February 22, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Jason M. Schmidt, 40, of McKees Rocks, died Feb. 20, 20200. He is the son of the late James Schmidt, Sr. and Jane (Sowa) Coughenour. Jason is survived by his step father Dean Coughenour, daughter Athena, brothers Jim (Kim) Schmidt and Jeremy Schmidt and niece Cara. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home.
February 20, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Caroline M. Moranelli, 87, of Glassport died Feb. 19, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Tavalaro) Moranelli and is survived by her nieces Barbara Moranelli, with whom she resided, and Lisa Moranelli; also nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters Catherine Concel and Minnie Ponzo; brothers Frank Moranelli, Nick "Mutt" Moranelli and Ralph "Rossi" Moranelli and nephew James Ponzo, her longtime caretaker. Caroline worked at Immels, GC Murphy Company, Pater's Pharmacy and retired from Rite Aid in Glassport; was a graduate from St. Peters High School and was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sat. from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, at which time a funeral mass will be held at Queen of the Rosary with Father Wojcicki. Inurnment following New St. Joseph Cemetery. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Golden Heights Person Care, Walden's View Personal Care and especially Heritage Hospice for taking such good care of their aunt.
February 10, 2020 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Beverly J. (Smith) Parker, 71, of Glassport died Feb. 10, 2020. She is the daughter of Robert Brown and the late Doris E. Smith. She is survived by her beloved husband Herb Parker; daughters Heather (Dave) Langsdorf, Carrie (George) Price, Carly (Jeffrey) Westfall and Penney (Janice) Krocsko; grandchildren David, Breanna, Natalee, Paige, George, Jonah, Gabrielle, Chloe, Gavin, and Sophie; sisters Penney (Bill) Estep and Nancy Lauderbaugh; brothers Jeff Lauderbaugh, Roy (Brenda) Lauderbaugh and Robert (Darla) Brown, Jr.; and her furry babies Katrina, Buddy and Quasar. She was preceded in death by her brother Russell Lauderbaugh. Beverly was retired from UPMC and the Dept. of Public Welfare; was a member of the Glassport Assembly of God Church and was an avid bingo player. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. A funeral service will be held Thurs. 11:00 am in the funeral home. Interment following Round Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wojciechowski Funeral Home to help the family with the funeral.
January 27, 2020 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Harry E. Harper, 83 of Elizabeth, died Jan. 27, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife Yvonne M. (McConeghy) Harper; children; grandchildren and a sister. He was a member of the Glassport American Legion. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
January 06, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Kendra R. Brown, 41 of Sutersville, died Dec. 29, 2019. She is the daughter of Gloria (Coddington) Brown and the late Kenneth Brown, Sr. Kendra is survived by her fiance Ronald Beck of McKeesport; children Thomas (Danielle Dziaminski) Gindlesperger, Jr. of Clairton, Mikayla Gindlesperger of FL, Ethan Gindlesperger and Isaiah Gindlesperger of Clairton; sister Tina (Robert) Flohr of Port Vue; brother Kenneth Brown, Jr. of Elizabeth; grandsons Thomas Gindlesperger, III and Eric Johnston; nieces Ashley Raymond, Destiny Flohr, Emma Flohr and Lilly Siemon; nephews Shayne Flohr and Caleb Flohr and great niece Kaci Pitterich. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Wed. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 and Thurs. from 9:30 to 10:30. Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.
January 06, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Dorothy J. Lees, 94, died Sunday Jan. 5, 2020. She was the daughter of the late James and Julia (McCloskey) Sholtis. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Vaughn Pete Lees. She is survived by children LaVaughn J. (Lees) Hosni and husband John, Terri A. (Lees) Toth and husband Bill, Jack Lees and wife Pamela, and Rick Lees and wife Danette; grandchildren Kristin, Michael, Jonathan, Joanna, Jessica, and Jamie; great-grandchildren Jordyn, Justin, Michael, Ashley, Madison, Shelby, Geordan, Colin, and Alex; and loved dog Sadie. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Thursday Jan. 9 from 2-8pm. Services will be private.
January 02, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Jean (Dabruzzo) Todaro age 87 of Glassport, died January 2,2020 at Presbyterian hospital. Born on October 24, 1932 in Glassport. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Maria (DiPaolo) Dabruzzo; beloved wife of Frank (Rock) Todaro. Jean Is survived by sisters Josephine Metz; also step son Ralph Todaro, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Anthony, Quirino, James, Guido, Nicholas; sister, Ida Null and step daughter Barbara Fulton. Jean was retired from the GC Murphy Co. McKeesport and Jefferson Regional Medical Ctr in Homestead. She was a member of Queen of the Rosary. Friends received WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, Glassport, Sunday 2-6 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday 10:00 a.m. at Queen of the Rosary Parish. Interment following St. Joseph Cemetery in North Versailles.
December 06, 2019 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Robert L. Heffner, 60, of Belle Vernon, died Dec. 4, 2019. He is the son of the late Kenneth and Evelyn Heffner. He is survived by his beloved wife Patty (Burkette) Heffner, daughter Heather Heffner; son Robert K. Heffner; grandchildren Kaylee, Maleena, Layla and Chase; brothers Allen Heffner and Ronald (Rebecca) Heffner; goddaughters Arizona and Victoria Archibeque; also nieces and nephews. Bob was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed camping, boating and the outdoors. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sat. Dec. 14, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7:30 at which time a funeral service will be held. Interment will be held Mon., Dec. 16, 2019 at 11:00 am at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth.
December 02, 2019 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Scott A. Wisneski, 47 of Port Vue, died Nov. 30, 2019. He is the son of Robert Wisneski and Terry (John D'Angelo) Woytovich. Scott is survived by his son Tyler S. Wisneski; grandson Johnathon Wisneski; brother David (Pam Bell) Andres and girlfriend Susan Wahrenger. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. from 4 to 8 pm.
November 23, 2019 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Marie Truby Grantz, 92 of West Mifflin and a former Glassport resident of 47 years. Marie was born in Glassport May 13, 1927 to the late Frank C. and Elizabeth (Jenets) Truby. She was a 1945 graduate of Glassport High School. She retired after 21 years with Tygart Industries in payroll and accounting and stood her ground as her feisty self when questioned. Marie loved her garden of roses and tomatoes and her dark chocolate. As a member of the greatest generation she was very patriotic and would fly her flag for every holiday. She was truly an amazing women. Reunited in heaven, at last, are Marie Grantz and her beloved husband Bob. They had shared 59 wonderful years of marriage. She is survived by her daughter Cynthia L. Corey and son-in-law Daniel W. Corey. Her daughter was her best friend and became even closer after Bob’s passing. She is also survived by her loving nieces Joan (Jack) Jenkins; nephews John “Jack” (Susan) Truby and Richard “Rick” Truby; great nephews John Truby, Joshua Truby and Jeffrey Jenkins.
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November 18, 2019 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Angelo Guiseppe "Shoes" Schinosi passed peacefully at the Southwestern Veterans Center, on Monday, November 18, at age 88, of Glassport. Husband of Arlene (Shuster) Schinosi, father of Joe (Odile) Schinosi and Jodi (Jerry) Tyskiewicz. Grandfather to Kayla, Jake, Madeleine, Noelle, and Jean Luc. As well as an adoring uncle to many loving nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law to Donna Titus, Dee Schinosi, and Hank Bonadio. Preceded in death by his parents Luigi & Angelica (Pezzano) Schinosi, his brother Louis Schinosi, sisters Louise (Corky) Tacik, Viola (Robert) Lusa, and Josephine (Tony) Rondinelli. Angelo was a United States Marine and combat Korean War Veteran. Retired from the Copperweld Corp. and Allegheny County. During his time at the Copperweld he served as a union steward and president of his local union. He also served the Glassport community as a councilman. Angelo was an usher at St. Cecilia, a member of the Sons of Italy, and the American Legion. He will be remembered most by his love, kindness and generosity to family, friends, acquaintances, and animals. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the entire staff at the Southwestern Veterans Center for the past years. Mass of Christian Burial will be at the Queen of the Rosary on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11am. A celebration of his life will follow at the Sons of Italy, Glassport.
November 13, 2019 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Terry P. "Chookie" DiMarco, 68 of Glassport, died Nov. 13, 2019. He is the son of the late Dominic and Virginia (Toborkey) DiMarco. He is survived by his beloved wife Rosanna (D'Angelo) DiMarco; son Keith (Amy) DiMarco of Glassport; daughters Tanis DiMarco (Shawn Kennedy) of Elizabeth Twp. and Elizabeth DiMarco (Cory Chesher) of Dormont; grandchildren Katelyn, Tristan, Matt, Faith, Justice, Lexis, McCade, Krystian and Kassidee; brother Bill "Chookie" (Pat) DiMarco of Glassport; sister Sharon (the late Joseph) Kestler of Elizabeth Twp; loving companions Riku and Mugsey; also many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.
Chookie was retired from Allegheny County and was a member of Glassport Council. He was the former Mayor of Glassport; a member of the Glassport United Methodist Church; Mason 32nd Degree; Shriner and the first member of the Vina March Senior Center.
He was a member of many softball, bowling, pool and dart leagues and was known as the "Keno King" at the Meadows. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sun. from 4 to 6 at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Michael Airgood.
November 07, 2019 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Clara B. Palumbo, 86 of Liberty Boro, died Nov. 7, 2019. She is the daughter of the late William and Blanche Borkowski and beloved wife of the late John Palumbo.
She is survived by her sister Genevieve Borkowksi; brother Edward Borkowski and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Benjamin, John and Joseph Borkowski and sisters Cecilia Borkowski, Laura Mihalovich and Gertrude Wojton.
Clara was a retired secretary for US Steel National Tube and was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish.
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November 04, 2019 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Carolyn M. Slafka, 88, of Glassport died Oct. 31, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Edmund and Anna Budka and the wife of the late William Slafka. She is survived by her nephew John (Nancy) Roche; great nieces Nicole (Justin) Wilson and Natalie Roche; also many nieces and nephews. Carolyn was a retired engineer for Bell Telephone/Verizon. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Kilian Parish, 7076 Franklin Rd., Cranberry Pa 16066. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
November 04, 2019 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Lowell E. Gregg, of Glassport died November 3, 2019. He is the son of the late Floyd and Doris (Sharpneck) Gregg. He is survived by his beloved wife Carol; daughters Doris (Anthony) Haywood of Mckeesport and Tammy (Daniel) List of White Oak; sons Brian (Jennifer) Gregg of Glassport and David (Heather) Gregg of Glassport; grandchildren Anthony Jr., Brian Jr., Sara, Olivia, and David Jr.; and great-grandchild Sophia. He was preceded in death by his son Wayne. Lowell worked for U.S. Steel and drove for Access for many years. He was past a member of the Elizabeth Boro Fire Dept. and also a lifetime member of the Glassport Citizen's Hose Co. #1. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport. A service will be held at 7pm by the Glassport Fire Department.
