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Josephine G. Conte

December 19, 2021 |

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Josephine G. (Urbanovich) Conte, age 94, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital with her family at her side. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. She attended the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and was a member of the school's Seniors Club. She loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and enjoyed sewing, baking, and keeping a clean home. Born August 8, 1927 in Elizabeth Twp., she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Maciakowska) Urbanovich, and wife of the late Anthony H. Conte Jr. She is survived by daughter, Nora (Keith) Kelley; son, Anthony (Renee) Conte III; grandchildren, Natalie, Michele (Christopher) and Brian (Lauren); great-grandchildren, Haylee, Austin, Irelyn, Gwendolyn and Harrison; sister, Mary "Virginia" Davis; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Julia Guzanick, Stanley Urbanovich, Anna Hynok and Helen Liberto. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from 11 AM until the time of blessing at 1 PM with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, 300 East Swissvale Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Michael M. Phillips

December 19, 2021 |

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Michael M. Phillips, age 90 of Floreffe and formerly of Clairton, passed away at home on Sunday, December 12, 2021.  Born October 19, 1931 in Clairton, he was a son of the late John and Suzanne (Praschak) Phillips.  A US Army Veteran of the Korean War and a retired steelworker for US Steel, Michael was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, Clairton.  He is survived by his brother John (Barbara) Phillips of Alta Loma, CA and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Besides his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his siblings Helen and Mary Sedor, Elizabeth "Betty" Montgomery, Susan Paul, Margaret Hunnell, and George and Charles Phillips. 

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Adeline Bodnar

December 18, 2021 |

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Adeline Bodnar, age 100 of Clairton, passed away at home on Friday, December 17, 2021. Born November 25, 1921 in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late Julio and Frances (Garcia) Gimiliano. Adeline was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton, the Italian Club, the Women's Guild of Ascension Church, and also volunteered and cooked for Meals on Wheels in Clairton. Adeline was preceded in death by her husband, the late Paul Bodnar Sr. who died 4/3/1999; her sons Dennis Bodner and Paul Bodner, Jr.; her daughter-in-law-Francine Bodner; her brothers Peter, Sam, John, and Daniel Gimliano and Joseph Levat; and her sisters Nancy Yacavace and Genevieve DelVecchio. Adeline is survived by her son Anthony (Teresa) Bodner of Orlando, FL; grandchildren Denise, Danielle, Jeffrey, and James; great-grandchildren Elena, Jack, Brandon, Nicholas, Gabrielle, and Jackson; and also many nieces and nephews.

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Anna L. Jobes

December 16, 2021 |

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Anna L. (Maslowski) Jobes, age 78, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at home. A member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., she was a hairdresser and former employee of Hills in West Mifflin and a former bank teller at Great American in Elizabeth Twp. and Clairton. She was one of Western Pennsylvania’s top 10 Pin women bowlers in her younger days. She loved baking and cooking and the family could not wait to eat her cold dough cookies and nut rolls at Christmastime. She loved to cross stitch for her Blue Ribbon quilts she would win at the Bedford Fall Foliage Festival and had a real passion for fishing at their camp at Shawnee State Park in Bedford County. Born September 2, 1943 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Puskavich) Maslowski. She is survived by her husband, Ronald E. Odorcich, and daughter, Holly (David) Hasak of Elizabeth Twp. A Memorial Gathering will take place in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, from 11 AM until the time of blessing service at 1 PM in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner and the Rev. R. Paul Walter officiating. A procession and inurnment will follow to Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Pinnacle Palliative Care, 2605 Nickolson Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 or Debbie’s Angels in Whitehall. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Miriam Zalewski

December 16, 2021 |

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Miriam (Karstunen) Zalewski, age 98, of McMurray, formerly of Forward Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at UPMC Mercy. She retired after 19 years as office manager for Stanley Tire in Elizabeth and was a former member of the Palisades Dance Group. Born October 6, 1923 in New Castle, she was a daughter of the late Hjalmar and Aino (Krook) Karstunen and wife of the late Chester W. Zalewski. She is survived by children, Chester J. Zalewski of McMurray, Carmela (Robert) Yuhas of West Newton, David Zalewski of Washington and Anita Cindrich of Elizabeth Twp.; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, William T. Zalewski; grandson, Gage Blanish; great-great-granddaughter, Lillian Conley; sister, Norma Estok; and companion, Lee Stanley. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. William K. Little officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Boys Town, 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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JoAnn Sayre

December 15, 2021 |

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JoAnn (McCorkle) Sayre, age 89, of Washington, PA, formerly of Liberty Boro, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Paramount Senior Living in Peters Twp. She was a member of Liberty Presbyterian Church and a former member of Liberty Seniors. Born March 19, 1932 in Fayette City, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Helen (Hough) McCorkle and wife of the late Herbert W. Sayre. She is survived by sons, Jeffrey W. (Laura) Sayre of Washington, PA and Timothy B. Sayre of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren, Cassie (Adam) Betzler of Bethel Park and Corey W. Sayre of Sarasota, FL; great-grandchild, Kendall K. Betzler; brother, Boyd E. McCorkle of California; sister, Carol J. (Thomas) Williams of Forward Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, December 17, 2021 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. William K. Little officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Carole E. Paul

December 15, 2021 |

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Carole A. (Cochran) Paul, age 76, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at home. She loved family, her children and grandchildren. Born December 2, 1945 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late George E. and Catherine (Moritz) Cochran. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Carl S. Paul; daughter, Tracy (Jeff) Dettling of Derry; sons, Donald (Dawn) Paul of Rostraver Twp., Darren (Michelle) Paul of South Park and Kevin (Tina) Paul of North Huntingdon; nine grandchildren; sisters, Shirley (Emil) Wargo of Elizabeth Twp., Dianne (Duane) Halt of Liberty Boro and Sharyn Wilson of Bethel Park; brother, David (Kathy) Cochran of Liberty Boro; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Janice Macioce and Nancy Felicetty, and brother, Donald Cochran. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, December 17, 2021 from 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with her brother, David Cochran. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. The family has requested NO FLOWERS PLEASE. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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George L. Poljak

December 15, 2021 |

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It is with great sadness that the family of George L Poljak, Port Vue, announces his passing on December 14, 2021 at the age of 92 after declining health.  He was born April 23, 1929 in McKeesport, the son of Ivan and Antonia Poljak. He graduated from McKeesport Area High School and Penn Technical School. He then served in the Army during the Korean War. He retired from US Steel National Tube where he was an instrument repairman. These skills also allowed him to work for himself repairing televisions back when televisions had tubes.  George was very proud of his Croatian heritage and you would often see him at various Croatian picnics, International Village and Kennywood chopping lamb or singing with the Penn Sembles Choral group. He was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Church, The American Legion, volunteered with Port Vue Firemen, CFU, Young Men’s Social Club in Versailles Lodge 3 and Archer Hill Duckpin Bowling League. In addition, he was a member of Club Dobrator where he was the financial secretary and sometimes stood in for Santa at the children’s Christmas parties.  George was known for his homemade smoked kolbassi and sauerkraut. The best around! He was a Jack of all trades. But his main hobby was woodworking where family and friends were all recipients of his art. George was a firm believer that you didn’t throw anything away before you tried to fix it! He knew a little bit of something about everything and used it to success while watching Jeopardy!

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Barbara A. Hanick

December 13, 2021 |

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Barbara A. (Siler) Hanick, age 87, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a retired beauty consultant for Estee Lauder and Clarins. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. where she was a former choir member. She was a self-taught and talented pianist and organist who played for her friends and at the weekly service at Arrowood at Southwestern Senior Living. She was an avid gardener and painter, giving her many paintings to family and friends. A talented seamstress, she made countless outfits for special family events and occasions. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Born March 25, 1934 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Regis and Violet (McGarrity) Siler and wife of the late Dennis J. Hanick. She is survived by daughters, Denise Mykich of Pittsburgh, Deborah (Ted) Salka of Bunola, Catherine Hanick of Smyrna, GA, and Amy (Tim) Jarboe of Ellicott City, MD; granddaughters, Brooke and Sarah Jane Jarboe of Ellicott City, MD; brother, John Siler of Largo, FL; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 10 AM in St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Sophie Ferenac

December 13, 2021 |

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Sophie J. Ferenac, age 96 of Greenock, passed away at home on Saturday, December 11, 2021.  Born March 7, 1925 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Ziemianski) Novak.  Sophia was a billing supervisor for Tube City, Inc. in Glassport.  She is survived by her nephew Richard (Diane) Tomkowitz of Boston, PA, and several cousins.  Sophie was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Ferenac, who passed away April 27, 2016, and her brothers Louis and Anthony Novak.

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Florence M. Steindl

December 13, 2021 |

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Florence M. (Kazmierowski) Steindl, age 96, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Huntington Common in Kennebunk, Maine. She retired as a secretary for Wilson Baum Agency in McKeesport. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., where she was a rosary maker. She was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels for many years as well as a longtime volunteer with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). Born August 1, 1925 in Glassport, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Helen (Grzeczka) Kazmierowski. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Edward J. Steindl; daughter, Carol Gioia of Rostraver Twp.; sons, Donald E. Steindl of Watkinsville, GA and Andrew G. (Teresa) Steindl of Dayton, ME; grandchildren, Matthew (Katie) Steindl of Raleigh, NC, Bradley Steindl of Boalsburg, Gregory Steindl of Auburn, ME, Brian (Amy) Dinello of Rostraver Twp., Lisa (Luke) Leyh of Washington, DC and Angela (BJ) Schneider of Ashland, OH; great-grandchildren, Gabreale and Alexa Dinello, Jayson and Liam Schneider, David, Jordyn and Ryder Steindl; sister, Grace (Milo) Cubra of Albuquerque, NM; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Eric A. Steindl; grandsons, Erik and Ryan Steindl; and sisters, Theresa Zyra and Dolores Wayne. A memorial gathering will take place on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 3-7 PM in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 9:30 AM in St. Michael's Church, Elizabeth Twp. with Rev. Thomas Wagner officiating. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH) Inurnment to follow at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joachim and Anne Parish, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037 or Elizabeth Twp. Meals on Wheels, 100 Timothy Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Yolanda R. Marcase

December 08, 2021 |

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Yolanda R. Marcase, age 85, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Grandview Estates, Elizabeth Twp.  Born October 16, 1936 in Duquesne, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Angeline (Godine) Napoli and wife of the late Kenneth G. Marcase, Sr. who passed away July 7, 2012.

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Antoinette N. Dusi

December 07, 2021 |

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Antoinette N. "Toni" Dusi, age 84, of Forward Twp., passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Arrowood at Southwestern. Born April 1, 1937 in Forward Twp., she was a daughter of the late Giammaria and Ida (Bosetti) Dusi. She is survived by sister, Ida Jean Hansen of Forward Twp.; brothers, Frank Dusi of West Mifflin, Ernest Dusi of Forward Twp. and Al Dusi of Elizabeth Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Catherine Heckman and Annie Rothey, and brothers, Andrew, John, Samuel, Paul and George Dusi. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 10 AM to 12 Noon. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 1 PM in St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church with Fr. Miroslaus Wojcicki officiating. Burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Larry R. Boal

December 06, 2021 |

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Larry R. Boal, age 77, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired as a representative for Highmark in Pittsburgh and was a member of the former Elizabeth Wesleyan Church. Born May 13, 1944 in Jefferson Borough, he was a son of the late Keith and Velma (Brown) Boal. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nancy A. (Van Fossen) Boal; sister, Marilyn (George) Hudak of Jefferson Hills; brother, Keith Boal of Sacramento, CA; brothers-in-law, Dennis Van Fossen and William (Maryanne) Van Fossen, both of Elizabeth; sister-in-law, Arlene Van Fossen of Elizabeth; also, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 1 PM in Lebanon Church Cemetery in West Mifflin. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Robert A. Weis

December 06, 2021 |

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Robert Weis, 64, a life-long resident of Forward Twp., peacefully passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Baldwin Health Center. Born February 10, 1957 in Braddock, he was the youngest son of Donald H. Weis and Claire (Jenkins) Fekula. For most of his working life, Bob was a heavy equipment operator/foreman for his stepfather, Carl Fekula, at Carl Fekula Inc. Bob was always working with his hands, from “dirty work” to “domestic work,” fixing vehicles, small engine repair, tinkering, painting, cooking, sewing, and even makeup application. Fixing and repairing items for others was how he showed his love. Bob was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathy (Bilak) Weis; daughter, Nikki (Nick) Racer; brothers, Donald H. (Connie) Weis of Virginia Beach, VA, Jeffrey G. (Julie) Weis of Corpus Christi, TX, and Carl P. (Denise) Fekula of Monongahela; sister, Debbie (Weis) Esposito of Stony Brook, NY; mother-in-law, Patricia (Benich) Bilak; also, nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at a memorial gathering at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 12 noon until the time of memorial service at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jack Piper officiating. The family asks those attending to celebrate Bob’s colorful and unique character by donning your most colorful and unique sweater and/or hat. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.