August 02, 2017 |
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Leroy Earnest Neyman, 85, of Dravosburg passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Riverside Nursing Center in McKeesport. He was born May 13, 1932 in New Castle to the late Floyd and Ann Lenhart Neyman. Leroy is survived by his loving wife Carol F. Dalton Neyman; sons, Wayne (Twila) Neyman of Dravosburg, Leroy (Claudette) Neyman of Elizabeth; daughters, Carolee (James) Burns of White Oak, Lori (Jace) Younge of Elizabeth; son-in-law, Dale McCall of McKeesport; brothers, Raymond (Dana) Neyman of Lancaster, Floyd Neyman of Greenwod, SC; sisters, Clarissa Ord and Lana (Ron) Urbansky both of Dravosburg; eleven grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Kathleen McCall, sister Delores McKelvey and brother Bobby Neyman. Leroy was a 1951 graduate of McKeesport High School, served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, was a member of American Legion Post 380 in Dravosburg, served as President of the Dravosburg Boys Club for 30 years, was a shortstop for the New York Giants, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his cabin in the mountains. Family and friends will be received on Friday August 4, 2017 from 2 – 8:30 pm at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A service will take place at the funeral home on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10:00 am. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 27, 2017 |
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Katherine “Katie” Richel, 92, of Glassport, formerly of Port Vue & Liberty Boro, passed away at Southwestern Nursing Home in West Mifflin on Thursday July 27, 2017. She was born April 29, 1924 in McKeesport to the late Paul and Bertha Tkatch. Katherine was the loving wife, for 52 years, of James Harry Richel who passed away in 1983. She is survived by daughter, Marjorie Deliman of Glassport; son, James Richel of Glassport; 5 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Along with her parents and husband, Katherine was preceded in death by sisters, Ann & Elizabeth and brothers, Paul & Mike. She was a member of St. Nicholas Church in McKeesport and enjoyed playing bingo. Arrangements have been entrusted to E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 26, 2017 |
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Irene “Rene” Austin, 91, longtime resident of Glassport, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2017 at Overlook Green Personal Care Home in Whitehall. She was born April 22, 1926 in Rankin to the late Michael and Annie Siri Yobak. Irene was the beloved wife of 56 years to the late Charles W. Austin who passed away in 2007. She is survived by children, Deborah (Rege) Ford of North Strabane, Chuck (Tracey) Austin of North Huntingdon, Cheryl Austin of Highland Park, and Jim (Laurie) Austin of Elizabeth. Irene was the proud grandmother to grandsons, Patrick (Kara) Ford, Matthew Ford, Joel Austin, Jordan Austin, Seth Austin and Grant Austin. She is also survived by her sister, Nancy (Dan) Justice of Ft. Washington, MD and dog Sari. Along with her parents and husband, Irene was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Yobak, Ann Veronick; and brother Andrew Yobak. She was an avid reader, loved spending time with her late husband at Playland Campgrounds in Cochranton, enjoyed fishing for walleye and bass at Tamarack Lake, and enjoyed playing cards. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Judes Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N Linden St, Duquesne, PA 15110. Family and friends will be received on Friday July 28, 2017 from 2 – 6 pm at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place at the funeral home on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Round Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 11, 2017 |
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Walter Edward “Lurge” Zamko, 91, of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born May 18, 1926, in Duquesne, to the late Michael and Tillie Kaniecki Zamko. Walter was a loving husband of 51 years to the late Gertrude “Do Do” Janci Zamko who passed away in 2003. He is survived by daughters, Pam Zamko Kaska of West Newton, Joy Zamko (Howard) Galliford of Millerville, MD; grandchildren, Drew & Amber Kaska, and Lindzey, Amanda & Patrick Galliford; great-grandchild, Viera Joy Galliford. Along with his parents and wife, Walter was preceded in death by daughter, Mary Zamko; sisters, Julia Kish, Mary Zamko, Frances Zamko; and brother, Anthony Zamko. He served in the US Army in WWII in Germany, worked as a Millwright for US Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin for over 40 years, enjoyed traveling, being a handyman, boating and spending time with his grandchildren. Family and friends will be received from 4 – 7 pm on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 432 N 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. A mass will take place at St. Clare of Assisi Church, 460 Reed Street, Clairton, PA 15025 on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 10:00 am, presided by Charles Baptiste, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery in Port Vue. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 11, 2017 |
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Arnold Armond “Spider” Rondinelli, 82, a well-known jazz musician from Clairton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born February 5, 1935 in Clairton to the late Anthony and Angeline Macioce Rondinelli. Along with his loving wife of 41 years, Georgina, he is survived by son, Michael (Paula) Rondinelli of Louisville, KY; grandsons Jared and Avery; brother, Naz (Elsie) Rondinelli of San Diego, CA. Along with his parents, Spider was preceded in death by sister Marlene Decima. After graduating from high school in 1953, he worked his first job as a musician at the Point Vue Hotel in Brentwood. In 1960, Spider was drafted and spent two years in the service with the 113th Army Band, based at Fort Knox, Ky. After his discharge in 1962, he returned to Pittsburgh but was itching to hit the road and went to Chicago. Spider returned to Pittsburgh for a bit and moved on to St. Thomas for more than 4 years but, as usual, returned to Pittsburgh to do what he loved. "Jazz is going to save the world," he said. "Jazz music has given me security. I have done nothing else in my life. My father wanted me to be a tap dancer, but I preferred to play the music that made me want to dance." Family and friends will be received from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 11:00 am. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 10, 2017 |
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Martha Ann Baker, 80, formerly a resident of Dravosburg for 35 years, passed away at Miller Farm Place in Dayton OH, on Thursday, July 6, 2017. She was born August 27, 1936 in McKeesport to the late Richard T. and Charlotte E. Riley Jones. Martha was the loving wife of the late James Ralph Baker who passed away in 2014. She is survived by son, James R. (Robin Soriano) Baker of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Jennifer (Christopher Helman) Spencer of Springfield, OH, Joshua (Alli) Baker of Huber Heights, OH, Jessica (Joseph) Katchur of Liberty Boro, Houston Baker of Glassport; great-grandchildren, Nickole, Brandon, & Cody Burkey, Luke Spencer, Joshua Baker, Mika & Adriana Katchur, Ronan Baker; sister Sandra (Edward) Tarle of San Juan Capistrano, CA; brother Jack (Tina) Jones of Dravosburg. Along with her parents and husband, Martha was preceded in death by brother Richard Jones. Martha was a graduate of Glassport High School, was employed by Hills Department Store in West Mifflin and as a School Crossing Guard in Dravosburg. Family and friends will be received Wednesday July 12, 2017 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A service will take place at the funeral home on Thursday July 13, 2017 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Jefferson Memorial Park in Pleasant Hills. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 09, 2017 |
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Evelyn M. Clark, 96, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 to be with her loved ones who went before her. She was born July 10, 1920 to the late George and Anna Klein Algas. In addition to her parents, Evelyn has been reunited with her loving husband of 58 years, the late Kenneth A. Clark, brother Edward Algas and grandson Jason Clark. She is survived by her three children; Cheryl D.(Bill) McKenna of Irwin, Kenneth R. Clark of New Market, Virginia, and Keith D. (Bethanne) Clark of Elizabeth.
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July 06, 2017 |
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Hazel Wray Alm, 99, of Fremont, CA, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Acapulco Care Home in San Leandro, CA. She was born September 22, 1917 in Virginia to the late Harry E. and Lilly M. Grimes. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband Winston R. Alm who passed away in 1982. She is survived by son, Jeffrey Alm of Fremont, CA and daughter, Judy Case of Lancaster, PA. A private graveside service will take place at Lebanon Church Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 03, 2017 |
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Martha Jane “Janie” Mendez, 69, of McKeesport, formerly a lifelong resident of Glassport, passed away at UPMC McKeesport on Sunday, July 2, 2017. She was born February 9, 1948 to the late Skylar and Martha Finnegan Coddington of McKeesport. Martha was a loving wife to her late husband of forty years, Romauldo Mendez. She is survived by daughters, Mary (Donnie) Smith of Glassport, Tracy Moyer of Meadville, Jean Moyer of Glassport, Georgina (Dale) Humphries of Glassport; sons, Raymond Mendez of McKeesport, Randy Mendez of Glassport; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; brother, Skylar Coddington of Bedford; sisters, Anna Yeager of Glassport, Elsie Wiggins of Glassport, Linda Coddington of Glassport, Gloria Brown of Foster, Mary Arndt of McKees Rocks, and Sandra Yavoich of McKeesport. Along with her parents and husband, Martha was preceded in death by brother, William Coddington; sisters, Matilda Yeager, Nancy Andrioli; daughter, Petra Mendez; and parents who raised her David and Mary Jane Cottle. She enjoyed sewing, reading, crocheting, bingo, bible studies, computer games and was a lover of dogs. Family and friends will be received on Thursday July 6, 2017 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 10:00 am presided by Bishop L. C. Carter, followed by interment at Restland Memorial Park in Monroeville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made online at www.fundthefuneral.com or directly to the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
June 22, 2017 |
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Stephanie Andrea Crow, 69, of Clairton, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away in the presence of her family on June 22, 2017. She was born September 16, 1947 to the late Helen S. and Andrew Corrigan of McKees Rocks. Stephanie was the loving wife of the late Alan Crow. Stephanie enjoyed times at Yough Lake and the family camp. She loved her family and pets, who will sorely miss her charismatic wit and unique sense of humor. Stephanie left this world as she lived her life—on her own terms. She is survived by her brother, Michael Corrigan; her children, David (Judy) McCrum; Yvonne Firczak; Karl McCrum. Stephanie is also survived by her grandchildren, Brandon (Sarah) McCrum; Ryan (April) McCrum; Cody McCrum; Tyler McCrum; Brooke Firczak; Britney McCrum; Josiah McCrum; her great-grandchildren, cousins, and extended family. Family and friends will be received on Sunday June 25th, 2017 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6TH Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Service will take place Monday June 26th, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home presided by Pastor Michael Airgood followed by interment at Jefferson Memorial Park. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
June 17, 2017 |
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Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Kiester, 90, of Monongahela, formerly of Clairton, passed away peacefully Friday, June 16, 2017 in Donora.
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June 01, 2017 |
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Betty J. Hollenbeck, 89, of West Mifflin went to be with her Lord and Saviour Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 6, 1927 in McKeesport to the late Herman & Naomi Fairbaugh. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, W. Kenneth Hollenbeck, and son Dr. Thomas M. Hollenbeck. She was a retired employee of Bell Telephone and Mon Yough Mental Health. Betty is survived by daughter, Sue (David) Rigau of Norfolk, VA; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Hollenbeck of Lansdale, PA; brother, Robert (Fran) Fairbaugh of Sellersville, PA; longtime friend and companion, Kenneth Holmes of Dravosburg; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was not only a member of Dravosburg United Methodist Church for over 50 years, she was a Sunday School Teacher there as well for 40 years, a lay leader and sang in the choir. Betty was an avid gardener, cook, baker, and especially enjoyed entertaining family and friends at her house. Family and friends will be received Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 1 – 4 pm at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A service will take place at 10:00 am on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Dravosburg UMC followed immediately by interment at Richland Cemetery in Dravosburg. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Dravosburg UMC, 109 Maple Avenue, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
May 25, 2017 |
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George E. Anderson, 88, of Pittsburgh, PA, departed this life, peacefully, following a short illness, on Friday, May 19, 2017, at the HJ. Heinz Veteran's Community Living Center in Aspinwall, PA. He was born December 25,1928 in Pittsburgh, to the late George R. Anderson and Elizabeth Lynch Anderson and step-mother, Mary L. Jones Anderson. He graduated from Pittsburgh Public Schools, George Westinghouse High School in Homewood. Upon graduation, George enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War for three years. Upon his Honorable Discharge from the army, George attended Carnegie Tech, studying to be a draftsman, while working part-time for the U.S. Postal Services, along with many other jobs. George met and married his late wife Dolores C. Talson Anderson, and to this union, two daughters were born, Leslie Diane Florence, and Lynne Darcel. George became a full-time employee of the U.S. Postal Services, working on the railroad mail delivery, Pittsburgh to Chicago delivery route for many years. Later, until retirement, George was a supervisor at the Vista facility of the U.S. Postal Service.
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May 24, 2017 |
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Memorial Service
A memorial service for John Edward Williams, who passed away on May 12, 2017, has been scheduled at 7:00 pm on June 8, 2017. This service will take place at Homeville VFC Station 293, 3900 Greensprings Avenue, West Mifflin, PA 15122.
May 15, 2017 |
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John Edward Williams, 90, of West Mifflin, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at John J Kane Regional Center in Glen Hazel. He was born December 3, 1926 in Pittsburgh to the late Lawrence and Martha Becker Williams. John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Thelma Wray Williams. He is survived by his daughter Mary (Robert) Barbara Hough of Clairton, two granddaughters, Amber (Frank) Wehrer of Glassport and Melissa Steiner of West View, grandsons, John Balistrieri Jr. of Lincoln Place and Matthew Hough of Jefferson Hills, and 5 great-grand children; Shawn, Eric, Learra, Jordica, and Jordan. John is also survived by his nieces and nephews. John was a member of the Resurrection Church in West Mifflin.
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