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Harry J. Moller

October 26, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Harry J. Moller, 78, of Port Vue, died Oct. 26, 2018.  He is the son of the late Carl and Louise Moller and beloved husband of the late Nancy (Rasch) Moller.  Harry is survived by his son Carl (Elmira) Moller; daughters Kelly (John Moran) Farris and Sherrie Drotar; grandchildren Carl Lukens, Karlye Moller and Logan Moller; step grandchildren Kelly Bascovsky and Laura (Pat) Sherlock; great grandchildren Zaideynn and Kasin; step great grandchildren Tyson and Emmitt;  brother Thomas Moller; sister-in-laws Marlene (Ron) Dobransky and Susan Anderson.

 
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Mary Ann (Kruzek) Urbanski

October 26, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Mary Ann (Kruzek) Urbanski, 86 of Glassport passed away peacefully on Thurs., Oct. 25, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Ingnatz and Mary Kruzek.  She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Edward F. Urbanski; daughter Karen (Dan) Pavlecic; sons Kevin (Kathleen) Urbanski and  Kent (Gina) Urbanski; grandchildren Jared, Lauren, Stacey, Stephanie, Abigail, Luke, Emily, Brian, Casey, Lindsey and Kristy; brother Elmer Kruzek; son-in-law David Bell; 18 great grandchildren and also nieces and nephews.

 
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Elizabeth A. (Komondor) Lux

October 22, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Elizabeth A. (Komondor) Lux, 95, of Glassport died Oct. 21, 2018.  She is the wife of the late Edwin A. Lux, Sr. and is survived by her step daughter, Irma Boda; also nieces and nephews.  Elizabeth was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Tues. from 1-3, at which time a funeral blessing will be held with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki.  In liew of flowers, memorial contributions may be mad to your favorite charity.

 


Edward T. Iwanowski

October 18, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Edward T. Iwanowski, 85. Glassport died October 17, 2018. He is the son of the late Raymond and Martha (Pater) Iwanowski. he is survived by his beloved wife Joanne (Swiczkowski) Iwanowski; daughter Pamela (Joseph) Javor; son Edward J. Iwanowski; granddaughter Alana (Louis) DiLembo; great grandson Louis DiLembo. Jr.; Brothers Chester and Joseph; Sister Barbara also nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by grandson Edward J Iwanowski, Jr., Brothers Bob and Raymond and sisters Edna, Gertie,Louise and Dolores. Ed was retired from U.S. Steel, National Tube, McKeesport and served in the U.S. Army Korean conflict in Alaska.

 
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Richard C. Colclaser

October 10, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Richard C. Colclaser, 62, of Wilson, died Oct. 10, 2018.  He is the son of the late David and Doris (French) Colclaser.  He is survived by his daughter Melissa; lifelong companion Robin Payo; brothers David Colclaser, Danny (Clara) Colclaser, Duane (Jacqueline) Colclaser and Eugene (Heather) Colclaser; sister Beth Ann (Joseph) Walsh; also many nieces, nephews and dear friends.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.  Memorial contributions may be made directly to Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 640 Vermont Ave., Glassport Pa 15045 to help with the cost of the funeral.

 


Carmine P. Sebastian

September 26, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Carmine P. Sebastian, 88, of Dravosburg died September 24, 2018. He was the son of the late Angelo and Mary (Dorazio) Sebastian. He is survived by his beloved wife Dolores (Kovacs) Sebastian; brother John (Mary Lou) Sebastian of McCandless; and many nieces and nephews. Carmine was a retired school teacher for the city of Pittsburgh, transportation director, and vice principal. He was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish, was a graduate of California University and got his doctorate degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1963. Friends received Thursday October 4th, 2-4 and 6-8 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held Friday October 5th 10:30am at Queen of the Rosary with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association 1100 Liberty Ave. Suite E201 Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

 


Christa M. Shumber

September 19, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

CHRISTA M. SHUMBER, 43 of Glassport died Sept. 16, 2018.  Christa passed away peacefully at home. She was warmly welcomed into Heaven by her loving parents, grandparents, family & friends who have gone before her. Christa is the daughter of the late Edward and Maryann (Tyszkiewicz) Shumber.  She is survived by her fiancé, Ryan Dezzutti;  great aunt, Norma Tyszkiewicz; aunts Helen "Cookie" Holland, Patricia “Patti” Sopp, Dolly (Joseph Holland) Shumber and Betty Jean (John) Martinis; uncle Francis (Mary) Shumber; cousins Heather (Timothy) Farnan and Tiffany (Shaun) Finneran; and many cousins and dear friends.  Christa always enjoyed swimming, playing board games and going for ice cream with her younger cousins, Ryan & Jazlyn Farnan, and Miles & Alina Finneran. Christa was a graduate of South Allegheny, and a proud member of the high school marching band. She went on to the University of Pittsburgh where she earned a masters degree in chemical engineering. She was an active member of Queen of the Rosary Parish. Christa was also very involved in her M.S. Group. There was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her fiancé, family & friends. She truly enjoyed eating at new restaurants & listening to live bands. Friends will be received at Wojciechowski Funeral Home, in Glassport on Fri. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral  mass will be held Sat. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Christa’s memory be made to the National MS Society, Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter, 1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 105, Suite 15233  

 


Katherine Solan

September 12, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Katherine Solan, 97 of Glassport, died Sept. 12, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Freelander) Hopkins.  Beloved wife of the late Albert Solan.  She is survived by daughters Laurie (Jim) Austin and Tracey (Chuck) Austin; son Gerard (Cecilia) Solan; grandchildren Caitlin, Emily, Neil, Haley, Seth, Grant, Joel and Jordan; also nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by sisters Helen Marini, Mina DiSegi and Ruth Connors and brother Jack Hopkins.  Katherine worked at Westinghouse Electric and was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish.  Funeral services were private.  Arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Kamie M. Chrisman

September 05, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Kamie M. Chrisman, 3 years old, of Elizabeth died Sept. 4, 2018.  She is the beloved daughter of Kristin Wall and Kirk Chrisman.  Kamie is survived by her twin sister Karissa and siblings Damian, Kylee, Kennedy, Kylie and Preston; grandparents Larry Evans and John Wall and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thurs. 2-4 and 6-7:30, at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Hal Dangel.  Memorial contributions may be made directly to Wojciechowski Funeral Home.

 


Arlene P. George

August 30, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Arlene "Chee Chee" P. George, 79, of Port Vue, died Aug. 29, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Emil and Laura Russen.  Beloved wife of the late Ronald George.  Arlene is survived by daughters Lynn George of Munhall and Debby George of Port Vue; sons John George of Collegeville, Pa, Joseph (Julie) George of Farmington Hills, MI, David (Karen) George of West Homestead and Anthony (Daisy) George of Springfield, GA; grandchildren Jessica and Sammy; brothers Emil Russen and Frank (Marianne) Russen; sister Paula Thompson; also nieces and nephews.  Arlene was a former employee of US Steel and also worked as a retail manager and bookeeper and also was a talented musician and played drums, she loved listening to country music, and was an artist she loved to draw and paint. She also had a passion for cooking and baking as well as camping and fishing. She loved spending time with children and especially her grandchildren.

 
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William F. “Speedy” Goodrich

August 10, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

William F. “Speedy” Goodrich, 63 of Elizabeth, died Aug. 9, 2018.  He is the son of the late William and Margaret (Colson) Goodrich.  He is survived by his beloved wife Donnetta “Netta” (Williams) Goodrich; children William Cabe (Annette) Goodrich, Somer (Derek) Goodrich, Don Williams, Andy (Ralei) Goodrich and Larry Evans; grandchildren Tanner, Hudson, and Carter Goodrich; sisters Barbara (the late John) Relja, Linda Kavka, Joan (Bruce) Jordon and Sherri (Bill) Jenkins; also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by son Ryan Evans.  Friends received at “The Church”, 1683 Mars Hill Rd., Sutersville Pa 15083 Mon. from 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held at “The Church” on Tues. at 11:00 am.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Bruce L. Bradshaw

August 08, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Bruce L. Bradshaw 59, of Port Vue, died Aug. 7, 2018.  He is the son of the late Harold and Helen (Krausa) Bradshaw. Beloved companion of the late Susan Lis.  He is survived by his sons Steven Bradshaw and Jason Bradshaw; step son Ken (Kelly) Schroder; step daughters Jennifer (Jason Hoover) Lis and Suzanne Lis; brothers Ed (Barbara) Bradshaw and Dave (Dianne) Bradshaw; grandchildren Adam Schroder, Anthony Betters, Hunter Monell, Evan Monell, Ava Kargel, Logan, Margie Chloe and Toby Hoover and Ethan Bradshaw; also nieces and nephews.  Bruce was a member of the Port Vue VFW; American Legion Post 447 and served in the US Army.

 
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Geraldine "Gerry" A. Michalski

August 06, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Geraldine "Gerry" A. Michalski, 85, of Glassport, died Aug. 5, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Leo and Cecelia (Przywarta) Michalski.  Gerry is survived by her daughter Renee (Timothy) Zecchini; grandchildren Anthony (Samantha) Zecchini and Kristin (David) Hockenbroch; great grandchildren Luca and Ayden; sister Hyacinth "Tootsie" Michalski; also nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by brothers Ferdinand "Boots" Michalski, Joseph Michalski and Edwin "Miz" Michalski and sister Rita Michalski.  Gerry was a retired beautician, a member of the Queen of the Rosary Parish; Rosary Society and Christian Mothers.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Tues. 2-8.  A funeral mass will be held Wed. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following St. Mary's Polish Cemetery.

 


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.