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Marion E. Long

August 02, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Marion E. Long, 85, died Aug. 2, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Bortak) Estochin.  She is the beloved wife of the late James E. Long, whom she is now reunited with in Heaven.  Marion is survived by her daughter Darlene (Mark) Rider of West Mifflin; grandsons Justin (Kathleen) Vitullo of Bethel Park and Jacob Vitullo of West Mifflin; sister Wilma Traud of FL; brothers Steve "Sonny" Estochin of McKeesport and Albert Estochin of McKeesport; sister-in-law Mary Ann Mularski; also nieces and nephews.

 
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Stanley M. "Ducky" Kaska

July 31, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Stanley M. "Ducky" Kaska, 90, of Clairton, died July 29, 2018.  He is the son of the late Anthony and Antoinette Kaczka.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Dorothy (Garber) Kaska; daughter Cindy (Curtis) Tanner; sons Andrew Grant, Alan and Randy (Yolanta) Kaska; grandchildren Drew, Amber, Noel  (Jeff) Skorvan, Josh and Jaden; great grandchildren Alexa, Kylie, Ava Skorvan, Julian and Victoria Kaska;  brother John (Betty) Kaczka; sisters Stephanie Edmundson and Mildred Prejean; also nieces and nephews. Stanley was retired from P @ LE Railroad and American General and was a member of Holy Spirit Church in West Mifflin.  He was very proud of his football success with the Glassport Gladiators, Glassport Odds and the McKeesport Ironmen.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home Fri. 3-6.  A funeral blessing will be held Sat. 11:00 am in the funeral home.  Interment following Lebanon Church Cemetery.

 


Fumiyo "Faye" Sikorski

July 18, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Fumiyo "Faye" Sikorski, 83, of Glassport passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 17th surrounded by her family.  She was born December 29th 1934 in Osaka, Japan. Fumiyo was the daughter of the late Genzaburo and Chiyoe Uchiki.She was the beloved wife for 62 years to her late husband Benedict Sikorski, loving Mother of Michael (Angie) Sikorski and Doctor Christopher (Barbara) Sikorski, proud Grandmother of Michael (Jennifer) and Gavin (Katie) Sikorski and Christopher and Elena Sikorski, and the very proud great grandmother of Chase and Camden who knew her as Grandma Faye. She is survived by her 2 sisters Taeko, Minako and a brother Tadayoshi, brother in law Joseph Sikorski and sister in law Armie Sikorski as well as many nieces and nephews who knew her as Aunt Fumiyo. She was a member of the former St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Glassport and was a very active member of the Queen of the Rosary Church and just loved Father  Miroslaus Wojcicki. She always attended Sunday mass until she became ill. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Glassport Pa. A mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday at 10am at the Queen of the Rosary Church 530 Michigan avenue Glassport Pa. by the Reverend Miroslaus Wojcicki.

 


Joseph E. Pasinski

July 18, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Joseph E. Pasinski, 77 of Glassport, died July 15, 2018.  He is the son of the late Edward and Genevieve Pasinski. He is survived by his sisters Mary Ann Pasinski of Elizabeth, Helen Marie Albrecht of Glenar, MD and Loretta "Ret" Pasinski of Boston; brother John Pasinski of Golita, CA; also nieces and nephews.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sun. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Mon. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following Calvary Cemetery.

 


Helen L. Dworek

July 10, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Helen L. Dworek, 92, of Liberty Boro, died July 9, 2018.  She is the beloved wife of Lawrence Dworek and is survived by her son Lawrence (Michelle) Dworek; daughter Sharon Blotzer; granddaughters Noreen and Natalie; great grandchildren Nicholas, Justin, Ashley, Lexi and Emily; sister Maargie Thomas and brothers Leo and Walter Maruzewski.  Helen was preceded in death by her granddaughter Nichole; brothers Frank and Edward and sisters Annie, Alice and Agnes.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Fri. 9:30 am at St. Mark's Parish, Liberty Boro, with Father Daniel Straughn.

 


Carl DiGiorgio

July 09, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Carl DiGiorgio, 76, of Port Vue died July 8, 2018.  He is the son of the late Joseph and Adelina (Cannelli) DiGiorgio and beloved husband of Sheila (Moriarty) DiGiorgio.  He is survived by his sons Anthony (Jill Gashel) DiGiorgio and Carl (Diane) DiGiorgio; grandchildren Vincent and Samantha DiGiorgio; step grandchildren Kayla and Abbey Burt; brother Matthew DiGiorgio; sisters Carmella Ferraro and Norma Reza; also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by brother Joseph DiGiorgio and sister Dora Jones.  Carl was the owner/operator of DiGiorgio Super Duper Market and served in the US Army.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held Thurs. 10:00 am at the funeral home.  Interment following Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

 


Nicholas (Nick) Dabruzzo

July 06, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Nicholas (Nick) Dabruzzo, 76 of Glassport died July 6, 2018.  He is the son of the late Anthony and Maria (DiPaolo) Dabruzzo.  Beloved husband of Loretta (Skerkoski) Dabruzzo.  He is survived by his sons Nicholas (Brett) Dabruzzo of MD and Richard (Lisa) Dabruzzo of Cranberry; grandchildren Sydney and Max; sisters Jean Todaro and Josephine Metz; also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by brothers Anthony, Quirino, James and Guido and sister Ida Null.  Nick was retired from the Port Authority; a member of Queen of the Rosary; Holy Name Society; Glassport Senior Citizens and the Lucky Seven Card Club.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sun. 2-8.  A funeral mass will be held Mon. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish.  Interment following Calvary Cemetery.

 


Irene B. Dean

June 21, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Irene B. Dean, 94, of Glassport died June 21, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Alex and Elizabeth Bahus and beloved wife of the late William Dean.  Irene is survived by her sons Robert (Patricia) Dean and Dennis Dean; daughters Linda (the late Robert Gribschaw) (Charles) Scioli, Sherry (Dennis) Marini, Billie May (Joe) Vranka, Mary (Lonnie) Kruger and Cathy (the late Jim) Williams; brother Elmer Bahus; sister Rose Robinson; also several grandchildren; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her son Gary Dean and sister Betty Pilgrim.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Sun. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held Mon. 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. John Gropp.  Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.

 


Mary Emma Hays

May 30, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Mary Emma Hays (Hospodar), 93 of Glassport, passed away on Tues., May 29, 2018 after a brief illness.  She was born on Nov. 30, 1924 to Andrew and Mary (Bokomlasko) Hospodar.  Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Burton Hays and 6 siblings, John (Hobby) and Paul Hospodar, Margaret Urban, Rose Grivna, Helen Murawski and Irene Hospodar and sister-in-law Madeline (Mimi) Hospodar.  Mary was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish and its Christian Mothers Society.  She worked for the Draft Board during WWII and credited her fluency with languages in her success.  She retired from the Army Corps of Engineers at age 68.  She also worked at Holy Cross School and for South Allegheny in the Title One Program.  Mary was the proud mother of 6 children, 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren:  Children, Andrea (Joe Bernot) Vojtko, David (Debbie) Hays, Tim (Eileen) Hays, Doris (George) Protz, Eileen Hays and Brian (Eileen) Hays; grandchildren Jennifer (Robert) Wachs, Melanie (Jeff) Flickinger, Nicole (Brian) Ewert, Missy, Mindy and Amanda Protz, Megan (Jordan) Soyke, Samantha (Kit) Baldwin, Josh (Chrissy) Hays, Tim B. (Brittany) Hays, Lauren, Brian, Kathryn, John and David Hays, Richard (Kristen) Giannandrea and Brian John "BJ" (Tuesday Kenney) Hays and Ashleigh (Nate) Nix; great grandchildren Tyler and Dylan Wachs, Will and Ben Flickinger, Chloe, Owen and Logan Soyke, Vivian Baldwin, Emma, Maddie and Lucas Hays, Scarlett Giannandrea, Aria Jade Nix and Harper Hays. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thurs. 2-8.  A funeral mass will be held Fri. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.

 


Clara J. Hindman

May 29, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Clara J. Hindman, 71 of Glassport died May 28, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Jim and Mary Wylie.  She is survived by her beloved husband Milo Hindman, sons Milo (Manfred Fisher) Hindman, III and Erik (Carol) Hindman, grandchildren Dominique, Courtney, John and Carly and great grandchildren Mackenzie and Julian.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Wed. 2-4 and 6-7:30 at which time a service will be held.

 


Debra A. Kelch

May 21, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Debra A. Kelch, 60, of Glassport, died May 20, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Stanely and Evelyn (Balla) Winkler.  She is survived by her beloved husband Michael Kelch; sister Donna (Lawrence) Kurucz, Niece Melissa (John) Blake and her children Dylan Kurucz, Ashley Blake, Elizabeth Blake and Jonathon Blake; and nephews Justin and Josh Kurucz.  Debra was preceded in death by her brother Thomas Winkler.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Dean E. "Deano" Keener

May 18, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Dean E. "Deano" Keener, 58 of Glassport died May 16, 2018.  He is the son of the late William and Belva (Matthews) Keener.  Dean is survived by his beloved wife Gloria (Walsh) Keener; daughter Kristen Keener; grandchildren Mykal Massrotian, Larry Jackson, Malik Jackson, Alaina Jackson, Trevaughn Jackson and Naveaha Jones; brothers Gary (Sheila) Keener and Daryl Keener; sisters Pam Nasal, Sheila (Joe) Lucey, Cheryl Ann Campbell, Nancy Sisko and Brenda Keener.  He was a beloved uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Also, a very special friend to two very special little boys, Devin and Aden.  He was preceded in death by sister Teena Keener and brothers Bill and Georgie Keener.  Dean was an avid toy car collector and would repair them and give them to Devin and Aden.  Dean was always quick with a joke to make people smile and always willing to help when needed.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Mon. 6-8.  In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to Wojciechowski Funeral Home.

 


William T. Dzurko, Jr.

April 16, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

William T. Dzurko, Jr., 60 of McKeesport, died April 16, 2018.  He is the son of the late William T. and Anne (Basarab) Dzurko, Sr.  Beloved husband of Celeste (Potter) Dzurko.  He is survived by his son John (Amy) Dzurko of Bethel Park; daughter Carolyn (Luke Lizik) Dzurko of Charleston, SC; grandson Nicholas Dzurko; brother Tom (Linda) Dzurko of El Pase, TX and sister Mary (tom) Mahoney of Poolesville, MD.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral blessing will be held Fri. 10:00 am in the funeral home with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following Calvary Cemetery.

 


James E. Goldsworthy

April 08, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

James E. Goldsworthy, 53 of Elizabeth died April 4, 2018.  He is the son of the late Ernest and Marilyn Schwirian.  He is survived by his children Justin (Amber Bound) Goldsworthy, Nicole (Mike Jackson) Goldsworthy, Jessica Goldsworthy and Jerred (Carly Hindman) Goldsworthy; his beloved granddaughters Taylor and Braelyn Jackson; brother Ernest Schwirian and cousins Jerry (Joanne) Wirbicki and Randi (Tommy Carr) Reed.  James was a very proud grandfather who loved spending time with his grandbabies.  He also loved cooking, fishing and playing cards.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 6-8, at which time a funeral service will be held.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wojciechowski Funeral Home.

 


Walter P. Plesniak, Jr.

April 04, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Walter P. Plesniak, Jr., 54 of McKeesport, died April 3, 2018.  He is the son of the late Walter P. and Mary M. (Adams) Plesniak, Sr.  He is survied by sisters Diana Farally and Maria Plesniak; brothers Edward Plesniak and Steve Nehila; children Rachel, Kara and Crystal Plesniak; son Bobby Derkis; beloved friend Alana Tewell; nephew Johnny Farally and nieces.  Walter was a union roofer and was a member of the Glassport American Legion for 15 years.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thurs. from 2-4.  In lieu of flowers the family is requesting memorial contributions be made directly to the Wojciechowski Funeral Home.