September 20, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
DERREK V. HAYWOOD, 44, of Glassport, died Sept. 19, 2017. He is the son of Art Haywood and Linda (the late William) Breitinger. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters Jessica (Jesse Ingram) Breitinger and Jamie (Mark Fairbaugh) Breitinger and nephew Nicholas Uhren. Derrek was a member of the PNA in Glassport. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8.
September 07, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
BERNARD F. DWOREK, JR., 79, known as “Butch” or “Bernie”, died at home Sept. 7, 2017. He is the son of the late Bernard and Emily (Krukowski) Dworek, and devoted husband to his beloved wife Carol, who preceded him in death. He is also preceded by sister Emily Rusnock and brother William “Bill” Dworek. Butch was the Daddy of Lisa (Daniel) Hommel, of Monroeville, proud PapPap of Matthew and Benny, and “big brother” to cousin Michelle Vancas and her family. Butch was a police officer in Glassport for over 40 years, capping his career as Chief of Police before retiring in 1999. As Police Chief, he coordinated many activities for children, including the popular Annual Fishing Contest, as well as food drives and Christmas activities partnered (through his wife, Carol) with the Glassport Girl Scouts. He also assisted in her Scouting activities, and greatly enjoyed trips to Pymatuning, fishing, game nights with in-laws ’Sis’ and ‘Budg’, time with “the Kids”, and watching his grandsons perform in musicals. He belonged to Queen of the Rosary Parish, the Fraternal Order of Police, Citizen Hose Co. #2, and the Oldtimers Baseball Club. After retirement, he became a bus monitor for special needs children, known to coworkers and kids as “Mr. Bernie”. Butch and his ’soulmate’ Carol were always a team; he steadfastly cared for her at home during her prolonged battle with complications from renal failure until her death in 2013. Friends will be received at Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sat. 6-8 and Sun. 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral Mass will be held Mon. 10:00 a.m. at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki. Internment will follow at Round Hill Cemetary.
September 03, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
HELEN ZALEWSKI, 98, a longtime resident of Glassport, passed away on Sept. 3, 2017. Wife of the late Joseph H. Zalewski and mother of recently deceased son, Joseph W. Zalewski (Joseph died 5/21/17). Helen is survived by beloved son, Francis E. (Margaret) Zalewski; grandchildren Thomas (Stephanie) Zalewski, Molly Zalewski, Anna (Keith) Etzweiler and Maureen (Edward) Regnier; 6 great grandchildren and daughter-in-law, Paulette Zalewski. The family thanks the staff at the Woodhaven Care Center in Monroeville for the diligent and personal care given the past 4 years. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 640 Vermont Ave., Glassport Wed. 2-4 and 6-8. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Thurs. at Queen of the Rosary Parish. Interment following Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh Pa 15237.
August 28, 2017 |
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JENNIFER L. BELFIORE, 28, of Glassport, died Aug. 27, 2017. She is the daughter of the late William and Lisa (Swantek) Belfiore. Jennifer is survived by her sisters Patty (Edward Rager) Belfiore, Christan Potter and Nicole Potter; grandmothers Patricia Swantek and Paula Belfiore; nephews Jonathan, Bradley and Ryan and niece Kaylee. She was preceded in death by her brother William "Ed" Belfiore and sister Heather Belfiore. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 5 to 7:30, at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Robert Nicklow.
August 24, 2017 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Walter L. Markowitz, Jr., 72, of Crystal Spring, PA, died Aug. 23, 2017. He is the son of the late Walter and Iva (Barnes) Markowitz. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Zebroski) Markowitz; daughters Kelsey (fiancé Robert Maronski, III) Markowitz of Burlington, NJ, and Michele (James) McConnell of Hawaii; granddaughter Lauren McConnell; brother Gus Mellott of Iowa his beloved dog, Frank and his late cat Sheila; also many cousins, sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws and dear friends. Walt, along with his wife Barb, was the owner/operator of APA of South Jersey and served in the US Marine Corp. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Mon. from 2-8. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Wounded Warriors Project can be made in Walt’s name.
August 23, 2017 |
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ROBERT TISONY, 63 of Glassport died Aug. 23, 2017. He is the son of the late Dominic and Mary (Dzvonick) Tisony. He is survived by his sister Janice Tisony of Clairton and his brother Jim Tisony of Palm Coast, FL. Bob was precededin death by his sister Susan Tisony and brother Anthony Tisony. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
August 12, 2017 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Karen M. (Naubert) Vitullo, 61, of Wilson, NC, formerly of Glassport, died June 3, 2017. She is the daughter of the late Richard A. and Susan R. (Super) Vitullo. Karen is survived by her brothers, Richard D. Vitullo (Moneta, VA) and John J. (Marsha) Vitullo of Clairton; niece, Angela (Bill) Petrosky; nephews, Jon, Dan, Justin, Jake, Tony and Vincent Vitullo; great-nephew, Dominic Vitullo; great-nieces, Autumn, Sophie and Miranda Petrosky; and aunt, Ann Borkowski; any many cousins. A memorial service will be held August 19, 2017, 10am at Calvary Cemetery chapel in Port Vue with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki officiating.
August 08, 2017 |
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RYAN S. EVANS, 27, of Elizabeth died Aug. 7, 2017. He is the beloved son of Larry "Butch" (Debbie) Evans, Jr. and Donnetta "Netta" (Speedy) Goodrich. In addition to his parents he is survived by brothers Don Williams, Larry Evans, III, Travis Evans, Justin Evans and Andy Goodrich and sister Courtney Niedzwiecki; grandmother Frances Jones and grandparents Elizabeth and Larry Evans, Sr.; also aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.
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August 05, 2017 |
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Marsha R. Bittner, 71, of Jefferson Hills died Friday August 4, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Louise (Willard) Petrosky. She is survived by her beloved husband Allen Bittner; children Robert (Pamela) Pasko, Michael (Michelle) Pasko, Jammie (Paul) Hugus, Cheryl (Alan) Bittner, Melinda (Brian) Anderson; grandchildren Ryan, Rachel, Joshua, Jacob, Christopher, Katelyn, Dylan, Paige, Shane and Maddy.
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August 03, 2017 |
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ROBERT L. KARSNAK, SR., 85, of Glassport, died Aug. 2, 2017. He is the son of the late George and Anna Karsnak and beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Kruzek) Karsnak. He is survived by his son Robert L. Karsnak, Jr. and Leann Karsnak both of Glassport and sister Johanna Karsnak of TX. He was preceded in death by his brother George Karsnak, Jr. Robert is retired from US Steel; a member of Queen of the Rosary and served in the US Army. Bob was a former member of the Christian Men's Organization and was a former cantor for St. Cecilia's Church. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Fri. 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral mass will be held Sat. 10:30 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki. Interment following Calvary Cemetery.
July 21, 2017 |
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GUIDO M. DABRUZZO, 80, of Glassport, died July 20, 2017. He is the son of the late Anthony and Maria (DiPaolo) Dabruzzo and beloved husband of the late Doris (O'Hern) Dabruzzo. He is survived by his children Christopher Dabruzzo, Michael O'Hern and Donna Masse Memmo; grandchildren Brian, Molly and Caress; sisters Jean (Frank) Todaro and Josephine Metz, brother Nick (Loretta) Dabruzzo; also nieces and nephews. He was preceeded in death by his sister Ida Null and brothers Anthony, James and Quirino. Guido was a retired Clerk with the Count of Alleghey and a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Mon. 6-8. A funeral mass will be held Tues. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki.
July 14, 2017 |
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Mary T. Kudla, 90, of Glassport died July 14th 2017. She is the daughter of the late Michael and Angeline (Jablonsky) Golik. Beloved wife of the late Stanley M. Kudla. She is survived by her loving children Ronald (Dolores) Kudla of Bethel Park, Stanley (Bea Ann) Kudla Jr. of Glassport and Kathleen (David) Gwaley of North Huntingdon; grandchildren Natalie Scheiber, Matt Kudla, Jonathan Gwaley, Jason Gwaley and Andrea Kudla; great-grandchildren Holden Sczerba, Addison Scheiber, Aiden Scheiber, and Finley Gwaley; also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters Angeline Jakubek, Helen Stefanic, and Irene Shuster, and brothers Joseph, Michael, Stanley, John, and Ray Golik. Mary was a retired secretary for South Allegheny School District, member of Queen of the Rosary Parish, Rosary Society and Christian Mothers. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Saturday 6-8 and Sunday 1-4 and 6-8. A funeral mass will be held Monday 10am at Queen of the Rosary with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki, interment following St. Mary's Polish Cemetery, White Oak.
July 09, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Francis J. Chandler, 89, of Glassport died July 6, 2017. He is the son of the late Adam and Cecilia (Nicikowski) Chlystek. Beloved husband of Dolores (Moritz) Chandler, in which they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on June 15th. He is survived by his children Joseph (Mitzie) Chandler of MN, David (Kathie) Chandler of Chippewa, PA, James (Patti) Chandler of Greensburg,PA, and Mary Ann (David) Pohill of Richeyville, PA; grandchildren Stacy (Ryan) Rhoads, Stephanie (Stan) Marinos, Jennifer (Brian) Stepp, Valerie (Luke) Eckley, David (Amy) Chandler, Nickolas (Jess) Chandler, Jesse (Courtney) Chandler, Joshua (Dominique) Chandler, Matt (Celine) Weaver, Mandy (Shawn) Weaver, Josh Weaver, Lindsey Rohrer, and Rachael (Steve) Fiedler; great-grandchildren Caden, Brayden, Racquel, Rayce, Ava, Bria, Kyla, Gage, Garrett, Brooke, Hannah, David, Hunter, Katelyn, Gavin, Aubrey, Jude, Brennen, Skyler, Everleigh, and Evelynn; brother John Chlystek of McKeesport; also nieces and nephews.
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June 26, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
DAVID M. KRUZEK, 62, of Glassport died June 25, 2017. He is the son of the late Joseph and Doris Kruzek. He is survived by is daughter Kristen (Raymond) Schrello of Pleasant Hills; grandchildren Raymond and Tyler Schrello; sisters Tracy Harris and Joni Shorten; also nieces and nephews. David was retired from National Tube and was a member of St. Michael's Church in McKeesport. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Wed. 10:00 am to Noon, at which time a funeral blessing will be held with Father George Patrick. Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.
