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Terrance John Estu Sr.

August 04, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Terrance John Estu Sr. age 67, of East McKeesport, formerly of Duquesne, on July 29, 2019 at home. He was a son of the late John and Yolanda (Szalay) Estu; he was a retired plumber for US Steel Homestead Works and a former member of the Hungarian Reformed Church in Duquesne. Former husband of the late Kathleen A. (Morgan) Estu; father of Kimberly (Robert) Harris, Jr. of Prince Frederick, MD, Eric Christopher Estu of West Homestead and Terrance John Estu, Jr. of Woodbridge, VA; grandfather of Michael Antonio Estu, Robert Harris, III, Tristan Harris; brother of Kristine Estu of Colorado and his twin brother, Timothy Estu of Minnesota; uncle of Matthew Skalican, Mark Skalican and Lauren Skalican.

 
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Victoria Jane Kwiatkowski

August 03, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Victoria Jane Kwiatkowski, age 68, of Coraopolis, formerly of Sewickley, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019. 

Daughter of the late Anthony J. and Isabelle H. (Kacala) Kwiatkowski, she was born a special angel. She did clerical work at a sheltered workshop for special needs people and was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne and St. James in Sewickley. 

She is survived by her brother, Robert "Bob" Kwiatkowski of Sewickley and cousins, Robert (Barbara) Piskorik of Oakdale, Dolly (Eugene) McFarland of Munhall, Bebe (Late Don) Bair of Munhall, Felicia (Leonard) Simko of Munhall, Richard (Casandra) Piskorik of Florida and Ronald (Shelia) Piskorik of Portland, Ore.

 
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Marielania Bost

August 01, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Marielania Bost, 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in UPMC Presbyterian. She was born Nov. 8, 1942, in West Mifflin, to the late Fred and Marguerite (Reagan) Wood Petrozza. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially swimming and hiking. She was a graduate of Duquesne High School, class of 1960. She was the beloved wife of 53 years of Harold "Archie" Bost; mother of Kathy (Harold) Bletz, of State College; grandmother of Kelly Bletz; sister of the late Donna Proud and the late Mary Lou Fisher.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, William B. Schleifer, supervisor, William Brian Schleifer, funeral director, where a prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.

 


Cheryl (Moore) Nemerovsky

July 31, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Cheryl (Moore) Nemerovsky age 62, passed away at Sycamore Estate in Duquesne on July 31, 2019 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Cheryl was born in Pittsburgh on June 11, 1957 to the late Harry Rudolph Moore and the late Patricia (Gordon) Moore. Cheryl was predeceased by her husband and soul mate, Mark Louis “Nemo” Nemerovsky. Cheryl is survived by her sister, Carol Bee Moore; her brother, Harry R. “J.R.” Moore and sister-in-law, Leeann Moore; sister-in-law, Becky Nemerovsky; nieces, Carrie Rost Brickman (Bryan) and Stacy Rost Noll (Ryan); nephew, Sean Harrison Moore; Mark's nieces, Kandice Lee (Leonard) and Kayla Williams (Ceasar); two great-nephews and four great-nieces; and Mark's four great-nieces and nephew. Cheryl was administrator and founding partner for 31 years of Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence. Cheryl graduated in 1975 from Elizabeth Forward High School, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh school of Business, Duquesne University Paralegal Program and Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing; an RN and also EMT/Volunteer Treasurer of Duquesne EMS for 22 years. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne. 412-466-3300. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Duquesne, 719 Duquesne Blvd., Duquesne 15110. Rev. Judy Slater will be presiding. Family requests that you meet them at the church just before 10:30 a.m. for an 11:00 service. Family requests in lieu of flowers, Cheryl had wished for donations be made to McKeesport Hospital Foundation, c/o Jodie Matta Dillinger Cancer Resource Center, 1527 California Ave., White Oaks, PA 15131. 

 


Barbara A. Moody

July 29, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Barbara A. Moody Age 75, of West Mifflin, on July 29, 2019, in the presence of her family at home. She was a daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Wagner) Dowdle. Barb was retired from the Housekeeping Department at Mercy Hospital and a former member of the GFWC of Duquesne. Wife of the late Robert L. Moody, Sr.; mother of Robert (Cindy) Moody, Jr. of Ridgecrest, CA, David (Denise) Moody of Suterville, PA, Donna (Michael) Jordan of West Elizabeth, and Elizabeth (late Michael) Breegle of West Mifflin; also six grandchildren; and one expected great-granddaughter; sister of Richard (Patricia) Dowdle of Duquesne and Ronald (Jeanne) Dowdle of Duquesne and Peggy (Ronald) Rozman of Etna. Visitation on Thursday, August 1, 2019, from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held on Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Church, West Mifflin at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray medical expenses. 
 

 


Doris Jean (Dulaney) Rocco

July 20, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

DORIS JEAN (DULANEY) ROCCO age 90, of West Mifflin, on July 19, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Paul and Rosella (Mura) Dulaney. She was a customer service representative at Sears. A member of St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin. She enjoyed traveling with her sister, Ann, and enjoyed baking, cooking, and gardening, especially with roses. Wife of the late August Rocco, Sr.; mother of Gabriel "Gary" Rocco of Pittsburgh, August Rocco, Jr. of West Mifflin, Roberta (Robert) Simak of West Mifflin, Rosanne (Bob) Regis of West Mifflin, Paul (Neila) Rocco of Missouri, and Michael (Julie) Rocco of West Mifflin; grandmother of Sherrie, Lisa, Gary, Mark, Angela, Adam, Alana, Bobby, Dana, Brian, Brandon, Jenniffer, Matthew, Lauren, Joshua, and the late Kristin Kirasic Brown; also 18 great-grandchildren; sister of William, Paulette, Anna Mae, Charles, and Jane. Visitation Monday, July 22, 2019, from 4-9 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery, Dravosburg.
 

 


Leda B. Healey

July 14, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

LEDA B. HEALEY age 86 of West Mifflin, on July 14, 2019, at home.  A daughter of the late Gailen & Phoebe (Wilson) Boger, she was a retired Food Service Worker for West Mifflin School District.  She was a member of Terrace Church of the Nazarene in West Mifflin, where she was their former treasurer & organist, a volunteer at the Salvation Army in Braddock & Missionary President in 2009-2010.  She was the beloved wife of the late John W. Healey; Mother of Lynette (David) Wahl of West Mifflin, Erin (Diane) Healey of Munhall, Warren Healey of West Mifflin, Brenda Healey of Greensburg, and Andrea (Malcolm) Andress of West Mifflin; Grandmother of Steven (Jessica) Healey, Kristen (John) Parise, Kaylyn Andress, Keyshawn Andress & Gregory (Nancy) Wahl; 5 Great Grandchildren.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  Visitation Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Peter Roy officiating.  Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park. 

 
 


Stan A. Hebda

July 14, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

STAN A. HEBDA age 101, of Duquesne, on July 13, 2019 at home.  A son of the late Vincent & Blanche (Fularz) Hebda, he was a retired Steelworker and former member of the former St. Stephen’s R.C. Church in McKeesport where he was an usher, member of the choir and their dart team.  He loved to read, especially Westerns, singing, golf & dancing.  He volunteered at Kane-McKeesport & was a lifetime member of the P.N.A. in McKeesport. One of his claims to fame was that he had a hole in one on August 30, 1974 on the #13 hole of 148 yds. at Butler’s Golf Course.  He was also a lifetime member of the Carpenter’s Union & was in the Civilian Conservation Corps.  He was the beloved husband of 58 years to the late Margaret B. (Kochmar) Hebda.  He is the Father of Mary Ann Hebda & Ellie Hebda, both of Duquesne, and the late Marge (late Michael) Radecki; Grandfather of John (Mary) Radecki, Keri Radecki & the late Kris Radecki; Great Grandfather of Parker Radecki, Madison Radecki & Rylie Smith; Brother of the late Blanche (late Chester) Rymarz, late Mary (late Harold) Kite, late Ted (late Ethel) Hebda, late Walt (surviving spouse Lois) Hebda, late John (late Eleanor) Hebda, late Tom (surviving spouse Fran) Hebda; also many loving Nieces & Nephews.  Visitation Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. & Friday, July 19, 2019 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin. 

 
 


Donna J. Emelo

July 14, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

DONNA J. EMELO age 66 of North Huntingdon on July 13, 2019.  A daughter of the late Richard E. & Mary L. (Esek) Jordan, she had 40 years of service at Bechtel-Bettis as an Administrative Support Specialist in the Shipping and Receiving Department. She enjoyed swimming & her family was her hobby.  She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Thomas Emelo; sister of Kathy (Bill Platt) Bowen of Dravosburg, Susan Radocay of Liberty Boro, Beverly (James) Stavor of West Mifflin and the late Richard (late Anna) Jordan; many loving nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; sister-in-law of Kim (Andre`) Jeanneret of Ohio.  Visitation Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where her funeral service will be held at 8 p.m.

 


Louis "Nunu" Karbowiak

July 10, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Louis "Nunu" Karbowiak age 84, of Liberty Boro, on July 9, 2019. He was the son of the late Ludwik and Bertha (Mikrut) Karbowiak. Lou was retired from US Steel, Duquesne Works, in the Met. Lab, a member of Teutonia Mannerchor Club, in Duquesne, where he was the treasurer for 25 years. Also a member of the Hazelwood Boat Club, in Ohio. He enjoyed golfing. He proudly served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. Husband of the late Donna Jane (Hall) Karbowiak for 48 years; father of Karen L. Svetz, of Liberty Boro, Joseph E. Karbowiak, of Liberty Boro, and the late Thomas R. Karbowiak; grandfather of Joseph E. Svetz II; brother of Rose Starmack, of Texas. Visitation on Friday, July 12, 2019, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where parting prayers will be offered on Saturday, at 8:45 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Marks Parish, Liberty Boro, at 9:30 a.m., Reverend Thomas Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue, with Military Honors.

 


Jane (Faust) DuVall

June 26, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Jane (Faust) DuVall age 69, of Duquesne, on June 26, 2019, at the home of her son. She was a daughter of the late Grant Russell and the late Irene (Mraz) Faust. Jane was a former floral arranger Matta's Florist. She enjoyed crafting, her children and grandchildren, and "punking" people. Member of the Faith Bible Baptist Church, in Wilkins Township. She was the life partner of the late William M. Jakub; mother of Samuel A. (Tiffanie) McCullough, of Wilkins Towhsnip, and their family, Moriah (Ethan), Hope, Noelle, Sophia, and Samuel, Scott A. (Denise) McCullough, of Munhall, and their family, Nathan, Hayley, and Macey, Shawn A. (Jessica) McCullough, of Duquesne, and their son, Mason, Christina (Christopher) Gavron, of West Mifflin, and their family, Anthony, Julia, Dylan, and Olivia; stepmother of William F. Jakub, of Duquesne, and Andrew "A.J." Jakub, of McKeesport; sister of Russell (Beverly) Faust, of Wilkins Township, and the late Geraldine (surviving spouse, Ron) McKee, of Duquesne. Visitation Thursday, from 6-8 p.m., and Friday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-330, where her funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 29, at 10 a.m., Pastor Gary LaPietra officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Mifflin. 

 


Goldie T. Pollack

June 23, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Goldie T. Pollack age 93, of Duquesne, on June 20, 2019. She was a daughter of the late John and Julia (Fodor) Szarka. She was a retired Unit Clerk at UPMC McKeesport. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin and a member of their Former Christian Mothers and was their former Vice President. She was also a Cub Scout Leader. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late George "Whitey" Pollack, Sr.; mother George Pollack, Jr., of Yorkville, IL, Gregory Pollack, of Duquesne, and Gloria (the late Robert W.) Pollack-Bradley, of Henderson, NV; grandmother of Zachary (Melissa) Pollack-Bradley; great-grandmother of Logan Bradley; sister of the late Vilma (the late Paul) Pollack. Visitation on Monday, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday, at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin.

 
 


Laurine A. Emert

June 20, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Laurine A. Emert, age 66, of North Huntingdon formerly of Duquesne, passed away on June 18, 2019 at UPMC McKeesport.  Born in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward & Margaret (Stiefel) Emert.  She was a retired clerk stenographer for the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, and she liked reading, was a lover of animals, an avid Pokemon player and was very generous to Veterans & animal causes. She is survived by cousins William Martz & Family of Penn Hills and good friends Judy Wagner & her family Tracy (Jim) Kovar, Breena Kovar & Bailey Kovar of North Huntingdon.  Friends received at the Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, on Thursday, June 20, from 6-8 p.m. with a funeral service at 7:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating.  Burial in Riverview Cemetery.

 


Gerald "Jerry" Kapolka

June 10, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Gerald "Jerry" Kapolka age 70, of West Mifflin, on May 26, 2019. He was born March 17, 1949 in McKeesport, and died at home. He was a son of the late John and Mary (Yanichko) Kapolka. Jerry worked in Hotel Accounting. He was a member of Christ, The Light of the World Parish. He enjoyed golfing and was an outstanding athlete in his youth, and was a long-time caretaker for his mother and brother. He was a brother of the late Ronald J. Kapolka and the Marjorie Bishoff. He is survived by his caretaker and beloved friend, Dr. Andrew (Karen) Giran of Elizabeth. There will be no visitation. Graveside service will be held on Friday, June 14 at 10 a.m. At St. Hedwig Cemetery, West Mifflin. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLIEFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquense. 412-466-3300

 


Joyce (August) Ignat Barkac

June 10, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

JOYCE (AUGUST) IGNAT BARKAC age 77, of West Mifflin, on June 8, 2019. She was a daughter of the late John and Mary "Tov" (Tovlin) August. She was retired from the Register of Wills and the purchasing Dept for Kane regional centers for Allegheny County. A member of Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne. She enjoyed shopping. She was the wife of the late Ralph Barkac and former wife of Richard "Iggy" Ignat, Sr.; mother of Richard (Nita) Ignat, Jr. of West Mifflin, Sherri (Joe) Hamar of West Mifflin; grandmother of Clayton (Christina) Ignat, Shaina Ignat, Chelsea (fiancé, Imir Sanders) Ignat, J.T. Hamar, Kaitlyn Hamar; she was preceded in death by her grandchild, Tyler Mikulla; great-grandmother of Cameron Ignat, Caleigh Ignat, Santana Sanders; sister of Audrey (James) Ferencz of Penn Hills and Joan (Gary) Schink of West Mifflin; stepmother of Holly Barkac-Costello and Stacy Barkac-Mainwaring. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, 412-466-3300.