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Deborah S. Stachowski

January 25, 2022 |

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Deborah S. Stachowski, age 71, of White Oak, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at home. Born in McKeesport on March 14, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Genevieve (Procacina) Johnson. Debbie was retired from Allegheny County Veterans Administration and the Allegheny Health Department. She loved her grandchildren, cooking, gardening, walking and jogging. She is the mother of Rachelle (Gregory) Lockridge Sr. of Ann Arbor, MI and Jenny (late Brian) Stine of Westland, MI; life partner of Dr. Charles Sidun of McKeesport; grandmother of Gregory Lockridge Jr., Myles Lockridge, Jacob Lockridge, Brian Stine, late Brandon Stine, and Riley Stine; sister of Darlene Colo (Kenneth) Vicchio of Tennessee, Cheryl Oxford of Dover, DE and late Richard Johnson. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 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, where a Blessing Service will take place on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:00 a.m., at Holy Name Church, Duquesne, of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, with Rev. Tony Gargotta officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, North Versailles.

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Peter A. Ivaska Sr.

January 21, 2022 |

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Peter A. Ivaska Sr., age 58, of West Mifflin, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, in UPMC McKeesport. Born in McKeesport on March 20, 1963, he was the son of the late Joseph and late Jean Marie (Brenner) Ivaska. He was a retired machine operator. He was Presbyterian by faith and he enjoyed Nascar, fishing, being outdoors and all sports. He was a member of the Army National Guard for 13 years. Peter is the beloved husband for 25 years to Lori (Pesta) Ivaska; father of Peter A. (Lisa) Ivaska Jr. of Conway, SC, Joseph (Roxanne) Ivaska of Dravosburg, and Anthony Ivaska, at home; 6 Grandchildren; brother of Paul Ivaska of Knoxville, TN, Lynn (Tom) Kostelnik of West Mifflin, Cindy Ivaska of McKeesport, and Geraldine Ivaska of West Mifflin; son-in-law of Michael and Sandy Pesta of Pleasant Hills. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 12 Noon-4:00 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. Military Honors will be accorded at the Funeral Home at the end of visitation. A Memorial Service will be held in the future.

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Quang Minh Ngo

January 19, 2022 |

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Quang Minh Ngo, age 71, of Duquesne, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at home. Born in Vietnam on August 2, 1950, he is the son of Nguyen Thi Lai of Vietnam. He was a tailor and dry cleaner and owned Sam’s Tailor Shop in Duquesne and Ritzland Cleaners in Penn Hills. He was a member of Chua Vien Quang Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, in Homestead. He liked to play the slots in Atlantic City and liked all Pittsburgh sports, especially the Steelers. He is the husband of Lan Thi Ngo of Duquesne; father of Kim Lee Ngo of Duquesne and Dan Minh Ngo of Irwin; and has 3 brothers and 2 sisters in Vietnam. There will be no visitation. A private Memorial Service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Elizabeth "Betty" Hock

January 17, 2022 |

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Elizabeth “Betty” Hock, age 98, of West Mifflin, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Born in Duquesne on November 20 1923, she was the daughter of the late John and Maria (Tkacik) Brecko. She worked at U.S. Steel-Duquesne Works for 9 years. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Trinity Church and was an avid bingo player.  She was the wife of the late Regis P. Hock; mother of Audrey (Ken) Glick of Irwin, Richard J. Hock of Level Green and the late Martin R. Hock; grandmother of Michelle (John) Yarbrough Korb, Jason (Stephanie) Yarbrough, Eric (Valerie Lapina) Yarbrough, Patrick Hock and Matthew Hock; great grandmother of Ella Korb, Anna Rose Yarbrough, and Jaxson Hock; sister of the late Florence “Flo” Husfelt, late John “Jim” Brecko and late Joseph (surviving spouse Kathleen) Brecko of Duquesne; nieces and nephews.

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Louise Ann Brendza

January 15, 2022 |

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Louise Ann Brendza, age 58, of West Mifflin, passed away on January 15, 2022, in Forbes Hospital. Born in McKeesport on December 18, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Anthony James and Ann Marie (Patrick) Brendza Sr. Louise loved to bake. She is the fiancé of Peter Mazzarese; and sister of Susan (Dale) Schreckengost of Imperial, David (Nadine) Brendza of Augusta, GA, Robert (Kathy) Brendza of Belmont, CA, and the late Anthony Brendza Jr. There will be no visitation at this time. A Memorial Service will be held in the future. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Edward J. Stetz

January 13, 2022 |

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Edward J. Stetz, age 82, of Murphy, NC.  Formerly of West Mifflin, West Newton, PA and Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 after valiantly fighting a 2 ½ year battle with pancreatic cancer.  Ed was born on November 2, 1939, the son of the late Anthony F. Stetz and Helen T. (Fecenko) Stetz.  He is survived by his wife, Kim (Hand) Stetz, children, David (Ardith) Stetz, Darlene (Elvin) House, and Dale Stetz.  Predeceased by infant daughter Kimberly Ann Stetz.  Step-father to Ted Peck and Taylor Finch .  Grandfather to Justin, Collin, Ashley, Christina, Robert, Katelyn, Hayley, Katherine, Jake, and Anthony Finch, and a great-grandfather.  Brother of Ray (Mary Ann) Stetz, Steve (Carol) Stetz, Dorothy Stetz Zangrilli (Daniel), and Tom Stetz.  Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Ed started his construction career with his dad at Stetz Construction, then moved on with Bailey & Sharpe, Woodlawn Builders, and during the building boom in the early ‘80s in the South, he moved his family to Myrtle Beach, SC to form his business, East Shore Homes, Inc., until his retirement.  Ed loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter.

Honoring his wishes, there will be no visitation and funeral services are private, with Townson-Rose Funeral Home, Murphy, NC handling the arrangements.  If desired, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or a charity of your choice. Local announcement by Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home Inc. 915 Kennedy Ave. Duquesne PA, 15110.

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Ceferina Vega Torres

January 11, 2022 |

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Ceferina (Vega) Torres, age 81, of Duquesne, passed away on January 9, 2022, at home. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on January 8, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Otilio and Maria Vega. She is survived by her son, Marco (Yuleisi Vargas) Torres of Duquesne and many other relatives. Services will be held in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where she will be buried in Camposanto de Cristo Resucitado. Local arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Phyllis Marie (Hoffman) Lowery

January 08, 2022 |

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Phyllis Marie (Hoffman) Lowery, age 60, of North Huntingdon, formerly of North Versailles, on January 8, 2022, passed peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loved ones, of Polygenic Progressive Aphasia. Born in Braddock on October 19, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. “Chuck” and Margaret Ann “Maggie” (Reese) Hoffman. She was a former secretary of the East Allegheny School District. She was a devoted wife, mother, grammy, sister, and daughter. She is the beloved wife of 37 years to Terry Lee Lowery; mother of Justin (Danielle) Lowery of North Huntingdon and Kelly (Richard “Ricky”) Svesnik of Ligonier; grandmother of Grayson Lee Lowery, Jackson Allen Svesnik and Tyler Lee Svesnik, and also a future granddaughter; sister of Charles “Chucky” (Karen Yahner) Hoffman of Wellsburg, WV, Robert “Bobby” Hoffman of Harrison City, Joanne (Jim) Stinson of Pearland, TX, Judith “Judy” (Brett) Melisko of Belle Vernon and the late infant, James Hoffman. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and her grand-dogs, Bailey and Lily. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 10, 2022, 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, where parting prayers will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 9:15 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Good Shepherd Church of St. Joseph the Worker Parish. Burial will follow in Monongahela Cemetery, North Braddock.

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Christopher John Pommer

January 01, 2022 |

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Christopher John Pommer, age 58, of Duquesne, passed away on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2021. Son of Grace (Honick) Pommer of Duquesne and the late Kurt Pommer, he was born on September 11, 1963, in McKeesport. He was a mechanic and did roofing work. He is the brother of Eric (Denise) Pommer of Duquesne, Keith (Natalia) Pommer of Dravosburg, Tracie (John) Pry of McKeesport and Terrie Rodgers of McKeesport, and the late Jeffrey Pommer and the late Matthew Pommer. He is also survived by many Nieces and Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews and Aunts and Uncles. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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William E. Bost

December 24, 2021 |

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William E. Bost, age 87, of Duquesne, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Son of the late Harold and Sophie (Kapolka) Bost, he was born on January 6, 1934. Bill was a retired hardware clerk and he liked to bowl and decorate his house, in lights, at Christmastime. He proudly served his country in the Army. He is the husband of Linda (Domes) Bost for 54 years; father of Derek Bost of Dravosburg and Carrie (Scott) Gamble of West Mifflin; grandfather of Olivia Bost, Evan Bost and Scott Gamble Jr.; brother of Arch “Honey” (late Marie) Bost of State College, Jack (Late Phillis) Bost of West Mifflin, Jim (Wanda) Bost of North Carolina, Gerry (Cindy) Bost of Warren, PA, and late Robert “Butch” (surviving spouse, Fran) Bost of Bethel Park. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 27, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, December 28, 2021 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, where a Blessing Service will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:00 a.m., at Holy Name Church, Duquesne, with Rev. Nick Mastrangelo officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.

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James M. "Gibby" Gibbons

December 23, 2021 |

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James M. “Gibby” Gibbons, age 65, of Ross Twp., formerly of Duquesne, passed away on December 23, 2021. Born in McKeesport on July 18, 1956, he was the son of the late William and Patricia (Cloonan) Gibbons. He was retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-Department of Welfare, where he determined eligibility. He also worked for Mon-Yough Community Services, where he was a drug and alcohol counselor. He was a former member of Holy Name Church-Duquesne, loved all Pittsburgh sports, classic cars, car shows & cruises, and sports memorabilia. He proudly served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He is the brother of Jo (Jack) Znavor of North Huntingdon, Mary (Jim) Bick of West Newton, Maggie (late “Cookie”) Chiponis of West Mifflin, Colleen (Tom) Washko of North Huntingdon, late Patricia (late William “Bill” Lutz) Gibbons, who died Nov. 7, 2021, and late William Gibbons. He is also survived by nieces and nephews who he enjoyed terrorizing. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 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, where a Funeral Service will be held at 8 p.m., with Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating.

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Alan J. Procacina

December 19, 2021 |

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Alan J. Procacina, age 71, of Duquesne, passed away on December 18, 2021, at home. Born in McKeesport on March 11, 1950, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Columbia (DeRose) Procacina. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name Church and the Duquesne-West Mifflin Knights of Columbus #4210. Alan was a very religious man. He is the brother of Dennis (Kathy) Procacina of North Versailles; uncle of Dennis (Alicia) Procacina of North Huntingdon, Paul (Kelley) Procacina of Irmo, SC, and Jennifer Procacina of North Versailles; great uncle of Adriana Procacina, Gino Procacina, Lorraine Procacina, and Luca Procacina. He is also survived by his companion, Tom Husar of Duquesne. He was a friend of Paul Husar and the late Violet Walker. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 20, 2021 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, where services will be held that evening. Private entombment will take place at Jefferson Memorial Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131.

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Mark O. Bedont, Jr.

December 19, 2021 |

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Mark O. Bedont Jr., 74, of Williamsburg, VA, formerly of Centreville, VA and West Mifflin, PA, died peacefully in his sleep, at home, on Monday, December 13, 2021. He was born on November 20, 1947 to the late Mark O. Sr. and Beatrice (Ardiana) Bedont. Mark graduated from Indiana University of Pa. He retired as a Program Analyst for the U.S. Department of Labor. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1970-1972 as a Radio Operator in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing with his son and friends every year in Cross Fork, PA, “The Gabby.” He is survived by his best friend and love of his life, Sally, of 37 years; son Alex (Kari) Bedont; Grandchildren, Mark, Melody and Elijah; brothers, Gary and Jeff (Mary) of West Mifflin; Uncle to Melanie (Rob) Vitous, Eric (Lauren) Bedont, Tracey Lape (Mike Warywoda) and Tyler Douglass; Aunt Ada and cousin Joe Genito. Mark will be buried with Military Honors at Jerusalem Western Salisbury Cemetery in Allentown, PA. Local announcement made by the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300.

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Margaret D. Joschak

December 16, 2021 |

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Margaret D. Joschak, age 95, of West Mifflin, formerly of North Braddock and Duquesne, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Daughter of the late George and Mary (Petkanick) Dendak, she was born in Duquesne, on March 10, 1926. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish-Good Shepherd Church, the First Ladies Catholic Slovak Union, the Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union, a former member  of the Good Shepherd Choir and former member of St. Michael’s Altar Rosary Society. She was the beloved wife of the late John Joschak; mother of Richard (late Maxine) Joschak of West Mifflin, Donna (Ron) Powell of Center Twp., and late George “Dudgie” (late Marilyn) Joschak; grandmother of Victoria Powell, Joshua (Diana) Powell, Christina (Matt) Ricupero, Ryan (Nicole) Joschak, Eric (Caitlin) Joschak and Jessica (Justin) Sopko; 9 Great Grandchildren; many Nieces and Nephews; sister of the late Eva (Late Steve) Perish, late Anna (late Paul) Hoydich and late Mary “Jackie” (late Robert) Stoklas. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 12-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, where parting prayers will be said on Monday, December 20, 2021, at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., at Good Shepherd Church, Braddock. Interment will follow in All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery, next to her husband.

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Thomas A. Komar

December 16, 2021 |

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Thomas A. Komar, age 65, of Dravosburg, passed away on December 16, 2021, at home. Born in McKeesport on July 29, 1956, he was the son of the late Andrew and Florence (Bender) Komar. He loved all sports, especially horse racing. He is the husband of Lory (Haupt) Komar; father of Melanie (Rob) Bunovich of Westmoreland City and Danae Komar of Irwin; grandfather of  George, Mikaela, Thomas and Mary Jane; and brother of Barbara Komar of North Huntingdon. There is no visitation. Arrangement entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.