September 22, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Patricia T. Foster (Gabauer), 79, went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2020. She passed away peacefully at her home after a long illness.
Patricia was born July 9, 1941 in West Mifflin, PA. She was heavily involved with her church St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Tampa; a member of the quilting club and the lady’s prayer group. She volunteered her time when needed and will always be remembered as a kind and giving person.
Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Anthony Gabauer, of Glassport, PA, sister Antoinette “Toni” (Howard) Evans of Glassport, PA. She is survived by her children, Christopher (Jennifer) Foster of Lutz, FL., Jill Foster of Brandon, FL., Jennifer (Jason) Wilkinson of Boiling Springs, SC.; four grandchildren Theresa, Brian, Kayla and Cody; four great grandchildren Miranda, Addison, Krystina and Koltyn; sister Judy (Harold) King of Glassport, PA.; brothers Tom (Ruth Ann) Gabauer of York, SC., and Rick (Leslie) Gabauer of Fort Mill, SC., and serveral nieces and nephews.
“May you rest in the arms of the Lord who formed you from the dust of the earth. May Holy Mary, the angels, and all the Saints welcome you now that you have gone forth from this life. May Christ who was crucified for you, bring you freedom and peace.”
Family and friends will be received October 10, 2020 from 3:00 pm – 4:30pm at which time a blessing will be held with Father Tom Lewandowski at Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 640 Vermont Avenue, Glassport, PA 15405. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to the American Lung Association.
She will be laid to rest at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Clearwater, FL.
September 14, 2020 |
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Faith Ann (Gouker) Kuhns, 61, of Port Vue, died Sept. 12, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Novak) Gouker and wife of the late James Kuhns. Faith is survived by her sisters Josette Fuls and Paulette (Joseph) Humenansky; niece Kimberly Ann Taylor; nephew Brian J. Humenansky; great nephews Liam and Finnley Humenansky; significant other Brian Woodworth and many cousins and friends. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
September 11, 2020 |
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Mary Ann Zebroski, 75, of Homestead, formerly of Glassport, died Sept. 10, 2020. She is the beloved wife of Kenneth Zebroski; mother of Daria (Brian) George and Kelly (John) Palmer; grandmother of Scott and Adam Webb and Jarod and Rachael Palmer; sister of Jacob (the late Lillian) Viehl and Katherine “Kitty” (Joe) Nelson. She is also survived by many family and friends. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wed. from 3 to 6:30 at which time a memorial service will be held with Rev. Hal Dangle.
September 07, 2020 |
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Dennis J. Gribschaw, 65 of Glassport, died Sept. 5, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is the son of the late Albert C. and Mary E. (Dzvonik) Gribschaw. He is survived by his beloved wife Jamie (Wible) Gribschaw; daughter Breanna (Michael) McFarland; sons Brian Gribschaw and Jordan Simko; siblings Sister Donna M. Gribschaw, Albert M. Gribschaw, Ronald (Joan) Gribschaw and Christine A. (Patrick) McCarthy; step siblings Rudy (Sara) Arn, Stephen (Kim) Arn and Mary (Frank) Haught; dog Sissy and Granddog Remi; also nieces and nephews.
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August 24, 2020 |
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Robert N. Krauth, born April 21, 1937 in Pittsburgh went to sleep on Aug. 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Henrietta Krauth; brothers Dick, Al and Dave and sisters Ginny and Peggy. He is survived by his beloved wife LaWanda (McDonald) Muscante Krauth and loved by his adopted Muscante family; brothers Fred and Tom and sisters Maryanne and Sister Leah and many nieces and nephews. Bob was a member of the River City Church, formerly known as the Glassport Assembly of God, where he served as a Deacon and also served in the US Airforce. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sunday from 2 to 6, at which time a memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm with Rev. Patrick Pugh. Due to Covid 19 the family requests social distancing and masks be worn. They also request no flowers, as that was Bob's wishes.
August 22, 2020 |
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Rita J. Karnash, 89, of Glassport died Aug. 22, 2020. She is the daughter of the late William and Mary Blakley and beloved wife of the late Valentine Karnash. She is survived by daughters Donna Nolder of Glassport, Carol (Robert) Dandar of North Versailles and Valerie (Ron) Benoit of Glassport; son David (Cindy) Karnash of Glassport; also 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brother William Blakley and sisters Catherine Margolotti, Marcella "Icie" Synkowksi and Joyce Walters. Rita was a member of the Glassport Senior Citizens and the Queen of the Rosary Parish. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. The family would like to send a special thank you to Southerwestern Nursing Home for the excellent care given to their mom.
August 11, 2020 |
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Gail L. Kennedy, 79, of Dravosburg died Aug. 8, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Lester and Blanche (Robinson) Lewis. She is survived by her beloved husband Howard Kennedy; daughters Judy (William) Snodgrass and Melissa (David) Hobby; grandchildren Caitlin (Mike) Sostaric, Joshua Hobby and Tomi James McKelvey; great grandchildren Mia and Michael Sostaric; brother-in-law Robert Campbell; sister-in-law Kathy Kranz; aunt Lois Adams; also nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Linda "Din" Campbell. Gail was a member of the Dravosburg United Methodist Church. A private funeral service was held Tues., Aug. 11, 2020. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
August 02, 2020 |
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Theodore (“Ted”) Andrew Govola, 93, known to those that love him as The Angel Man, of Nokomis, Florida and formerly of Glassport, Pennsylvania passed away on July 28, 2020 surrounded by his family in Pittsburgh, PA due to complications from the Wuhan Coronavirus.
Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Wojciechowski Funeral Home located at 640 Vermont Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045, with a prayer vigil to follow, and repast dinner starting at 7:00 pm at the American Legion in Glassport, PA.
Theodore was born in Monessen, PA to Michael Govola and Mary Govola (née Marchok) on October 9, 1926. He married his first wife, Laura Govola (née Kroll) on May 6, 1950 with whom he had four children. Later, he married his second wife, Flora (“Flo”) Govola (née Baron) and was married to her for 32 years before her death.
He worked for the Copperweld Corporation in Glassport, PA for over 30 years, owned and operated Deer’s Tavern in Forward Township, PA for a number of years, and worked as a data analyst for Nielsen Media Research in Oldsmar, FL for 16 years. However, his true passion was as a commercial and recreational pilot.
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July 31, 2020 |
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David E. Roberts, 78, of Glassport, died July 31, 2020. He is the son of the late David and Marie (Smith) Roberts and husband of the late Mary (Mowry) Roberts. David is survived by his children Mary (Joe) Dombrowski, Lori Ofchinick, Kelly (Jeff) Keating, David (Kelly) Roberts, Nikki (Ben) Latini, Natalie Roberts and Lisa Roberts; grandchildren Breanne, Joe, Devin, Skyler, Shane, Sam, Cody, Courtney, Conner, Ryan, Christina, Jade and Dennis; great granddaughter Lyla; brother Don (the late Linda) Roberts and sister Virginia “Gin” (the late Andy) Simko. Friends recieved Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sunday from 2 to 6 and on Monday from 11 to 11:30. Interment following Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.
July 25, 2020 |
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Our beloved mother, Evelyn Eileen DeFelice passed peacefully Friday, July 24, 2020. Born January 16, 1932 in McKeesport, PA. Eileen was the daughter of the late Dexter Jackson Armstrong Sr. and Rose Naugle Armstrong. She is preceded in death by the love of her life “Bo”, Albert James DeFelice Sr., her husband of 52 years. Eileen was the mother to the late Jacqueline Lettieri, Robert J. DeFelice, Albert J. DeFelice Jr. (Sonny), and Brian K. DeFelice and grandmother to the late Matthew DeFelice.
She is survived by her children Adele and son-in-law Tim Bach, Thomas and Daughter-in-law Donita DeFelice, Louis and daughter-in-law Carol DeFelice, Shirley Sarver and son-in-law John Caserio, Antoinnette and son-in-law Steve Yuhas, Pamela and son-in-law the late William Brummett Sr., Lois Ponsonby, son Stephen DeFelice, and her baby girl Donita and son-in-law Glenn Galbraith. She was also the mother-in-law to Jenny Williams, Larry Sarver and Brian Ponsonby.
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July 22, 2020 |
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Craig A. Helsel, 53, of West Mifflin died July 20, 2020. He is the son of Wayne and Linda (Harbst) Helsel; brother of Pamela (the late John) Relja and uncle of Sean Relja. He is also survived by many friends. Craig was an iron worker for Local 3; served in the US Navy and was a former member of the Whitehall Church of Christ. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Fri. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.
July 20, 2020 |
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Angeline M. Barch of Myrtle Beach, formerly of Glassport, died July 17, 2020. She is the beloved wife of the late Frank J. Barch. She is survived by her daughter Diane (Leonard) Chuderewicz; grandchildren Cara (Jorge Sanchez-Salazar) Chuderewicz, Jason (Amy) Chuderewicz and Ryan (Melissa) Chuderewicz; great grandchildren Lauren, Max, Justin, Lucy, Ava, Alyssa, Lucas and Gavin.
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July 17, 2020 |
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Brian Keith DeFelice, born Sept 4, 1967 in McKeesport, Pa passed away on July 16, 2020. He is the son of the late Albert J. DeFelice and Eileen (Armstrong) DeFelice.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his daughters, Stephanie DeFelice of North Versailles, and Karley and Harley DeFelice of Jeannette; grandchildren Dominic and Aurora; siblings Adele (Tim) Bach of Hempfield Township, Thomas (Donita) DeFelice of White Oak, Louis (Carol) DeFelice of Sarasota, FL, Shirley (John) Sarver Caserio of Jeannette, Antoinette "Toni" (Steve) Yuhas of McKeesport, Pamela Brummett of Jeannette, Lois Ponsonby of North Huntingdon Steve DeFelice of East McKeesport, and Donita "DeeDee" (Glenn) Galbraith of FL; also many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
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July 08, 2020 |
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Dennis M. Dooen, 70, of Port Vue, died July 5, 2020. He is the son of the late John and Maryann Dooen. He is survived by his wife Donna (Younkin) Dooen; sons Patrick (Renee) Dooen and Daniel Dooen; step daughter Katherine (Corey) Winters; grandchildren Ryan, Jared and Allyson Dooen; step granddaughter Avery Winters and sister Linda (Michael) Handra. Dennis was retired from the VA; was a member of TCA and served in the Marine Corp. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. from 1 to 7. A funeral blessing will be held Thurs. 10:00 am in the funeral home with Father Tom Lewandowski. Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery.
July 06, 2020 |
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Edward J. Algas, 80, of Glassport died July 3, 2020. He is the son of the late Edward and Anna Algas. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy (Pfluger) Algas; son James (Brianna) Algas and step sons Edwin (Diane) Losteter and Kenneth (Darla) Losteter. He was preceded in death by his son John Algas. Edward was retired from Westinghouse Electric. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
