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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November 02, 2021 |
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James "Jim" M. David, age 67 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Jefferson Hospital. Born August 27, 1954 in Elizabeth, PA, he was a son of the late Arthur B. and Nan (Phillips) David. He is survived by his wife Elaine A. (Homa) David. A former loader for U.S. Steel, Jim was a member of Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport and the Holy Name Society. Jim was also a former member of the Clairton Auxiliary Police, Sinnemahoning Sportsman's Club, Clairton Sportsman's Club, and the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his brother, Dr. Robert (Sherry) David of Brentwood; his nieces and nephews, his godchildren; Dr. Katherine J. Barnett, Megan Weber, Daniel Barnett, and Alex Hodinko, his cousin, Terry Phillips, and good friend, Kenny Moon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Evan, Art, and Beatrice. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 10 AM in Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish -Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport. Arrangements done by the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, Clairton, 555 Fifth Street, Clairton, PA 15025, 412-233-5700. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
November 02, 2021 |
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James G. Wilson, age 73, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at home. He was a former clerk for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and a former Boy Scout. He was awarded the American Legion Youth Leadership Award for high school juniors being a Keystone Boys Stater. Born October 31, 1948 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late James and Helen (Eggert) Wilson and husband of the late Pamela Jean Gordon Wilson. He is survived by siblings, the Rev. David D. (Gale) Wilson of Venetia and Marijane (Len) Bartkus of New Milford; nephew, Gregory (Amanda) Wilson of Cranberry; niece, Hannah (Harish) Sharma of Jersey City, NJ; and great-nieces and nephews, Matthew and Henry Wilson, and Aadhya and Avani Sharma. A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 1 PM in the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration in Elizabeth with the Rev. Karl J. Petterson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration, 206 South Third Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
October 30, 2021 |
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Anthony J. Julian, age 90 of Pleasant Hills, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Southwestern Nursing Center, West Mifflin. Born February 2, 1931 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Attilio and Adelina (Lancianese) Julian. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, Anthony was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, a retired motor inspector at US Steel Clairton Works, and a member of the Tuesday Night Bowling League in Clairton and Glassport. He is survived by his wife Alberta (DiFalco) Julian; his children Thomas Julian of Pleasant Hills and Barbara (Joe) Mills of West Mifflin; his brother Valentino (Carol) Julian of St. Petersburg, FL; his sister Angeline (Joe) DiPietro of Portland, OR; and also many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Anthony was preceded in death by his siblings Pete, Jimmy, Mark, Joe, John, and Marie Julian, Concerina Bonafortuna, Dorothy and Frances Russo, and Viola Contini.
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October 28, 2021 |
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Rita S. Williams, age 93 of Clairton, passed away peacefully in Indiana with her sons and daughter-in-law Pam at her side on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Born January 19, 1928 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Pete and Jeanette (Barron) Seidling. A former telephone operator for Bell who also worked for G.C. Murphy & Co. in Clairton and Ames in Bethel Park, Rita was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton and the Clairton Senior Citizens. Hers was a life well lived. Her love, strength, and memories will be greatly missed. She will live on forever in heaven and in our hearts. Besides her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband Robert Williams and her siblings Lois Follador and Lawrence "Dutch" Seidling. She is survived by her children Robert (Pam) Williams of Plainfield, IN, Jean (Charles) Minford of Clairton, Kahrl (Rick) Smith of Butler, and Charles (Norma) Williams of Indianapolis, IN; her nine grandchildren: Robert and Jeffrey Williams, Karie Wright, Jaron and Matthew Minford, Karisa Williams, April and Alicia Raymond, and Michael Goliat; her fourteen great-grandchildren; her two great-great-grandchildren; her nieces Dinean (Follador) Benack and Lynne (Seidling) Fedorka; and also many nephews.
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October 27, 2021 |
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Dominic P. Ripepi, age 95 of Jefferson Hills, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Jefferson Hospital. Born July 16, 1926 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Michael and Josephine (Triglia) Ripepi. A US Army Veteran of World War II, Dominic worked as an armored car driver for Landmark Security of Large. He was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the Sons of Italy, all of Clairton. In his spare time, he was a big Steelers Fan, but he was a bigger family man. They will love and miss him terribly. Dominic is survived by his wife of 66 years Josephine (Bonafortuna) Ripepi; his daughters Deborah Ann (Tom) Curry of Kingston, TN and Donna (Ken "Moose") Van Kirk of Clairton; his grandchildren Thomas Michael (Rebecca) Curry and Brian (Carrie) Curry; his great-grandchildren Tony (fiancee' Ashton Martin) Curry, James Curry, Charlie Ann Curry, and Sam Curry; his brother Pat Ripepi of Jefferson Hills; his sister Antoinette Rothacker of Clairton; his sister-in-law Sara Behary of Clairton; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Dominic was preceded in death by his sisters Frances Lofstrom and Marie DeSimone.
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October 27, 2021 |
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Wilbur C. Williams, age 99 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Born July 6, 1922 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Henry Clay and Mary Agnes (Heath) Williams. A veteran of the US Army, serving in the European Theater during World War II, Wilbur retired from Enamel Products in McKeesport.
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October 26, 2021 |
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Galen D. Bisel, age 71, of Floreffe, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at home. An Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was a laborer for Trumbull Corporation in Pittsburgh and a 32-year member of 1058 Laborers Union. Born December 30, 1949 in Morgantown, WV, he was a son of the late Donald and Naomi (Bruce) Bisel. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marylin M. Bisel; sons, Galen D. Bisel Jr. of Finleyville and Brian "Buck" Bisel of Jefferson Hills; sister, Donna Gresczuk of Elizabeth; brother, Charlie (Nancy) Bisel of Greensburg; very special family, John, Nicole, Gauge and Jaydan Scott; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Rex Bisel. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, October 29, 2021 from 5-8 PM. Offer condolences at
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October 25, 2021 |
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Anthony Iannuzzi, age 81, of Clairton passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Born August 17, 1940 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Pete and Madeline (Stratico) Iannuzzi. He is survived by his brother Joseph (Deborah) Iannuzzi and sister Tina Prepelka: nieces Lauren (William) Strenske, Amanda Iannuzzi and Amy (Andrew) Tingley, great-nieces and nephews, Halston and Bristow Strenske, and Ashton and Avery Tingley, and former brother-in-law Ronald "Spanky" Prepelka. Anthony was the Pirates' #1 fan and had a remarkable ability to remember sports facts and figures. At the request of the family services will be private. Arrangements done by the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, Clairton, 555 Fifth Street, Clairton, PA 15025, 412-233-5700. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
October 25, 2021 |
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David G. Cochran, age 65, of Lincoln Borough, passed away with his sons by his side on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a machinist for Pittsburgh Carbide in Elizabeth and a member of Park Baptist Church in Versailles. Born October 5, 1956 in McKeesport, he was a son of George D. Cochran of Long Branch Borough and the late Violet (Creek) Cochran. In addition to his father, he is survived by his sons, David (Jessica) Cochran of Avonmore and Matthew L. Cochran of Lincoln Borough; grandchildren, Cody, David, Alison, Abigail, Caroline, Weston and Michael; siblings, Diane Hyde of Ruffsdale, Doreen Ahlin of Mt. Pleasant and Todd Cochran of Long Branch Borough; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 3 PM until the time of service at 7 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Robert Shallenberger officiating. Offer condolences at
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October 25, 2021 |
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Pamela Jean Gordon Wilson, age 68, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a retired psychiatric aide at Mayview State Hospital in Upper St. Clair. She was a devout Methodist. Born September 2, 1953 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Louise Gordon. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, James G. Wilson; brother, the Rev. Drew (Jenny) Gordon of Sykesville; also, nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial gathering in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 1 PM until the time of service at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel with her brother, the Rev. Drew Gordon, and brother-in-law the Rev. David Wilson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 317 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
October 23, 2021 |
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William A. “Chip” Chepanoske, age 84, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at home. He was a retired draftsman for Westinghouse in Jefferson Hills and was also a taxidermist and the founder of Trophy Crossroads Taxidermy Studio. He was a minister for more than 40 years and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Monongahela. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was a past board member for the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center, a lifetime member of the NRA, and a master in tang soo do karate. Born March 16, 1937 in Duquesne, he was a son of the late Anthony and Margaret Chepanoske and husband of the late Marian (Andrejchak) Chepanoske. He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Ashcraft of Elizabeth Twp.; sons, Anthony (Andrea) Chepanoske of Buena Vista, William Chepanoske of Lakeside, AZ and David Chepanoske of Sewickley; five grandchildren, Shane (Nicole) Smith, Danielle (Wesley) Miller, Taryn Chepanoske, Brent Smith and Mike Chepanoske; three great-grandchildren, Carson Smith, Brent Smith and Payton Miller; brother, Anthony (Jean) Chepanoske of Duquesne; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son, John Chepanoske. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 4-8PM. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 12 Noon in the Church of Jesus Christ, 525 6
th Street, Monongahela, PA 15063 with Evangelist Robert Nicklow, Jr. officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center Elder Care Fund, 120 Charles Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Offer condolences at
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October 23, 2021 |
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Marian (Andrejchak) Chepanoske, age 84, of Forward Twp., passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a retired beautician and proprietor of Marian’s Beauty Shop. She enjoyed crafts and operated Marian’s Creations Novelty Shop. Born September 29, 1937, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Vasil) Andrejchak and wife of the late William A. “Chip” Chepanoske. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Ashcraft of Elizabeth Twp.; sons, Anthony (Andrea) Chepanoske of Buena Vista, William Chepanoske of Lakeside, AZ and David Chepanoske of Sewickley; five grandchildren, Shane (Nicole) Smith, Danielle (Wesley) Miller, Taryn Chepanoske, Brent Smith and Mike Chepanoske; three great-grandchildren, Carson Smith, Brent Smith and Payton Miller; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, John Chepanoske and her brother, George Andrejchak. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 4-8PM. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 12 Noon in the Church of Jesus Christ, 525 6
th Street, Monongahela, PA 15063 with Evangelist Robert Nicklow, Jr. officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center Elder Care Fund, 120 Charles Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
October 23, 2021 |
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John Chepanoske, age 58, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at home. He was a customer service assistant at Dollar Bank in Penn Hills and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Monongahela. He was a gifted musician and the pianist at the church. He was a graduate of California University of Pennsylvania where he majored in education and also a graduate of Community College of Allegheny County where he majored in accounting. John loved collecting and displaying flags and kites. Born October 16, 1963 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William A. “Chip” Chepanoske and Marian (Andrejchak) Chepanoske. He is survived by his sister, Cheryl Ashcraft of Elizabeth Twp.; brothers, Anthony (Andrea) Chepanoske of Buena Vista, William Chepanoske of Lakeside, AZ and David Chepanoske of Sewickley; also, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 4-8PM. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 12 Noon in the Church of Jesus Christ, 525 6
th Street, Monongahela, PA 15063 with Evangelist Robert Nicklow, Jr. officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center Elder Care Fund, 120 Charles Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
