March 02, 2020 |
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Edward Anthony Scarpari Jr., age 51, of Tours, France, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020. A 1986 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, he attended Muskingum College and graduated from Ambassador College in 1993 and the University of Pittsburgh in 2005. He taught English as a Second Language in France, was the author of two books, and enjoyed running. Born November 29, 1968, he was a son of Edward and Brenda Marlene (Snyder) Scarpari of Elizabeth. In addition to his parents he is survived by his daughters, Margot and Madeleine, his fiancée, Sophie Caplat and her daughters, Lucille, Garance and Suzanne, all of Tours, France; brothers, Tony (Debbie) Scarpari of Castle Shannon and Adrian (Jamie) Scarpari of Baldwin; nieces, Rianna (Alec) Scarpari, and Julia and Naomi Scarpari; nephews, Michael and Brandon Rickerd, and Connor and Braeden Flynn; also, aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be no memorials per his request. Local arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
February 28, 2020 |
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Carmella Ferraro, age 93 and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 in Overlook Green Senior Living in Whitehall. Born June 23, 1926 in Italy, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Domenica (Capolupo) Ferraro. A member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton, Carmella retired from the billing department at US Steel Clairton Works. In her spare time, she loved to travel, paint, and downhill ski. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Rose Curinga and Andrew, Joseph, and Frank Ferraro. She is survived by nieces and nephews.
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February 26, 2020 |
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Margaret A. Lasich, age 97 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. Born November 26, 1922 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Myslin) Vossel. A member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton, Margaret will be remembered as fiercely independent and politically aware, as an avid and knowledgeable Steelers and Pirates fan, as a lover of talk radio, but, most importantly, as an amazing and loving mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and aunt. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Lasich, who passed away February 21, 1993, and her siblings Anne Popcak, John, Paul, and Michael Vossel, Helen Bercik, Verona "Florence" Annel, and Joseph Vossel. Margaret is survived by her daughter Marie (John) Perticone of West Mifflin, her grandson Alex Perticone of Pittsburgh, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
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February 25, 2020 |
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Michael C. Shaffer, age 14, of Rostraver Twp., passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was a ninth-grade student at Belle Vernon Area School District and a member of the Christian Center Church in Rostraver Twp. He loved music, playing the piano and percussion. He enjoyed computers and even built one of his own. He also loved animals, skateboarding and BMX. Born July 7, 2005 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Michael A. and Heather L. (Kyle) Shaffer of Rostraver Twp. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Tyler Brinkman of Rostraver Twp.; maternal grandparents, Jeff and Jeennie Nickolls of Elizabeth and Howard and Candy Kyle of Warren, OH; paternal grandparents, Dennis and Pat Shaffer of Camden, TN; maternal great-grandmother, Bulah Kyle of Dorset, OH; paternal great-grandfather, Andy McGahan of Camden, TN; aunts and uncles, Tara (Ryan) Lynn of North Huntingdon, Kristie (Brad) Rogers of Camden, TN, Susie (Matt) Fry of Camden, TN, and Becky Ingram of Camden, TN; also survived by cousins. A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 10 AM until the time of memorial service at 12 Noon in the Christian Center Church, 130 Charity Lane, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 with Pastor Tim Burgan officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Belle Vernon Area School District, RES Library in Honor of Michael C. Shaffer, 300 Crest Avenue, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 or Maestro Minds School of Music, P.O. Box 6, Darragh, PA 15625. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
February 25, 2020 |
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Michael S. Chismar, age 68, of Elizabeth passed away unexpectedly at Jefferson Hospital on Monday, February 24, 2020. Mike was one of the first employees of the “then grand” Century III Mall. After nearly 30 years of service there, he was a bus driver for the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. Mike loved the peacefulness of fishing by boat or along the shorelines of Pennsylvania’s beautiful lakes or mountain streams. Being born in Exeter, he loved the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants but soon after moving to the Pittsburgh area he became an avid Steelers fan and all of Western Pennsylvania’s charms. Born July 28, 1951 in Exeter, he was a son of the late John and Sue (Rebovich) Chismar. He is survived by his wife, Amy C. (Furiga) Chismar; daughter, Celine (Matthew) Weaver of Munford, TN; son, Stephen (Amanda) Chismar of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Landon and Cohen Chismar and Aubrey and Jude Weaver; sister, Susan Chismar of Monroeville; brother-in-law Robert (Vickie) Furiga of Huntingdon; sisters-in-law, Camille (Michael) Autieri of Mt. Lebanon, Michele Ann (Bruce) Engman of Eighty-Four, Eloise (Douglas) Brown of Beaufort, SC, and Patrice “Tee Cee” Furiga of Baden; also, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and grand-nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Furiga and brother-in-law, Bobby Karleski. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 5-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 10 AM at St. Isaac Jogues in Elrama with the Rev. Robert Miller officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Stroke Association or the American Heart Association, Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
February 23, 2020 |
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Julia Perkoski, age 101 of Port Vue, passed away at home on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Born April 8, 1918 in Dilltown, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Ella (Zidoski) Zelinsky. Julia was a member of St. Mark's Parish and the former St. Joseph's Parish of Port Vue, where she was active with the Ladies of Charity. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edward J. Perkoski, who passed away April 3, 2011; her son Edward R. Perkoski; and her siblings: Pete, George, and Andrew John Zelinsky, Mary Terza, Helen Mickosky, Ann Yanchik and Margaret Krenicky. Julia is survived by her sons Richard (Barbara) Perkoski of Lincoln Borough, Ronald (Darla Sue) Perkoski, with whom she resided, and Kenneth (Lauren) Perkoski of McKeesport; her grandchildren Richard, Michelle, Gary, Michael, Jeffrey, Tiffany, and Matthew; her great-grandchildren Tyler, Cole, Anna, Baylee, Madison, Jeffrey, Jr., Jonah, and Levi; and also nieces and nephews.
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February 23, 2020 |
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Walter J. “Luddy” Zdrale, age 95 of Finleyville, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Born August 12, 1924 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Jovan and Vasa (Prelevich) Zdrale. A member of the former St. Mary’s Serbian Orthodox Church in Clairton and US Army Veteran of World War II, Walter worked first as a welder for US Steel Clairton Works. Afterwards, he became a draftsman for US Steel in Pittsburgh and, after his retirement from there, he went to R.T. Patterson of Pittsburgh. He was also a member of the Finleyville American Legion and the Omni Masonic Lodge #582. Besides his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his wife Angelica C. (Collaretti) Zdrale, who passed away August 12, 1998; his daughter Lisa Zdrale; and his brothers George, Mark, and Michael Zdrale. He is survived by his daughter Denise (Jack) Cylenica of West Mifflin, his grandson Sean R. (Georgia) Biagini of Jefferson Hills, his great-grandchildren Giovanni and Siena Biagini, and also nieces and nephews.
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February 22, 2020 |
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John Orndoff, age 54 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Baldwin Health Center. Born January 30, 1966 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Wayne and Irene (Vasilchak) Orndoff. A member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton, John is survived by his siblings Barbara Orndoff of Parma, OH and David Orndoff of Clairton.
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February 17, 2020 |
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Ruth L. (Wallace) Davis, age 88 of Clairton and formerly of "The Patch" in Large, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 in Jefferson Hills Manor. Born January 8, 1932 in Jefferson Hills, she was a daughter of the late Winfield and Gertrude (Kessler) Wallace. Besides her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Emerson "Moose" Davis, who passed away February 20, 2002, and her siblings Jane DiClaudio, Dorothy Kosko, Betty Roesch, Marie Eggler, Bernice Bommer, Ethel Havel, and William and Jack Wallace. She is survived by her children Janet L. Davis of Clairton and Walter (Angela) Davis of Myrtle Beach, SC; her grandchildren Jennifer Durigon and Michael and James Davis; great-grandchildren Matthew Durigon and Chase and Lexie Davis; and also nieces and nephews.
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February 17, 2020 |
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February 14, 2020 |
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Christine (Mularski) Hampe Sikoski, age 90 of Port Vue, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. Born August 28, 1929 in Glassport, she was a daughter of the late Zygmunt and Estelle (Kwiatkowski) Mularski. Christine was a member of St. Mark's Parish in Liberty Borough and worked as a manager at John's Bargain Stores around the Mon Valley, at the former Jaison's of McKeesport, and as a school bus driver for Earl Williams and Sons. In her spare time, she was an avid bowler, card player, and taught aerobics for the Glassport Seniors. Besides her parents, Christine was preceded in death by her first husband Jack Hampe, her second husband Richard A. Sikoski, her sons Albert and Jeffrey Hampe; and her brothers Anthony, Ernest, and Regis Mularski. She is survived by her daughters Linda (Brian) Fox of Casa Grande, AZ and Judith (Kevin) McGinn of Elizabeth Twp.; her grandchildren Roxanne and Bryce Fox and Melissa (Sean Snyder) Ryan; her great-grandchildren Brandon and Jordan Slachta; her great-great-grandchildren Addison and Adam Slachta; her sisters Phyllis Carrick and Grace Vargo; and also nieces and nephews.
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February 14, 2020 |
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John A. Hodinko, Jr., age 68 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. Born April 30, 1951 in Waynesburg, he was a son of the late John and Madeline (DeFabbo) Hodinko. A member of the Clairton High School class of 1969 and and recipient of a Bachelor's of Science from California Univ. of PA, John retired from Eastman in West Elizabeth and was an avid golfer in his spare time. He is survived by his wife Dorothy (Cerepani) Hodinko; his children Anita (Mike) Primm and David Hodinko, both of Clairton; his granddaughter Abigail Braum; his brothers Joel (Joan) Hodinko of Elizabeth and Jamie (Deborah) Hodinko of Erie; and also nieces and nephews.
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February 14, 2020 |
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Helen P. Ruhl, age 95 of Verona and formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 in Seneca Place, Verona. Born November 24, 1924 in West Mifflin, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Vrombel) Dolansky. Helen was an active member of her church, Holy Spirit Parish in West Mifflin, serving in their Ladies of Charity, Women's Guild, and Eucharistic Minister for shut-ins. She also volunteered at Jefferson Hospital. Helen is survived by her husband of more than 70 years John L. Ruhl; her children Mary Martha (Joseph) Yakubisin of Moon Twp., Patricia L. (Bill) Thomas of Valencia, John (Candy) Ruhl, Jr. of Big Bear, CA, and James A. (Donna) Ruhl of Liberty Borough; her grandchildren J.R. (Grace) Yakubisin, Mary Beth (Lance) Baniecki, Matthew (Mary) Yakubisin, John (Kristen) Yakubisin, Karen (Dave) Harden, Mark (Mandy) Yakubisin, Jennifer (Randall) Goldman, Bill (Jennifer) Thomas, Patti (Randy) Gomola, and Alexandra, Nicki, and Julianna Ruhl; her many great-grandchildren; and also nieces and nephews.
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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.
