September 05, 2023 |
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Grace A. Nedzbala, 87, of West Mifflin, died Sept. 3, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Maiolo and beloved wife of the late Frank (Francis) Nedzbala. Grace is survived by her brother Jim (Vincent) Maiolo and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters Rose Campbell and Anna May Rascjok and brother Joseph Maiolo.
Grace was a retired hairdresser, an active member at Holy Trinity Church, and a member of the White Oak American Legion Auxiliary. Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Thurs. from 5 to 8. A funeral mass will be held Fri. 10:00 am at Holy Trinity Church with Father Dan D'Antonio.
July 19, 2023 |
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Donna E. Fahey, 76, of White Oak, died July 18, 2023. She is the daughter of the late George "Bus" and Dorothy (Cunningham) Fogerty and beloved wife of the late Thomas Fahey. She is survived by her son Michael Fahey; nieces Nicole (Timothy) Hanna and Heather Smith; great nephews Eric (Rebekah) Hanna and Gage Smith; great niece Savannah Smith. Beloved sister in law of the late Richard and late Maureen (Quigley) Fahey; loving aunt of Linda (William) Steen, Kathleen (Jeffrey) Szal, Colleen (John) Mudie, Patricia (Joseph Desmond) Hagerty; also survived by many great nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews in Buffalo, NY. She was preceded in death by her sister Gail Waite. If you knew Donna, you know that she was never one to back away from a challenge. So it should come as no surprise that Donna passed away while living in a Brazilian favela, where she was chasing her life long dream and training to be a decorated cage fighter. Memorial contributions may be made to Gray Paws Sanctuary, 2909 Jacks Run Rd., White Oak Pa 15131. Gray Paws providing quality forever care for abandon senior dogs. Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.
July 13, 2023 |
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Virginia Pons, 84, of Whitaker, passed away on Thur. July 13, 2023. She is the daughter of the late John and Mary Gretz and beloved wife of the late Mickey Pons. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Richard) Marecic; sisters Beverly and Stephanie; brothers John and Frank; grandchildren Jonathan, Melissa, Jake, Paige and Vincent and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons Michael and Gino Pons. Virginia was a member of St. Rita's Church in Whitaker. Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne
June 04, 2023 |
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San Juana "Juanita" Chuba, 76 of West Mifflin passed away on Saturday June 3, 2023. She was born in Tampico, Mexico in 1947 and came to America at the age of 5. She is the daughter of the late Andrea (Larraga) and Selicio Gutierrez and separated wife/friend of Michael J. Chuba. She was the loving and devoted mother "Mama Juanita" to four children, her daughters, Deanna (Frank) DiPaolo, Alena (Tom) Grace; her sons Michael (Keely) Chuba and Tony (Amy) Chuba. To her grandchildren, she was "Granny Neenee"; to Marla and Elisabeth DiPaolo, Gordon Grace, Juliana and Nathan Chuba, Tony Jr., Benjamin, Abigail and Hailey Chuba and great grandmother to August DiPaolo. She was preceded in death by her brother Raul "Ralph" Gutierrez. She is survived by her sisters Bertha Villa and Concha Gutierrez and many friends, nieces, nephews and neighbors who will miss her dearly. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from California University of Pa after raising her children. Early in her career she worked as a social worker and later in life as a waitress. Juanita's main job was loving and caring for her kids and doting over her grandchildren every chance she had. She was an avid Steeler fan sporting the gear almost daily. She enjoyed watching cooking shows, old movies and donating her famous enchiladas to local events in the community, family and friends.
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April 11, 2023 |
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Mary Catherine Duvall, 89, of North Huntingdon died Tuesday April 11, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Matthew and Catherine (Kutch) Gracan. She is survived by her beloved husband Robert Duvall; sons Robert (Ann) Duvall and David (Lori) Duvall; grandchildren Jacob, Marissa, and Olivia Duvall; brother Matthew (Melba) Gracan; niece Kelly Bongartz; and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Patricia (James) Bongartz. Mary Catherine grew up in Whittaker before becoming a resident of North Huntingdon for 62 years. She married her loving husband Robert in 1956. She was an executive assistant at Standard Savings and Loan for ten years and then worked at Kauffman’s for five years and Macy’s for five years. She was a devoted grandmother who loved her three grandchildren very much. She was also a member of the Presbyterian Church of Pitcairn. Friends will be received Thursday from 4-8pm at the Ott Funeral Home,
805 Pennsylvania Ave, Irwin, PA 15642. A final viewing will be held Friday morning at the Presbyterian Church of Pitcairn from 10:30-11am at which time a service will be held. Interment following at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorial contributions can be made in her name to the Presbyterian Church of Pitcairn. Arrangements by the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home.
March 28, 2023 |
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Mark E. Miller, 52, of Elizabeth Township, died March 26, 2023. He is the son of William F. Miller and the late Marlene (Godine) Miller. He is survived by his wife Kimberly (McConville) Miller; stepchildren Darrel E. (Heather) Honick, K.C. (Ariel) Gonzalez, and Adam (Elizabeth “Izzy” McCullough) Honick; granddaughter Harley Q. Honick; brother William F. (Trish) Miller, Jr.; sister Michelle (Aaron Brantley) Miller; niece Amanda Miller; nephews Anthony, Joshua and Gabriel Miller and Spencer and Tyler Winston; great nephews Julian, Liam, and Phoenix Miller; also aunts, uncles and cousins. Mark was a project manager for A.G. Mauro Company. Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family.
March 13, 2023 |
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Dolores R. Gricus, 94, of West Mifflin, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023. “Dolly” was born October 31, 1928, the eldest daughter of Bert and Irma (Kapolka) Ponsock.
She is survived by her youngest brother, William. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Stephen Gricus for 59 years. She is survived by five children: Frank, Christine Ryland, Thomas (Pamela), Phyllis (Jay Loeb), and Tamara (David) Kofke. Her son-in-law Robert Ryland also preceded her. “Grandma Dolly” took great delight in her ten grandchildren: Thomas Allison, Ben (Melinda) Allison, Sarah (Scott) Marshall, Rebecca (Will) Thompson, Gretchen (Jeremiah) Witkowski, Max (Kristen) Loeb, Alex Kofke, and Jocelyn Kofke, and step grandchildren David (SuAnne) Loeb and Justin (Cynthia) Loeb.
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February 01, 2023 |
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Charlotte Bednarovsky, 87, of Silver Spring, Maryland, died on Saturday January 28, 2023. Formerly of White Oak, PA and Riverview, FL she was born on November 8, 1935 and raised in Duquesne, PA. She is the beloved wife of the late Edward Bednarovsky and sister of the late Francis Albert Norkus. She is the daughter of the late Esther (Nagy) Norkus, and father Frank Norkus. She is survived by her son Craig, daughter-in-law Mónica, and grandchildren Mia and Liam Bednarovsky of Washington, DC. Even though Charlotte lost her mother at an early age, she fondly remembered growing up in a small row house on 3rd Street in Duquesne where she was raised by her grandparents Julia and Károly (Charles) Nagy who had immigrated from Hungary. She shared that house with her five loving uncles and an aunt who were like brothers and a sister to her. After graduating from Duquesne High School, she went to work at the GC Murphy home office in McKeesport, PA. Soon thereafter Charlotte took a secretarial job at the Bettis Atomic Laboratory in West Mifflin. Her fondest memory from Bettis was attending and participating in the 1958 Newport News, VA christening of USS Enterprise (CVN-65), the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Several years after automobile accident related death of her first husband, Wesley Probst, she married Edward Bednarovsky of McKeesport and moved Dearborn Drive in White Oak where she enjoyed years of good times with wonderful neighbors. Charlotte was a long-time member of the Hungarian Reformed Church of Duquesne. She took great joy in baking traditional Hungarian pastries, and cooking traditional Hungarian dishes. During her years in Silver Spring, MD Charlotte enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, attending their sporting events, and treating them to early morning popsicles while letting them do her hair – as a grandmother does. Charlotte was ravaged by rheumatoid arthritis which limited her physical activity and quality of life for the past 20+ years. If you are so moved, and in lieu of flowers, you may make a charitable donation to the Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritisfoundation.org/donate). Friends and family will be received from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, February 11 at TEICHART-GRACAN FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne. A brief prayer service will be held at noon, followed by a wake luncheon at Luciano’s Italian Restaurant in White Oak from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
January 20, 2023 |
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Veronica "Ronnie" Mary (Wurtz) Bodner-Lucas, 89, of Duquesne, died Jan. 20, 2023. She is the daughter of the late John and Gertrude Wurtz and wife of the late Simon Bodner (1991) and Bernard Lucas (2019). She is survived by her daughters Deborah (Robert) Kahl, Marie (Larry) Schultz and Cheryl (Robert) Harshman; son Charles Bodner; gandchildren Allison (Kahl) Cubberley, Elisha (Schultz) Belanger, Kristine (Schultz) Galloway, Keith Harshman, Jeff Harshman and Michele Harshman; brother Ted Wurtz; 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her sisters Anna Clark and Agnes Koch and brother Adam Wurtz. Ronnie was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Wed. from 10 to 11 am. A funeral mass will be held 11:00 am at St. Joseph Church with Father Tom Lewandowski. Inurnment following Holy Name Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels.
December 14, 2022 |
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Irene P. (Duffek) Puhala, 96, of Turtle Creek, formerly of Munhall died December 6, 2022. She is the beloved wife of the late Clarence R. Puhala. She is survived by her daughter Rosemary (the late Ron) Revers; son Richard (Barb) Puhala; grandchildren Melanie Lang, Stefan Walowitz, Max Puhala, Valerie Puhala, and Ryleigh Puhala. She was preceded in death by her daughter Mary Kathleen Puhala and son Robert M. Puhala. Irene was employed by Treesdale Corporation until her marriage to Clarence Puhala. She was the owner of Puhala Valley Tavern in Turtle Creek, and then later the owner of Hotel Puhala Restaurant in Braddock with her husband. While living in Turtle Creek she made many friends at the Senior Citizen's Center where she enjoyed volunteering, playing cards, and Wii bowling. She also participated in many outings to the Banjo Club in the north side of Pittsburgh where she would dance the night away. The band would end the evening by singing the old song "Good Night Irene". Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Wed. December 21st from 4-7. A funeral mass will be held Thursday Dec. 22nd 10:30am at St. Colman's Church, Turtle Creek. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 600 Waterfront Dr #210, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
December 12, 2022 |
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John "Yutzie" Belich, 88, of West Mifflin died Monday December 12, 2022. He is the son of the late Jovo and Milica (Trbovich) Belich. He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy (Anastas) Belich; daughter Nicole (Michael) Korach; son Brock (Allie) Belich; grandchildren Ilija, Jaden, Anastasija, and Savka; sister Diane (Paul) Holomshek; and nieces and nephews and godchildren. He was preceded in death by brother Nicholas (Millicent) Belich. John was a member of St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church where he was a former vice president of the church board, served in the U.S. Navy, and was very involved in the Junior Tamburitzans. He was retired from US Steel, Allegheny County, was a security guard for CCAC, and lastly a courier for Buncher Corp. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home from 2-8, with a pomen service at 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held Friday at 10am at St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Stevan Rocknage. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church.
December 01, 2022 |
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David Edward Fillo, age 66, died unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on November 30, 2022. He is the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Scheller) Fillo; beloved husband of Sue Rudolph Hannegan Fillo; and step father to James Hannegan. He is also survived by his sister Lori (Jujie) Stojakovich. Nephews and nieces Sam, John, Stacey Smerkol and Justin and Layla Stojakovich. Greats Hayden and Danica. He was preceded in death by a sister, Robin Smerkol, and many other family and friends that were there to greet him. David was a hard worker having his first job at 15 washing dishes at “The Duke”. He had many jobs before working at GM’s Fisher Body Plant, his first retirement. He went on to work at and retire from JMD and O’ Reilly’s Auto Part. David loved his dog Bear, hot rods, classic cars, the Steelers, and he was a diehard Pirates fan. Friends received Tuesday 10:00-11:30am at the Teichart Gracan Funeral home, at which time a funeral blessing will be held with Father Tom Lewandowski. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home to help with funeral costs.
November 28, 2022 |
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Richard "Iggy' J. Ignat, 84, died Saturday November 26, 2022. He is the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Chakey) Ignat. He is survived by his beloved wife Deborah Ignat; son Richard "Ricky" (Nita) Ignat; daughter Sherri (Joe) Hamar; grandchildren Clayton (Christina), Shaina, Chelsea (Imir), J.T. (Sarah), and Kaitlyn; great-grandchildren Camryn, Caleigh, Santana, Simeon, and baby Hamar on the way; brothers Robert, Ronald and Johnny; brother-in-law John (Judy) Lesko; sister-in-laws Patty Lesko and Joanne Holmes; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson Tyler and sister-in-law Jacqueline Ulokovic. Iggy served in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict, worked at US Steel Homestead works and also at Westwood Golf Club. He loved to play blackjack and vacation. A funeral mass will be held Thursday 10am at Holy Trinity Church. Arrangements by the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.
September 29, 2022 |
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David R. Smerkol, 69, of White Oak, died Sept. 28, 2022. He is the son of thelate Grant and Ardith (Rogers) Smerkol and husband of the late Ilene (Horvath) Smerkol. He is survived by his daughter Beverly Smerkol; son James (Connie) Mattox; grandchildren Olivia, Grant and Wyatt; brothers Daniel Smerkol, Russell Bell, Bruce Smerkol, Edward Smerkol and Matthew Smerkol; sisters Noreen Rakaczky and Becky Scott; also nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Timothy Bell and Grant “Willy” Smerkol. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Sun. from 5 to 7. A funeral blessing will be held Mon. 11:00 am in the funeral home with Father Tom Lewandowsky.
September 29, 2022 |
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Kipling “Kip” Tornblom, 60 of North Huntingdon died unexpectedly September 25,2022. He is the son of James and Delores (Hursh) Tornblom. His battle ended in the arms of his loving wife and best buddy of forty years Cathy (Jackowski) Tornblom; daughters Heather (Kevin) DeFrancesco and Amber (James) Nicholls; granddaughters Riley Nicholls (13) who was his true “buddy guy”, Giavanna (4) and Valentina (3) DeFrancesco who he referred to as “his Indians”. Kip was a simple kind of guy and his only wish was that we all stay happy and love one another unconditionally. Sisters Loreen (John) Vigne, Darla (Jeff) Kelly, Honey (Joe) Ebbitt; brother Shawn (Tracey) Tornblom; also several nieces and nephews; and multiple close friends. Kip was an AVID Trump supporter “FJB”. Kip was a “Jack of all trades”, a master craftsmen… building his own home and helping numerous others build theirs. His true adoration of American made Chevy and GMC trucks was quite obvious. Kip had unwavering admiration for John Deere tractors. Please remember his sense of humor and how he loved to laugh, listening to country music… and as Hank said… “A country boy can survive” Kip was a tremendous husband, father and grandfather! His love for his family and friends was unwavering and unconditional. Cremation service by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home. A private celebration of Kip’s life is being held at his home, the “Stronghold” in his honor.
