April 22, 2023 |
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Nancy (Yenchenko) Bitkowski, 81 of Clairton, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Friday, April 21st, 2023, at her home. She was born in Pittsburgh on July 14th, 1941, to the late Trafim and Mary (Pancrato) Yenchenko. Nancy was the loving wife of 59 years to the late Leonard T. Bitkowski. She is survived by her daughters Sherri (Scott) Basch of Jefferson Hills and Pamela (Jerry) Angotti of Clairton. Surviving grandchildren include Nathan, Michael, Jeremy, Tom, and Gabrielle, as well as great-grandchildren Mason, Oliver, and Gia. Further survivors include a multitude of nieces, nephews, and friends. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Bitkowski Sr., son Leonard Bitkowski Jr., daughter Lisa Snyder, grandson Jarad Angotti, sisters Olga and Pauline Yenchenko, and brothers Raymond, David, Jack, Leonard, and Donald Yenchenko. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, and spending time with her beloved family. Nancy served meals to students at the West Jefferson Hills School District for over 44 years. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. Inurnment will occur privately. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Nancy’s name to St. Jude, Light of Life Rescue Mission, or Animal Friends. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
April 22, 2023 |
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William “Bill” Davis, 77 of Clairton, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, April 21st, 2023, at his home. He was born in McKeesport on July 12th, 1945, to the late Charles P. Sr., and Rose M. (Barna) Davis. William was the loving husband of 47 years to the late Helen Davis. He is survived by children Amber Paluti of Waynesburg and Rebecca Davis of Clairton and brother Charles Davis Jr. of Ohio. Further survivors include grandchildren Christy Paluti, Jonathan Davis, Kristin Davis, Samantha Rush, Jordan Jones, as well as great-grandchildren Randol, Layla, and Delilah, and nieces and nephews. William was preceded in death by his son William Michael Davis, daughter Helen Charmaine Davis, sisters Gloria Jean Connay and Barbara Laffey, and dog Petie. He was the former owner of Billy’s Pizza as well as a volunteer for Jefferson Hospital. He enjoyed puzzles and listening to the radio, as well as having great talents as a jack of all trades. William also loved the John Wick movies and could often be found listening to Bob Seger’s song Like a Rock. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023, from 9-10 AM at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at the funeral following the visitation at 10 AM. Interment will occur at Round Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
March 31, 2023 |
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Joseph Edward Slack, 84 of McKeesport, formerly of Dravosburg, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at UPMC Mckeesport Hospital. He was born in Dravosburg on October 23, 1938, to the late Joseph and Sarah “Evelyn” Rack Slack. Joseph was the loving husband of 34 years to the late Rosalie Sgattoni Slack. He is survived by his son Joseph P. (Janet) Slack of Dravosburg, his daughter Julie A. (Wayne) Kutchak of Liberty Boro, sister Martha Domer of Liberty Boro, grandchildren Wayne Kutchak of Port Vue, and Kristin (Ted) DuBois of Cecil Township, and great-grandchildren Taylor, Teagan, Caden, Noah, and Kennedy as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Joseph was preceded in death by his daughter Lisa M. Slack and his brother Lawrence Slack. He was a member of Corpus Christi, Mary Mother of God Parish in McKeesport, he was a lifetime NRA member and was also a member of the Elizabeth Township Sportsmen's Club. Joseph served in the United States Army. He worked as a crane operator for Duquesne Slag/Lafarge. Joseph enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, being outdoors, and spending time with family and grandchildren. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 from 2 P.M. - 6 P.M. at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A blessing service will take place Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME at 6 P.M. Committal Service and Interment will occur at New St. Joseph in North Versailles on Monday, April 3rd, 2023 at 10 A.M. in the chapel. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
February 22, 2023 |
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Jenille Christine, “Chic” (Michel) Lillie, 70 of Clairton, formerly of McKeesport and Port Vue, passed away on Tuesday, February 21
st, 2023, at McKeesport Hospital. She was born in Pittsburgh on February 4
th, 1953, to Barbara (King) Michel Trollinger and the late Alfred Michel. Jenille was the loving wife of 17 years to the late Burnham L. Lillie. She is survived by daughters Stephanie (Michael) Morris of Union City and Zofia (Richard) Lattanzi of Clairton, as well as sons Shawn Link of Pittsburgh, Charles Barry of Clairton, Matthew (Rebecca) Barry of Corry, and stepchildren Burnie Lillie, Brandon Lindstrom, Kristy Murray, Jessica Goodrich, and Carrie Rigby. She is further survived by brother Raymond (Karen) Michel and sisters Sharon McGuire and Donna Michel. Additional survivors include grandchildren Elias, Issac, McKenna, LaKota, Logan, Tyler, Brooke, Ayla, Zyra, Tessa, Gabe, Nathan, Conner, Corey, and numerous step-grandchildren. Further survivors include great-grandchildren Jayden, Aurora, Elowen, and Neveah, as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews. Jenille was preceded in death by her husband Burnham, her father Alfred, daughter Jessica C. Montgomery, and brothers Gary, James, and Donald Michel. Her love for interior decorating and bringing happiness to those around her will be remembered fondly by her family. She enjoyed crafting centerpieces, making quilts, gardening, baking, fishing, and shopping. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, February 25
th, 2023, from 2-5 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6
th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at the funeral home directly following the visitation at 5 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.
February 20, 2023 |
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Charles Vernet “Fish” Coddington, Jr., 62 of McKeesport, formerly of Glassport, passed away on Sunday, February 19th, 2023, at McKeesport Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh on September 3rd, 1960, to the late Charles V. and Harriet Coddington, Sr. He is survived by his daughter Danielle Kosowski of McKeesport, son Garrett Sainiak of Glassport, stepchildren Emerald Hanus of Elizabeth, Daniel Williams of Baldwin, and Zack Williams of Elizabeth, as well as his former spouse Robin Coddington of Arkansas. Additional survivors include granddaughter Gianna Rose, as well as brothers and sisters and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his first wife Tracy Coddington. He enjoyed gardening, boating, and fishing. He was employed by Waste Management for 15 years as a roll off driver. Charles also proudly owned his own roofing company, Tri-County Roofing. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, from 5-7 PM at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place following the visitation at 7 PM. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
February 05, 2023 |
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Elizabeth “Betty” Margaret Rose (Lauman) Rhodes, 84 of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Saturday, February 4th, 2023, at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in Bedfordshire, England on August 3rd, 1938. Betty was the loving wife to the late Eugene M. Rhodes. She is survived by her daughter Alice (Wesley) Moyle of Youngwood, and sons Steve (Suzanne) Rhodes of Glassport and Eugene Rhodes of Elizabeth Township. Betty is further survived by grandchildren Ozzy, Amber, Betty Jean, Samantha, Wesley, Zairra, Christopher, Milah, Billy, Brandon, and Brittany, as well as great-grandchildren Kassidy, Logan, and Bowen. Additional relatives include her siblings Darla, Joyce, Sheila, and Cyril. She enjoyed playing the piano, sewing, knitting, and crocheting beautiful blankets for those she loved. Betty was greeted in heaven by her beloved husband, family, and dogs. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, February 9th, 2023, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place at 10 AM on Friday, February 10th, 2023, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park, located at 401 Curry Hollow Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. 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.
January 31, 2023 |
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Daniel Thomas M
cDowell, 66 of Versailles, formerly of Braddock, passed away on Monday, January 30
th, 2023, at his home. He was born in Braddock on June 16
th, 1956, to the late Edward Brown and Leona Ruth (Hughes) M
cDowell. Daniel was the loving husband of 38 years to Cheryl Ann (Warnick) M
cDowell. He is survived by his loving wife Cheryl, son Jacob M
cDowell of Versailles, multiple siblings, and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents. He enjoyed watching football games with his family and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6
th 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.
January 25, 2023 |
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Sandra (Dancu) Claudiu, 70 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, at her home. She was born in Bucharest, Romania on October 13th, 1952, to the late Ion and Petra Dancu. She is survived by her loving son Alexander Claudiu of Clairton. Sandra was preceded in death by her brother Paul Dancu. She enjoyed interior design, collecting antiques, and working as a Registered Nurse. 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.
January 17, 2023 |
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Carol Fay (Dalton) Neyman, 89 of Dravosburg, passed away on Monday, January 16th, 2023, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She was born in Pittsburgh on February 27th, 1933, to the late James and Leona (Mayer) Dalton. Carol was the loving wife of many years to the late Leroy Neyman, Sr. She is survived by her daughters Carolee (late James H.) Burns of White Oak, Lori (Jace) Younge of Elizabeth Township, and her sons Wayne (Twila) Neyman of Dravosburg and Leroy (Claudette) Neyman, Jr. of Elizabeth Township. Further survivors include sister Beverly LaManna of Baldwin, as well as her loving grandchildren Shanne, Wayne, Dale, Abbey, Cody, Kayla, Kerri, Dane, Dillon, Ty, and Kacie. She is additionally survived by great-grandchildren Aiden, Colton, Maddox, Easton, Spence, Sophia, Nolan, Josie, Lane, Lake, and Myka, as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews. Carol was preceded in death by her daughter Kathleen McCall and brother Thomas Dalton. She enjoyed playing the organ, sewing, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, visiting her cabin in Tionesta, and playing cards. She was also known to go swimming and walking with her friends. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, January 19th, 2023, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A service will take place at 10 AM on Friday, January 20th, 2023, at the Saints Joachim and Anne (formerly the Queen of the Rosary Parish), located at 530 Michigan Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. Interment will follow the service at Richland Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
January 02, 2023 |
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December 15, 2022 |
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Elizabeth A. “Betty” Tachoir, 78 of Jefferson Boro, passed away on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 at Baldwin Health Center. She was born in Jefferson township on November 1st, 1944 to the late Edna Grimes and Thomas Tachoir Sr. Elizabeth is survived by her brother David (Alice) Tachoir Sr. of Jefferson, niece Kathleen Campitella of Jefferson, and other nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her sister Ruth, and brother Thomas. She enjoyed writing and making crafts, and spending time with cats. She also worked in food service at Lawson Nursing Home for 30 years. Family and friends will be received on Sunday December 18th, from 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at 4 P.M. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
November 21, 2022 |
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Leon “Lee” Lomont Dorsey, 60 of Jefferson, formerly of Homestead, passed away on Thursday, November 17th, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh on June 11th, 1962, to the late Kenneth and Fannie (Bonner) Dorsey. He is survived by son Leon Mills of Pittsburgh and daughters Lona, Leelah, and Debbie Mills of Atlanta, GA, Fannie Dorsey of Pittsburgh, and Garylynn Mills of Homewood. He is further survived by sister Madeline Dorsey of Jefferson, as well as brothers Kenneth Dorsey of Penn Hills, William Dorsey of Homestead, and Montez Jones of Clairton, as well as a host of nieces and nephews and his grandchildren. Leon was preceded in death by his parents. He enjoyed painting, playing basketball, running, biking, and detailing cars. Leon was a self-employed handyman who will be remembered for his athleticism and love for music, as well as his personality. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, from 6-8 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place following the visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs, or by going to
https://fundthefuneral.com/leon-l-dorsey. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
November 12, 2022 |
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Doris “Dee” Ann (Martini) Boccardi, 70 of Jefferson Hills, formerly of McKeesport, West Mifflin, and Clairton, passed away on Friday, November 11th, 2022, at her home. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 9th, 1952, to the late Rocco and Grace (Sommers) Martini. Doris was the loving wife to the late Donald Boccardi, Sr. She is survived by her daughters Michelle A. Lukis of West Mifflin and Rebecca M. (Dennis) Lukis-Mahoney, as well as her sister Joan Johns of Clairton. Further survivors include beloved grandchildren Zachery Lukis and Derek Mahoney, as well as nieces and nephews Steven (Monica), Myah, and Timmy Johns. Additional survivors include her loving pets Blue and Angel. Doris was preceded in death by her daughter Melinda M. Lukis and nephew D.J. Johns. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren.
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November 06, 2022 |
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Jack W. Leech, 94 of Glassport, formerly of White Oak, passed away on Saturday, November 5
th, 2022, at his home. He was born in White Oak on June 19
th, 1928, to the late Clifford and Zelda Mae (Kraus) Leech. Jack was the loving husband of over 50 years to the late Patricia A. (Leighty) Leech. He is survived by daughters Linda (Edward) Raimondi of Munhall and Kimberly (Tim) Toth of Munhall, as well as sisters Annabelle of Greensburg and Janet Davis of Dravosburg. Further survivors include grandchildren Frankie, Erin, Casey, and Ryan and great-grandchildren Jaiden, Payten, Leo, Briella, Lyndle, and Layton. Additional survivors include nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by son Leonard David Leech and daughter Lou Ann Leech. He was a member of the Army, having served in the Korean War. He was also a member of the American Legion. Jack was known to work diligently as a contractor and owned his own business for over 70 years. Jack was interested in horse racing, and enjoyed watching and playing sports, especially golf and handball. Arrangements have been entrusted to E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. Inurnment will occur privately at a later date at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. 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.
October 30, 2022 |
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Wayne Carlyle Wilson, 82 of Baldwin, formerly of West Mifflin, Dravosburg, and Elizabeth Township, passed away on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, at Atria Senior Care. He was born in McKeesport on February 9, 1940, to the late Carlyle B. and P. Jeanne (Crawford) Wilson. He is survived by a sister Alice (Ralph) Jabara of San Tan Valley, AZ, and brothers Jerry Wilson of Dravosburg and Bill (Mary) Wilson of Jefferson Hills. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Marilyn “Sandy” Wilson, and nephew Robert J. Wilson. Wayne graduated from McKeesport High School in 1958 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1963 until 1965. He attained the rank of Sgt. E-5 in the signal corp. He was a retired operator for the Pittsburgh Regional Transit of Allegheny County (PaT) and a member of the Amalgamated Transit Union Division 85 for over 50 years. He was also a life member of the Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Department #1 and Clairton Sportsman Club.
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