---

MariannenL. "Marney" Cosgrove

June 12, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

  Marianne L. “Marney” Cosgrove, 81, of West Mifflin, was born in Homestead, June 26, 1939 to Ernest and Elizabeth (Luke) Lucas. She graduated from Homestead High School in 1957 and married Roger Cosgrove on May 10, 1958. She worked as an administrative secretary at Bettis Laboratories, McKeesport Hospital, and the University of Pittsburgh. She was an avid reader, loved crafting, and had a quick and clever wit; all of which she imparted to her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Roger L. Cosgrove who passed away in October 2020. Marney is survived by daughters, Tracy DeCarlo and Kelly Linn; granddaughter, Leeanne (Benjamin) Carlucci and grandson, William Smollen with whom she had a special bond.

Marney passed away peacefully knowing that her family loved her, and in her words, she will always be “a constant source of amusement.”

Per her wishes a private service will be held. ARRANGEMENTS BY TEICHART-GRACAN FUNERAL HOME. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice.

---

Andrew M. Ferencz

June 10, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

 

Andrew M. Ferencz, 70, of West Mifflin, died June 9, 2021. He is the son of the late Andrew and Ann (Babjak) Ferencz.  He is survived by his wife Connie (Cortazzo) Ferencz; daughters Shari (David) Horne of West Mifflin and Annie (Eric) Beeson of Morgantown, WV; grandchildren Hunter, Owen and Erin and brother Ronald P. Ferencz of West Mifflin.  He was also preceded in death by sisters Marlene Goedeke and Kathy Lesko.  Andrew was retired from both US Steel and Alco Parking Authority and was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle, formerly St. Agnes Church.  Friends will be received at Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, on Mon. June 14, 2021 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral mass will be held Tues. 10:00 am at  St. Agnes Church.  Interment following Holy Name Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to either St. Jude's Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project, or donate to the charity of your choice.

---

Sally M. Scalise

June 08, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Sally M. Scalise, 90, of West Mifflin died March 12, 2020.  She is the daughter of the late Louis and Gisel (Lucas) Juhasz and beloved wife of the late Frank V. Scalise.  Sally is survived by her daughter Nicolette (Kevin) Laster; sons Mark Scalise and Gregory Scalise; grandson Jaxson Scalise; also nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her son Frank C. Scalise; sister Geri Lozano and brothers Robert and Charles Vizzini.  A memorial service and celebration of Sally's life will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2021, 11:00 am, at Terrace Church of the Nazarene in West Mifflin.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

---

Edward F. Welsh

May 24, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

  Edward F. Welsh, 86, of Jefferson Hills, died May 22, 2021.  Edward was the third of 11 siblings born to Fritz and Agnes Welsh in Natrona, Pa.  He leaves behind his former wife Mary Welsh; daughter Michelene Welsh; son Rick Welsh; grandchildren Sara and Aaden; wife Teresa Conboy; step sons Brian (Tricia) Conboy and Chris (Jady) Conboy; step grandchildren Mark, Steven, Gabriel, Gannon, Talia and Reesa; siblings Dot (the late Dick) Modzelewski, Mary Agnes "Sis" (Vince) Valeri, Bern (the late Louis) Stipic, Bert (Jenny) Welsh, Peg (the late Gary) Pflugfelder, Kathy Welsh and Zita (the late James) Como.  He was preceded in death by siblings John Welsh, Joe Welsh, and Roy Welsh.  Ed attended St. Joseph grade school and high school.  He then attended the Naval Academy of Annapolis.  Upon graduation, he went on to serve his country in the AirForce, working on their missile systems.  With his service time completed he embarked on earning his law degree at the University of Pittsburgh specializing in patents and litigation.  He became a partner in the firm of Parmalee, Miller, Welsh & Kratz, working with many Pittsburgh companies including Heinz and Dravo.  He found great joy in hunting and fishing or just enjoying what he called,"the great cathedral of the sky."  A memorial mass will be held Friday, May 28 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 11:30 am.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

---

Harold "Harry" Cutshall

May 19, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Harold "Harry" D. Cutshall, Jr., 65 of Belle Vernon, formerly of West Mifflin,  died May 18, 2021.  He is the son of the late Harold and Louise (Rinard) Cutshall, Sr. and beloved husband of the late Lynne Cutshall.  Harry is survived by his sons Brian Cutshall and Chad Cutshall; grandchildren Ethan, Ivan, Liv, Harlan, Grace and Justin; sister Delores (Eugene) Hamar; brother Michael (Heather) Cutshall; also nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  He was preceded in death by his sisters Joni Riddlebaugh, Carol Murphy, Nancy Persky and Linda Cutshall.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

---

James H. Rickard, Sr.

May 06, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

 

James H. Rickard, Sr., 87, of West Mifflin, died May 6, 2021.  He is the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Kottler) Rickard and beloved husband of the late Ida Mae (Herder) Rickard.  He is survived by his children James H. Rickard of Lake City, Pa, Judy (Jack) Fouser of West Mifflin, Dr. David J. Rickard of Kure Beach, NC and Dory J. Rickard of White Oak; grandsons  Brett (Dina) Fouser, Brian Fouser and Brad Fouser; great granddaughters Brynn and Dessa; brother Samuel Vincent Rickard, sisters Marie  Hamilton and Dorothy Cancilla; also nieces  and nephews.  Jim was retired from Bell Telephone Company where he worked for over 40 years; was a member of Bell Telephone Workers Credit Union; and was very involved with Duquesne High School Reunion Committee.  Anyone who knew Jim, loved Jim. Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Mon. from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral service will  be held at the funeral home at Tues. at 11:00  am.  Interment following Penn  Lincoln Memorial Park, North Versailles.

---

Joni L. Riddlebaugh

April 14, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Joni L. Riddlebaugh, 73, of West Mifflin, died April 13, 2021.  She is the daughter of the late Harold and Louise Cutshall and beloved wife of the late Harry Riddlebaugh.  Joni is survived by her step daughter Kimberly (Dave) Hritz; siblings Harold (the late Lynne) Cutshall, Dolores (Eugene) Hamar and Michael (Heather) Cutshall; also nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  She was preceded in death by sisters Carol Murphy, Nancy Persky and Linda Cutshall.  Joni was retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dept. of Welfare.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

---

Robert Knight

April 12, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Robert "Bob" Knight, 80, of North Huntingdon, formerly of White Oak, died April 11, 2021.  He is the son of the late Robert and Margaret Knight.  He is survived by his wife Barbara (Knowlson) Knight; sons Brian Knight, Thomas (Megan) Knight and Martin Knight; grandsons Jacob and Cameron and sister Patricia (Joseph) Villani. 

Bob was a retired funeral director, working for many local funeral homes; an area representative for Bass-Mollett and Hydrol Chemical Co.; was a member of the Western Pennsylvania Association of Basketball  Officials and Eastern Association of Interscholastic Football Officials.  Bob was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin and a former member of St. Angela Merici Parish in White Oak.

Read More

---

William E. Duvall

April 06, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

William E. Duvall died Feb. 25, 2021 at the White Oak Manor in Charlotte, NC. Born May 13, 1930 with his twin brother Robert in Pitcairn, PA, Bill was the son of the late Joseph R. and Virginia (Schrenghost) Duvall. He graduated from Pitcairn High School in 1948, served in the US Army during the Korean War and graduated from Westminster College in 1958 with a Bachelors Degree in Economics. Bill worked most of his career in the Treasury Dept of US Steel. He was a talented shortstop for US Army baseball teams in Europe and many semi-pro teams in Western PA. During his four years at Westminster College, Bill played in every inning of every game and in 1958 he co-captained Westminster to the PA State Championship. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Pye Traynor offered Bill a contract to play for the Pirates minor league team in Tampa Bay, but Bill left professional baseball to pursue his family interests and professional career. In 2002, Bill and his brother Bob were inducted into the PA East Boros Sports Hall of Fame. Bill was an avid tennis player and golfer. After moving to Charlotte, NC, to be near his daughter and grandsons, he worked at the Ballantyne Resort golf course during many of his retirement years. Bill was married for 64 years to Gladys Thompson, who predeceased him in 2020. He is survived by his daughter Renee (Kenneth Jr.) Bramlett; grandsons James and Samuel Bramlett; brother Robert (Mary Catherine) Duvall; brother-in-law Clifford (Patti) Thompson; nephews Robert (Ann) Duvall, David (Lori) Duvall & Clifford (Tracy) Thompson and niece Jennifer (Jerry) Yoder. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Pitcairn. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Pitcairn. Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home.

---

Lynn Kocur

April 05, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

  Lynn Kocur, 68, passed away April 2, 2021 in Warminster, PA, formerly of West Mifflin, PA.  She was born on September 2, 1952 in McKeesport, PA  She is the daughter of the late John and Rose (Bacsi) Simo and beloved wife of the late Ernest Kocur.  Lynn is survived by her son John (Renee) Kocur; grandchildren Ryan and Avery and sister Sandra (Erwin) Vettel.  Lynn worked as a secretary at Bettis and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Duquesne.  Friends will be received at Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, on Friday from 10 am to Noon, at which time a funeral service will be held with Pastor John Gropp.  Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.

---

Michael J. Cseripko

February 05, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Michael J. Cseripko, 65, died Thursday February 4, 2021. He is the son of the late Joseph and Vivian (Nelson) Cseripko and husband of the late Darlene (Kraus) Cseripko. He is survived by sister-in-law and caretaker throughout his illness Rebecca Kale; beloved partner Susan Early; sister-in-laws Linda Kraus and Cheryl Kraus; and brother-in-laws Charles Kraus and Jonathan Kraus; also nieces and nephews. Mike was a retired industrial electrician and loved by many. Friends recieved Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne Monday from 6-730 at which time a funeral service will be held.

---

Norma P. Whitmore

January 04, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

   

Norma P. Whitmore, 64, of Duquesne, died Dec. 31, 2020.  She is survived by her beloved husband Keith Whitmore, daughters Sharome Urbano and Madonna Williams and grandchildren Cassie, Dominic, Jarelle and Jaden.  Norma was a unit clerk for Kane Regional Center, UPMC Childrens and UPMC Presbyterian.  She was a member of St. Agnes Church and the Philippines Society of America.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, on Thurs. from 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Fri. 10:00 am at St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin.  A private interment will be held Monday at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

---

Elizabeth "Libby" Kennedy

January 02, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

  Elizabeth "Libby" Kennedy passed away suddenly on December 31, 2020. Libby was loved by all who knew her, a long time employee of the former Hills Department Store in Kennywood Mall, West Mifflin, an active member of Homeville Christian Church in West Mifflin. Libby was a grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 11. She was widowed by her husband Eugene "Spike" Kennedy in 1965. She is survived by her two brothers Paul Ebright and James (Norma) Ebright; son Eugene (Deanna) Kennedy of Berlin, PA; daughters Laura (Terrance) Needham, Lynn Baldwin, and Debra (Ronald) Yonek; grandsons Joseph (Kristen) Marecic, Rob (Erica) Kennedy, Andrew (Janel) Needham; granddaughters Heather (Derek) DeJohn, Lee Ann (James) Risha, and Denise (George) Grove. Friends and loved ones can be received at Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, 212 Wilmot St., Duquesne PA on Mon. from 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral service will be held at Homeville Christian Church, 4702 Eliza St., West Mifflin on Tue. 11am. Interment following at Jefferson Memorial Park.

---

Harry L. Lindamood

December 10, 2020 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Harry L. Lindamood, 76, of Duquesne, died Dec. 9, 2020.  He is the son of the late Frances (Cheney) and Harry Lindamood.  He is survived by his beloved wife Cathy (Dovichin) Lindamood; daughter Sherry Lindamood; son Skip (Kathy) Lindamood; grandchildren Brittany and Brandon;  great granddaughter Charlotte Rose; brother James (Janice) Wise and sister Antoinette (Anthony) Ferrieri.  Harry was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Duquesne, where he worked.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Tues. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral service will be held Wed. at 11am with Pastor John Gropp at Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.

---

John R. Hagblom

November 27, 2020 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

 

John R. Hagblom, 87, of West Mifflin died Thursday November 26, 2020. He is the son of late Henry and Anna Hagblom. Beloved husband of the late Florence Eileen (Shemago) Hagblom. He is survived by his son Richard (Wendy) Hagblom, granddaughter Nichole (Eric Jeffcoat) Hagblom, and great-grandchildren Anthony Swink, Zoey Jeffcoat, and Eric Jeffcoat Jr. He was preceded in death by his sister Virginia Robins. John was retired from Westinghouse Bettis, a member of St. Joseph Church, GBU Lifespan and the Duquesne Annex Firehall where he volunteered at the bingo and firemans fair, and also served in the U.S. Army.

Read More