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Mary Ellen (Flanagan) Andrejchak

March 17, 2020 |

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Mary Ellen (Flanagan) Andrejchak age 89, of Elizabeth, on March 14, 2020, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center.  Born on August 15, 1930 in Van Buren, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dean & Leota (Hartman) Flanagan. She was a homemaker and former employee of Bettis Atomic Plant.  She was the wife of the late George B. Andrejchak for 58 years; mother of Thomas Andrejchak of Arcadia, Ohio, Donna (Dennis) Welsh of Greenville, Maine; grandmother of twins Merry (Chad) Cyktor & Roxanne (Lance) Lewis, and Erin Welsh; great grandmother of Jaxson Lewis & Claire Cyktor; sister of the late Donald Flanagan (surviving spouse Mary Lou of Findlay, Ohio).  There is no visitation or service.  Burial will be private in Van Buren, Ohio.  Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300.

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Dean Alan Rinella

March 10, 2020 |

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Dean Alan Rinella, 70, of White Oak passed away peacefully on March 10, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on April 25, 1949 to the late Samuel J. Rinella and Helen (Zabelsky) Rinella.

Dean received a BS in Political Science and History from the University of Pittsburgh in 1977. He received a Master of Public Management (MPM) degree from the Heinz School of Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University in 1985. 

He served his country in the US Army from 1972-1976 with a Tour of Duty in Vietnam as a Cryptographer. For his service, he received a Bronze Star and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry.

He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). He worked as a Relief Foreman at United States Steel, National Works in McKeesport and a Testing Coordinator at the Allegheny County Community College, Evening Division, Northside Campus.

He is survived by his wife of over 41 years, Rosemary “Rosie” (Smith) Rinella, daughter Jennifer Rinella, son Sean Rinella, and his daughter in law, Rachna Unnithan.

Arrangements are private. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dean’s name to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (Arlington, VA). Donations may be made at https://donate.vvmf.org/page/contribute/support-vvmf-now.

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Jonathan B. "Jon" Stajger

March 06, 2020 |

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Jonathan B. "Jon" Stajger age 37, of North Huntingdon, formerly of West Mifflin, on March 5, 2020 in Forbes Hospital, Monroeville.  Born July 12, 1982 in Pittsburgh, PA to the Late Dennis Stajger and Patricia (Domes) (Richard) Hall of West Newton, he was a steamfitter with Local 449, enjoyed being with his children, and coached baseball in West Mifflin.  Husband of Angeline “Angie” (Boytos) Stajger; father of Aiden Stajger, age 15, Liliana Stajger, age 5 and Ella Stajger, age 2, all at home; son-in law of Victor & Karen (Sloss) Boytos of West Mifflin, brother-in-law of Abby Boytos of West Mifflin, Dylan Boytos of West Mifflin and the late Victor C. "Charlie" Boytos. Nephew of Ronald Domes of West Newton, James Domes of West Mifflin and James (Lisa) Stajger of West Mifflin.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 8 from 2-4 & 6-8 at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA, 412-466-3300, where a blessing service will be held on Monday, March 9 at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church  at 10 a.m. of Christ The Light of the World Parish. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Interment will follow in St. Hedwig Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the children’s future education in C/O funeral home. 

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Faye A. Salmon

February 15, 2020 |

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Faye A. Salmon age 72, of Duquesne, on February 13, 2020, at home.  Born in Greensburg on September 29, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Lewis & Anne (Marto) Gongaware.  She was the wife of the late John F. Salmon.  She is survived by children John L. (Marcie) Salmon of Lincoln Place, Patrick J. (Joyce) Salmon of Connellsville, Robert Salmon and Joseph Salmon both of Duquesne; 8 Grandchildren; brothers & sisters Betty, Bonnie, John, Dennis, Debbie, Pamela, Richard, Jimmy, Daniel, Julie. She was predeceased by brothers & sisters, late Barry, late Dale, late Rhonda, late Janice. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020  from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a blessing service will be held at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Daniel Sweeney officiating.  Burial will be private in Homewood Cemetery.

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Robert J. Kovac

February 15, 2020 |

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Arrangements entrusted to Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home Inc.

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Thomas M. Kulus

February 12, 2020 |

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THOMAS M. KULUS Age 74, of Duquesne, on February 12, 2020. He was the son of the late John and Charlotte (Chepulis) Kulus. Tom was retired from the PA Liquor Control Store in Penn Hills. He was a former member of St. Joseph Church in Duquesne and the Teutonia Mannerchor Club in Duquesne. He proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Former husband of Connie (Tassone);  Father of Pamela (Kulus) Brown of Braddock Hills, Thomas J. (Jacqueline) Kulus of West Mifflin, Cindy (Jim) Capell of Monroeville, and Marie (Bryan) Krasneski of South Park; grandfather of Heather Brown, Tanner, Bennett, and Ethan Kulus, Katie and Jimmy Capell, Ariana and Colton Krasneski. Visitation on Friday from 2-4 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 Saturday at 10:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church at 11 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in St. Hedwig Cemetery with Military Honors. 

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Cecelia A. "Cel" (Rago) Hlad

February 10, 2020 |

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Cecelia A. “Cel” (Rago) Hlad age 92, of West Mifflin, on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Marian Manor.  Born in Duquesne on December 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Marie (Dudash) Rago.  She was a retired nurse from Magee Women’s Hospital, member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne, past member of the former Duquesne Annex Senior Citizens, member of the former Christ the Light of the World Rosary Society & Women’s Guild, and was also a former cashier at Mann’s Bros. She was the beloved wife of Joseph G. “Whitey” Hlad for 68 years; mother of Melany Hlad of Pittsburgh, Nadine (David) Winwood of White Oak, Patrice “PT" (Paul Ludwig) Hlad of West Mifflin; Buba of Joseph Winwood of Plano, Texas and Nicholas Winwood of Manchester, New Hampshire.  She was the sister of the late Louise (late Andrew) Krasman, late Joseph (late Alicia) Rago, and late Agnes (late Michael “Kope”) Kopolovich.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 11 from 2-8 p.m.  at the MALOY-SCHELIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where an “Angels of the Allegheny” service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 12 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10:00 a.m.  Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin. A special “thank you” to Marian Manor for the compassionate care given to our mom. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vincentian Marian Manor, 2695 Winchester Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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Elizabeth M. “Beth” Sabo

February 02, 2020 |

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Elizabeth M. “Beth” Sabo age 97, of West Mifflin, on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at home.  Daughter of the late Earl & Ann (Gwynn) Lloyd, she was the former owner of a ceramic business and a hairdresser and a member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak.  She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen A. Sabo for 71 years ; mother of the late Gene Stephen Sabo; and sister of the late Thomas Lloyd, late William Lloyd and late Daisy Valiquette.  She is survived by sister-in-law Charlotte (late John) Rezes; nephew John Rezes; niece Suzanne Koribanic; and grand nephew Brandon Schnelzer. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHELIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Michael Ryan officiating.  Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park.

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June C. Cuffin

January 27, 2020 |

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June C. Cuffin age 89, of West Mifflin, on January 27, 2020 at Locust Grove Personal Care Home.  Born in McKeesport on March 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Ludwig “Louis” & Isabel (Crawford) Dannenhauer.  She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Duquesne where she belonged to the former Confraternity of Christian Mothers & Guild.  In addition, she was a former member of the West Mifflin Annex Senior Citizens & the former Duquesne Senior Citizens Fellowship Club.  Beloved wife of the late Henry Cuffin, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Rose (late John) Ely, Francis Markle, Isabel (late Ray) Lineburg, Louis (late Elizabeth) Dannenhauer, Cecelia (late Paul) Bauman & Ernest Dannenhauer.  She is survived by nieces and nephews, Donna (Bill) Howard, Dan (Arlette) Dannenhauer, Betty (Rick) Perkins, Jim Lineburg, Alicia Bauman & David Bauman; 9 Grand Nieces & Nephews; 12 Great Grand Nieces & Nephews; 1 Great Great Grand Nephew. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 29, from 2-6 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 15110, 412-466-3300, where a blessing service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.

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Mary Lisa (Malinowski) Holzwarth

January 21, 2020 |

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Mary Lisa (Malinowski) Holzwarth age 55, of West Mifflin, on January 19, 2020, at home.  Born in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Florence Husfelt of West Mifflin and the late Leonard J. Malinowski.  She was a homemaker, was creative with crafts and displayed for Home Interiors and liked to play cards.  She was a 32-year survivor as a heart transplant recipient, one of the longest on record, which occurred on Sept. 30, 1987 and was celebrated as her second birthday.  The need for a new heart was caused by postpartum cardiomyopathy.  She was the wife of John A. Holzwarth of West Mifflin; mother of Anthony James (Michele) Holzwarth of West Mifflin; grandmother of McKenna Holzwarth & Zander Holzwarth; sister of Mark (Kimberly) Malinowski of West Mifflin, Leonard J. Malinowski of White Oak and Robert (Meghan) Husfelt of Pleasant Hills; Aunt of Mark Malinowski Jr., Ashley Malinowski, Vanessa, Valerie, Victoria Malinowski, Haley & Jenna Husfelt, Shannon McGinley & Patrick McGinley.  Visitation will be held on Wed. from 6-8 p.m. and Thurs. from 2-4 & 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 Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Michael Conway officiating.  Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin.

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Lois E. Gogolya

January 19, 2020 |

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LOIS E. GOGOLYA age 73, of Pleasant Hills, formerly of Duquesne, on January 18, 2020. She was born April 4, 1946 in McKeesport to the late Joseph and Anna (Seiiterlin) Gogolya. She worked in the accounting department at US Steel. Lois liked to read and was a dog lover. She is survived by many longtime friends. Visitation Tuesday, January 21st from 12-6 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300, where a blessing service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Rev Nick Mastrangelo officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park.

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Irene V. Hamerski

January 17, 2020 |

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IRENE V. HAMERSKI age 93, formerly of West Mifflin, on January 15, 2020. She was a daughter of the late Marion and Helen (Markiewicz) Klara. She was the former co-owner, along with her late husband, of the Clover Farms Store in West Mifflin. A member of Mary, Mother of God Parish in McKeesport, the former Corpus Christi Parish. Former member of St. Joseph Church in Duquesne and member of the former St. Joseph Confraternity of Christian Mother's  and Guild, and the former rosary society of Christ the Light of the World Parish, former member of West Mifflin Annex Senior Citizens and the Knights of Columbus Senior Citizens. She was a member for 57 years of the Ladies of Charity, both at St. Joseph and Corpus Christi Parish. Beloved wife of the late Chester A. Hamerski for 60 plus years; mother of Joline (late Louis, "Bill") Buzzatto of White Oak, Mary Ann Kistler of Deltona, Florida, Walter (late Shirley) Hamerski of Harmony, PA, Robert (Cheryl) Hamerski of Glenshaw, Amy (William) Sawders of Versailles and the late Richard Hamerski, late Teresa Hamerski; also 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren; sister of Helen Frick of Pittsburgh and the late Nellie Markiewicz, late Phyllis Lanz, late Stanley Klara and the late Edward Klara. Visitation Sunday, January 19 from 1-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave. Duquense 412-466-3300 where a blessing service will be held, Monday January 20 at 9:15 a.m. Followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Corpus Christi Church at 10 a.m. Rev. Pius Nwankwo Officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Food for the Poor in care of Fransiscin Missions PO Box 130 Waterford, WI 53185.

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David J. Bedont

January 02, 2020 |

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David J. Bedont age 69, of West Mifflin, died Tuesday December 31, 2019 in UPMC McKeesport.  Born January 29, 1950 to the late Mark Sr. and Beatrice (Ardiana) Bedont, he was a roll turner at the former Mesta Machine Co. and a pharmacy tech at the V.A. Hospital in Oakland.  He is survived by brothers Mark Jr. (Sally) of Williamsburg, VA, Gary of West Mifflin and Jeff (Mary) of West Mifflin; loving uncle of Melanie (Rob) Vitous, Eric (Lauren) Bedont, Alex Bedont, Tracey Lape (Mike Warywoda) and Tyler Douglass; great uncle to Dylan and Trevor Bedont, Mark and Melody Bedont, Kacen Lape and Teagan Warywoda. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 5 from 2-4 & 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 Monday, January 6 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Conway officiating.  Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

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Nancy C. Scalese

January 02, 2020 |

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Nancy C. Scalese age 78, of West Mifflin, on December 30, 2019.  Daughter of the late Frank & Nancy (Lupino) Scalese, she was a homemaker and care giver to her family.  She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne and enjoyed crafts.  She is survived by Aunts and Cousins.  Visitation will be held on Friday, January 3, from 2-7 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where a blessing service will be held on Saturday, January 4 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish  with Rev. Nick Mastrangelo officiating.  Burial will follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Pittsburgh, PA. 

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Raymond A. Tkach

December 28, 2019 |

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Raymond A. Tkach age 83, of West Mifflin, on December 28 in Jefferson Hospital.  Son of the late Andrew & Helen (Sotak) Tkach, he was retired from Commercial Insurance Co. as a premium auditor, was a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, the White Oak Gun Club, and was a photographer. He proudly served his country in the Navy. In addition he was in the National Guard and the Reserves.  He was the husband of Barbara (Johnson) Tkach and in January, they would have been married 61 years.

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