February 11, 2020 |
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Ted J. Kacmarik, age 73 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. Born June 15, 1946 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Andrew and Cecelia (Kolokowski) Kacmarik. A retired Chemical Operator for Koppers, Ted was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton and the National Railroad Historical Society. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Cheryl (Rothey) Kacmarik, a sister, brothers-in-law, and nieces and nephews.
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February 11, 2020 |
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Sandra (Gillen) Holland, age 77, of Dade City, FL, formerly of Clairton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 10, 2020. She was a member of New Hope Assembly of God Church in Elizabeth Twp. and was a retired manager for M & M Uniforms in Elizabeth. She enjoyed being a grandmother and great-grandmother. Born April 17, 1942 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Wayne T. and Mary D. (Bircher) Gillen. She is survived by son, Wayne (Eva) Holland of Zephyrhills, FL; grandchildren, Christopher Holland, Sarah Holland Nichols, Nicholas Holland, Alex Holland, Ashley Holland, Alora Holland Butler, Wayne D. Holland and Kasandra Holland; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, John "Jack" Gillen of Tennessee; sister, Kathy Gee of Virginia; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, James "Hymie" Roy Holland. There will be a memorial gathering in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, February 16, 2020, from 12 PM until the time of a memorial service at 3 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Damian Schoonmaker officiating. Offer condolenes at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
February 10, 2020 |
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Patricia (Dachille) Madden, age 69 of Versailles, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in UPMC McKeesport. Born June 3, 1950 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of Patsy and Margaret (Karchuk) Dachille. Besides her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, the late Patrick B. Madden, who passed away July 3, 2004. She is survived by her children Michelle (Kevin) Snyder of Elizabeth Twp. and April and Patrick S. Madden, both of Raleigh, NC; her three grandchildren: Zachary, Nicholas, and Taylor Snyder; and also nieces and nephews.
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February 09, 2020 |
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James G. Dull, age 69, of Carroll Twp. and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was a retired shift manager #1 control room at U.S. Steel Clairton Works and was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons. Born April 25, 1950 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Russell and Mary (Magaro) Dull. He is survived by sons, James V. (Tracy) Dull of Elizabeth Twp. and Jason E. (Debbie Cusick) Dull of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Lacey (Tony) Biggs of Inver Grove, MN, Alexia (Steve) Krum of Elizabeth Twp., Lyndie (Vinnie) Candelore of Charlotte, NC, Angelica (Harve Anderson) Dull of Rostraver and Lauren (Dom Giuntini) Dull of Bethel Park; great-grandchildren, AJ, Payton, Veda and Hendrix; loving companion, Carole Lewis; former spouse, Diana (Caley) Dow of Liberty Borough; sister, Anne Marie Novotni of Munhall; brothers, Russell Dull of Carnegie and Fred Dull of Forward Twp.; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from Noon-2 & 4 until the hour of service at 6 PM with Pastor Jude Urso officiating. Offer condolences at
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February 09, 2020 |
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Teresa L. Schultz, age 81 of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. Born June 4, 1938 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Jeno and Mary (Hollis) Schmidt. A former sales clerk at KMart in Pompano Beach, FL, besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her husband James Schultz and siblings Margaret Javorsky, and Victor, Jim, Alfred, and Wayne Schmidt. Teresa is survived by her sister Helen Gray of McKeesport, and also nieces and nephews.
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February 08, 2020 |
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Dennis G. "Denny" Nagy, age 77 of Clairton, passed away at home on February 7, 2020. Denny was a member of the American Legion Post # 75 of Clairton where served as Adjutant for 20 years, a past member and president of the Clairton School Board, and served in the National Guard. Born December 4, 1942 in Clairton, he was a son of the late George and Olga (Marko) Nagy. Denny was an electrical team leader for US Steel Clairton works and retired after 40 years. He is survived by his wife Sheila (Delestienne) Leck Nagy; his step-children Allison (Dusan) Markovic of Clinton, TN, Denise (Troy) Coughenour of Elizabeth Twp., and James (Jennifer) Leck, Jr. of Glassport; his step-grandchildren Rachel (Andrew) Burch, Alex Kuhn, Bryer and Jordan Coughenour, and Brendan Leck; his brother David Nagy of Hollywood, FL; his sister, Alice (Jim) Takacs of Hays; and also by one step great grandchild.
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February 08, 2020 |
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Richard H. Boyce, age 83 of Versailles, passed away at home on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Born August 21, 1936 in Maud, OH, he was a son of the late Roy Lee and Mary Louise (Layfield) Boyce. A self-employed general contractor, Richard was an avid golfer and member of the "Bull Chippers" at Butler's Golf Course. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years Terrie (Fuller) Boyce; his sons Steve (Karen) Boyce and Adam (Karen) DiMeo; his daughters Karen (Robert) Manis, Diane Rudolph, Kim Sweeney, and Kelly Sutton; his sixteen grandchildren; his eight great-grandchildren; his brother William Boyce; and also nieces and nephews.
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February 06, 2020 |
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Joseph Perlick-Spernak, age 25 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Born August 25, 1994 in Pittsburgh, he is a son of Victor Spernak and Carol (Perlick) (Victor) Sporio. Besides his parents, he is survived by his son Milo Perlick-Spernak; his siblings Victor Perlick-Spernak, Carly Ogletree, and Savannah Sporio, all of Clairton; his grandparents John (JoAnne) Perlick of Clairton and Susan Woodward of Elizabeth; and also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends will be received in the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, Clairton, on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 10 AM with Pastor Jeffrey Dillinger officiating. Procession and burial will follow to St. Clare Cemetery, Clairton.
February 06, 2020 |
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Dorothy J. "D.J." Shawl, age 81, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a member of the Bunola Church of the Nazarene. Born October 13, 1938 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Biddle) Neal. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, George E. Shawl; children, Jayne Ann Fowler of Finleyville, Jim (Kim) Shawl of Lower Speers, Janis (Dan Salaj) Salka of Jefferson Hills, Nancy (the late Jeffrey) Fetchen of Bunola and George M. (Beth) Shawl of Everett; grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Jarrod, James, Julie, George, Jordan and Dakota; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Jamee (Albert) Powell of Finleyville; also, nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandson, Steven. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ronald Doran officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
February 05, 2020 |
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Donna Shipe, age 58, of Polk, formerly of Donora, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at UPMC Northwest. She enjoyed working different jobs at Polk Center, music, dancing, and meatless spaghetti, and had an unconditional love of her family. Born April 26, 1961 in Virginia, she was a daughter of the late William and Elma (Boyce) Shipe. She is survived by nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and close friends at Polk Center. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to The Arc at thearc.org. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
February 05, 2020 |
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Henry F. "RoRo" Straw, age 58 of West Mifflin and formerly of McKeesport, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Born July 22, 1961 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Henry C. and Genevieve (Luketic) Straw. A maintenance man at Mifflin Estates in West Mifflin, Henry will be remembered for his helpfulness, generosity, and large-heartedness. Henry is survived by his sisters Carol Ann (Michael) Himich, Diane Marie (E. Michael) Elias, and Patricia J. Krygowski, all of McKeesport; his brother Richard (Jeanne) Straw of North Huntingdon; and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
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January 31, 2020 |
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Barbara (Nelson) Baur, PhD, age 92, of Fair Haven, NJ, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Riverview Medical Center. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in New Jersey and a retired French professor at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in Medieval French literature. She was a Rhodes Scholar, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and the author of several books written in both English and French. Born January 8, 1928 in Oshkosh, WI, she was a daughter of the late Holgar W. and Lillian R. (Johnson) Nelson and wife of the late Rev. Robert M. Baur. She is survived by step-daughters, Cathy (Michael) Bickerton of Fair Haven, NJ and Aynsley Baur of St. Louis, MO; step-grandchildren, Mark (Kim) Bickerton of Glenside, Matthew (Abbie) Bickerton of East Brunswick, NJ, Philip Bickerton of Brooksville, FL, Celine St. Pierre of St. Louis, MO, and Robert St. Pierre of St. Louis, MO; and four step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brother, Richard Nelson. Private service was Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Homewood Cemetery Chapel with the Rev. Cathy Bickerton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Pittsburgh, French and Italian Department, 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
January 30, 2020 |
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Frederick C. "Red" Schmidt Sr., age 84, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. An Army veteran having served in the Korean War, he was a retired craneman for U.S. Steel National Tube in McKeesport and a former maintenance worker for the West Jefferson Hills School District. He was a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church in Clairton, the Jefferson Lions Club and Jefferson Hills Historical Society. Born September 30, 1935 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Frederick M. and Dorothy (Webb) Schmidt. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce E. (Hoak) Schmidt; son, Frederick C. (Laurie) Schmidt Jr. of Jefferson Hills; grandson, TC (Leann) Ruffing of Floreffe; great-grandchildren, Anna, Grace and Olivia Ruffing; sisters, Dorothy Ault and Mary Hoak, both of Elizabeth Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Sharon E. Ruffing. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, January 31, 2020 from 3-7 PM. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 12 NOON in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Michael Airgood officiating. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Pine Run United Methodist Church, 901 North 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
January 29, 2020 |
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Louise Ann (Flaherty) Lamb, age 85 of Washington and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at HCR ManorCare in Peters Township. Born October 2, 1934 in Duquesne, she was a daughter of the late Edward Leo and Stella (Fleehr) Flaherty. She is survived by her children Laura (Jeff) Sayre of Washington and Kurt Lamb of McKeesport; grandchildren Kevan Lamb, Kimberly Lamb, and Cassie Betzler; great-grandchild Kendall Betzler; and nieces and nephews. All services for Louise are private at the request of the family.
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January 27, 2020 |
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Lawrence J. "Larry" Cocozello, age 84 of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in UPMC McKeesport. Born September 15, 1935 in Staten Island, NY, he was a son of the late James and Marie (Reskovac) Cocozello. A US Army Veteran, Larry was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Parish in McKeesport and retired after 44 years as a sales manager at Sears in primarily McKeesport, but also Eastgate and Century III malls. He was a member of CFU Lodge #146 in Versailles and was a big animal lover and avid gardener and outdoorsman. Most importantly, Larry will be remembered as a loving son, brother, and uncle and great friend to many. He is survived by his sister Louise (the late Robert) Conway of McKeesport; his niece Monica (Richard) Koontz of Elizabethville; his great-nieces-and-nephew Richie, Maria, and Victoria Koontz; and also many cousins. Besides his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his nephew James "Jimmy" Conway.
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