November 16, 2024 |
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Beatrice Ann Ketterman Gilligan, 79, of Clairton, passed away on Friday, November 15th, 2024 at at her home. She was born in Pulaski, Virginia on June 19, 1945, to the late Doyle and Lois Licume Ketterman. Beatrice was the loving wife of the late John J. Gilligan. She is survived by son Brian Ketterman of Clairton, brothers Dan Ketterman of Elizabeth, and Tim Ketterman of Virginia, caregiver Jean Hull of Clairton, step-grandson Jordan Jones of Clairton, step-granddaughter Kenyahna Jamison of Clairton, dear friends Marava, Bernard, David, Janet, Paul Robert, and Scary Cathy, all of Clairton, and her dogs Ace, Princess, Milo, Daisy, Oreo and Pumpkin. Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, and siblings Johnny, Frankie, and Doyle. She was formerly employed in nursing, cleaning houses, and worked for a while at Bluebird Restaurant. She enjoyed playing cards and doing crosswords, popping bubble wrap, collecting pennies, and she loved her dogs. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025 to be followed by a service at the funeral home at 6:00 P.M. presided by Pastor Rick. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to
https://fundthefuneral.com/beatrice-gilligan. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
November 11, 2024 |
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October 29, 2024 |
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In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs or to https://fundthefuneral.com/james-dolney
October 28, 2024 |
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Eleanor “Pennie” Delight Bloschichak McGhen, 80, of McKeesport, formerly of Glassport, and Jamestown, Rhode Island, passed away on Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at her home. She was born in Newport, Rhode Island on June 24, 1944 to the late Andrew and Eleanor Delight Armstrong Bloschichak. Eleanor was the loving wife of 34 years to the late Patrick McGhen. She is survived by her children Patty (Gary) Meadville of Dravosburg, Lewis (Diane) Presley, Jr. of Greensburg, Dorie (Tony) Morrison of McKeesport, Michele Meadville of Ashland, OH, and Jacqueline Meadville of White Oak, grandchildren Nathaniel Meadville, Malorie Meadville, Dustin Presley, Dearl Presley, De'Leisha Patterson, Anthony Morrison, Jr., Elijah Morrison, Jordan Morrison, Taylor Watkins, Morgan Watkins, Jahquan Watkins, Jayla Watkins, Landre Watkins, 14 great-grandchildren, sister Peggy (Bill) Rezner of Orange Park, FL, brothers Thomas (Carol) Bloschichak of Rhode Island and Michael (Sherry Brintton) Bloschichak of Rhode Island. Eleanor was preceded in death by child Kimberly Presley, and brother Slugger. She was a former member of the the Lions Club in Glassport. She enjoyed cooking, bingo, flea markets, thrift stores, and cheating at cards. Arrangements have been entrusted to I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs or at
https://fundthefuneral.com/eleanor-pennie-mcghen. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
October 20, 2024 |
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September 24, 2024 |
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Andrew Emil Racko, Jr., 75, a lifelong resident of McKeesport, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at his home. He was born in McKeesport on January 7, 1949, to the late Andrew Sr. and Anne Mary Berta Racko. Andrew was the loving husband of 54 years to Carolyn H. Hall Racko. He is survived by his wife Carolyn of McKeesport, daughters Tanya (Brian Weiner) Racko of Bellevue, son Patrick (Myria) Racko of Hope Mills, NC, sister Susan Anne Racko of Dravosburg, grandchildren Ariana Berger, Amanda O'Donnell, Aliyah Zavetsky, great-grandchildren Ronan O'Donnell, Dylan O'Donnell, step-children as well as his loving kitty and bearded dragon. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents Andrew Racko, Sr. and Anne Mary Berta Racko. He served in the United States Coast Guard during Vietnam and was stationed in Alaska on St. Paul Island. Andrew was employed for 35 years by Braddock Hospital and later retired from McKeesport Hospital. He enjoyed woodworking, playing guitar, hiking, and the outdoors. Arrangements have been entrusted to E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
September 13, 2024 |
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Olga Mary (Knezevich) Pribanich, 100, a former long-time resident of Glassport, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, surrounded by her loving daughter and son-in-law, with whom she resided. The oldest of four children, she was born on October 6, 1923, in Donora, Pennsylvania to the late Nicholas Knezevich and the late Sima Bumber Knezevich. Olga was the loving wife of the late John Pribanich. She is survived by her daughters Kathleen (William) Bevil of Calvert City, KY, Janice (Edward) Gambone of Valrico, FL, and son John R. Pribanich (Rozanna) of East McKeesport, PA. She is also survived by six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Olga was preceded in death by her husband John Pribanich, her parents Nicholas and Sima Bumber Knezevich, daughter Christine Spanbauer, brothers Anthony and Rudolph, and sister Lidy. She was a graduate of Glassport High School Class of 1941 and was a former owner and bookkeeper for Cher-Ban Tire Service, Inc. in North Versailles, PA. Olga was a former member of Sacred Heart Croatian Catholic Church in McKeesport, PA, and later St. Martin de Porres where she was involved with the church choir, as well as the the Croatian Fraternal Union. Her hobbies included travel, duckpin bowling, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will follow at the funeral home at 12:00 noon, to be followed by interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in North Versailles. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, www.littlesistersofthepoorPittsburgh.org. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
September 09, 2024 |
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George Kim Romanos, IV, 76, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at Patriot Nursing Home of Somerset. He was a 1967 graduate of Clairton High School, a Navy Veteran, and the owner of the Blue Bird Restaurant in Clairton, a family business that was started by his grandparents George and Ann (Jones) Romanos. In his spare-time, he enjoyed working on cars. Born on August 3, 1948, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George “Buggy” Romanos, Jr. and the late Laura Bernardi Romanos. George is survived by daughter Lisa Romanos of Rostraver, granddaughter Farrah Pavlack of Rostraver, great-grandchildren Legacy Jones and Treasure Jones of Rostraver, cousins, nieces and nephews, and loving dog Charisma. He was preceded in death by his parents. He will be greatly missed. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025 to be followed by a blessing service at the funeral home at 5:00 P.M. presided by Father Doug Boyd. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 27, 2024 |
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Judith Elaine Bennett “Memaw” Fresh, 76 of Forward Township, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Penn Highland Mon Valley Hospital. She was born in Monongahela on June 9, 1948, to the late Peter and Blanche Morvitz Sninsky. Judith was the loving wife of 34 years to the late William “Bill” Calvin Fresh. She is survived by daughters Judy Fresh of Glassport, Cindy (David) Nehila of Clairton, Debra Fresh of Bunola, Tabatha (George Bradshaw) Main of Belle Vernon, grandchildren Laurel, Destiny, David Jr., Dallis, Bella, Sway, Joss, Reagen, Rylee, Alexia, Bryson, Colton, Delilah, Ryder, Arianna, Jade, Emma and Timmy, pets Smokey, Kali, Momma Kitty, and Sassy. Judith was preceded in death by daughter Tammi Fresh, sons Timothy Fresh and Darron Main, and grandsons Bobby Butrym and Devin William Nehila, sister Barbara Bennett, brothers Jack Bennett, James Bennett, and John Sninsky. She was a member of the Bunola Church of the Nazarene. Judith enjoyed watching Unsolved Mysteries, was often engaged with activities though Community Life, and love being a caregiver and mother to everyone. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday July 30, 2024 from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6
th St, Clairton, PA 15025 to be followed by a service at the funeral home at 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 23, 2024 |
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Betty Jean Popovich Lewis, 89, of McKeesport passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at John J. Kane in McKeesport. She was born on February 25, 1935 in Turtle Creek to the late Charles and Gladys Popovich. Betty ran the Penn McKee Hotel for many years, and spent many years working in caring for the elderly. She is survived by son, David Lewis of Versailles Boro, Thomas Lewis of Ohio, Patrick (Denise) Lewis of Monroeville, and Kenneth (Becky) Lewis of New Brighton, brother Charles Popovich of Irwin, grandchildren Anthony David of Glassport, Tina Hopper of McKeesport, Ellen Lewis of Virginia, Ava Lewis of Port Vue, Holly Keene of New York and Amber Keene of Pitcairn, Holly of Penn Trafford, Autumn Lewis, and Mariah Lewis of Beaver Falls and Alex Lewis of New Brighton, and David Thomas Lewis, great-grandchildren Savia Kawalski , Rylee Anderson, Ella, Haven, and Ryleigh Logsdow. Betty was preceded in death by son Christopher Lewis, and sister Lavearn Kun, and her favorite dog Sassy and bird Moe. She avidly enjoyed crafting, and taking care of her family. Arrangements have been entrusted to I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Family and friends will be received on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Richland Cemetery in Dravosburg at 2:00 P.M. where interment will take place. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 15, 2024 |
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Josiah Luke “Jayrider” McCrum, 28, of Glassport, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 31, 1995, to Karl J. McCrum and Melissa. Josiah was the loving husband of 7 years to Felisha Hardison McCrum. He is survived by his father Karl J. (Tanya N. Kach) McCrum of Clairton, mother Melissa, wife Felisha Hardison McCrum of Glassport, children Saphira McCrum of Coraopolis, Jayziah McCrum of Glassport, step-children Brianna Blazek of Glassport, Chylynne Blazek, of Glassport and Ricky Blazek of Glassport, sister Brittany McCrum of Elizabeth, grandparents Hank and Patty Campana of Canonsburg, uncles David McCrum of Clairton, and Dane McCrum of Missouri, aunts Yvonne Firzak of Monaca, and Phyllis Beeco of South Carolina, cousins Brandon, Ryan, Cody and Tyler, Chris, Tony, Brooke, Tricia, Jessica, Hayley, Leah and Arial and beloved pets Stella and Lilo. Josiah was preceded in death by his grandmother Stephanie Crow. He was employed at R.C.C. Contracting in Bellevue. He loved spending time with his kids, working on cars, riding motorcycles, playing video games, listening to music - mostly rap, and loved dancing. He was always so full of life, he loved adventure but his first love was Wheelies. Family and friends will be received on Friday, July 19, 2024 from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place at the funeral home on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 14, 2024 |
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July 11, 2024 |
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Rosemary (Rose) L. Davis, 70, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Mingo Creek Park in Nottingham Township, passed away on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 in her home with her husband by her side. She was born October 21st, 1953 in Monongahela. She is the daughter of the late Mary Ellen Yohe – Shibbler and late Lloyd H. Kimple. Rose was a kind, loving, generous wife, mother, grandmother, and humanitarian. She dedicated herself to those she loved and cared for. Rose was employed at Kane Hospital for 35 years, where she served as Union Steward for Laborers #1058, and retired as a Recreational Therapist Aide in 2015. She was extremely involved with the patients and in post retirement she would still volunteer on occasion. Rose also worked a second job on weekends at Mon Yough Services for 16 years and was recognized for her hard work and dedication to the community. Upon retirement Rose would spend her time with her loving husband Scott Davis. They spent many weekends camping and enjoyed winters in Florida with her family. Rose also devoted a lot of her time to family. She would spend many hours in the summers with her son and his children at Grandma’s Cabin. Then during the school year, she would often be seen driving to Ringgold or WVU to assist her granddaughters. She was a loving pet owner through the years. She grew up surrounding herself with horses on her family farm and eventually would own some herself. She also spent hours with her dog Odie and he has not left her side for a year. Rose enjoyed her retirement spending time with her husband and family, camping, traveling, time with friends, taking walks or small trips, going to concerts, cooking, baking and gardening. Rose was extraordinary with the love, compassion, and kindness she would demonstrate. It truly was her special gift; she was a warrior and a light in so many people’s lives. Rose is survived by her dedicated and loving husband of 30 years Scott Davis of Jefferson Hills, son Joshua Kaska of the Mid-Atlantic, daughter Noel (Jeffrey) Skorvan of Carrol Township, five grandchildren Alexa, Kylie, and Ava Skorvan, and Julian and Victoria Kaska. In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her brothers Kent and Bernie Kimple. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, July 21st, 2024 from 4:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place 6:30 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 07, 2024 |
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John Dale Powell, 63 of Dravosburg passed away on July 6th, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in Homestead on June 14th, 1961 to the late John and Pat Seible Powell. John is survived by his siblings Jeff (Nancy Cislo) Powell of Dravosburg, Judd (Michele) Powell of Xenia Ohio, his loving partner Janine Moffat of Dravosburg, nieces Taylor and Alexis and his pet Jax. John was preceded in death by his parents. He was a former mayor and councilman who helped his community. John was a member of St. Agnes in West Mifflin. John accomplished a tremendous task by becoming a state wrestling champion. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loved to take out his motorcycle and boat. He was a businessman and owned Powell Auto Sales in Dravosburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
June 24, 2024 |
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Nancy J. “Grammy” Noll Cislo, 84, of Dravosburg, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in McKeesport on June 27th, 1939 to the late William S. Noll and Edna M. Forgie Noll Forsyth. Nancy was the loving wife of 38 years to the late Henry A. Cislo, Jr. Nancy is further survived by her children Susan M. “Cis” Cislo of Dravosburg, Nancy J. “Sis” (Jeff Powell) Cislo of Dravosburg, Tammy L. (Mike) Bosco of Irwin, grandchildren Brittany (Jake) Andiorio, Breanne (Jefferson) Holmes, Heather Bosco, Michelle Bosco, great-grandchildren Juliana Andiorio, and Kaleb Andiorio. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Henry A. Cislo, Jr. (Sonny), siblings Debbie Noll, William C. Noll, Charles M. Forsyth, and granddaughter Jennifer Jill Holmes. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Nancy enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards, and family getaways. She loved listening to oldies’, but most especially Elvis. She will be missed by many, as she was Mom and Grammy to so many. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 3:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A service will take place on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home, to be followed by interment at Richland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers monetary donations are appreciated. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
