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
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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.
June 02, 2021 |
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Audrey W. Salvucci, age 94, of West Mifflin, passed away on June 2, 2021, at Eldercrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Munhall. Born on July 10, 1926, she was the daughter of the late William and Jane (Wohl) Weber. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Agnes Church and a member of the Homeville Senior Citizens and the former Knights of Columbus Senior Citizens.
Wife of the late Samuel D. Salvucci Jr., she is the mother of Samuel D. (Kathryn) Salvucci III of Reddy, WV, Susan (Raymond) Roland of White Oak and the late Sandy Schoolcraft; grandmother of Brian Ross, late Clinton Ross, Thorpe (Vanessa) Salvucci, Jessalynn (Ernie) Smelko, Stacey (Derek) Martin, Sharon (Michael) Martin, and Chad (Carla) Roland; great grandmother of Hannah, Jacob, Cassidy, Andrew, Madison, Gabriella, Taylor, Ella, Dominic, Fair and Remy; sister of Joan (late Bernard) Wieszcynski of Harwick, PA, late Pat (late George) Russell and late Jean (late Robert) Booth.
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May 25, 2021 |
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Joseph P. Cibula, age 101, of West Mifflin, passed away on May 25, 2021 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. Born in Duquesne on March 19, 1920, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Furbish) Cibula. He was retired from U.S. Steel-Duquesne Works-B.O.F. with 43 years of service. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Trinity Church and enjoyed watching all sports. He was the husband of the late Virginia C. (Campbell) Cibula; brother of Gertrude (late Harry) Krohe, late Marcella (late George) Yarosik, late Andrew Cibula Jr., late Lawrence (Late Sophie) Cibula, late Rosella (late James) Lofe and late Dolores (late Jim) Hast. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Michael Conway officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park. 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.
May 24, 2021 |
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Geraldine W. Beam, age 87, of West Mifflin, passed away on May 24, 2021, at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. Born in McKeesport on July 20, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Viola (Tyler) Keene. She was a retired Key Punch Operator for PNC Bank and a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Duquesne. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Roland Beam; mother of Chris Ann (William H.) Valiquette of West Mifflin and Kimberly J. (Nicholas R.) Bouras of West Mifflin; grandmother of Erica (Darren) Ristich of Bethel Park, Keith C. Valiquette of Buckhannon, WV, Sarah R. Bouras of West Mifflin and Christopher J. (Stephanie) Bouras of West Mifflin; great grandmother of Carson Apel, Danielle Ristich, and Levi and Reign Bouras; sister of David (late Margie) Keene of West Newton, late Bertrand (late Mary) Keene, and late Mitzi I. Keene. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 2-8 P.M. at the MALOY-SCHELIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Funeral service will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John L. Gropp officiating. Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park.
May 18, 2021 |
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Julie F. Schweitzer, age 73, of White Oak, passed away on May 18, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born in McKeesport on April 24, 1948, she was the daughter of the late George and Rose Totin. Julie was a former hairdresser and dog bather and she decorated sweaters. She was the wife of David H. Schweitzer for 45 years; mother of Janna (Casey Zychowicz) Schweitzer of Aliquippa; sister of Patricia (late Richard) Cirucci of Mt. Lebanon and Helene (Drew) Schaming of Port Vue; aunt of Stacey (Grant) Bartko of Elizabeth. She is also survived by two great nephews. There is no visitation or service. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
May 16, 2021 |
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John L. Kubicko, age 91, of North Braddock, Pennsylvania passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Mary Krivjanik Kubicko.He was born on Saturday, January 24, 1930 to the late Stephen William Kubicko and Edna Mattey Kubicko, as well as Cecelia Kranyak Kubicko.
John, also known as the Pennsylvania Outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and all things outdoors. He was also an outdoor sporting goods sales representative.
John is survived by his loving cherished daughter Donna Lee MacDonald Florida, sister-in-law Madeline (Stephen) Lesko and sister-in-law Catherine (late William) Kubicko.
His life was enriched with interactions of his loving, thoughtful and caring nieces and nephews, Cathy (Alvin) Knox, Carole Marie (Keith) Simmons, Corrinne (Michael) Dowling, Colleen (Robert) Pantalone, Stephen Kubicko and Jeffrey Lesko.
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May 14, 2021 |
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Mavin L. Koval, age 75, formerly of Braddock, passed away on May 13, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh on October 2, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Williams) Koval. She was a retired admissions clerk at Braddock Hospital for 47 years. Mavin graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Pittsburgh, Duffs Business School, and she enjoyed reading. She is the sister of James (Linda) Koval of Mechanicsburg and the late Marilyn (late Vernon) Moyer; aunt of Myley Moyer, Sandy (Jeff Wilson) Moyer, Kirk Moyer and the late Jaya Moyer; great aunt of Christopher (Colleen) Moyer, Maya Wilson and the late Dylan Lewis; great great aunt of Caleb Moyer, Kenzie Moyer, Caiden Moyer, Callie Buckley and Theo Buckley. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300. A Blessing Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Thomas Dansak officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery in North Braddock. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in her name.
May 10, 2021 |
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Pamela Sue (Kulus) Brown, age 55, of Braddock Hills, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on May 9, 2021, at UPMC Shadyside. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on September 7, 1965, she was the daughter of Constance Tassone (Dombrosky) and the late Thomas Kulus. She was a former legal secretary for a Pittsburgh law firm and a longtime waitress at Pizza Hut-Duquesne. She loved being with her family, which was everything to her, and she enjoyed going to Kennywood, lottery tickets and her cat, Pumpkin.
She was the wife of the late Paul Afanasieff. Survivors include her mother, Constance (Tassone) Dombrosky and her step-father, Gerald Dombrosky of Elizabeth Twp.; daughter, Heather Brown of North Braddock; siblings Thomas (Jacqueline) Kulus of West Mifflin, Cindy (Jim) Capell of Monroeville and Marie (Bryan) Krasneski of South Park. She was a doting and loving aunt of Tanner, Bennett and Ethan Kulus, Katie and Jimmy Capell and Ariana and Colton Krasneski; step-mother of Jesse Afanasieff and step-grandmother of Shane and Cailey Afanasieff.
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May 10, 2021 |
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James P. “Jimmy” Maxwell, age 76, of West Mifflin, passed away on May 9, 2021, at home. Born in Homestead on May 8, 1945, he was the son of the late Perry and Lillian (Kennedy) Maxwell. He was a retired machinist from U.S. Steel-Homestead Works, a member of Homeville Christian Church, Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsman Club and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jimmy was the beloved husband of 55 years to Mary Lou (Downie) Maxwell; father of Gina Maxwell Caito of West Mifflin and Robin (Vanessa Suncine) Maxwell of West Mifflin; grandfather of Tomilyn (Jamie Miller) Caito, Roman (Jenn) Caito, and Taylor (Jason) McCall; great grandfather of Owyn Miller, Landon Caito, Sienna Caito, and Carmine Caito; brother of Cheryl (Dan) Wehrer of West Mifflin and Kim (Mike) McElroy of West Mifflin.
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