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Eleanor May “Honey” Wilson

July 27, 2023 |

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Eleanor May “Honey” Wilson, 82, a lifelong resident of Dravosburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 24, 2023. She was born in Mifflin Township on February 27, 1941 to the late Elmer and Catherine Reid Wilson. She is survived by her son, Michael Froman, of Florida, grandchildren Gregory and Brian Froman, of Florida as well as nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents, Honey was preceded in death by her son Mark Froman, Jr., brother Elmer Wilson, and sister Jean Zettler. She worked as a cook for many years at the Skyview Restaurant & Lounge, which was located in West Mifflin. Honey’s sense of humor will be missed by all those that knew and loved her, she was awesome and one of a kind. Arrangements have been entrusted to I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Allegheny Health Network Hospice at: Healthcare at Home, Office of Fund Development Hospice and Palliative Care, 4818 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Big Wheel keep on turnin

Proud HONEY keep on burnin'

Rollin, Rollin, Rollin into Heaven...

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Michael James “Mike” Gouker

July 25, 2023 |

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Michael James “Mike” Gouker, 46 of West Mifflin, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on July 8, 1977 to the late Kenneth Gouker and the surviving Deborah (Boyd Gouker) Gecan. He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Beth Boyles Gouker, mother Deborah (Boyd Gouker) Gecan, step-father Dale Gecan, children Jacob and Emma Gouker of Glassport, brother Brian Gouker, of South Carolina, niece Kayla Gouker, of South Carolina, aunt Beverly Gouker, of Elizabeth, uncle Harold Gouker, of Elizabeth, in-laws James and Glenna Boyles, of Indianapolis, Indiana, best friend and adopted brother, Chadd Augustine, of West Mifflin, and his loving cats, Bear, Shadow, Dexter and Cash. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Gouker, and grandmother Margaret Boyd. He was a member of the 46 Club in Wilson, as well as Wilson Presbyterian Church, and was employed in the deli at Shop n’ Save in Century square. Mike was a man that loved his family and he enjoyed going to dances with his daughter, going fishing with his son, and was an avid fan of wrestling.  Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. 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

 

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Robert J. Lash

July 11, 2023 |

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Robert J. Lash, 75 of Jefferson Hills passed away on Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at Jefferson Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born in Pittsburgh on October 21st, 1947 to the late Robert Lash and Susan Pollick. He is survived by his godchild Melissa Costa D’Souza, many cousins, and family members. He liked to live life alone, but when in social settings, he was full of life. He was a prolific writer and author. He had the uncanny ability to discern your interests and engage you in lively and spirited discussions in just about any topic. He was a product of his generation in many ways, but larger than life when it came to literary pursuits. To truly gain an appreciation of his life read one of his published short stories. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. Interment will occur at Ascension of our Lord Byzantine Cemetery in Clairton on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Caring Hospice Services of Western PA at 118 Fox Plan Rd #1, Monroeville, PA 15146. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

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Barbara Ann Snyder Esper

July 07, 2023 |

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Barbara Ann Snyder Esper, 83 of North Huntingdon died Thursday July 6th, 2023 at Forbes Hospital. She was born in Clairton on February 7th, 1940 to the late William Snyder and Agnes Catherine Snizik Goldsworthy. She is survived by her sister Denise Goldsworthy Petrik of Glassport, as well as her cat Simba and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in death by her sister Dolores Snyder Eitleman and her step father John Goldsworthy. She was a member of the Diocese of Pittsburgh in Natrona Heights and also worked as a cook for the Diocese. Barbara enjoyed vacationing at the beach, showing off her dance moves while listening to music and always cherished family get togethers. Arrangements have been entrusted to E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A graveside service will be held on July 17th, at 11 A.M. at Roundhill Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

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Clint John March

June 30, 2023 |

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Clint John March, 39, of Glassport passed away on Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at his home. He was born in McKeesport on July 4th, 1983 to Clint and Deborah Digiacomo March. In addition to his parents, Clint is further survived by his children C.J. March, Chelsea March, and his wife with whom they are separated Tina Michalski, also survived by his uncles, aunts, and cousins as well as his favorite dogs Bruiser and Sky. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Clint loved to cook and enjoyed being a handyman and finding tasks that needed to be done around the house as well as fantasize about sports cars and motorcycles and was an avid dog lover. He studied electronics and communication engineering at P.T.I.

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Donald “Don” Leonard Trainer

June 24, 2023 |

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Donald “Don” Leonard Trainer, 53, of McKeesport, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on May 27, 1970, to the late Kenneth Leroy and Charlotte Abell Trainer. He is survived by his sister, Carol Daugherty of Port Vue, brother John McGarrity of McKeesport, granddaughter Hailey Jayde Trainer of Greensburg, as well as nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Nikole Lea Trainer. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards and had a passion for gambling. His favorite movie was The Godfather and he was a master-class chef at cooking hot sausage. His favorite job that he had was being a taxi driver as well as a driver for Chucks Ice Cream. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, June 29th, from 2 P.M. – 6 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place following visitation at 6 P.M. Reception will follow the service at the Glassport American Legion at 417 Monongahela Ave. 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

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Gabrielle “Gabby” Maria Snyder

June 22, 2023 |

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Gabrielle “Gabby” Maria Snyder, 31, of Clairton passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh on November 29, 1991, to William H. Snyder and the late Lisa Bitkowski Snyder. She is survived by her father, William Snyder of Clairton, former partner Kevin McBride of Clairton, daughter Giavonna of Clairton, brothers Matthew Snyder of Greensburg, and Thomas Snyder of Elizabeth, sister Toni Snyder of Clairton, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved dog Milo. Gabby was preceded in death by her mother, and grandparents Lenny and Nancy Bitkowski. She was a member of the Triumph of the Holy Cross in Clairton, formerly called St. Clare of Assisi. Gabby worked as an agency nurse at Hill Crest Nursing. She loved music, the Pittsburgh Steelers, vacationing at the ocean and cooking.

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Tina Marie “TK” Kish

June 20, 2023 |

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Tina Marie “TK” Kish, 57 of Dravosburg, passed away on Friday June 16th 2023 at her home. She was born in McKeesport on February 24th 1966 to the late Frank and Norma Gladys Wrigley Fulton Kish. Tina is survived by her daughter Amber (Roger) Faye Marie Kish of Dravosburg, father of her child Scott Mitchell of McKeesport as well as nieces and nephews, cousins, many close friends and her favorite pets Rebel, Eddie, Ares, and Hella. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by all of her sisters. Tina loved to watch TV and go shopping as well as play games on her phone and cleaning around the house. She worked at the Heuer House in Glassport.

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Ralph “Bud” Helman

June 03, 2023 |

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Ralph James “Bud” Helman, Jr. 75 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, June 2nd 2023, at Jefferson Hospital. He was born in McKeesport on February 19th 1948 to the late Ralph J Helman Sr. and Irene Lomis Helman. Ralph was the loving husband of 53 years to Gloria J. Helman. He is survived by his wife Gloria Helman of Clairton, his son Christopher (Lorie) Helman of Dravosburg, daughter Christina Ray of Port St. Lucie of Florida, brothers Gary (Georgann) Helman of Baldwin, Dennis Helman of Clairton, sisters Diane (Rick) Lapinski of Rostraver, Debbie (Tom) Caley of Jefferson, Barb (Mark) Yantek of Collegeville, Cathy (Ed) Demchak of Clairton, grandchildren Abriana, Connor, Zachary, Kylee, Austin, and many nieces and nephews and his dog Loki. Ralph was a member of the Clairton Presbyterian Church and the Elizabeth Boat Club as well as the Greene Cove Yacht Club. He enjoyed spending days out on the boat and making memories with his grandchildren. He worked as a Lithographer for Hoechstetter Printing. Family and friends will be received on Saturday June 10th 2023 from 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A memorial service will follow at 4 P.M. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

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Olive O. “GaGa” Patterson Thompson

May 26, 2023 |

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Olive O. “GaGa” Patterson Thompson 72 of Donora, formerly of Belle Vernon, McKeesport, and Clairton passed away on Thursday May 25th, 2023 at her home. She was born in Clairton on May 21st, 1951 to the late James H. and Frances Ray Patterson. Olive was the loving wife of 23 years to the late James C. Thompson Sr.

She is survived by her son James C. (Laura) Thompson Jr. of McKeesport, daughter Melissa Thompson of Wilkinsburg, sisters Ruth Ann Rhodenhaven of Donora, Linda Apperson of Donora, brothers Harry (Marlene) Patterson of Fredericksburg VA, Larry Patterson of Uniontown, grandchildren Alyssa, Cassidy, Brad, Kayla, Dylan, Karly, and CJ and great-grandchildren Marlena, Aden, and Jaden, as well as nieces and nephews.

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Ruth Elaine Conley Drobac

May 23, 2023 |

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Ruth Elaine Conley Drobac, 97 a lifelong resident of McKeesport, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at The Palms at O’Neil. She was born in McKeesport on December 24, 1925 to the late William and Mabel Shaw Conley.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Dushan Drobac, as well as companion Pete Ostovich. Ruth worked for the McKeesport Connecting Railroad, and then she later worked as a secretary for Auberle Home for Boys. She was known to be avid with organization and keeping notes in order, which made her an excellent secretary. Ruth was also a member of the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, May 25th from 10:00 A.M.-12:00 Noon at I.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg, PA 15034. As service will follow at the funeral home at Noon. A Private interment will later occur at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cemetery. The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to The Palms at O'Neil, as well as Commonwealth Hospice. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

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Edward Robert “Bone” Petersen

May 22, 2023 |

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Edward Robert “Bone” Petersen, 62, of Duquesne, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at UPMC McKeeport. He was born in McKeesport on October 15, 1960 to the late Robert and Cecila Cabon Petersen. He is survived by sons, Brenden Petersen of Pinellas County, FL, Derek Petersen of Elizabeth, Jordan (Alexis) Petersen of Clairton, sisters Kathleen (George) Kovtun of Clairton, Eileen (John) Rossi of Clairton, Sharon (Jim) Doyle of North Versailles, grandchildren Julian, Sterling, Halsley, Zayla, Logan, Roman and Damian as well as nieces and nephews. Edward was preceded in death by brother Daniel Petersen. Edward worked at Petersen Machine Shop for 27 years, and also did welding and roofing. He was known to enjoy making detailed drawings and was a loving man that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

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Kenneth Leroy “Cricket” Trainer

May 22, 2023 |

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Kenneth Leroy “Cricket” Trainer, 83 of Dravosburg, formerly of North Hills, passed away on Saturday, May 20th 2023 at his home. He was born in Clairton on August 8th 1940 to the late Chauncey and Edith Roche Trainer. Kenneth was the loving husband to the late Charlotte Abell and Donna Dicecco. He is survived by his son Donald L. Trainer of McKeesport, step-son John McGarrity of McKeesport, and step-daughter Carol Daugherty of McKeesport, and great granddaughter Hailey Trainer of McKeesport as well as many nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his brothers and his sister and his granddaughter Dawn Trainer. He was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance. Kenneth enjoyed dancing, playing pool, and gambling. Kenneth worked as a lab technician for PPG industries. Family and friends will be received on Thursday May 25th from 2 P.M. – 4 P.M. and 6 P.M. – 8 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at the funeral home on Friday May 26th at 11 A.M. to be followed by interment at Roundhill Cemetery. 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

 

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Mildred “Jeanie” Jean Griffith Keys

May 16, 2023 |

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Mildred “Jeanie” Jean Griffith Keys, 90, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of West Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, May 15^th, 2023 at Jefferson Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in West Elizabeth on November 15^th, 1932 to the late Thomas Jefferson and Elsie Mae Jackson Griffith. Jeanie was the loving wife of 43 years to the late Walter S. Keys, Jr. She is survived by daughters, Janet Mae (James) November of Vandergrift, Cynthia A. (Bruce) Smith, of Jefferson Hills, step-daughter Linda M. Chesney, of Delmont, son Jeffrey Scott Keys, of Vandergrift, step-son, Lawrence (Marie) Keys, of McKeesport, grandchildren, Tiffany, Jimmy, Sara, Ashley, Brian, Stacey, Tara, Amanda, Glenn, Michael and Ian, great-grandchildren, Kristy, Abigail, Dulcie, Bonita, Savannah, Benjamin, Morgan, John Glenn, Lily, Ethan, Liam, and Samuel and great-great granddaughter Alora. Jeanie was preceded in death by her husband Walter S. Keys, Jr., sisters Helen Mae Hoffman and Elizabeth Ann Rector, great-grand children Timothy and Wyatt. Jeanie was a graduate of Elizabeth High School in 1950 and was employed by the K-Mart in West Mifflin for twenty-three years. Jeanie enjoyed bowling, reading, word search puzzles, bingo, attending and being a member of the Bible Baptist Temple in Clairton, and visiting the Clairton Senior Center. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, May 18^th, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6^th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at Friday at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home to be followed by interment at Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Bible Baptist Temple at 1415 Worthington Ave., Clairton, PA 15025. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 

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Janet M. Mack

May 02, 2023 |

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Janet Marie (Ross) Mack, 65 of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, passed away on April 30^th, 2023, at UPMC Monroeville East. She was born in McKeesport on June 7^th, 1957, to the late John and Janet (Langsdorf) Ross. Janet was the loving wife of 43 years to Leon Mack. She is survived by her husband Leon as well as sisters Brenda Lee Ross of McKeesport, Sharon Orbin of Glassport, and Nancy (Steve) Callahan of McKeesport. Further survivors include multiple nieces and nephews. Janet was preceded in death by her parents as well as siblings Debra Callahan and John Ross Jr. She was a nurse’s aide for various companies and enjoyed playing bingo. Family and friends will be received on Friday, May 5, 2023, from 4-6 PM at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place following the visitation at 6 PM. Inurnment will occur privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.