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Bernard A. “Ace” Curran

December 05, 2019 |

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Bernard A. “Ace” Curran age 93, of Duquesne, on December 3, 2019. he was a son of the late Joseph and Catherine (McNally) Curran. He was a retired CORE maker from Fort Pitt Steel in Christy Park. He was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne, the former owner of the former Duquesne Taxi Cab company in the 50s. He loved to garden and enjoyed music. He and his late wife were avid fans of Duquesne High School Sports and were strong supporters of the city of Duquesne, and would attend all the council meetings. He proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. Husband of 45 years to the late Anna M. (Bogacik) Curran; father of the late Bernard Michael Curren; brother of the late Joseph Curran, Catherine, William Curran, Margaret and Ellen Ann. Visitation on Sunday 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 Monday at 9:30 a.m. Followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park with Military Honors

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Thomas J. Domer

December 05, 2019 |

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Thomas J. Domer age 74, of West Mifflin, on December 4, 2019 at home. He was a son of the late John and Myrtle (Lawrence) Domer. Tom was a retired custodian of Community College of Allegheny County, West Mifflin South. Beloved husband of 43 years to Faye (McLindon) Domer; father of Thomas J. (Tomi) Domer II of Slippery Rock and Gillian Domer of West Mifflin and Kelly Domer Curry; grandfather of Rebecca, Sydney and Madison Domer and Christian Anastasiu;  Christopher and Kenneth Curry; brother of John Domer of Port Vue, Martha (Robert) Drusbasky of Elizabeth, Emil Domer of Plum Boro, Rita (Herb) Petticord of Elizabeth and the late Mary Randall, late Genevieve Ferry, late Barbara Janiki, and the late Joseph and Robert Domer. Visitation Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300 where a blessing service will be held Saturday at 9:30 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m.

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David G. Malloy

November 28, 2019 |

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David G. Malloy age 54, of West Mifflin, on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019. He was a son of Dave “Joseph D.” and Elizabeth “Betty” (O'Leary) Malloy of West Mifflin. Dave was a true fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams and was an avid reader. Besides his parents, he is survived by his brother, Joseph P. (Lisa) Malloy of West Mifflin and his sister, Mary Beth (Glenn) Artim of West Mifflin; uncle of Joey Malloy and other nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 12-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., Rev Michael Conway officiating. Burial will be at Holy Name Cemetery. Dave's family requests during the visitation and funeral, if you'd wear your favorite Steeler clothing.

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Florence J. (Madeya) Gibas

November 14, 2019 |

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Florence Josephine (Madeya) Gibas passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at the age of 91, her family announces with great sadness. She was the last of the original Madeya clan of Duquesne.

The daughter of Polish immigrants, Jacob and Josephine Madeja, Florence was born and raised in Duquesne. After graduating high school in 1945, she worked in the local steel mill until her marriage to Sylvester in 1950. Together, they raised seven children in West Mifflin. They fondly remember her superb stuffed cabbage, chocolate chip cookies and nut rolls, exploding homemade root beer, driving them to Holy Name church and school, Duquesne Dolphin swimming practices and meets, summers at the cabin in Ligonier, and mom forever washing their clothes in the basement wringer washer.

In her later years, Florence enjoyed browsing flea markets, collecting antiques, watching old musicals and swimming at the Homestead Carnegie Library, where she appreciated her fellow swimmers giving her the lane along the wall. Always positive in her Catholic faith and in life, she was a constant inspiration to her children.

Her infectious laughter echoed through the generations she raised and filled many houses and holiday celebrations with a legacy of joy that will forever resonate in our hearts. In 2000, she lost Sylvester after 50 years of marriage.

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Sister Liguori Rossner

November 08, 2019 |

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Sister Liguori Rossner 78, on November 7, 2019.  Born Patricia Rossner on July 31, 1941 in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Genevieve (Pustelny) Rossner Sr.  She attended St. Joseph Elementary School in Duquesne, Divine Redeemer Academy in Elizabeth and Duquesne University where she received a B.S. Ed.  She later attended Carnegie Mellon University and received an M.A. in History.  She entered the Community of the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer in 1959 and served as a teacher in several Pittsburgh area schools including St. Raphael Elementary, St. Bartholomew Elementary, Divine Redeemer Academy and Bishop Boyle High School. In 1979 she joined the order of the Sisters for Christian Community and that year became co-founder of the Jubilee Soup Kitchen, eventually becoming the Executive Director of the Jubilee Association, Inc.  She was instrumental in expanding the work of Jubilee from a soup kitchen to a multi-service community center including a food pantry, employment and placement service, wellness center, health outreach and the John Heinz Family Center. Sister Liguori received several awards for her service including the Cardinal Wright Award from the Bishop’s Latin School in 2018,  the Courageous Woman Award from Mom’s House in 2000, Caritas Award from Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh in 1993,  the Catholic Youth Award from the Pittsburgh Catholic Youth Association in 1990, the “True Pittsburgher” award from Pittsburgh Magazine in 1986 and was inducted into the Century Club of Distinguished Duquesne Alumni in 1994.  She also served as president of the Diocesan Sisters Council in the 1970’s. 

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Esther (Skillsky) Steimer

October 25, 2019 |

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Esther (Skillsky) Steimer age 98, of Houston, TX formerly of Duquesne, on October 22, 2019. She was born June 11, 1921 in Duquesne. A daughter of the late William and Nell Skillsky. Esther was much more than a homemaker, earlier in life she was the bookkeeper of her fathers coal mining business. She attended Business School and obtained a pilot license. She became the wife of Joseph Steimer; and raised nine children. A talented seamstress, she created beautifully tailored clothing for all of her girls and decorative treatments for her home. They may have complained about not having off the rack clothing, but now we know how special that was. Among other things, she taught her boys how to dance (with limited success). She was the wife of the late Joseph W. Steimer; mother of Mary Rinaldi (William Gipson) of Montgomery, TX, Linda Curcio (Dr. Lawrence Curcio) of Chapel Hill, NC, Joseph W. Steimer, Jr. (Jean Steimer) of Bellevue, NE, Kathleen Steimer of Selinsgrove, PA, Christopher P. Steimer (Kathleen Steimer) of Elizabeth Twp., PA, Paula Santoski (Jack Doane) of River Oaks, TX, Patrice Sharp (Michael Sharp) of Friendswood, TX, Eileen Rensel (Robert Rensel) of Bakersfield, CA and Martin Steimer (Eleanor Steimer) of Elizabeth Twp., PA; also survived by 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and caregivers, Dulce and Zennia. Esther's passing generates an ocean of tears. Her memorial service will be announced. Announcements by MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME INC., 412-466-3300. 

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Timothy A. Sable

October 20, 2019 |

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Timothy A. Sable of Erie, PA on October 18, 2019.  Born in McKeesport on March 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Orrin “Bucky” & Mary Sable. Timothy was a retired school Guidance Administrator in Rochester, NY.  He is survived by his brother Patrick (Mary Catherine) Sable of South Park; nephews Nicholas Hvasta and Michael (Amanda) Sable, niece Kelly (John) Tusai and cousin Sandra (Derek) Saldanha.  Timothy was predeceased by his sister, June Hvasta.  There is no visitation.  Burial will be private in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin, PA. 

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Arlene F. Makar

October 19, 2019 |

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Arlene F. Makar age 80, of West Mifflin, on October 18, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Mary (Miller) Burda. Arlene was retired from Bettis Atomic Plant where she was an administrative assistant. A member of Christ the Light of the World Parish, she enjoyed golfing, playing the piano and swimming at the YMCA. Mother of Craig Alan Makar of West Mifflin and Shawn Makar of West Mifflin; grandmother of Cody Makar. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquense 412-466-3300 where a blessing service will be on Wednesday at 9:30 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hedwig Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish. Rev. Dan Sweeney officiating. Burial will be in St. Hedwig Cemetery.  
 

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Barbara L. Mannella

October 17, 2019 |

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BARBARA L. MANNELLA, age 82, of West Mifflin, on October 17, 2019. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Durkin) Bird. Barbara was retired from Western Penitentiary in the Accounts Payable Department and was a school bus driver and bus monitor. She also volunteered for the Peace Corps and spent two years in Samoa. She also enjoyed shopping and going to dinner. Wife of the late Michael Mannella; mother of Michael (Debbie) Mannella of Conway, SC, Sandra Mannella of Munhall, and the late Gary Mannella and the late James J. Mannella; also seven grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; sister of the late George Bird and the late Albert Bird; sister-in-law of Mary Mannella.

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Carol W. Ginardi

October 13, 2019 |

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Carol W. Ginardi, 82, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. She was born Feb. 17, 1937, in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John and Clara (Hitchens) Wabrick. Carol was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin. She worked for Ginardi Catering and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to Charles A. Ginardi Sr.; mother of Joni Lee, of South Carolina, Charles A. Ginardi Jr., of Irwin, Gina L. Ginardi, of Irwin, and Anita Wallace, of South Carolina; grandmother of  Jen, Charla, Ashley, Chelsea, Ryan, Hayley and Leah; and great-grandmother of nine. She was predeceased by her brothers, John Wabrick, Kenneth Wabrick and Dewayne Wabrick. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, William B. Schleifer, supervisor, and William Brian Schleifer, funeral director. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin, with Pastor Sarah Lee-Faulkner officiating. Entombment will be in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon. Everyone please meet at the church.

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Mary B. Erickson

October 02, 2019 |

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Mary B. Erickson age 94, of White Oak, formerly of Duquense, on October 1, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Gulash) Michak. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin. Her family was her life. Beloved wife of the late Richard W. Erickson, Sr.; mother of Kathleeen (Christopher) Steimer of Elizabeth Twp. and the late Richard W. "Chirp" Erickson, Jr.; grandmother of Erica Erickson, Stacey (John) Wilczek of Munhall, Rachel (Scott) Bellomo of Charlotte, N.C. and Anne (Jason) Fung of North Huntingdon; great-grandmother of Jackson Fung, Jocelyn Fung and Jude Wilczek; sister of the late Anna (late Paul) Kushnir and the late Michael Michak. Visitation on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquense. 412-466-3300 where a blessing service will be held on Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church at 10 a.m. Rev. Mike Conway officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Church 529 Grant Ave.  Extension, West Mifflin, PA. 15122. 

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Elizabeth M. Betty (Ellis) Bogacik

October 02, 2019 |

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Elizabeth M. Betty (Ellis) Bogacik age 93 of Sharpsburg, GA., Formerly Of Duquesne, on September 27, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Kaplar) Elles.

Betty was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne. She played the bass Fiddle in a musical group, and wrote a song about Christ the Light of World and presented it to the parish. Betty created her own crossword puzzles and dedicated her life to God and was very generous and gave glory to God.

Her former husband, Paul J. Bogacik, preceded her in death.

She is the mother of BettyAnn Harvey of Cumberland, Md., Bonnie (David) Calhoun of Hanover, PA., JoAnn (late John III) Hailstones of Liberty Boro, Theresa “Terri” (Mark) Dull of Sharpsburgh, GA., Paul (Jodie) Bogacik of Orlando FL.

Sister of George (late Irene) Elles of Erie, PA., also 4 grandchildren and 1 late granddaughter and 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation Thursday October 10, 2019 from 9-10:30 am. Followed by a blessing service at the funeral home at 10:30 am. Followed by mass of Christian burial at St. Hedwig Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 11 am. Rev Terza officiating, entombment Calvary garden mausoleum.

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Helen C. (Dobransky) Ondechek

September 18, 2019 |

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Helen C. (Dobransky) Ondechek

Of Duquesne, the most loving, caring, unselfish, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, on September 18, 2019, at home, during her illness she was loved and cared for by her children and grandchildren.

She was a member of the Resurrection Church, West Mifflin.

Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Joseph J. Ondechek Sr., who died July 3, 2013.

Cherished mother of Jay (Monica) Ondechek – Blandon, PA., Lynn (Eddie Eicheldinger) Popovich, Terry (James) Marraway – Pittsburgh, Joey Ondechek Jr. – Duquesne, and Colleen Ondechek – West Mifflin.

Grandmother of – Ronald (Kristen) Faulds, Sharon (Matt) Mols, Cathlene (Bryan) Durkos, Cierra and Chassidy (Nile).

Great Grandmother of – Devan, Brielle and Brynlee.

Predeceased by brothers and sisters – George Dobransky, Edward Dobransky, Robert Dobransky, Eleanor, Maria, and Jackie Dobransky.

Also survived by nieces and nephews.

A private family mass of Christian burial will be held at Resurrection Church, West Mifflin, Rev. Nick Mastrangelo, Officiating.

Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin.

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Joseph M. "Marty" Flaherty

September 18, 2019 |

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JOSEPH M. "MARTY" FLAHERTY of Duquesne, PA on September 16, 2019. Marty studied at St. Pius and St. Vincent seminaries and Duquesne University concentrating on Theology, Philosophy and Education. He was the son of the late John F. and Ruth (Griffin) Flaherty and was predeceased by his brothers, Rev. Thomas J. Flaherty and John T. "Jackie" Flaherty. Marty is survived by his sisters and brother, Mary Frances Flaherty of Duquesne, Anne Marie Flaherty-Brooks of Richmond, VA and Duquesne, Ruth A. Flaherty of New York, NY and Patrick J. Flaherty (Barbara) of Ligioner, PA. Marty was a kind and generous person, especially to those less fortunate. He will be missed by family and friends for his wit and sense of mischief.

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Thomas S. Manns

August 29, 2019 |

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Thomas S. Manns age 86, of West Mifflin, passed away on August 28, 2019 at home.  Son of the late Joseph H. & Veronica (Denne) Manns, he was the last owner of Manns Bros. Grocery in Duquesne from 1978-1995.  He was a member of Holy Angels Church in Hays and their  Social Committee.  He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War.  He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Esther B. (Kozar) Manns; father of Thomas G. (Jennifer) Manns of West Mifflin and Matthew S. Manns of West Mifflin; Grandfather of Rebecca, Bethany & Stella Manns.  He was predeceased by brothers & sisters Lawrence (late Ann) Manns, Norbert (late Martha) Manns, Regis (late Ann) Manns, Joseph (late Emma) Manns, Howard (Late Mary Ann) Manns, Mildred Manns, Gertrude (Late Bert) Kovalsky, Susan (Late Charles “Jake”) Barnes.  Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30, 2019 from 2-4 & 6-8 at the Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300.  Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon at Holy Angels Church on Saturday, August 31, 2019 followed by the presentation of Military Honors.  Burial will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.