November 14, 2020 |
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Donald J. Curry, age 91, of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Saturday, November 14, 2020. He retired with 35 years of service as a guidance counselor and teacher with the Pittsburgh Public Schools. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the South Park Baptist Church.
He loved fishing, woodworking and gardening. Born April 9, 1929, he was a son of the late Esther (Curry) Andrews and husband of the late Grace L. (Akerman) Curry.
He is survived by his daughter, Linda (Stephen) Britten of Lakewood, OH; son, Gregory (Trudy) Curry of Robinson Twp.; daughter-in-law, Deborah Grimes of Ohio Twp.; granddaughter, Dawn (Kenneth) Jackson of Wintersville, OH; grandson, Justin (Kathleen) Curry of Wallingford; great-grandson, Elliott Curry; brother, John Andrews of Oklahoma; also, nieces and nephews.
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November 13, 2020 |
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Victor DeSimone, age 92 of Wilkins Twp. and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in UPMC Seneca Place, Verona. Born May 29, 1928 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Biaggio and Rosina (Nuoto) DeSimone. The former owner of DeSimone Fruit Market and DeSimone Hauling , Victor also spent twenty-three years as a watchman for Allegheny County. A sergeant during the Korean War in the US Army, he was a member of the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75 in Clairton. Victor is survived by his wife Marlene (Jurenek) DeSimone; his daughters Rosemarie (Carl) Fetch of Monongahela, Victoria (Gene) Zombek of Wilkins Twp., Marlene (Scott) Stachowski of Alpharetta, GA, and Carol (Samir) Joglekar of Duluth, GA; his six grandchildren Hilarie and Jordan Zombek, Austin and Emily Stachowski, and Maya and Pierce Joglekar; and also nieces and nephews.
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November 13, 2020 |
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Harry J. "Nick" Manning, age 76 of North Huntingdon, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Forbes Hospital, Monroeville, surrounded by his wife and children. Born May 11, 1944 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Oatman) Manning and brother of the late Rose Kalkbrenner and Patricia Manning. From 1967 to 1970, Harry served as a sergeant in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War, earning six honorable medals, two Letters of Appreciation, a Meritorious Unit Citation, and a Combat Action Ribbon. Harry was employed as a craneman at Tygart Steel in Versailles, but he dedicated his life to his home and family. On October 20, 1970, Harry married his wife Christine (Bach) Manning and, in October, they celebrated fifty wonderful years of marriage. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Joseph (Shelly) Manning of McKeesport, Timothy (Debbie) Manning of Coulter, Terrance (Ggee) Manning of Versailles, Allison (John) Shipley of White Oak, Jennifer Carper of Coulter, and Nicholas (Jody) Manning of Rilton; his thirteen grandchildren Nicole, Lindsay, Joey, Taylor, Talia, Christopher, Terrance, Johnny, Nicholas, Dylan, Christina, Hunter, and Melanie; his fifteen great-grandchildren; and also many nieces and nephews. Words cannot describe or measure how much he was admired, loved, and deeply respected by all who knew him. He was a giant man with an even bigger heart, and he will always be a hero to his loved ones.
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November 13, 2020 |
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Stanley R. Urbanovich, age 77, of Tequesta, FL, formerly of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was a retired teacher in the Elizabeth Forward School District and a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. A graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, he was a standout running back known as Stan the Bread and Butter Man. He also played football at California University of Pennsylvania. He enjoyed hunting and fishing at his camp in Kane. Born December 25, 1942 in Elizabeth Twp., he was a son of Helen (Sislo) Urbanovich of Elizabeth and the late Stanley A. Urbanovich. He is survived by his son, Brent R. aka Fr. Maximus (Susanne) Urbanowicz of Jupiter, FL; daughter, Beth Ann (Michael) Camp of Columbus, OH; six grandchildren; brother, Joseph (Mary Lou) Urbanovich of Jupiter, FL; sister, Marlene (Robert) Suchy of Forward Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. There will be a private graveside service in Round Hill Cemetery with his son, Fr. Maximus Urbanowicz, officiating. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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November 11, 2020 |
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Connie Lou (Indof) DiClaudio, age 83, of Bridgeville, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at The Donnell House (Concordia Hospice of Washington). She was a former switchboard operator at Bell Telephone and cafeteria worker at Elizabeth Forward High School. She loved swimming, volleyball, shuffleboard and darts while she lived in Florida. Born October 27, 1937 in West Newton, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Nellie (Biddle) Indof and wife of the late Dominick DiClaudio. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Tom) Pappas of Jefferson Hills and Tina (Rick) Manning of Jefferson Hills; sons, Dominic DiClaudio of Rostraver Twp. and Tim (Bobbi) DiClaudio of Bridgeville; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by daughter, Denise Santory. A private memorial service is planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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November 11, 2020 |
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Teresa (Venturino) Mannarino, age 97, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in Arrowood of Southwestern. Born, January 06, 1923, in Petilia Policastro, Italy, the daughter of the late, Domenico and Rosalia (Giordano) Venturino. She is a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish St. Clare worship site. Teresa is the wife of the late Domenico Mannarino (1992). She is survived by her children: Franco (Karen Herbert) Mannarino of Dravosburg, Mario Mannarino of Conneaut Lake, Theresa (Frank) Ciccanti of Jefferson Hills, Peter (Elisa) Mannarino of Pordenone, Italy and Anthony (Diane) Mannarino of Elizabeth Twp.,
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November 09, 2020 |
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Mary E. (Kalbaugh) Allison, age 93, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Southwestern Nursing Center. She was a member of Wilson Presbyterian Church in Clairton where she was very active. She enjoyed gardening and crafts. Born September 27, 1927 in Kingwood, WV, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel (Heath) Kalbaugh and wife of the late John Allison. She is survived by sons, Sam Spano of Forward Twp. and Michael Angelo (Patricia) Spano of Pleasant Hills; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Bonnett of Ocala, FL; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 4-6 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Wilson Presbyterian Church, 400 North 4th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. In order to comply with Covid-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited to 25 people at any given time inside the funeral home. Guests are required to wear masks and follow CDC social distancing guidelines. You may be asked to limit your visiting time so that all guests will have an opportunity to pay their respects. The family would like to express their understanding to those who are unable to attend due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
November 03, 2020 |
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Bernice "Peggy" (Stewart) Lazzari, age 83, of Bunola, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. A former transportation coordinator, she was a lifetime member of Bunola Fire Department. Born August 31, 1937 in Bunola, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Myrtle (Metcalf) Stewart, and wife of the late Paul L. Lazzari. She is survived by children, Billie Jo (Bobby Swisher) Lazzari of Bunola, Becky (John) Vasko of Elizabeth Twp. and James Lazzari of Elizabeth Twp.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, George Stewart of Pahrump, NV; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Michael J. Lazzari, and brother, Fred Stewart. There will be a Memorial Gathering on Friday, November 20, 2020 from 2-5 PM at the Bunola Civic Center, 366 Bunola River Road, Bunola, PA 15020. Memorial contributions may be made to The Dandelion Project, ATTN. HOSPICE, 429 South Market Street, Martinsburg, PA 16662. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
November 03, 2020 |
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Charles H. Van Ryn, age 64 of Clairton, passed away on November 2, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. Born December 22, 1955 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Harvey F., Jr. and Cynthia M. (Gambino) Van Ryn. He worked as a bargeman at U.S. Steel Clairton Works for 34 years and was a member of Clairton Sportsmen's Club, Clairton Auxiliary Police, Club 46, and loved spending time at his camp in Somerset with his best friends Bobby and Joy Gindlesperger.
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November 03, 2020 |
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Sr. M. Celstine Bacsi, Sisters of the Divine Redeemer, age 95, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 in the Divine Redeemer Motherhouse, Elizabeth Twp. Born July 19, 1925 in Lorain, OH, she was a daughter of the late Stephen J. and Rosalia (Mojzes) Bacsi. A recipient of a bachelor's in education and library science, Sr. Celestine worked as a teacher in her home parish - St. Ladislaus in Lorain - and also in the Dioceses of Cleveland and Pittsburgh. She enjoyed keeping in touch with friends, writing to shut-ins, giving prayer support, making handicrafts to the elderly, supporting Capuchin missions and the causes of American Indians, and making her favorite Hungarian recipes.
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October 30, 2020 |
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Gloria M. Takacs, age 94 of North Huntingdon, passed away at home on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Born February 5, 1926 in Hostetter, she was a daughter of the late Donato and Ida (DiSciascio) DiMucci. A member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Gloria was a graduate of the McKeesport School of Nursing and worked as a nurse for many years at McKeesport Hospital. She is survived by her husband William Takacs; her sons Ray (Kathy) Takacs of North Huntingdon and William (Dawn) Takacs, Jr. of Weirton, WV. As Gloria was also especially and greatly devoted to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; she is also survived by her grandchildren Katie (Angelo) Rometo, Thomas (Mindy) Takacs, Timothy (Jennifer) Takacs, and Stacy (Adam) Hardy; and her great-grandchildren John, Anne, and Sara Mamas, Eva Rometo, Levi, Elliot, Collin Takacs, and Ashton, Liam, and Delaney Hardy. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her great-grandson James Patrick Mamas.
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October 26, 2020 |
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Gene C. Opfer, age 71, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was a member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth. A former retail manager for Sam's Club and Dollar General, he opened the first Sam's Club in Pennsylvania in York. He was also a school bus driver for Pennsylvania Coach Lines. An avid car enthusiast, he enjoyed building and racing Volkswagens and was a member of the Mon Valley RC Club of Cedar Creek. He was also a history buff, especially of the Revolutionary and Civil wars. Born December 30, 1948 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Raymond F. and Elizabeth Opfer. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Opfer; daughter, Joy (Peter Larsen) Opfer of Pittsburgh; grandson, Otto Larsen; brothers, Raymond "Terry" (Cindy) Opfer of Forward Twp. and David (Dorothy) Opfer of Washington; also, nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. A Celebration of Life will take place graveside at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp., in the summer of 2021. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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October 23, 2020 |
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John Bradley Duvall, age 57, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Born April 1, 1957 in Valparaiso, IN, he was a son of Terry (Atwater) Duvall of Port Vue and the late David L. Duvall. A self-employed carpenter, Brad was a 1981 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and also attended Ohio University. In his spare time, he loved to fish with his son. Besides his mother, Brad is survived by his son Max Duvall of Swissvale and his brother Larry (Cheryl Miller) Duvall of Elizabeth Twp.
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October 22, 2020 |
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Paul E. Friday, age 92 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Born September 1, 1928 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Frank and Margaret (Arendarchik) Piatek. The last survivor of a long line of siblings, Paul was predeceased by brothers Matthew, Frank, Stephen, Joseph, Michael, and John and sisters Helen and Mary. He was also preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 66 years, Gloria Catherine (McIntosh) Friday, who he married in 1949. Paul worked for many years at U.S. Steel's Clairton Works and served his community of Jefferson Hills as a councilman. In retirement, he enjoyed travelling -- making it to 42 of the 50 states -- working outdoors, and spending time with his family. Paul is survived by his children David Friday, Pete (Somkid) Friday, and Marilyn (David) Neu; his grandchildren Jonathan (Margaret) Neu, Cristina, John and Peter Friday; his great-grandchildren Anthony, Alex, Madison, and Savannah Friday; and many nieces and nephews.
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October 22, 2020 |
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Rosemarie Archibald, age 82 of Squirrel Hill and formerly of Homestead and Coulter, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in the Commons at Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh. Born March 17, 1938 in Coulter, she was a daughter of the late Paul Lincoln Archibald and Margaret (McDonald) Archibald Wiggand and sister of the late Walter Archibald, Mary Louise (Archibald) Vitale, John Wiggand and Fred Wiggand. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, including Patty (Archibald) Walrath of North Huntingdon.
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