November 20, 2021 |
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Alice B. Ockay, age 92 of Versailles, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 in John J. Kane Regional Center - GlenHazel. Born December 7, 1928 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Julia (Demko) Ockay. The former bar manager of the Holiday Inn in West Mifflin, Alice was also a former secretary for US Steel's Christy Park Works. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick's Church and the CFU Lodge #146 of Versailles and its Ladies' Club. Besides her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her siblings: Rose, Cyril, Method, and Andrew Ockay.
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November 19, 2021 |
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Roderick Phillip Sullivan Sr., age 95, of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Concordia of Cabot. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 36 years as a clerk and supervisor in Elizabeth, Charleroi and Library and retired as postmaster in West Newton. He was a charter member and treasurer of the former Mon-Postal Federal Credit Union in Elizabeth and was on the board of Tri Boro Federal Credit Union in Munhall. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree of Elizabeth, and was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church, in Elizabeth Twp. where he served as a eucharistic minister. Rod is a Navy veteran, serving during World War II, and was a member of American Legion Alonzo Weigel Post 553 of Elizabeth. Born August 17, 1926 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late James and Anna (McNeil) Sullivan and husband of 61 years to the late Phoebe (Withers) Sullivan. He is survived by daughters, Nancy Lee (Michael) Corey of Strongsville, OH and Susan (Paul) Austin of Lake George, NY; sons, Roderick P. (Kathryn) Sullivan Jr. of Chester Springs, Daniel W. (LuAnn) Sullivan of Ashland, OH, Dr. Patrick J. (Mary Anne) Sullivan of Cheswick and Terrence C. (Mary) Sullivan of Strongsville, OH; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
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November 18, 2021 |
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Paul E. Pollock, age 84 of Versailles, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born May 3, 1937 in Black Lick, he was a son of the late Paul T. and Cecilia (Verostic) Pollock. A member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick's Church in Christy Park and a retired supervisor at the Westinghouse Bettis Plant in West Mifflin, Paul is survived by his wife of 64 years Nancy A. (Riggs) Pollock; his sons Paul E. (Cathy) Pollock, Jr. of Versailles and Scott (Terri) Pollock of White Oak; his grandchildren Gabrielle (Michael) Abatti and Carly, Hunter, and Samantha Pollock; and his great-grandchildren Winnie, Clyde, and Kaiyi.
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November 18, 2021 |
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Rita B. York, age 91 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Born July 19, 1930 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Chasko) Belinski. A retired secretary for both US Steel Clairton Works and Thomas Jefferson High School, Rita was a member of both Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church and the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75 Ladies Auxiliary, both of Clairton. In her spare time, she enjoyed trips to the casino, but loved to cook: especially for big family holidays. Besides her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Raymond G. York, who passed away March 4, 2021, and her siblings: Paul, Dorothy, and Marie Belinski. She is survived by her children Randall (Mary) York of Dormont, Monica King of Stow, OH, and Richard York of Pittsburgh; her grandchildren Jennifer York of Bangkok, Thailand, Maureen (J.W.) Johnson of Carnegie, Becca Tracy of Charlotte, NC, and Brett (Lauren Waugh) Tracy of Seattle, WA; her great-grandson Beck Johnson; and also nieces and nephews.
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November 17, 2021 |
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Marianne Z. (McMahon) MacBeth, age 80, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Grandview Estates surrounded by her family. She retired as an English professor at California University of Pennsylvania and was a former professor at Duquesne University, the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg and Community College of Allegheny County South Campus. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., a director at the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center, and a volunteer at UPMC McKeesport and Intersection in McKeesport. Born May 18, 1941 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Helen (O'Brien) McMahon and wife of the late Louis A. MacBeth. She is survived by her daughters, Peggy (Greg) Platte of Elizabeth, Tara (Jeff) Gluscic of Greenock and Erin (John) Barch of Versailles; grandchildren, Katie (Phil) Swartzlander, Beth (Andrew) Hoover, Rob (Xiara Long) Platte, Ellie (Jarrett Booz) Platte, Sean (Patty) McDermott, Samantha McDermott, Melanie (Charles) Murdock and Lisa Gluscic; great-grandchildren, Allison and Lainey Swartzlander, Grace, Anna and Jack Hoover, and Bailey McDermott; sister, Patsy McElhinny of Johnstown; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and second husband, she was preceded in death by first husband, Carl "Herky" Zetler, and sister, Gerrie Murphy.
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November 16, 2021 |
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Helen M. (Yonek) Haramia, age 81, of Jefferson Hills passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. Born April 16, 1940 in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Piach) Yonek. She retired as a Unit Clerk for Jefferson Hospital. Helen was known for her cooking, baking, and an open seat at the table for holidays. She will be remembered as a kind and gentle spirit, who loved doing the Sunday crosswords and gardening. Helen was preceded in death by husband Matthew L. “Bones” Haramia. She was survived by her sons Darren M. (Donna) Haramia of Munhall and Brian L. (Lorna D.) Haramia of Jefferson Hills; grandchildren David (Carol) Cochenour, Robert (Darlene) Cochenour, Christina (Tony) Lohman, Stephanie Catchot, and Corinne (Neil) Galloway; her many great-grandchildren; siblings Barbara (Regis) Fiore, Deborah Yonek, William Yonek; nieces Marci Provins, Kimberly (Todd) Provins-Stancliff, Lauren (Matt) Krupp, Courtney (Ben) Reed; nephew PJ Chonko; brother-in-law Robert (Catherine) Haramia; sister-in-law Janet (William) Clelland; and many cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother Paul Yonek; and nephew Craig Provins. Friends will be received at the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, Clairton on Friday, November 19, 2021 from 6 PM-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 10 AM in the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Paul Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude and American Heart Association. Offer condolences at
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November 16, 2021 |
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Danny R. Lee, age 66, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at home. He retired as a self-employed contractor at Dan Lee Construction in Elizabeth Twp. He loved the outdoors and growing flowers from seeds. He trained and bred English Setters and was a member of Pheasants Forever. Born October 2, 1955 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Elmore and Dolly (Faust) Lee. He is survived by daughter, Jennifer Kozemchak of Monongahela; five grandchildren; brother, Gary Lee of Elizabeth Twp.; and his companion with whom he resided, JoAnn Riley. A memorial gathering will take place from 2-6 PM on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Buena Vista Fire Hall. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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November 16, 2021 |
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Richard T. "Tom" Weigel, age 94, of Pleasant Hills, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at The Residence at Hilltop. He retired as an investment counselor and tax consultant for Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh. He was a Navy veteran serving during World War II and a member of Baldwin Community United Methodist Church. Born January 25, 1927 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Willard Houston and Maude (Patton) Weigel and husband of the late Artalissa K. (Keller) Weigel. He is survived by nieces and nephews. No visitation is planned. Burial will be Thursday, November 17, 2021 at 11 AM in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, 5001 Baptist Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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November 15, 2021 |
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William Milas, age 88, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at home. A Marine veteran serving during the Korean War, he retired as a science teacher in the West Mifflin School District. A former Jefferson Hills police officer, he enjoyed his farm and horses and was a former roper. Born May 21, 1933 in Clairton, he was a son of the late George and Anna (Ruches) Milas. He is survived by his wife, Linda L. (Stokes) Milas; granddaughter, Harlie (John Democko) McGihon of Glassport; grandson, Luke Temple of Glassport; brother, Thomas (Nancy) Milas; a sister; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Amanda Lynn Milas. No visitation or services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project - Pittsburgh, 600 River Avenue, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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November 15, 2021 |
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Patricia G. Otroba, age 60 of Versailles, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Born June 9, 1961 in McKeesport the daughter of the late Michael and Lois (Hull) Otroba. Patricia was a school bus monitor for Pennsylvania Coach Lines. She is survived by her brother Paul M. Otroba of Versailles, uncle John Otroba of Lewes, DE, also by several cousins. Final disposition will be handled privately between the family and Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory, 4504 Walnut Street, Versailles, PA 15132 (412)678-3454 www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
November 12, 2021 |
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Henry J. Giammario, age 97 of Greenock, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Concordia of Monroeville. Born November 24, 1923 in West Newton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Florence (DiSantis) Giammario. A US Army Staff Sergeant during World War II, Henry served in Normandy, France and Germany. He retired from Equibank where he was a Trust Officer for over 25 years. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish and the Croatian Fraternal Union, Lodge 146 of Versailles. Henry is survived by his wife Dorothy (Kisan) Giammario; his daughters Deborah Monaco of Plum Boro, Pamela (Jim) Jeltema of Bellebrook, OH, and Beth (Gregory) Smith of Indian Rocks Beach, FL; his four grandchildren; his one great grandson; his three step grandchildren; his five step great grandchildren; and also nieces and nephews.
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November 11, 2021 |
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Elizabeth Anna Segedi, age 102 of Clairton and formerly of Washington, DC, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Born August 5, 1919 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Michael J. and Elizabeth (Miney) Segedi. A 1937 graduate of Clairton High School, Elizabeth worked as a civil service employee within the Federal Government in Washington, DC from 1941 to 1978. She began with one year for the IRS Income Tax Division, followed by 36 years with the US Coast Guard as a Visual Information Specialist for the Public Information Division. She was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish and the former St. Paulinus Church in Clairton and the Catholic Daughters of America Court 212 of the District of Columbia. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and, besides her parents, was preceded in death by her siblings Mary Segedi, John Szegedy, and Michael Segedi.
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November 09, 2021 |
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Ronald L. Van Fossen, age 82, of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired as a high school math teacher in the Canon-McMillian School District, where he was a former head coach for the baseball team. He was also a former head coach for a team in the Daily News League and an American Legion team. He was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born April 16, 1939 in Bunola, he was a son of the late Harry E. and Stella M. (Cheskawich) Van Fossen. He is survived by his siblings, Arlene Van Fossen, Nancy (Larry) Boal, William (Maryanne) Van Fossen and Dennis (Roslyn) Van Fossen, all of Elizabeth; also, cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Harry Van Fossen Jr. No visitation is planned. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 11 AM in St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
November 09, 2021 |
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Rose Marie Banko, age 88 of McKeesport, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 in Transitions Health Center, North Huntingdon. Born December 28, 1932 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Klisanin) Krznaric. Besides her parents, Rose Marie was also preceded in death by her husband Milton H. "Herb" Banko and her siblings: Caroline Kasunich, Fannie Cindric, Michael and Charles Krznaric, Daisy Kramer, Emma Schneider, and Frank and Joseph Krznaric. She is survived by her sister Mary Scott of Monroeville and many nieces and nephews. There is no visitation scheduled for Rose Marie.
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November 07, 2021 |
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Mary B. Prokop, age 94 of Elizabeth Twp. and formerly of Clairton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2021 in Abode Care of Monroeville. Born September 11, 1927 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Krajrajnak) Bartko. Mary was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Michael's Church in Elizabeth Twp., the former St. Joseph's Parish in Clairton, and its Christian Mothers Guild. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Prokop, who passed away July 11, 1991, and her siblings Frank Yantek and Anne Orenyak. Mary is survived by her sons Thomas (Dolly) Prokop of Elizabeth Twp. and Robert (Jo Carol) Prokop of Martinsburg, WV; her grandsons Thomas (Melissa) Prokop of Laytonsville, MD and Daniel (Natalie) Prokop of Allison Park; and her great-grandchildren: Madeline, Matthew, Meredith, Joseph, Nadia, and Petra.
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