May 10, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Rose Marie Steele, 74, of Port Vue, died Tuesday May 9, 2017. She was born July 14, 1942 in Lincoln Borough and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Ann Pavlik Ross. She was the wife of the late Roy O. Steele. She is survived by daughters, Tina (Robert) Burgman and Lisa A. (Tom Boehm) Steele of Port Vue, sons, Roy (Maria) Steele of Christy Park and Frank (Sherry) Steele of Lincoln Borough, sister Jean Ross Blosser of Christy Park, grandchildren, Kayla, Jeff, Richelle, Heather, Jason, Chelsea, and Amber, great-grandchildren, Bryson, Kadence, Jayden, and Adalyn, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ross and brothers, John, Dominic, Frank and Charles Ross. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
May 07, 2017 |
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Louise Ann "LuAnn" Cochenour, 63, of Elizabeth Township, passed away suddenly on Friday May 5, 2017. She was born September 22, 1953 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Phillip Barth of Greenbackville, VA, and Elinor Gala Morris formerly of Jefferson Hills. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 43 years, Carl F. Cochenour, daughters, Julianne (Kevin) Slogick of Crafton and Lauren (Joe) Cochenour of Cincinnati, OH, sister, Elaine (Michael) Prodan of Flushing, OH, her grandchildren whom she adored, John and Brooks Slogick, and many nieces and nephews.
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May 07, 2017 |
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John C. "Jack" Serena, 86, of West Mifflin, died Friday May 5, 2017. He was born June 9, 1930 in Homestead and was the son of the late Lawrence L. and Agnes Shaughnessy Serena. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in West Mifflin and was the church organist and CCD teacher there for many years. He was a volunteer for The Intersection, Meals on Wheels, Auberle Home, and Habitat for Humanity. He was retired from Consol Energy and was a US Navy Veteran. He was also a licensed pilot. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Schulte Serena, son, Thomas (Vilma) Serena of Bethesda, MD, daughters, Maribeth (Eric) Bastian of Glen Allen, VA, and Jane (Steven) Cannata of Stephenson, VA, grandchildren, Brianna, Nicholas, Ryan, Amanda, Kaelynn, Parker, Kendall, Michael and Joseph, great-grandson, Oliver, nieces and nephews.
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May 05, 2017 |
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Wilma Dawn Mains, 84, of Elizabeth Twp. passed peacefully on Wednesday May 3, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 10, 1932 in Boston, PA and was the daughter of the late William and Ethel McClean Biddle. Wilma was a loving, devoted, and selfless mother and grandmother who was adored by her family. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School. She was a retired clerk at the G.C. Murphy Co., Olympia Shopping Center. Wilma was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Buena Vista Fire Hall. She is survived by her husband George E. Mains, daughter, Diane (Mick) DeStefano of Elizabeth Twp., sons, Mike Mains of South Park Twp., Jeff (Cindy) Mains of Munhall and Jason (fiancé Sharon) Mains of Elizabeth Twp., grandchildren, Danielle (Jason) Laux, Michelle (Bryan) Vallerie, Erin (Steve) Ross, Michael (fiancé Claire) DeStefano, Michael Mains, Alexis Ryan, Jonathan Mains, Justin Mains, Jacob Mains and Joshua Mains, great grandchildren, Aidan, Tyler, Colton and Brielle, nieces and nephews.
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May 05, 2017 |
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Helen Ida Pope, 89, of Port Vue, died Thursday May 4, 2017. She was born August 22, 1927 in Thatcham Newbury, Berkshire County, England and was the daughter of the late James Edwin and Harriet Jane Treacher Pottinger. She was the wife of the late Solomon N. Pope who died October 4, 1989. Helen was a member of the Port Vue United Methodist Church and the Red Hat Society. She is survived by her sons, Rev. Edwin D. (Bonnie) Pope of Port Vue and Brian (Carol) Pope of Kennedy Township, 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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May 05, 2017 |
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Karen Louise Rollason, 74, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday May 4, 2017. She was born April 10, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Dorothy Hall Daugherty of Greenock and the late Robert Daugherty. Karen was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock and was retired from the G.C. Murphy Co, after 35 years of service. She was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. Karen loved Arts and Crafts. She worked with Ceramics, Wood and Glass and enjoyed cross stitching. She was also an avid gardener. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 53 years, William J. Rollason and son, William R. Rollason of North Huntingdon.
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May 02, 2017 |
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William "Bill" Blaise Davis, Sr., 71, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday April 27, 2017 at home. He was born March 14, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William H. Davis and Adeline L. Barto. Bill was a retired Dispatcher for Port Authority Transit. He was a member and past master of Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge #731 A & FM, and was also a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Local Union # 85. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sandra Mae Donaldson Davis, daughters, Renee Owens of Duquesne, Laurie L. (Dan) Kopasko of Irwin, and Kristen M. Burnett of North Huntingdon, sons, Richard Davis of Ohio, and William B. (Melanie) Davis, Jr., of New Cumberland, grandchildren, William B. Davis, III., Zachary A. Kopasko and Katelynn M. Kopasko, Giovanni W. Davis, Mark and Ashley Malinowski, Chelsea Davis and Keith Natale, 2 great-grandchildren, a niece and 3 nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved dog Harley.
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April 26, 2017 |
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Henry David Jasiewicz, 71, of McKeesport, died Tuesday April 25, 2017 at home after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He fought until the end. He was a 1963 graduate of McKeesport High School. Owner/operator of Renzie Auto Center and leader of, Henny & the Versa J's polka band. Also former member of the Bell Hops Orchestra. Henny was a 2005 Grammy nominated recording artist.
He was born May 22, 1945 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Henry T. and Josephine Balawadjer Jasiewicz. Married, Joan A. Wirth Jasiewicz on April 8, 1967. Father of Teri Jasiewicz (John) Binkiewicz of Pickerington, Ohio and Henry J. "Butchie" (Teresa Whitney) Jasiewicz of Hempfield Township, PA. Brother to Diane "Dee-Dee" Jasiewicz Ogrodny (late Stas) of Nashville, TN.
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April 25, 2017 |
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Michelle Joan Kerestes, 49, of White Oak, died Sunday April 23, 2017. She was born August 30, 1967 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Michael and Jean Smith Marracino. Michelle was a Nurse at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband, William J. Kerestes, Sr., daughters, Desiree Dornetta of Brentwood and Alexandra “Alex” Kerestes of Bloomfield, sons, Joseph “Joey” (Kaitlin) Dornetta of Verona, and William “Billy” J. Kerestes, Jr., of White Oak, brothers, Michael Marracino of Bethel Park, Mark Marracino of Castle Shannon, and David (Amie) Marracino of Norfolk, VA, grandchildren, Liam Fate and Eli Lovesee, nieces and nephews.
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April 25, 2017 |
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Dorothy Marie Krall, 87, of McKeesport, died Sunday April 23, 2017 at home. She was born July 13, 1929 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Paul and Ann Layesah Krall. Dorothy was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport. She was a retired office manager at Apter Industries and also worked at the former Zotter's Bakery in McKeesport. She is survived by nephews, Paul Krall of Fountain Hills, AZ, Joseph (Bonnie) Krall of North Ridgeville, OH, Dr. Thomas (Barbara) Krall of Seminole, FL, nieces, Mary (Walt) Krekel of Westlake, OH, Regina (Ken) Kohl of Englewood, Fl, Theresa (Keith) Brown of Greensboro, NC, other nieces and nephews, 9 grand nieces and nephews and 6 great-grand nieces and nephews.
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April 23, 2017 |
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George E. Lepsch , 88, of Boston, died Friday April 21, 2017 at home. He was born March 23, 1929 in Greenock, and was the son of the late Charles George and Edna Marie Hendry Lepsch. He was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church, and was the Choir Director there for over 50 years. He was also a member of the Barber Shoppers, the Barbershop Society, and County Line Chorus. He was a retired Crown and Bridge Technician for Dr. Charles Jones' Dentist Office in Versailles and was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Dorothy L. Kerr Lepsch, son, George W. (Nancy) Lepsch of McKeesport, daughter, Nancy (David) Bash of White Oak, step-sons, John Douglas Jacobs of Morgantown, WV, and Mark A. (Theresa) Jacobs of Boston, step-daughter, Judilynn Jacobs of Boston, brother, Eugene Lepsch of Coulters, grandchildren, Rachel Bash, Amanda (Stewart) Brown, Tyler and Mackenzie Marflak, Andrew, Daniel and Layton Jacobs, great-granddaughter, Evelyn Rose Brown, nieces and nephews.
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April 19, 2017 |
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Mildred "Sis" Day Leive, 88, of Boston, died Wednesday April 19, 2017. She was born November 17, 1928 in Boston and was the daughter of the late James Duncan and Clara Loretta Hendry Fleming. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Day and the late Mark Adam Leive. Mildred was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Boston, the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens and AARP. She was a cataloger for the McKeesport Carnegie Library for 30 years before retirement. She is survived by her daughters, Karen L. (Dennis) Potts and Roberta L. Cerini of Boston, grandchildren, David (Hataitip) Lorenzi, Connie (Guy) Dulaney, Amy (Gregg) Meadows, Laurel (Richard) Ziskey, and Julianne (Joel) Barnett, great-grandchildren, Emily Ziskey, Ryan Meadows, Katilyn Ziskey, Rachel Meadows, Nathan Dulaney and Tara Dulaney.
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April 19, 2017 |
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Richard David Odoski, Jr., 38, of North Versailles, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born September 14, 1978 and was the son of the late Richard David, Sr. and Sandra Lee Fleming Odoski of North Versailles. He was the husband of Brandy Lee Coup Odoski. Richard was a boilermaker for Local 154 and a member of the E.A.A.A. Richard was a family man who loved his children. He enjoyed playing baseball and riding quads with his kids. In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by daughters, Chassiti Ariella Baka of North Versailles, Jordan Nicole Odoski of East McKeesport, sons, Derek John and Chance Michael Odoski at home, sisters, Kathleen (Glenn Walters) Gladis of Transfer, Christine Lynn Masley of Rossville, GA., niece Alexa Gladis, and nephews, Zachary Gladis, John, Joshua, and Jeremy Masley.
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April 18, 2017 |
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The Rev. Paul Lewis Voida, 59, of Christy Park, died Monday April 17, 2017. He was born September 17, 1957 in Los Angeles, CA, and was the son of the late Louis and Elaine Olah Voida. Father Voida was a Priest for the Romanian Catholic Diocese of Canton, Ohio and served at St. Mary's Romanian Church in Christy Park since May of 2006. He was a graduate of the University of California at Fullerton with a Teacher's Degree in Music and later graduated from Saints Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Pittsburgh in 2001. He is survived by his sisters, Marie Baron of CO, and Lisa Dicks of Pittsburgh, nieces, Natalie, Angela, and Andrea, and nephews, Joshua, John, Peter and Luke.
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April 18, 2017 |
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Audrey M. Antonella, 94, of McKeesport, died Thursday April 13, 2017. She was born November 12, 1922 in Morrilton, AR, and was the daughter of the late Isom and Emma Brewer Wilson. She was the wife of the late Joseph V. Antonella who died February 28, 1987. Audrey was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park. She is survived by her son, Joseph D. (Trish) Antonella of Buena Vista, daughter, Patricia Schwartz of Manor, brother, William (Sharon) Wilson and sister, Bobbie (Pearlie) Harper of FL, grandchildren, Jill (Scott) Taylor, Sean (Linda) Antonella, Linn Antonella, Jennifer Schwartz, and Kimberly (Anthony) Reed, great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Brooke Taylor, Samantha, Sydney, and Gage Antonella, Mia Hoffman, and Benjamin Reed, great-great-grandchildren, Lily and Cooper Anthony, nieces and nephews.
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