September 02, 2021 |
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Thomas J. O’Malley, age 75, died peacefully on September 1, 2021. He was the son of the late William F. and Mary W. O’Malley. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Anne Bromley, his brothers, William P. and James P. O’Malley, and his nephew, William H. O’Malley. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen B. O’Malley, brother, Patrick M. O’Malley, brother-in-law, William D. Bromley, one niece and four nephews and their spouses, three grandnieces, six grandnephews, and one great grandnephew. He had many friends, especially among the ARC Bowling Community. The family extends special thanks to Carol Moore and the staff at Sycamore Estate PCH who cared for Tom over the past 12 years. Due to the Covid-D variant epidemic, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Interment is private. Arrangements entrusted to the Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Duquesne, 412-466-3300.
September 01, 2021 |
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Joan G. Swineburg, age 85, of McKeesport, passed away on August 31, 2021, at home. Born in Duquesne on February 5, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Elias & Alma (Hart) Kelley and wife of the late Robert Swineburg. She was a former member of Christ Lutheran Church, Duquesne. She is survived by children, Donna Kelley of Glassport, Jo Ellen Jordan of McKeesport and Marie (Dominic) Yeager of Glassport; 15 Grandchildren; 32 Great Grandchildren; and Nieces and Nephews. She was predeceased by Brothers and Sister, David Kelley, Jack Kelley, Norman Kelley and Ann Bowman. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 4, 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 the same day, at 3:30 p.m., with the Rev. John Gropp officiating, and at 8:00 p.m., with Pastor Trennon Neal officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Funeral Home.
August 30, 2021 |
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David L. Bonacci, age 60, of McKeesport, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on August 28, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born in McKeesport on October 30, 1960, he was the son of the late Robert P. and Mary A. (Adair) Bonacci. He is survived by children Brian Bonacci of Homestead, Shelly Bonacci of McKeesport, and David Fierst of McKeesport; 11 grandchildren; brother, Wayne (Margaret) Bonacci of Phoenix, AZ and sister, Sherry Bonacci of White Oak.
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August 26, 2021 |
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John A. Yevick, age 84, of Duquesne, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Born in McKeesport on September 7, 1936, he was the son of the late Anthony & Emily (Evanko) Yevick. He was a retired letter carrier for the Duquesne Post Office and former parking meter reader for the City of Duquesne. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name Church. John proudly served his county in the Air Force during the Korean War and in the Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. He is the beloved husband for 56 years to Louise A. (Marchitello) Yevick; father of Cheryl (Raymond) Luffy of Baldwin and Retired M/Sgt. John A. Yevick II (U.S. Air Force retired) of Jupiter, FL; grandfather of Christopher Luffy, Raymond “Trey” Luffy, Nicole Luffy and Tara (Cameron) Simmons; great grandfather of Kamryn Simmons; brother of Jane Stash of Tampa, FL. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 29, 2021, from 2-4 & 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 on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church, Duquesne, with the Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating, followed by the presentation of Military Honors. Interment will follow in Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association-Greater Pittsburgh Chapter or to Cancer Research.
August 24, 2021 |
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Edward C. Steiman, age 61, of McKeesport, formerly of Braddock, passed away on August 23, 2021, at home. Son of the late Willie P. & Delores Jean (Ausselburn) Steinman, he was born in Jeannette, on December 16, 1959. He was a contractor, working for Chris Jackson Contracting, he frequented Kynor’s Korner and was a Veteran. He was the husband of the late Rhonda (Gongaware) Steinman; father of Timothy (Crystal Fagan) Steinman; grandfather of Michael McIntosh, Trevor Steinman & Skyla Steinman; brother of Tim, Jake and Tony Steinman, Kathy Flanigan, Deloris Niver & Patty Morrison and predeceased by Jim, Bob and Paul Steinman and Sandy Klagas. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 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 be held at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. George Saletrik officiating.
August 22, 2021 |
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Andrew R. “Drew” Bickus, age 52, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on August 18, 2021. Born in McKeesport on September 27, 1968, he was the son of the late Ronald & Leslie Bickus, late Arnold & Henrietta “Etta Gail” (Wurzbacher) Bickus Sopko & Gerri (Soffa) Sopko. He was a former member of Christ Lutheran Church-Duquesne, enjoyed cooking, dancing and the Steelers, played rugby and owned his own construction business. He is survived by his former wife, Beverly Smerkol; father of Daryl Hannah Kmiec of McHenry, IL and Olivia Faye Bickus of West Mifflin; brother of Tammy (late Tim) Chonko of Duquesne, Ronda (Mitchell) Brourman of Edgewood, Gregg (Lisa) Bickus of Lockport, IL, Justin (Michele) Bickus of Chicago, IL, Erin (Matthew) Stevenson of Chicago, IL and the late Joetta R. Sharp; and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., at Christ Lutheran Church, Duquesne, with Pastor John Gropp officiating. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
August 18, 2021 |
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Bernard J. Runge, age 91, of West Mifflin, passed away on August 17, 2021. Born in Duquesne on April 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Edward & Catherine (Fey) Runge. He was a retired plumber from Local #27, a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church where he served as an usher and money counter, Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus #4210 and also a member of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree. He was Past President of the K of C Senior Citizens, a member of the West Mifflin Annex Senior Citizens, and volunteer and potato pancake maker for the St. Joseph Fish Fry.
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August 11, 2021 |
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Gemma P. Senay, age 88, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on August 3, 2021. Daughter of the late Anthony & Anna (Mercuri) Petrozza, she was born on September 10, 1932, in Duquesne. She was a bookkeeper for several local firms, a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name Church, and enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino. She was the wife of the late John W. “Jack” Senay who died in 1996. She is survived by children, Scott & Suzi, 3 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, but especially enjoyed spending time with her four nieces, Paulette Barry, Francine Salata, Chris “Cookie” Christopher & Betty Anne Petrozza. She was predeceased by her brothers and sister, Michael “Mickey” (late Steffie) Petrozza, Elaine (late Frank) Pych, Alfred (late Jeanne) Petrozza and Marion “Mousey” (late Carole) Petrozza. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Name Church on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, with the Rev. Nick Mastrangelo officiating. Burial followed in Holy Name Cemetery.
August 09, 2021 |
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Joseph A. Napoli, Sr., age 91, of Palm Desert, CA, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on July 22, 2021. Born in Duquesne on July 17, 1930, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Angeline (Godine) Napoli. He was retired from U.S. Steel-Duquesne Works as a metalographer. He was an avid golfer and bowler and he proudly served his country in the Navy Reserves for 16 years.
He is survived by his wife Suzi Napoli of Palm Desert, CA. He is the beloved father of Capt. Joseph (Debra) Napoli Jr.-U.S. Navy Ret.-of Mechanicsburg and Yvonne (Bruce) Napoli Meeder of Harrisburg; grandfather of Katie Napoli, Christopher (Renee) Meeder and Noah A. Napoli Meeder; great grandfather of Evan Meeder; brother of Carmella Marko of Port Vue, Teresa (Frank) Palestra of Tampa, FL, and Yolanda (late Kenneth) Marcase of Elizabeth Twp and predeceased by brothers and sisters, late Frank (late Barb) Napoli, late Anthony (late Ruby) Napoli, late Nancy White, late JoAnne (late Tom) Sharkey and late Salvatore (late Angie) Napoli.
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August 06, 2021 |
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Mary Ann Michaels, age 80, of Whitehall, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on August 5, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital. Daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Slivochka) Sabol, she was born on November 20, 1940. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name Church. Her family was always first. She enjoyed vacationing with her family at Virginia Beach, walking and reading, especially crime scene books. She and her husband took ballroom dancing lessons at the Knights of Columbus and she volunteered at Duquesne Catholic School and Holy Name Church when her children were students. Mary Ann was the beloved wife of 61 years to the late Dr. Joseph E. Michaels, who died on April 2, 2021. She was the mother of Brian Michaels of Washington, PA, Tyrone (Sara) Michaels of Baldwin, Allison (Jamie) Parker of Charlotte, NC, and Joseph (Heather) Michaels of Munhall; grandmother of Jaclyn McIntyre, Madeline, Ashley, Joey Jr., Noel, Starr, Barron and Xander Michaels, Tanner, Connor and Matthew Parker, Presley and Aria Michaels, Brendon and Bailee Gazdag and Raina McIntosh; sister of Michael (Annie) Sabol of Bakersfield, CA and the late Magdalene Sabol. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 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 blessing service will take place at 8:00 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EVERYONE SHOULD MEET AT THE CEMETERY.
July 27, 2021 |
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David Kirk Barrett, age 71, passed away Thursday, July 22nd, 2021, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry W. Barrett in 2005. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Kathy Barrett; daughters, Marie Sparrow, Angie Langford (Kevin), son, Robert Barrett, and his grand dog Doug; his mother Evelyn Barrett of White Oak, PA, brothers, Keith Barrett (Joani) of Dallas, TX, Gary Barrett of Houston, TX, Brian Barrett (Laurie) of Valencia, CA, and Robert Barrett (Mary) of Johnson City, TN, and by all his loving nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Kirk graduated in 1968 from Serra High School in White Oak, Pennsylvania. He went to Virginia Tech, and graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He worked at WPAFB before starting a 30 year career as a manufacturer’s rep with his dad. After closing that business, he went to work for Vectren Energy, where he retired from. During his time at WPAFB, he took up skydiving and flying. This is where he met his future wife, Kathy, as he was flying the plane, and she was jumping out. Kirk was very involved with his community, enjoyed volunteering, and has made many dear friends along the way. Visitation will be held at 9:30am on Sunday August 1st, 2021 at Tobias Funeral Home- Far Hills Chapel, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd. Dayton, 45429, with Pastor Randy Snyder officiating a short memorial service at 12:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Dayton 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, Ohio 45420. Online condolences may be sent to
www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
July 19, 2021 |
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Ellen L. (Richards) Coulter, age 95, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on July 18, 2021, at home. Born in McKeesport on May 9, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Frank O. and Myrtle (Sproul) Richards. She liked to read and do crossword puzzles. She was the wife of the late John William “Bill” Coulter Jr.; mother of Sandra Lee (Joseph) Mitchell of Pittsburgh and John W. (Kathleen) Coulter III of McKeesport; grandmother of Dawntee “DJ” Williams, James (Rachel) Blankenship, and Bryan (Aarica) Coulter; great grandmother of Austin Blankenship, Madison Blankenship, McKenna Coulter, and Grayson Coulter; sister of Edwin (Carlene) Richards of Port Vue, Frank Richards of White Oak and predeceased by brothers and sisters, Gladys Barker Young, Norma Price, Clifford Richards, Pete Richards and Dorothy Giatroudakis.
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June 30, 2021 |
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Andrea Feeser, age 57, of Oberseld, Germany, gained her wings on April 19, 2021, to be with her Dad, Brother and Grandparents. Born July 7, 1963, she was the daughter of Rita Feeser of Oberseld, Germany and the late Artur Feeser. She will be lovingly remembered by her mother; daughter, Sabrina Fusari and her husband; her grandchildren, Alexandro Fusari and Santino Fusari; her sister, Gaby Solomon of White Oak, her nieces, Nicole and Starr, and their father, Skip; and her great niece and great nephews. Andrea will always have a special place in our heart…We love you and will miss you always. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021, from 7-8 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 Memorial Service will be held at 8 p.m. with Rev. Judi Slater, officiating. Schutzengala komm mach mich fromm das ich in den Himmel komm auf die höechste Spitzen wo die Englein sitzen!!!!Amen.
June 28, 2021 |
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Richard Poplawski, age 67, of North Versailles, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh on November 20, 1953, he was the son of the late Alvin Poplawski and Eleanor Moran Rusnak. He is survived by his partner, Shauna Whipple of North Versailles; children, Aaron (Chloe) Whipple of Verona, Lindsey (John) Quear of Irwin and Kyle (Sam) Whipple of North Versailles; grandchildren, Cam and Millie; brother, Raymond (Elaine) Poplawski of Monroeville; aunt, Millie Moran of West Homestead and uncle, Eddie Moran of Muncie, IN; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Funeral service will take place at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Robert Seeman officiating. Interment will follow at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cemetery, West Mifflin.
June 04, 2021 |
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Richard J. Crux, age 67, of West Mifflin, passed away on June 3, 2021, at UPMC Mercy. Born in McKeesport on April 24, 1954, he was the son of the late Raymond and Marjorie (Watts) Crux. Richard was retired from Fisher Body-WEMR (Welding Electrical Mechanical Repair), was a coach and umpire for West Mifflin girls’ softball, coached for the West Mifflin Boy Baseball League, was a former member of the West Mifflin School Board, and a member of the Polaris Masonic Lodge #375. Married for 47 years to Ruth E. (Hvizdos) Crux, he is the father of Raymond J. (Jennifer) Crux of Rotterdam, NY, Rebekah L. Crux of West Mifflin, and Rachel B. (Michael) Ruffing of Buckhannon, WV; grandfather of Andrew Crux, Alexis Crux, Layla Chapman, and Mikey Ruffing; brother of Marjorie “Peggy” Crux of Myrtle Beach, SC, Jeanne Scholl of Myrtle Beach, SC, late Bobby Crux, late Linda Files Balint, and late Thomas Clemons. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021, from 2-7 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 on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 10:00 A.M., with the Rev. Stan Gregorek officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131.
