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July 20, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Zita Kovaly, age 98, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016. She was born in New Castle on March 14, 1918, and was named by her mother, after the last empress of Austria, “Princess Zita”. She is the daughter of the late Stephen and Regina Gjalapa Serbic and the wife of the late George Kovaly.
July 20, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Elinor Ruth Poster, age 87 of Port Vue, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was born in Rivesville, WV the daughter of the late William and Frances (Grice) Stewart and wife of the late Joe Poster. Elinor was a homemaker and lived for her family.
July 18, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Margaret L. Powell, age 84 of White Oak, died Saturday, July 16, 2016. She was born in Canton, Ohio on July 6, 1932; the daughter of the late Roy and Helen (Gaydos) Powell. She is preceeded in death by her sister Mary Powell. Margaret retired from Enamel Products & Plating Co. where she worked as a bookkeeper. She is survived by her sister, Eleanor J. Powell of White Oak; cousins, George and Anna Gidias; and friends, Dan, Betty & Beverly. Mass of
July 11, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dorothy A. Fuls, age 87 of White Oak, died Monday, July 11, 2016. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Kosko) Kocur, and wife of the late Karl R. “Curly” Fuls. She was preceded in death by her son Karl (Debbie) Fuls of State College and her great grandchild Brandon.
July 04, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Maxine Fay Page, age 67, of Dravosburg, died July 4, 2016 at home. She was born in McKeesport on March 30, 1949 and is the daughter of the late Charles Ellsworth and Doris Fern Warner Hoak. She was employed at Southwestern Nursing Home, Jefferson Hospital Gift Shop and was also a crossing guard for the borough of Dravosburg. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Lawrence K. Page, daughters, Lori S. Page-Benvenuto of Center Twp., Michelle L. (Dr. Marc) Verner of Peters Twp., and Kristen Y. Page of Charlotte, N. Carolina; beloved grandchildren, Phillip, Zachary, Joshua, Page, Samuel and Jacob, siblings, June Gouker of Glassport, Robert (Donna) Hoak of The Villages, Florida, Jerry (Barb) Hoak of White Oak and Gregg Hoak of Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Services were held Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Strifflers of Dravosburg/West Mifflin, (412 678 6192). Remembrances may be made to the Halfwaythererescue.com. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com
June 28, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Deane E. Dvorshock, age 61, of McKeesport, died Monday, June 27, 2016. She was born in McKeesport on April 5, 1955 and is the daughter of the late Edward and Lois B. Schwartz Wilson and the wife of the late David V. Dvorshock, Sr. She is survived by her sons, Ryan T. Dvorshock of McKeesport, Gabriel P. (Kim) Dvorshock of Bay City, Michigan, Jonathan V. (Stacie) Dvorshock of Monogahela; daughters, Aimee E. (Matthew) Potter (and Baby Nina) of McKeesport; grandchildren, Kayla, Sahavannah, Gabriel Jr. & Carter; sister, Jan Le Winter (Harry) of McKeesport; and brother Timothy Wilson of McKeesport. In addition to her husband, she is also preceded in death by her son David V. Dvorshock, Jr.
Services were held yesterday at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, Inc. 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor) 412-678-6177. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
June 26, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
William M. Yednak, age 42, of McKeesport, died Friday, June 24, 2016. He was born in McKeesport on Dec. 25, 1973 and is the son of Patricia (Dirle) and the late William J. Yednak. He is survived by two sons Riley and Dustin Casaldi; sister Jennifer; brother Patrick and nephew Shae Patterson, all of McKeesport. Services were held by Hunter-Edmundson-Striffler Funeral Home, 600 Market St , McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
June 26, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Irene Falco Dunlap, age 81, of White Oak died on June 25, 2016. She was born in McKeesport on June 7, 1935 and is the daughter of the late John and Mary Bodnar Popovich. She is the wife of the late Gilbert Henry Falco and the late Clifford Dunlap.
She is survived by daughter; Darla (Dennis) Pohodich of Elizabeth, sisters; Ann Stanko of White Oak, Betty Smoot of White Oak, Helen McBurney of N. Huntingdon, Mary Reisner of White Oak, grandchildren; Gilbert, Dennis J, Michael Pohodich, and great-grandchildren; Christian and Brenden Pohodich. She was preceded in death by her daughter Rosemary Franks.
Friends and Family will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177) on Tuesday June 28th from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday June 29th at St. Michaels Church at 10 am. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com
June 23, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
George Edward Klacik, age 84 of McKeesport, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, June 22, 2016. He was born in McKeesport on May 7, 1932 and is the son of the late George and Susan (Balas) Klacik. He served in the US Army post Korean war 1955. He was retired from US Steel after 27 years of employment. George was an avid pinochle player, enjoyed working with electronics and was fascinated by aeronautics.
He is survived by his daughter, Jacquelyn (William) D’Antonio of Lititz, Pa; sons, Alan Lee (Darlene) Klacik of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Gene Klacik of Tarentum, Pa; grandchildren, Lauren and David D’Antonio, Steve, Michael, Jason and Mike Klacik; and seven great-grandchildren. His sister Irene Mulac and niece Monica Mulac.
Friends will be received from 10 am. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 25 at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177). A service will be held at Noon immediately following visitation at the funeral home chapel with Pastor George Stadler officiating. Entombment will follow at Lebanon Chapel Mausoleum. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com
June 23, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Eleanore V. Schaffer, age 85 of White Oak, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016. She was born in Russelton, Pa. on April 21, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Marinak) Mitro.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years Edward G. Schaffer; Sons, Jeffrey W. (Kim) Schaffer of Monroeville and Scott M. (Jackie) Schaffer of Peters Twp.; daughter Donna (Gary) Thomas of McLean, VA. Grandmother of AJ, Katie, Matthew, Jacquelin, and Abbey.
Services were held yesterday at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, Inc. 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor) 412-678-6177.
Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com
June 18, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Edward P. Soltis, Jr. age 65, of Port Vue, died suddenly on Friday, June 17, 2016. He is the son of Edward P. Soltis, Sr. of Port Vue and the late Dolores (Haberjak). He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Diane R. (Gessner) Soltis. Edward loved to garden and detail vehicles and most of all spend time with his family.
He is survived by daughter Jennifer (Chris) Honeywill of Hopewell Twp., sons Bryan (Lori) Soltis of N. Huntingdon and Jason (Lindsay) Soltis of Hopewell Twp.; granddaughters Kyra & Allison Honeywill and Lacy & Kailey Soltis; sister Kathleen (Ray) Stell of N. Huntingdon, and loving nieces and nephews.
June 17, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Florence M. Simasek, age 96, formerly of West Mifflin; died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Lanham, Maryland. She is the daughter of the late Stephen and Florence (Madison) Chesnick and wife of the late Michael J. Simasek, Sr.
Florence is survived by her daughter Christine (the late Larry) Jolliffe of Lanham, MD and her son Michael John Simasek, Jr. of Greenbelt, MD; half sister Marilyn (Matthew) Kalo of Gibralter, MI and half brother Stephen Dennis (Bernice) Chesnick of Fargo, ND. Also many nieces and nephews.
June 12, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dennis Frey, age 67, of N. Versailles, died June 11, 2016. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on Aug. 29, 1948 and is the son of the late Fritz and Charlotte Lips Frey. He was a Veteran of the Army serving in Vietnam. He was a retired firefighter with over 50 years of service. He was a past chief for #3 Fire Company, West Mifflin, station #295. He was a volunteer for White Oak and West Mifflin EMS, was employed by McKeesport Private Ambulance Company and was a charter member of the Red Knights. He is survived by his wife Carol Moffett Frey, children Dawn (Michael) Shelly of McKeesport, Kimberly (Brian) Priest of Palmyra, PA, William (Tiffany) Davis, Jr. of N. Huntingdon and Joshua Davis of N. Versailles. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and all of the sons and daughters of the fire companies.
Friends will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisors, 412 678 6177) on Tuesday from 6-8 pm and Wed. from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Services will be held Thursday at 10 am in the funeral home chapel with burial immediately following. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
June 12, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Aaron Anthony “Swift Eagle” Hale, age 50, of Elizabeth died June 11, 2016. He was born on Aug. 15, 1956 and is the son of Lydia Moore Hale of New Town, N. Dakota and the late Edward O. Hale. He was a cook for Mike’s Pizza in Elizabeth and a concrete worker for Wilhelm’s in Elizabeth. Along with his mother he is survived by his wife, Diane Domer Hale, children Julian Anthony (Debbie) Hale and Shalya Rae Hale all of Pgh., sisters Kim (the late Frank) Pulli of Palm Harbor of Florida, Leslie (Michael) Hammerberg of Stanley, N.D., JODY (Robert) Brieck of New Town, N.D., Faith (Ken) Wright of Amherstburg, Ontario, Brothers; Alma “Bo” (Carol) Hale of Dravosburg and Edward (Virginia) Hale of Elizabeth. He is also survived by grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and aunts and uncles. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brothers; Frederick and Keith and step father Timothy Hale.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 13, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at Strifflers of Dravosburg/West Mifflin, 740 Pgh.-McKeesport Blvd., Dravosburg, 15034 (412 678 6192). His nephew, Pastor Phillip Fox, will officiate. Immediately following the Celebration of Life will be a gathering of friends and family from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Monday. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com
June 10, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Cornelius “Mickey” McNeil, Jr., age 85 of McKeesport, died Thursday June 9, 2016. He was born in McKeesport on March 16, 1931, and is the son of the late Cornelius J. McNeil, Sr. and the late Nora (Welsh) McNeil.
He was a bus driver for Greyhound Lines, Inc. for 30 years. He was a member of the 6th Ward Club in Pittsburgh. He really enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed watching all the Pittsburgh Sports Teams and he loved to spend summers on Canadohta Lake with his family and friends.
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