Donald Anthony "Tony" Riggs
August 15, 2019 |
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Joyce Berkovitz
August 15, 2019 |
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Joyce Berkovitz, age 82, of White Oak, formally of Glassport, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wed. Aug. 14, 2019. She was born in McKeesport on Oct. 6, 1936 and is the daughter of the late Benjamin and Dorothy Monheim Miller. She is the wife of the late Bernie Berkovitz. Joyce was a travel agent for over twenty years for the Four Seasons Travel Agency. She was a member of Bnai Brith, a life member of Hadassah, and the former Tree of Life Congregation where she served as a past president.
Dorothy Ann Kalkbrenner
August 09, 2019 |
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Dorothy Ann Kalkbrenner, age 79, of Liberty Boro, died Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was born in McKeesport on October 1, 1939 and is the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Strager Lucas. She retired from Braddock Hospital, then worked in personal care at Glen Shaw Woods in McKeesport, then at Kelli Home Health Services. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Mosqueda of Glassport; grandchildren, Christopher Mosqueda, Tyler and Spenser Kalkbrenner, and Alexis Brown; great-grandchildren, Alivia, Jackson, and Colton. She was preceded in death by her son, Ted Kalkbrenner
Services were held at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412 678 6177). To share a memory or condolence, visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
Edward "Jerry" Benick
August 06, 2019 |
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Edward “Jerry” Benick, age 85 of McKeesport, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on Oct. 31, 1933 and is the son of the late George and Rose Lechak Benick and the husband of the late Joyce Daerr Benick who died February 14, 2014.
He was employed at National Tube in Duquesne until he retired. He was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and enjoyed travelling over the years.
He is survived by his brother, William Benick of McKeesport; sister, Margaret Evans of Rosemeade, California; nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Joyce, he is preceded in death by brothers, John and Albert Benick; and sisters, Elizabeth McCusker, Ann Francis and Rose Mihalo.
Family and friends will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177), on Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 3:00 until 7:00 pm. (Parastas Services will be held at 4:00 pm). Divine Liturgy will take place on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 10:30 am in St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport. Burial will follow. To share a memory or condolence visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
David W. Benvin
August 06, 2019 |
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David W. Benvin, age 62, of White Oak, died Thursday, August 1, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on March 9, 1957 and is the son of the late William F. and Mary McNeilis Benvin.
He was a journeyman who handled the asbestos removal of many building sites for Laborers’ Local Union #373. He enjoyed hunting and collecting antiques but mostly loved camping with his children and grandchildren.
Edward Michael Moonis
July 30, 2019 |
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Beverly J. Jackowski
July 29, 2019 |
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Patricia Ann Grant
July 28, 2019 |
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Patricia Ann Grant, age 72 of McKeesport, died Thursday, July 25, 2019. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on Aug. 13, 1946. She is the daughter of the late David and Nellie Blackwell Milligan. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and venturing out weekly to flea markets and other excursions with her sons. She loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her sons, John D. Grant and Mark Grant both of McKeesport, Brian (Melissa) Grant of North Huntingdon, Luke Grant of California, Benjamin Grant of New York; daughter, Lisa (Tom) Woolcock of Maryland; grandchildren, Mathew and Michael; brother, David Milligan of Kittanning; sisters, Sandy Milligan of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Trudy and Judy Milligan both of Monroeville; also nieces and nephews.
Jean Greaves
July 21, 2019 |
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Jean Greaves, age 89, of Point Pleasant Retirement Community, formerly of White Oak, died, Saturday, July 20, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Robert Ellsworth and Olive Sigler Shallenberger and was born in McKeesport, PA on Feb. 10, 1930. She is the wife of the late Robert E. “Bob” Greaves who died Jan. 13, 2013.
Jean was the secretary for the former Mayor of McKeesport, Jack Pribanic, and was also a legal secretary for various attorneys and judges in the Mon Valley. She was a former Deacon for Central Presbyterian Church, and a current member of Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church. She was formerly a member of the McKeesport Hospital Junior Women’s Committee and a former member of the Board of Directors of the McKeesport Hospital Foundation. She loved the holidays, playing bingo and cards, cruising, and having fun with family and friends.
Jean is survived by her daughters; Sandy (Dennis) Liberatore of Worcester, Mass, Debbie (Mark) Sherer of Penn Twp., Donna (Craig) Curran of Pittsford, NY and Bobbi (Tim) Dunn of White Oak, grandchildren; Dennis (Lynne) Liberatore, Melissa (Mike) Butler, Ryan (Rachel) Mitchell, Ashley (Ryan) Quinton, Natalie (Thomas Pohmer) Curran, Christopher Curran and Brandon Dunn, great grandchildren; Ethan and Ben Butler and Sarah and Danielle Liberatore, Abigail and Olivia Mitchell and Corbin Quinton.
Jean Louise Bonnet Causer
July 20, 2019 |
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Jean Louise Bonnet Causer, born September 22, 1955 in McKeesport, PA, died unexpectedly at home in Crownsville, Maryland on July 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by parents, Barbara and George Bonnet. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Jack “Kep” Causer; sisters, Ann (Tim) Ginnevan of N. Huntingdon, Carol (Jayme) Burgman of White Oak; brother-in-law, Bob (Diane) Causer of Frederick, Maryland; 2 nieces, 3 nephews and 5 great nieces and nephews.
After graduation from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Jean married her high school sweetheart. The couple moved to Maryland where Jean was a government contracts administrator and lovingly cared for many precious pets over the years.
Ronald G. Wingrove
July 20, 2019 |
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Ronald G. Wingrove, age 78, of McKeesport, died Thursday, July 18, 2019. He was born in Layton, PA on May 19, 1941 and is the son of the late Robert Johnson and the late Edith Mae Wingrove. He was an installer at Hadden Industries Guard Rail.
He is survived by children, Ronald D. (Roberta Stevens) Wingrove of McKeesport, David (Sondra) Wingrove of Clairton, Jaycie (Arthur) Crawford of Smithfield; Elaine Marie (Jeff) Ellisor of McKeesport; step daughter, Jessica Cole of McKeesport; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, sisters, brothers; ex-wives, Mary Bassinger of Republic, PA and Karen Ellisor of McKeesport.
Jean Margaret Riley
July 20, 2019 |
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Jean Margaret Riley, age 89, of Wilkinsburg, passed away July 19, 2019. She was born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 10, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Leslie M. and Margaret Skidmore Reese and the wife of the late Philip J. Riley. She was a member of the Pittsburgh Irish Center for many years.
She is survived by her son, Philip J. (Karen) Riley VI of Monroeville; daughters, Margaret A. (Scott) Gibson of N. Versailles, Mary L. (Michael) Hutchinson of Greensburg, Jean A. (James) Gallagher of Prospect; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren; she is preceded in death by her brother, Leslie M. and his wife Gayle Reese.
Patricia Ann Harris
July 17, 2019 |
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Patricia Ann Harris, age 87, of McKeesport, died July 17, 2019. She was born in McKeesport on October 17, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Ida Mondin Forsberg and her late husband, Elmer. She is the wife of the late Jack H. Harris. She was retired from Penn State University after 40 years of service, working in their Continuing Education Program.
When wintering in Florida with her daughter, she volunteered at South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach. However, because of her love for the City of McKeesport, she was extremely active in various organizations. She was the Volunteer Coordinator at McKeesport Heritage Center and Co-Chair of the Festival of Trees. She organized the Penn State Retirees Luncheon Group and volunteered for many years for McKeesport International Village.
Lynn Kopa Dull
July 08, 2019 |
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William Donald Link
July 05, 2019 |
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William Donald Link, age 75, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on November 26, 1943 and is the son of the late Wilmer and Ruth Considine Link. He was employed as a taxi driver in Denver, Colorado for many years eventually retiring back in McKeesport. He enjoyed reading and trivia pursuit. He was very knowledgeable and knew the lyrics to many songs.
He is survived by children, Patrick Henry Link of Castle Rock, Colorado and Penny Leigh (Toby) Hoenshell of Parker, Colorado; grandchild Baleigh Kai Hoenshell; siblings, Richard John (Marlene) Link of California, Pennsylvania, Nancy Ruth Zmugg of Denver, Colorado, Thomas Martin (Nancy) Link of Mt. Lebanon, Mary Lou (Louis) Mazure of Fayetteville, Georgia, Kathryn Ann (Stephen) Petro of Kamiah, Idaho, Patricia Louise (Stephen) Foster of Baldwin; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, 1 great-great niece and 1 great-great nephew.
Services were held at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412 678 6177). To share a memory or condolence, visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
