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Susan C. Lis

January 25, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Susan C. Lis, 66, of Port Vue, died Jan. 24, 2018.  She is survived by her companion of 25 years, Bruce Bradshaw; son Ken (Kelly) Schroder of Port Vue, daughters Jennifer (Jason Hoover) Lis of Liberty Boro and Suzanne Lis of Port Vue; grandchildren Adam Schroder, Anthony Betters, Hunter Monell, Evan Monell, Ava Kargel, Logan Margie and Chloe Hoover; and brother George Kudrick.  Susan was a retired bus driver for Laidlaw Teamsters 205.  She also worked for Hills and Westinghouse.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sat. 2-4 and 6-8.

 


David A. Dunn

January 24, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

David A. Dunn, 65 of McKeesport, died Jan. 23, 2018.  He is the son of the late Kenneth and Dolores Dunn.  David is survived by his wife Diane (Giannandrea) Dunn; children Melissa Dunn, Rebecca Dunn and Joseph Dunn; grandchildren Kat, David and Lauren and brother Dennis Dunn.  David was a member of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association and served in the US Army Vietnam War.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport

 


Frances M. Jones

January 22, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Frances M. Jones, 75, of Elizabeth died January 21, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Curtis and Margaret (Puckey) Everett. She is survived by children Curtis (Gail) Streyle, Allen (Peggy) Streyle, James (Victoria) Williams, Donnetta (William) Goodrich, Glori (Ed) Slate, Mara George, Kelly (Harry) Lueckert, Amber Williams, Adale Williams, Chad (April) Williams, and Christy Telles; niece Connie (Paul) Kennedy; nephew Donnie (Rachel) Everett; also many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends received Wed. 6-8 at The Church 1683 Mars Hill Rd, Sutersville and Thur. 2-4 and 6-8 at The Church. A funeral service will be held Fri. 10am at The Church with Pastor Frank Rocco, interment following Round Hill Cemetery. 

 


Audrey A. Staszak

January 22, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Audrey A. Staszak, 62 of Glassport, died Jan. 20, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Stanley and Dorothy (Elkowitz) Karnash.  She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Staszak; granddaughter Kaylin Staszak and brother Richard Karnash.  Audrey was a unit clerk for Jefferson Hospital.  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.

 


Peter Skalski

January 19, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Peter Skalski, 83 of Glassport, died Jan. 19, 2018.  He is the son of the late Peter and Priscilla (Kuzio) Skalski.  He is survived by his sons Peter (Cynthia) Skalski of Essex, MD and Paul (Linda) Skalski of West Mifflin; grandchildren Jeffrey, Michael, Taryn and Sean; great grandchildren Lara, Kaya and Kinsley; sister Patricia (the late David) Markovich of Port Vue; brother James (Brenda) Skalski of FL; also nieces and nephews.  Peter was retired from US Steel; was a member of the PNA in Glassport and Club 22.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Mon. Jan. 22 from 2-6.  A funeral service will be held Tues., Jan. 23 at 10:00 am in the funeral home.  Interment following St. Mary's Polish Cemetery, White Oak.

 


Patricia A. Crawley

January 15, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Patricia A. (Kendi) Crawley, 66, of Glassport, formerly of Youngstown, PA, died Jan. 13, 2018. She was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Hovenec) Kendi. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Richard Crawley; was the beloved mother to sons Nathan (Trish) Crawley, Tyler Crawley, and Richard Crawley, all from Glassport; beloved Bubba to twin granddaughters Hailey and Madison; and sister-in-law Rita Jones, St. Cloud FL.  Patricia was a longtime member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and the Polish National Alliance. She graduated from Latrobe High School. She was the sweetest and most caring person and will be missed by many.  Friends will be received at Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.  A funeral mass will be held Thurs. 10:00 a.m. at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following at New St. Joseph Cemetery.

 


Natalie Elaine (Kochuba) D'Amico

January 07, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Natalie Elaine (Kochuba) D'Amico, 75 of Elizabeth, died Jan. 3, 2018.  Natalie was the daughter of the late Helen and Nick Kochuba and sister of the late Valerian Nicholas.  After her father, Nick, was killed in WWII, Steve married Helen and helped raise the family.  She is survived by her husband John and sons Anthony (Lisa), John (Mary Beth) and daughter Tina Maria (Scott) Bryer and her loving grandchildren, Tully, Oakley,Reid, Max, Nico, Joseph, Jack, Sophia, Luke, Scarlett  and Heinz, who were the love and complete joy of her life. I love you - I love you more! Natalie is also survived by her very caring brother Steve (Janet) Kochuba and sister-in-laws, Kathy Oliver, Maria Chiarizio and Catherine DiStasi as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.  Her cousin Stephanie (Micky) established a bond like sisters and were a very close and strong support system.  Natalie was a graduate of Divine Redeemer Acadamy and completed a secretarial course at Robert Morris.  After working at Bettis for 9 years she stayed at home to raise her 3 children then taking a job at McKeesport Hospital.  Her last job, which she loved, was at Penn State Greater Allegheny.  She looked forward to going to work to be with her friends and co-workers.  Yearly trips to York and Lancaster to spend time with their best friends, Rosemary and Rich was another joy in her life.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sun. 6-8 and Mon. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Tues. 10:00 am at Holy Name Church with Father Tom Lewandowsky and Father Carmen D'Amico.  Interment following Round Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Pittsburgh Food Bank, Jubilee Soup Kitchen, 2005 Wyandotte St., Pittsburgh Pa 15219 or Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa 15212

 


Donald J. Wiernicki

December 30, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Donald J. Wiernicki, 79, of Glassport died Friday December 29, 2017. He was the son of the late Joseph and Pauline (Marchuska) Wiernicki. He is survived by his beloved wife Lynn Wiernicki; daughter Kim (Mark) Wiernicki; son Brian (Joey) Wiernicki; and grandchildren Justin and Anthony. He was preceded in death by his siblings Joseph, John, and Florence. Donald was a member of the Army Reserves. Arrangements made by the Wojciechowski Funeral Home.

 


Elizabeth A. Evans

December 26, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Elizabeth A. Evans, 73, of ElizabethTwp., passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Born September 29, 1944 in McKeesport Hospital. She was the daughter of the late James and Esther Allen. Liz is survived by her husband of 55 years Larry Evans Sr.; children Lora Walz of McKeesport, Larry (Deborah) Evans Jr. of Elizabeth Twp., Timothy Evans of Elizabeth, and Christopher (Dana) Evans of Elizabeth Twp; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters Esther Deisroth of Clairton and Cathy Evans of West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her daughter Tracey Evans; brothers Fred Allen and Eugene Allen; sisters Marion Mitchell, Nancy Kypreos, and Dolores Satterfield; step-mother Ruth Allen. Liz was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clairton. Friends will be received Friday at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport from 2-4 and 6-8 at which time a service will be held with Rev. Harold Dangel. Liz lived for her family, she opened her heart and her home to everyone she met and always made them feel welcomed. She will be greatly missed by all.

 


Stephen Baran

December 19, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Stephen Baran, 96 of Glassport died Dec. 19, 2017.  He is the husband of the late Genevieve Baran.  He is survived by his daughter Eleanor (Pat) O'Hara of West Mifflin; son Stephen Baran of Bear Rocks; grandsons Stevie Baran, Sean O'Hara, Adam O'Hara and Aaron O'Hara and granddaughter Lindsay Zeiler; great grandsons Stephen and Andrew and brother Paul Baran.  Stephen was retired from US Steel Irvin Works, a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish, American Legion in Clairton and served in the US Navy.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Thurs. 3-7.  A funeral blessing will be held Fri. 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery.

 


Helen (Nolfi) Sovich

December 19, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Helen (Nolfi) Sovich, 80, of Glassport passed away at Southwestern Nursing facility.  She was a faithful and devoted wife of 63 years to her surviving husband Richard Sovich; most loving mother to her son Richard (Becky) Sovich, Jr. and daughter Shelly (Steve) Gilligan and most loving grandmother to Erick Sovich.  She is also survived by her sister Mary(Arthur) Cipriani, sister-in-law Patricia Nolfi and other extended family, nieces and nephews.  She was the proud daughter of  Italian immigrants Eligio and Adele Nolfi.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her twin brother Dr. E. James Nolfi, brother Del Nolfi and sister Lena Dacquisto.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Fri. 10:00 am at Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton.  Interment following Ascension Cemetery.

 


Billie Jo Richel

December 11, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

BILLIE JO RICHEL, 34 of Glassport, born Jan. 28, 1983 and passed away Dec. 9, 2017.  She is the daughter of the late Robert  and Rose (Danielson) Richel, Sr.  She is survived by her children Mark and Brianna of Port Vue; siblings Bobbi Jo (Mark) Richel of Glassport, Leroy Richel of Port Vue, twin sister Betty Jo Richel of Glassport, Jody (Bob) Upperman of Port Vue, Tina (Keith) Richel of North Huntingdon, Sissy (Steve) Nehila of Port Vue and Robert (Jen) Richel, Jr. of Port Vue; also many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 640 Vermont Ave., Glassport Pa 15045.

 


Bernard Tison

December 11, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Bernard “Duddy” Tison of McKeesport, PA passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017.  He was born in Glassport, PA on July 23, 1927 the son of the late Anthony and Susan Ferjanc Tison.  He was predeceased in death by wife Patricia Norberg Tison and sisters—Sister Elvira (Clara), Irene Gaydos, Mary Koltisa and Agnes Moranelli; brothers—Frank, Dominic, Joseph, Aloysius and Vincent and granddaughter Carrie Ann Gross.  He is survived by daughters Pattie (Charles) Gross and Sandra Tison, grandsons Charles (Denise) Gross, Michael (Kara) Gross and Scott Gross and 3 great grandchildren, stepchildren Keith (Anita) Daugherty, Debra Oskin (deceased), Kenneth Daugherty, stepgrandchildren Joshua (Alyssa) Oskin, Jonathan (Christa) Oskin), Shawn (Jessica) Daugherty, Kurt Daugherty and Brad Daugherty, Kristopher (Shannon) Daugherty and Kevin Daugherty along with 8 step great grandchildren and also numerous nieces and nephews.  He was retired from the Copperweld Corp. with 35 years of service and Gateway & Hydro Flush Exterminating Co.  He was a naval veteran and a member of the Dravosburg American Legion Post 380 and the Happy Go Lucky Square Dance Club.  Family and Friends will be received at Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Glassport on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8.  Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Queen of the Angels Church in Glassport.  Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Port Vue.

 


John G. "Jack" "Papa" Gardner

December 08, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

JOHN G. “JACK” “PAPA“ GARDNER, 79, of Glassport, died Dec. 7, 2017. 

He is the son of the late Robert and Elsie (Foreman) Gardner.  He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia (Hysmith) Gardner; children Deborah Coban, Lawrence (Ladonna) Gardner, Tracey (Richard) Costa and Lesley Russen; grandchildren Erin (Matthew) Dick, Kevin (Jennine) Zebroski, Amanda Coban, Nicholas (Christine) Coban, Michael Gardner, Lucas Gardner, Stephanie (Steve) Taylor and Corey (Leah) Russen; step grandchildren Jessica and Hallie; great grandchildren Tracey, Paul, Reghan, Logan, Luka, Emma and John; great great grandchild Ronan and sister Carol (Gene) Gregg, also nieces and nephews.

 
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George F. Thomas

December 01, 2017 |

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

George F. Thomas, 67, of Glassport died Nov. 30, 2017.  He is the son of the late James and Annabelle (Markle) Thomas.  He is survived by his beloved wife Dianna (Skiba) Thomas; children Jason (Amy LaFrankie) Thomas, Jessie (Tony) Yauch; and Jules (Patience Zupan) Thomas; brother-in-law Greg (Elaina Tyskiewicz) Skiba; grandchildren Jenessa Yauch (Cody) Kudla; Anthony Yauch, Marissa Fouser, Madison Thomas and Maranda Thomas; brother Charles (Carol) Thomas; sister-in-laws Lucie Belfiglio and Monique Bade and his beloved dog Pete; also nieces, nephews and many dear friends.  He was preceded in death by his brother James Thomas of Nebraska.  George was retired from US Steel National Tube.  Friends received Wojciechowski  Funeral Home, Glassport, Sun. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral blessing will be held Mon. 11:00 am in the funeral home with Father Terry O'Conner.