February 11, 2019 |
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WILMA L. BURKE age 86 of the North Side, on February 8, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Matthew and Catherine Lascak; Wilma was a retired Senior Clerk from Verizon with 41 years of service. Mother of John (late Diane) Burke of Duquesne, Jay (Danielle) Burke of Pittsburgh and the late David and Joseph Burke; also multiple grand and great-grandchildren; and a great-great-nephew, Davon; sister of Margaret Abercrombie of Bellevue; also survived by Cathy, special. Visitation Sunday, February 17, 2019 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held at 2 p.m., Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Please omit flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cerebral Palsy.
February 11, 2019 |
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MADELINE M. "NENA" KOCHMAR age 96 formerly of Duquesne, on February 9, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Samuel and Carmella (Sabino) Giovannucci. Nena was a former member of the former Holy Name Church Duquesne and worked in McKeesport Hospital as a patient escort. She was the wife of the late Stephen Kochmar; mother of Carolyn (John) Wissner of the North Hills, Gerald "Joe" (Dimmie) Kochmar of Mars, Mary (Yogie) Yocum of Holidaysburg, and the late Stephen Kochmar; also nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Bryce Yocum; also predeceased by two brothers and one sister. Visitation on Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 1-8 p.m., at the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pgh., 15212. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 11 a.m., in the chapel. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park. Please omit flowers, instead please make memorial contributions to the Little Sisters of the Poor. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300.
February 11, 2019 |
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GERALDINE T. BARRON age 87, formerly of Duquesne, on February 5, 2019. She was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Tomasaitis) Thomas. She was a retired office manager for Woolworth in the Duquesne Village Shopping Center. Geraldine liked to read and go to casinos. She was the wife of the late Richard S. Barron for 55 years. Mother of Andrea (James) Kozak of White Oak, Amy (Bob) Momeyer of Peters Twp., David (Joanna) Barron of Las Vegas, and the late Wayne Barron; also ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren; sister of the late Conrad (late Donna) Thomas. There will be no visitation. Graveside Service Tuesday at 1 p.m. S.S. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300.
February 04, 2019 |
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FLOYD B. HOSTETLER age 88, of Dravosburg, formerly of Oakland, on February 2, 2019. He was a son of the late Floyd S. and Vera (Beachley) Hostetler. Floyd was a retired Chair Caner. He was the husband of the late Ellen M. (Murray) Hostetler for 49 years; father of Barbara (Charles) Spangler of Dravosburg and Floyd D. (fiancee Sandy Steele) Hostetler of Imperial, PA; grandfather of Charles Spangler, Ashley (Christopher) Ballantyne, Tyler Hostetler, and Tanner Hostetler; great-grandfather of Christoper and Colton Ballantyne; brother of Eugene Hostetler of Curtisville, PA, Geraldine Smith of Berlin, PA, and the late Richard Snyder. Visitation on Tuesday, February 5th, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. At the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where his funeral services will be held on Wednesday, at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Blind Association.
January 18, 2019 |
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CONSTANCE A. HAUPT RUBINSAK age 78 of West Mifflin on January 15, 2019. She was daughter of the late Albert A. and Helen (Andrejcak) Cosley; she was the wife of the late Robert E. Haupt and the late William Rubinsak; mother of Linda (Terry) Hathaway, Terry (Debbie) Haupt, Thomas (Michelle) Haupt all of West Mifflin and Lora (Thomas) Komar of Dravosburg; grandmother of Heather, Zachary, Jared and Tanner; great-grandmother of Addison; sister of William A. Cosley of West Mifflin and Darlene (Rege) Ditmore of Punta Gorda, FL. There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne 412-466-3300.
January 12, 2019 |
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Robert C. Reagan age 70, of Duquesne, on January 10, 2019. He was a son of the late Martin J. and Mary (Spanik) Reagan. Retired owner of Custom Carpet Color, he was a member of the former Holy Name Church in Duquesne, now Christ the Light of the World Parish, and the former V.F.W. Post #188. He coached Duquesne Little League baseball and was their president in the late 1970’s and was also a midget football coach and an avid Duquesne Dukes fan. He also loved Kennywood. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was the proud father of Becky (Ryan) Alexa of McKeesport and Rob (Rachel) Reagan of California, MD; loving pappy of Emmet, Lucas, Abigail, Isaac, Hannah & Noah; Brother of Martin (Gerry) Reagan of the North Hills, Arlene (Thomas) Jewkes of North Versailles; Brother-in-Law of Rose Daly of Duquesne; uncle to many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Visitation Monday, 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 Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating followed by a presentation of Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the patient activities fund at the VA Hospital.
January 10, 2019 |
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JAMES ZABELSKY (5521) age 80, of Duquesne, on January 9, 2019. He was a son of the late Leo and Viola (Wrobleski) Zabelsky. Jim started his career in transportation with Duquesne Motor Coach, then Bamford Bus Company, and retiring as a supervisor from the Port Authority of Allegheny County. He was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne- West Mifflin Knights of Columbus Council #4210. Jim enjoyed golfing, bowling, skee ball, traveling, and going to restaurants. Beloved husband of Paula (Ametz) Zabelsky for 59 years; father of Jamie (Eric) Mattson of Duquesne, Terri Jo (Martin) Schorr of White Oak; grandfather of Jim Schorr and Hannah Schorr; brother of Mary Lou Zabelsky of Duquesne, Leona (Frank) Sprentz of McKeesport, and the late Leo E. Zabelsky and his surviving spouse, LaVon Zabelsky of Duquesne; also nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME , 15 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 St. Hedwig Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m., Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in St. Hedwig Cemetery
January 10, 2019 |
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Patricia H. "Pat" Beckinger age 77 of Glassport, formerly of Duquesne on January 9, 2019. Beloved wife of Jhon Beckinger; loving daughter of Norman and Adelaide (Menzie) Hart who preceded her in death; treasured sister of Micki Hart Faller of Shadyside. Pat received her bachelors degree from the University of Pittsburgh and was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Parish in Duquesne where she taught at Duquesne Catholic School for many years. Her sixth grade social studies class won a national contest with an essay on Space Bill of Rights. The prize was a visit from an astronaut, Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon. Pat previously taught at St. Keiran's School in Lawrenceville and St. Sebastian's School in the North Hills. Pat was very devout in her faith and served as Eucharistic minister and lector at St. Joseph Church and at Christ of the Light of the World Parish. This enabled many people to stay connected to their church through her efforts and dedication. Visitation on Friday, January 11, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300, where her funeral will begin with a Blessing Service at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Parish Cemetery.
December 28, 2018 |
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CHARLES D. "JAKE" BARNES age 97 of West Mifflin on December 26, 2018 at home. He was a son of the late Charles C. and Laura (Watkins) Barnes. Jake was retired from US Steel Homestead Works, 100 inch mill with 40 years service. He was a member of St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin. He enjoyed tinkering, gardening and going to flea markets. Jake was a very humble person and believed in treating everyone as he would like to be treated. He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp. during WWII. Beloved husband of the late Susan "Sue" (Manns) Barnes for 70 years; father of Terry L. (Doris) Barnes of Findlay, OH, Sandy (late Paul) Mancini of Kinsman, OH, Dorsey (Tom) Solich of Howland, OH, Carol (Jim) Howard of West Mifflin, Sheryl (Ed) Eichenlaub of Bethel Park and Sue Muha of West Mifflin; also 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brother of Lois Jean (the late Russ) Hunter of Union City, PA, the late Robert (late Rita) Barnes, late Lewis (late Kathleen) Barnes and the late Virginia Barnes. Visitation on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday 10:30 a.m. - noon at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300 where his funeral services will be held at noon. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one's favorite charity.
December 28, 2018 |
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SHEILA H. (HOLAHAN) HAMAR age 85 of West Mifflin on December 27, 2018 She was a daughter of the late John and Mary (White) Holahan; Sheila was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church and was a member of St. Francis Academy Alumni Association and a member of the Riverview Mothers Club. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. "Chip" Hamar for 49 years; mother of Maureen (Dr. Thomas) Reilly of Mooresville, NC, Roberta (Donald) Baker of Dormont, Sandra Hamar of Brentwood, James R. Hamar of West Mifflin, Judith Hamar of West Mifflin, John H. (Rebecca) Hamar of Baldwin, Jospeh A. (Sherri) Hamar of West Mifflin, Eugene A. (Dee) Hamar of West Mifflin, Jeffrey (Laurie) Hamar of Brackney, PA, Sheila (Chris) Radovic of West Mifflin, Patricia (Earl) Anderson of Seattle, WA and Karen (Skip) Williams of West Mifflin; also 15 grandchildren; sister of Judith Holahan of Mt. Lebanon and the late Maureen (late Eugene) Dibble. Visitation on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 2:-30 -4:30 p.m. and 5:30 - 8 p.m., at the
MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300 where a Panahida service will be held on Saturday, 9 a.m., in the funeral home. Followed by Office of Christian Burial at 9:30 at Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne. Rev. John Cuccaro officiating. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital.
December 26, 2018 |
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ROBERT G. "BOBBY" ESTOK age 67, of West Mifflin, on December 22, 2018, at home. Bobby was a son of Margaret (Prokay) Estok of West Mifflin and the late George Estok. He was a retired craneman from U.S. Steel Irvin Works and a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne. He enjoyed reading, photography, music, and golf. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam war. Besides his mother, he is survived by his brother, Kenneth (Ann) Estok of Dravosburg; uncle of Andrew (girlfriend, Robin Ferko) Estok of Munhall and Christian Estok at home; also numerous cousins. Visitation on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, (412) 466-3300, where his blessing service will be held at 1 p.m., Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin with military honors.
December 20, 2018 |
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JEFF PAULE age 75 of West Mifflin on December 19, 2018. He was a son of the late John and Mildred "Pat" (Hatfield) Paule. He was a co owner of the former Paule's Lookout Restaurant in West Mifflin. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Duquesne. Husband of Jill (Canavan) Paule; father of Jeff (Marissa) Paule of West Mifflin, Marc (Theresa) Paule of West Mifflin and the late Richard (surviving spouse, Wendy) Paule of Houston, TX; also six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother of Jake (Joanne) Paule of West Mifflin. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne 412-466-3300.
December 16, 2018 |
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Mary Ann (Beam) Markle age 70, of Pittsburgh, formerly of West Mifflin and Dravosburg, on December 15, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Daniel and Marie C. (Lynn) Beam. Mary Ann was a retired bank operator-sorter for National City Bank. She later became a tutor for Greater Pittsburgh Literacy and tutored English as a secondary language instructor. She collected carousels. She is survived by her significant other of 29 years, William G. "Buck" Lorey of Pittsburgh; sister of the late Daryl Hart. Visitation on Wednesday, December 19 from 9 a.m. - noon at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, (412) 466-3300, where her funeral services will be held at noon, Pastor John Gropp officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Hospice, 875 Greentree Rd., Parkway Center, Building 6, Ste. 100, Greentree, PA 15220.
December 13, 2018 |
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ROBERT R. "BOB" HARDING age 75, of McKeesport, on December 11, 2018. He was a son of the late Robert S. and Louise (Heil) Harding. Bob was retired from U.S. Steel Duquesne Works and a member of the former Wanderer's Car Club. Husband of the late Patricia (Szmuc) Harding; father of Frank Hussman of Titusville, FL, Scott Harding of Irwin, and the late Robert "Robbie" Harding; brother of Joanne (late James) Denne of West Mifflin, Dorothy (Glen) Schmidt of Linesville, Linda Harding of Liberty Boro, Warren J. (Mary Kathy) Harding of Chapel Hill, NC, and the late Mary Lou Maurer; grandfather of Rhaeanne (Samantha) Hussman, Jamie Hussman, Robert "Robbie" Harding, Scott Harding, and Chris Harding; also one great-grandchild; and nieces and nephews. Visitation on Friday, December 14 from 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, (412) 466-3300, where his funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m., Deacon Dale DiSanto officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park.
December 11, 2018 |
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FLORENCE "HONEY" FISHER age 81, on December 9, 2018, of West Mifflin. She was a daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Nee) Fisher; sister of Barbara (late William) Rowell of West Mifflin, Lynn (Daniel) Gluvna of Aiken, SC, late John Fisher; sister-in-law of Audrey Fisher of West Mifflin; aunt of Kathy Dickson, Amy Metz, Diane Rowell, James Fisher, Doreen Reynolds, Loren Fisher, Timothy Fisher and Brienne Arthur. Flo's family would like to thank Eldercrest Nursing Center for their kind and compassionate care, especially nurse Crystal. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, December 14, 2018, at St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends of Pgh. Arrangements have been entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, PA, 412-466-3300.
