May 17, 2017 |
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Jean Marie Petrozza age 86, of Streetsboro, OH, fomerly of West Mifflin, and North Carolina, died Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was born November 26, 1930, in McKeesport, PA, to John and Gladys M. (Sant) Bailey. She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish and was an avid reader. She was the beloved mother of Dr. Joseph (Lisa) Petrozza, of Mooresville, NC; grandmother of Anthony, of Atlanta, Holland Felts, of New York, NY, and Landon Felts, of Mooresville, NC; sister of LaRue (Edward) Kennedy, Sharon Hughes, and John Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents; by her husband, Anthony Michael Petrozza in 2005; and siblings, Janice (Jim) Ferraro, Arlene (George) Meert, Diane (Lou) Eros, and James (Ernie) DeLiberato. Visitation on Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA, 412-466-3300, where a blessing service will be held with Fr. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin. The family extends a special thanks for all the love and care given to Jean by LaRue (Jean’s sister with whom she resided); nieces, Debbie Nichols, Abbie Mayes; and nephew, Dale Kennedy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Christ the Light of the World Parish, 32 South First St., Duqesne, PA 15110.
May 11, 2017 |
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STEPHEN W. CROWE age 67, of West Mifflin, on May 9, 2017 at home. He was the son of the late Merle and Mary Jane (Carek) Crowe. He was the owner of Duquesne Metal Products “DMP,” and also the owner of Kennywood Cycle Center. He was a former member of the former First United Methodist Church of Duquesne. He was the beloved husband of 48 years to Patricia (Bair) Crowe; father of Kimberly Ann (A.J.) Crowe-Lescinsky, of Lincoln Boro, and Stephen (Michelle Noonan) Crowe II; grandfather of Samuel M. Crowe. Memorial visitation will be on Saturday, May 13, 2017, from 2-9 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Avenue, Duquesne, PA, 412-466-3300, at which time services will be held at 7 p.m. with Pastor Bob Cherep officiating.
April 18, 2017 |
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JOAN B. DITTMAN age 83, of West Mifflin, on Holy Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, an usher, a member of the choir, the Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild and a former member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Duquesne #871. She loved to cook and feed people. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to James F. Dittman, Sr.; loving mother of Jerome J. (Beth A.) Dittman of Mesquite, TX, James F. Dittman, Jr. of South Park, Marianne Terrazas of Fountain Hills, AZ, Robert B. (Karen) Dittman of Irwin, Bernard F. (Krisha) Dittman of Westminster, MD, Linda J. Dittman of West Mifflin, Cynthia H. Dittman of Ligonier and Susan E. (Seth) Gamble of Bolivar, PA; grandmother of Angela, Jennifer, Jim, Lauren, Tom, Victor, Jessica, Ryan, Jillian, Rebecca, Margo and Isaac; great-grandmother of Luke and Madeline; sister of Loretta (Eugene) DeSance of Lincoln Park, MI, Elaine Bixler and her son, Donnie, of West Mifflin, David (Mildred) Leskovitz of Whitaker, Angelo (Maria) Leskovitz of Inkster, MI, the late Nicholas Leskovitz and the late Barbara Jean Leskovitz; also survived by nieces and nephews.
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April 18, 2017 |
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ROBERTA E. "BOBBI" PRZYBYLSKI age 78, of West Mifflin, on April 16, 2017, in the early morning hours of Easter Sunday. She was a daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret "Peg" (Kvichak) Jacko. She was a waitress at area restaurants and a hairdresser. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, their Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild. She enjoyed arts, crafts and gardening, also taking photos of and spoiling her grandchildren. Beloved wife of 57 years to Ray A. Przybylski; mother of Raymond M. Przybylski of West Mifflin, Robert K. (Barb) Przybylski of North Huntingdon and Patti Jo (Mike) Shaughnessy of Pleasant Hills; beloved MeMe of Steven Shaughnessy, Sidney and Tyler Przybylski; sister of Jean (Joel) Colaizzi of Pittsburgh, Jackie Hartley of Pleasant Hills, Joseph Jacko of Akron, PA, Eugene (Doll) Jacko, Jr. of North Huntingdon, late Bunny Cimbala, late Mary (late Jim) More; also survived by nieces and nephews.
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April 16, 2017 |
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MARGARET FINDRICK age 91, of Duquesne, on Good Friday, April 14, 2017, at home in the presence of her family. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Ellish) Kovesdy. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Duquesne and their Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild. She was a Lector and a former Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Third Order of Carmelites. She was the beloved wife of the late Alex Findrick, Sr.; mother of Alexis Smith of Duquesne, the late Alexander J. (surviving spouse Juanita) Findrick, Jr. of McKeesport and the late Janet Findrick Brandt; also eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; sister of Anna Mae (Frank) Molly of West Mifflin, Richard Kovesdy of Phoenix, AZ and the late Joseph Kovesdy, late Elizabeth (late Robert) Donaldson, late Irene Priatko. Visitation Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
April 13, 2017 |
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RONALD T. LOOP Jr. Age 66, of Duquesne, on April 10, 2017. He was the son of the late Ronald T. Loop, Sr. and Ina (Harrington) Loop. He was a former employee of US Steel Duquesne Works in the Bar Mill. He was a member of the Croatian Club in Duquesne, Homeville Fire Department and the Mifflin Club. He proudly served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Christine (Majzer) Loop for 14 years; father of Angela (George) Meskowski of Lakeville, MN, Katie (fiancé Teallen Johnson) Loop of Turtle Creek, Lauren Loop, at home, Angela Carman of Turtle Creek, Erica Carman and Ryan Carman, both of Duquesne; grandfather of Alexis, Joshua and Adena Meskowski; brother of Gloria (Barry) Kovalsky of West Mifflin, Marla (Barry) Beal of Dravosburg; also nieces and nephews. Visitation on Friday, April 14, 2017, from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, at which time services will be held with the Rev. James Condron, officiating, followed by presentation of military honors.
April 02, 2017 |
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LORETTA V. RYPKA age 68, of Monessen, PA, formerly of Duquesne on March 31, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Florence Patricia (Dobransky) Rypka. Visitation on Tuesday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300, at which time a blessing service will be held by Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officating. Burial will be at St. Hedwig Cemetery, West Mifflin.
March 22, 2017 |
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DONALD H. HAMILTON age 88, of Duquesne, on March 19, 2017, at his residence. He was the son of the late Harold and Mary Catherine (McCartney) Hamilton; he was retired from Bucyrus-Erie Foundry in Glassport. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Duquesne. He was the beloved husband of 62 years to the late Mary Lou (Ray) Hamilton; father of Patricia Leatherwood, Donald A. Hamilton, Gloria J. Hamilton, Mary K. Carman, Doris J. Hamilton and Jacqueline Mehrmann, all of Duquesne; also 24 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 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 Thursday at 10 a.m. Reverend James Seeger, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin, with Military Honors.
March 22, 2017 |
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James McAllen age 92, of Penn Hills, formerly of Duquesne, on March 19, 2017, at Southwestern Veterans Center. He was a son of the late Archibald and Stella (Shoop) McAllen. Jim was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works as a crane operator. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. He was a member of the VFW, Ft. Louden, PA and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, Steelers, Pirates and Pitt Football. Husband of 65 years to the late Marie E. (Jugan) McAllen; father of James Robert (Donna) McAllen of Baltimore, MD, Marcie Marie McAllen of Duquesne, Janet S. Harris of Duquesne and Duane (Kimberly) McAllen of Penn Hills; grandfather of Darren and Dana McAllen, Todd McAllen, Keith Harris, Chad Harris, Penelope, Duane S. and Scott McAllen; also five great- grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Stevenson, Anna Ottavian, John McAllen, Fred McAllen, Sara Almose, Margretta Robey; also survived by nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation or services. A private burial will take place in Dry Run, PA. Jim's family would like to offer a special thank you to Southwestern Veterans Center for their kind and compassionate care. Arrangements by MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, 412- 466-3300.
March 22, 2017 |
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ROBERT L. "BIRD" WOOLCOCK age 70, of Duquesne, on March 21, 2017. He was the son of the late Robert E. and Margaret E. (Spickler) Woolcock. He was retired from Thermal Transfer as a finisher and truck driver. He was an avid Penguins fan, he liked to fish and he was a 1968 graduate of the State Police Academy in Hershey, PA. He is survived by his caretakers and friends, Bill and Linda Bercik, Sr. of Charleroi, PA. Visitation Sunday from 12-6 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Monday at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, PA.
March 10, 2017 |
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EVELYN G. McCREA age 90, of West Mifflin, on March 8, 2017, at home. She was the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Dcuricko) Vojtko. Evelyn was a sales clerk at Cox's Department Store and Byers Department Store. She was a member of the former West Mifflin Senior Citizens. Her hobbies included walking and baking. Wife of the late George R. McCrea; mother of Cheryl (late Rick) Morrison of Erie, PA, late Debra McCrea Seropian; and the late Jean M. McCrea; grandmother of Corey Seropian, Shaunna (Mike) Morrison Machosky, Christopher Morrison, Keirsten Morrison, and Ian Morrison; great-grandmother of Owen Machosky; sister of the late James Vojtko. Visitation on Friday from 2:30 - 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hedwig Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery.
March 09, 2017 |
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David M. “Greek” Obradovich Sr. age 63, of West Mifflin, on March 7, 2017, at home. He was a son of the late Nick and Veronica (Ignat) Obradovich. He enjoyed walking, exercising and playing the guitar. Father of David (fiancée Sarah Kuros) Obradovich, Jr. of West Mifflin; brother of Nick (Caroline) Obradovich of South Fayette, Marlene Petrosky of McKeesport and the late Evelyn (late Jack) Stull. Visitation on Friday, March 10, 2017, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the MALOY – SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 at which time services will be held. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery, Dravosburg.
March 01, 2017 |
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LEONARD C. "LENNY" ONOFREY age 51, of West Mifflin, on February 27, 2017, he was a son of Frances "Fran" (Harman) Onofrey of West Mifflin and the late Michael J. "Mickey" Onofrey. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church West Mifflin. He was a graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. He enjoyed all sports, gardening, and working outdoors and also was an avid fisherman. Besides his mother he is survived by brothers and sisters, Elaine Onofrey and Janet Onofrey, both of Florida; Michael (Deborah) Onofrey of Mechanicsburg, Richard (Jeanne) Onofrey of Plum Boro and the late Daniel (surviving spouse Eileen) Onofrey of West Mifflin; also nieces and nephews. Visitation on Thursday, March 2, 2017 2-4 and 6-8p.m. at MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing service on Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at the Parish Cemetery.
February 20, 2017 |
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MARJORIE TOMKO age 91, of West Mifflin, on February 20, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Rose (Hospidor) Grivna. She was a retired nursing supervisor from McKeesport Hospital. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, a graduate of St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing and a member of the GFWC Women’s Club of Duquesne. She was a former member of the former West Mifflin Annex Senior Citizens. Beloved wife of the late George A. Tomko; mother of Georgiana (late Larry) Achen of Auburn, CA, Jan Michael (Diane) Tomko of Somerset; grandmother of Jill (Michael) Rugg, Jaime (Kevin) O’Malley, Julie (Brian) Skidmore and Joy (Paul) Whiteside; also five great- grandchildren, Cassandra Sanzi, Caden O’Malley, Emert Rugg, Josie O’Malley, Matthew Whiteside. Visitation Thursday, February 23, 2017, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Thursday at the funeral home at 12:45 p.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Church, 529 Grant Ave. Ext., West Mifflin, PA 15122.
February 19, 2017 |
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MARGARET M. BANISH age 93, formerly of North Versailles, White Oak and West Mifflin, on February 18, 2017. She was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Sholtis) Hovanec. She was a former member of St. Angela Merici Church, White Oak, and the Keener Senior Citizens of White Oak. She was 1941 graduate of Munhall High School. Beloved wife of the late Albert Banish; mother of James (Charlene) Banish of North Braddock, Joseph (Suzanne) Banish of Pottstown, PA, Judy (John) Silverman of Gibsonia and the late John A. “Jack” Banish; grandmother of Aaron (Casey) Silverman; also three great-grandchildren; sister of Irene Batchen of Pleasant Hills, late Lawrence (surviving spouse Genevieve) Hovanec of West Mifflin, the late William Hovanec, late George (late Agnes) Hovanec, Emily (late Andrew) Horvath, Agnes (Stephen) Povazan of West Homestead, late Stephen Hovanec, late Frank (late Kathleen) Hovanec, late Charles Hovanec, the late John “Sparky” (late Ethel) Hovanec.
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