Harold "Archie," "Honey" Bost
July 03, 2024 |
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Thomas S. Odoski
June 23, 2024 |
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Thomas S. Odoski, age 77, of Duquesne, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Veterans’ Administration Medical Center, Pittsburgh. Born in Duquesne on December 23, 1946, he was the son of the late John and Stella (Kruszka) Odoski. He was retired from U.S. Steel-Duquesne Works and from Picturesque Landscaping. He was a former member of St. Hedwig Church-Duquesne, enjoyed woodworking, and proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War.
Thomas is the beloved husband of Sharon (Zielinski) Odoski for 53 1/2 years; father of John Odoski of Butler, Michael (Roseann) Odoski of North Versailles and Nicholas Odoski of Duquesne; grandfather of Tony, Serena, Ryan (Beth), Justin and Ashley (Johnny); great grandfather of Abel, Josie, Bentley, Jocelyn, Amelia, Aurora, and Alexander; brother of John (late Jennie) Odoski of Baldwin and predeceased by other brothers and sisters; and also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a Blessing Service will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., conducted by Rev. Dan D'Antonio. Burial will be held on Monday, July 1, at 10:30 a.m., at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with Military Honors. Please arrive at the cemetery by 10:15 a.m.
Joni S. Russell
June 18, 2024 |
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Joni S. Russell, age 68, of West Newton, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Excela Health System-Westmoreland Hospital. Born in McKeesport on October 22, 1955, she was the daughter of the late John J. and late Mary R. (Kapcin) Seman.
She was a graduate of West Mifflin High School-Class of 1973. She was employed at U.S. Steel-Homestead as one of the first female crane operators. After the layoff at U.S. Steel, she went to college to pursue a career in social services. She worked at Turtle Creek MH & MR and also did rehabilitation training at Goodwill Industries and United Cerebral Palsy. She also worked and retired as the seafood manager for Giant Eagle in North Huntingdon. Her true passion and love was animals. She put her talent to use at Fallen Timber Animal Shelter in Elizabeth, PA. Joni seemed to attract many dogs who were truly sick or unwanted and magically rejuvenated them so they could live a happy life in her care. Joni will be terribly missed by her pets-Curtis, Elka, Duke, Deja and Tater and also leaving 2 African Grey birds, Grady and Tapa.
Joni was the wife of the late James R. Russell; significant other of Edward Rogers; step mom of Kevin Rogers of Greensburg; sister of John P. (Lavon) Seman of Plum Boro, Janet T. Seman of North Huntingdon, Steven (Marybeth) Seman of West Mifflin and late Sharon Holland; aunt to Megan R. Seman of Monroeville, Jonathon Seman of Defiance, OH, Robert Lochner of Pittsburgh, Shawn and David Holland; sister-in-law of Deb (Scott) Kozel. She is also survived by numerous cousins.
There is no visitation. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A memorial service will be held at a future date.
Memorial contributions may be made to All But Furgotten or Pet Friends of Irwin.
Joni, you are now in heaven at the picnic table, including your pets who have gone before you. Some day we will join you. Save us a seat.
Scott W. "GQ" Fouser
June 18, 2024 |
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Scott W. “GQ” Fouser, age 59, of Dravosburg, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in UPMC Shadyside. Born in McKeesport on November 5, 1964, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Patricia J. (Smith) Fouser. He was a retired certified nurses’ aide and enjoyed fishing, video games, and music. Scott is the father of Andrew (Alyssa) Fouser of Huntingdon, PA; grandfather of Mathias Fouser and Illiya Fouser; and brother of Robert (Jane Ann) Fouser of Dravosburg, Kenneth Fouser of Bedford, Jack (Judy) Fouser of West Mifflin, Jill (late Al) Ernst of West Mifflin, Kathy (John) Armstrong and David (Karen) Fouser of Xenia, OH. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 2-6 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a Funeral Service will be held at 5:30 p.m., during visitation, on Thursday, June 20, with Pastor Jeff Lukacs officiating.
Frank D. "Smitty" Smith
June 13, 2024 |
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Frank D. “Smitty” Smith, age 64, of Duquesne, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in UPMC McKeesport. Born in McKeesport on June 19, 1959, he was the son of the late Anderson Frank “Smitty” Smith Jr. and Betty T. (Baranyi) Smith. He was a former car salesman and enjoyed watching golf. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Phyllis Mills; father of Sara Smith of Braddock and Raquel Ulincy of Braddock; brother of Thomas (“Peg” Marguerite) Smith of West Mifflin and the late Richard (wife Teresa survives) Smith of Camp Hill; grandfather of Luther Harper and & Aniyah Harper; and step father of Ryan Mills of Beaver Falls.
Wayne R. Fleckenstein
May 28, 2024 |
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Wayne is the loving husband to Mary (Hock) Fleckenstein for 48 years; also a loving father to Julie (Daniel Hayes) Fleckenstein of Turtle Creek and the late Rev. Robert W. “Rob” Fleckenstein; brother of Dennis (Jane) Fleckenstein of Indianola, PA; and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 2-8 p.m., in the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Blessing Service will take place at the Funeral Home on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, McKeesport. Burial will follow in St. Mary German Cemetery, McKeesport.
Joseph Raymond Stankay
May 22, 2024 |
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He is the brother of Vincent (Josephine) Stankay of West Palm Beach, FL. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Elmer (late Agnes) Stankay, Albert (late Olga) Stankay, Andrew B. (late Irene) Stankay, Florence (late Edward J.) Holas, and Martha (late Frank) Lipowcan. He is also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, Braddock Hills. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Mausoleum of All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors.
Gloria Jean Hamilton
May 03, 2024 |
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She was retired from Foodland at Duquesne Village with 22 years of service, formerly worked at Kennywood, and volunteered at the Duquesne Family Support Center. She enjoyed bingo, going to the casino and loved animals
She is the mother of Arthur “Rick” (Kathryn) Hamilton of Harrington, DE and James “Jimmy” (Tamla) Leftwich of West Mifflin; grandmother of Jamai Leftwich, Codey Hamilton, Tahlor Leftwich, Arthur “Rick” Hamilton Jr., Ashton Hamilton, Gracie Mae Hamilton, and Ivy Leftwich; great grandmother of Ambri Leftwich; sister of Donald Hamilton of Duquesne, Mary Carman of Duquesne, Jackie Mehrmann of Duquesne, late Doris “Dee Dee” Hamilton and late Patricia Leatherwood.
Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR where a Funeral Service will take place following visitation at 8:00 p.m., with Rev. Eric Ewell, officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a local humane society
Mark Brady
April 30, 2024 |
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He was a retired welder at Hantz Locomotive and Dura Bond and formerly worked as a bartender at the T M Club in Duquesne. He proudly served his country in the Navy. He was a former member of the former Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Paris, enjoyed bowling, fishing, building cabinets, watching sports, and spending time with his family and his dogs.
He is the beloved husband of 30 years to Vicki (Scharer) Brady; father of Melissa (Kevin) Russell of Kalamazoo, MI; step father of Christopher (girlfriend, Jen Vasy) Kisiel of Duquesne and Nicholas Kisiel of Munhall; grandfather of Emerson and Elijah Russell; brother of Donald Brady of Duquesne and Victoria (Kern) Little of Indian Head, PA. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 2-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Dansak, officiating, followed by military honors.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions should be made to St. Jude Hospital or the American Cancer Society.
Mary Catherine Nebinski
April 15, 2024 |
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Mary Catherine Nebinski, age 85, of West Mifflin, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Jefferson Hospital. Born in Homestead, PA on May 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine (Bost) Noll.
She was a former supervisor for S&S Shoes in McKeesport and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Agnes Church. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchild. She loved taking care of her family and cooking.
Mary Catherine is the wife of Richard T. Nebinski for 60 years. She is the mother of Richard (Terri) Nebinski of Scottdale, Robert Nebinski of West Mifflin, and Donna (Bobby) Kleist of West Mifflin; grandmother of Philip (Meghan) Lepolt, Courtney (Shawn) Kleist, Nicholas (Maria) Kleist, and Jake Nebinski; great grandmother of Sage Michael Hone; sister of Judy Cramer of Baltimore, MD and her twin sister Joanne (late Ronald) Connelly of North Carolina. She is also survived by niece Judy and nephew Billy and other nieces and nephews.
There is no visitation. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin, on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Dan D’Antonio officiating. All are welcome. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
Joanne B. Paule
April 14, 2024 |
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She was a hostess at the former Paule’s Lookout restaurant, a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, former Christ the Light of the World Parish-Holy Name Church. She loved to cook and bake.
Joanne is the beloved wife to John “Jake” Paule for 64 years; mother of Renee (Bruce) Chase of Durham, NC, John David (Jackie) Paule of Mars, PA, and Jill Paule of Chesapeake, VA; grandmother of Maddison, Coleman, Jake, Emily, Connor and Tucker; sister of Marianne (Earl) Zimmerle of Pensicola, FL, late Beverly (late Don) Ishol, late Thomas (wife Darlene survives) Steele of Ohio.
There is no visitation. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Tammy B. Chonko
April 08, 2024 |
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A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, she was a retired teacher from George Washington School, in the McKeesport School District. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church-Duquesne and was a devout Christian. She was a believer in the strong, full gospel of Jesus and a strong supporter and participant of the Confessing Synod prophetic ministry, which helped the Steelworkers garner benefits and has now been given credit for starting the National Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). She was also a nature lover, enjoyed knitting, camping, gardening and spending vacations by the beach.
Tammy was the beloved wife of the late Timothy M. “Tim” Chonko for 39 years. She is the mother of Julia (fiancé, Jeffrey Harris) Chonko of Mt. Washington, Jeffrey (Liz) Chonko of Seattle, WA, and Kara Sharp of Los Angeles, CA; grandmother of Gina Cisternelli, R.J. Dixon, J’Adore Jackson, and Jack Chonko; sister of Ronda Brourman of Edgewood, Greg Bickus of Chicago, late Joetta Bickus and late Andrew “Drew” Bickus; and aunt to John and Michael Sharp and many other nieces and nephews.
She spent her last day at the place she treasured most, Scottyland Campground, with her bible by her side. Her "primitive" family will remember her dearly.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 12-4 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Memorial Service will follow visitation on Sunday, at 4:30 p.m., at Christ Lutheran Church, Duquesne. Inurnment will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Monday, April 15, at 10:00 a.m. Please arrive at the Cemetery by 9:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the East Liberty Lutheran Church “Confessing Synod Ministry,” P.O. Box 5275, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
Vincent J. Fertal
March 28, 2024 |
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Ronald A. Mroz Sr.
March 26, 2024 |
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Ronald A. Mroz Sr., age 80, of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh on November 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Maximilian and Josephine (Fornal) Mroz.
He was a retired custodian from Steel Valley School District, was Catholic by faith, loved his grandchildren, enjoyed gardening and woodworking, and was a huge Steeler fan. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War.
Ron is the husband of Mary (Caligiuri) Mroz for 59 years; father of Roberta (Evan) Jones of Mt. Washington, Ronald Andrew (fiancé Cindy Novak) Mroz Jr., and Mona (Richard) Stanoszek-Mroz; grandfather of Gregory Jones, Joshua Jones and Hayden Mroz; brother of Maxine (Tom) McCullough, Geri Faderewski of Pittsburgh, late Joseph Mroz, late Raymond Mroz, late Edward “Butch” Mroz, and late Rosemary Zielmanski. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 2-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, with a Blessing Service at 4 p.m., followed by the Presentation of Military Honors. Visitation will continue, following the service, until 8:00 p.m.
Wilhelmina E. "Nina" Trappen
March 14, 2024 |
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Nina was the wife of the late Edward G. Trappen Jr.; mother of the late Matthew Trappen; sister of Martha (late John) Lowry of Ohio; and sister-in-law of Barbara (late Jm) Kubes of West Mifflin. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Jane (late Albert) Niedermeyer, Gerry (late George) Rusnak, John (late Judy) Crocci, Patricia (late Edward) Gibbons, Josephine Solada, Francis McClellan, Cecelia, Jack McClellan and Gaylord Crocci. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews and her niece and caregiver, Eleanor and Martin Steimer.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 2-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Funeral Service will take place in the Funeral Home on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Thomas Dansak, officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park.
