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. No visitation is planned. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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Michael W. Faychak III

March 12, 2023 |

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Michael W. Faychak III, age 61, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at home. He was an installer for Beam Heating & Cooling in Monroeville and sole proprietor of Faychak Heating and Cooling. A member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., he loved hunting fishing, camping and riding his Harley Davidson. He enjoyed watching his son race BMX, football, snowboarding and skiing. Born August 11, 1961 in McKeesport, he was a son of Rosalie (Fasiczka) Faychak of York, SC and the late Michael W. Faychak Jr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 41 years, Melinda L. (Meyer) Faychak; son, Michael W. Faychak IV of Forward Twp.; sisters, Michele (Barry) Hallman of York, SC and Nikki Kalcevic of San Antonio, TX; brother, Chris (Michelle) Faychak of Florida; also,A Memorial nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers-in law and sisters-in-law. No visitation is planned. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/f/michael-faychak-medical-and-final-expenses. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Richard J. Raposky

March 12, 2023 |

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Richard J. Raposky, age 63 of Clairton, passed away on  Saturday March 11, 2023 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Born May 4, 1959 in New Eagle, he was a son of the late Michael J. Raposky and Dorothy Jean (Svacs) King.  A 1977 graduate of Clairton High School and a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church in Clairton, Richard was a truck driver working for Posty Trucking but more recently for Nickolich Towing.  He is survived by his daughter Nicole (Scott) Karel of West Mifflin; his grandchildren Savannah and Shawn "Junior" Donnelly and E.J. and Mia Karel; his father Alvin King of Jefferson Hills; his sisters Lynnette (Ray) Zajac of Pleasant Hills and Debbie (Mark) Graham of West Mifflin; his nieces and nephews Kari, Amanda, Rachel, Abby, Kevin, Brittney, Alyssa, Brandon, Ryan, Aiden, Mason, and Jacelyn; his "brother from another mother" Nick Nickolich; and also many aunts and uncles.  Besides his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his nephew Jason Graham.  

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Michelle D. Vancas

March 10, 2023 |

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Michelle D. (Colecchi) Vancas, age 72, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. and a former clerical worker at Equibank in Pittsburgh. She enjoyed cooking and watching her grandchildren grow up was the highlight of her life.  Born May 7, 1950 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Kern) Colecchi. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Michael W. Vancas; daughter, Caitlin (Justin) Driscoll of Rostraver Twp.; grandchildren, Everly and Brayden Driscoll; brother, John Colecchi of Colorado Springs, CO; and niece, Mary Colecchi of Denver, CO. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 10 AM in St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Burial is private. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Anna E. Agosti

March 10, 2023 |

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Anna E. Agosti, age 88, of Elizabeth Twp., passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert Agosti. She was a short-order cook at Johnnie’s Drive-In in West Elizabeth and a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandma, and a member of the former St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. Born April 26, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Renaldo and Angelina Gornati, and sister of the late Robert, Rudy and Raymond Gornati, Adeline Cortinovis and Elda Romanic. She is survived by her five children, Bobbie (John) Martell of Punta Gorda, FL, Kevin (Julie) Agosti of Plum, Elaine Agosti of Munhall, Laurie (Jeff) Gonze of Elizabeth and Kathi (Tim) Kern of Elizabeth Twp.; 11 grandchildren, Candice Martell of Mesa, AZ, Nicole (Damian) Baskerville of Algier, NC, John (Margaret) Martell of Mesa, AZ, Austin Agosti of Munhall, Christina (Don) Blank of Elizabeth, Melissa Barrickman of Nashville, TN, James Barrickman of Las Vegas, NV, Ana Barrickman of Elizabeth, Riley (Carissa) Kern of Eighty-Four; McKenna (Tyler Crawford) Kern of Manor and Cassidy Kern of Elizabeth Twp.; great-grandchildren, Jackson Martell, Abigail, Gabrielle and Chloe Blank, Natalia, Sophia and Olivia Baskerville and Alexandra, James and Charlotte Martell. She was affectionately referred to as “Mama,” “Poretta” or “Gram” by countless people – young and old – whose lives she touched. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, Sunday, March 12 from 1-4 and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 13, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Carol E. Gergley

March 10, 2023 |

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Carol E. Gergley, age 86 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 in Grandview Estates, Elizabeth Twp.  Born March 6, 1937 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Mortle and Bertha (Claude) Lowers.  A graduate of Clairton High School, Carol was an active member of Bible Baptist Temple in Jefferson Hills, serving as its pianist and choir director.  She was also a member of the Wilson Civic Association.  In her spare time, Carol loved to play cards and had an amazing tradition of always cooking a big Saturday morning breakfast for family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who wanted to come by.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Eugene "Geno" M. Gergley, who passed away December 11, 2009; her son Darrell Gergley; her daughter Carol "Sissy" Kurta; her brothers Glenn, Wayne, and Ronald Mortle; her son-in-law Richard Kurta; her sister-in-law Mary Lou Mortle.  Carol is survived by her daughters Glinda (Joe) Sekulich, Lora (Craig) Pittman, and Sharla (Jeff) McConeghy, all of Jefferson Hills; her grandchildren Jessica Hernandez, Janel (Aaron) Whitfield, Julianne (David) Dixon, Dustin (Rebekka) Pittman, Garrett (fiancee' Hannah) Pittman, Cody Pittman; Daniel (fiancee' Heather) McConeghy , David (fiancee' Christina) McConeghy, Nicole (Steve) Mongelluzzo, Brandon (Gina) Kurta, Frank Oates, and Shane Oates; her 27 great-grandchildren; her daughters-in-law Renee (Frank) Oates and Billie Jo Kurta; her sisters-in-laws Claudia "Jake" Mortle, Virginia Mortle and Lillian Gergley; her brother-in-law Mike (Joyce) Gergley; and also nieces and nephews.  

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Jeremy John Elms

March 09, 2023 |

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Jeremy John Elms, age 36, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He was an electrician for Heritage Electrical Services in Imperial. He was a 2004 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, attended Dean Technical Institute, and was a member of the Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company. Born June 7, 1986 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Kathleen Elms of Oakmont, formerly of Elizabeth, and the late James H. Elms. In addition to his mother, he is survived by daughter, Ella Rose Elms of Elizabeth; sister, Brittany Elms of Baldwin; also, aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Herman and Loretta Elms, and maternal grandparents, John and Olga Pollack. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, March 13, 2023 from 1-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Owen K. Kunzman

March 07, 2023 |

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Owen K. Kunzman, age 71, of Elizabeth , passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired plaster and drywall finisher. He was a social member of the Elizabeth and Blaine Hill volunteer fire companies, and enjoyed pool, golf and fishing. Born February 17, 1952 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Edward P. Kunzman Sr. and the late Mae (Delmer) Kunzman. He is survived by his companion with whom he resided, Victoria Rothey; and extended family, Victoria (James) Williams of Jefferson Hills, Grace Ann Williams, Sylvia Marie Williams, James Christian Williams and Jackson Robert Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Robert C. Rothey Jr. No visitation or services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to his family. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Edward A. Toth

March 06, 2023 |

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Edward A. Toth, age 85 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born July 25, 1937 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Evan) Toth.  Edward was the owner of East Bank Machine Co. of Elizabeth and a member of St. John 23rd. Parish - St. Isaac Jogues Church, the Elrama Gun Club, and the Porsche Club of America.   Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the late Ruthanne (Leasure) Toth, who passed away February 12, 2021, his son Edward A. Toth, his brother Joseph Toth, and his sister Dolores Breda.  Edward is survived by his daughter Valerie (Oscar) Keys of Bel Air, MD, his grandchildren Sierra and Chelsey Keys, his sister Elsie Stolic of Philadelphia, and also nieces and nephews.  

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Karen L. Sutton

March 06, 2023 |

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Karen L. (Novak) Sutton, age 71, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at home. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp.  She had a huge love for her grandchildren - they were the apple of her eye. Born March 1, 1952 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Audrey (Cavanaugh) Novak. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Arthur Sutton; children, Wesley Sutton of Harmony, Amy Owens of McKeesport and Eric (Nancy Ankrom) Sutton of Pleasant Hills; grandchildren, Joshua, Jacob, Hannah, Jackson, Charlotte and Isla; siblings, Thelma Prichard of the state of California, Mary Lou (Tim) Austin of Ludlow and David (Monica) Novak of West Mifflin; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Christine McDonald and Susan Novak. No visitation is planned. Private burial in Round Hill Cemetery will take place at a later date. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.