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Kenneth L. Ukasik

May 25, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Kenneth L. Ukasik, 69 of Glassport, died May 24, 2017.  He is the son of the late Walter and Helen Ukasik.  Beloved husband of Roxie (Biddle) Ukasik; father of Marcie Biddle of Liberty Boro and Tracie Brown of Glassport; grandfather of Joey, Eric (who cared for his grandfather for many years and was by his side when he passed away), Roxanne and Tiffany; brother of Walter Ukasik of FL and Judy Scheetz of Liberty Boro; also 4 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Jessica.  Ken served in the US Army Vietnam War.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Tues. 2-4 and 6-7:30, at which time a funeral service will be held.

 


Edward A. Mauritz

May 15, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Edward A. Mauritz, 85, of Glassport died Sunday May 14, 2017. He was the son of the late Andrew and Irene (Potersnaic) Mauritz; husband of Joan (Craighead) Mauritz; father of Debora (Conrad) Shows of Maryland, Lisa (Terry) Baily of WV, and Kim (Robert) Novak of Glassport; grandfather of Brittney, Jacob, Casey, Tyler, Tara, and Brandon. He was preceded in death by brothers Albert and Andrew. He was a member of Corpus Christi Churh, U.S. Army, and White Oak American Legion and was retired from Copperweld in Glassport. Friends received on Wed. 2-4 and 6-8 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home 640 Vemont Ave., Glassport, PA. Funeral mass Thur. 10am at Corpus Christi Church, McKeesport. Interment following Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue.

 


Edward M. Morgo

May 14, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Edward M. Morgo, 86, of Port Vue, died May 13, 2017.  He is the son of late Andrew and Mary Morgo.  Beloved husband of the late Marcella (Leccia) Morgo.  He is survived by his daughter Janis Villi and son Edward Morgo of McKeesport; grandchildren Nicholas and Brandon Villi and Tiffany, Ashley and Cory Morgo; sister Irene Ferko of Port Vue; also nieces and nephews.  Edward was a retired inspector for US Steel; a member of St. Mark’s Parish and the American Legion in Glassport and Port Vue.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thurs. 5-7.  A memorial mass will be held Mon. May 22, 2017, 11:00 am at St. Mark’s Port Vue site with Rev. Daniel Straughn.  Inurnment following Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue.

 


Reed Obituary

May 11, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Kevin T. Reed, 56, of Glassport died May 1, 2017.  He is the son of the late Earl and Evelyn Reed.  Kevin is survived by his sister Randi Reed of Elizabeth; cousin James Goldsworthy of Elizabeth; daughter Aiyla, Michelle Komorofski; dear friend Timothy McKeon of Glassport; step granchilden Taylor and Bralyn and his beloved dogs Baily and Blu. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Paul and Lillian Wesensky.  Kevin did volunteer work for PLEA.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sat. May 20, 2017 from 1 - 3.

 


Barbara R. Anuszkiewicz

May 08, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Barbara R. Anuszkiewicz, 93, of West Mifflin, originally of Glassport passed away peacefully in her sleep at home Friday May 5, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Nesterak) Siudyla; wife of the late Thomas W. Anuszkiewicz; mother of Dr. Thomas M. (Donzella) Anuszkiewicz of Akron, OH, Donna M. (late Harry) Everett of Elizabeth and Richard M. (Phyllis) Anuszkiewicz of West Mifflin; grandmother of 8 grandchildrena and 7 great-grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by sisters Anna Rejkowski, Jean Klimek, Olga Kuchinski, Marie Tyszkiewicz and Rita Zyra; and brothers John, Michael, Stephen, Onifer, Nicholas, Joseph and Peter Siudyla.

 
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Joseph G Rohall

April 22, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Joseph G Rohall, 27 of Glassport died April 21, 2017.  He is the beloved son of Diane Henderson Rohall (Bill Chase) and David (Michelle) Rohall.  In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister Janeen Rohall; grandmother Betty Henderson; aunts Denise (Steve) Turek and Sandy (Bill) Jones; uncle George (Katherine) Henderson; cousins and many friends.  Joe was preceded in death by grandfathers George Henderson and Joe Rohall and grandmother Pauline Rohall.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-7:30 at which time a funeral service will be held

 


Viola Economos

April 20, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

VIOLA ECONOMOS, 78, of Glassport, died April 17, 2017.  She is daughter of the late Philip and Laverne Economos.  Viola is survived by her sons Philip (Tina) Sorrentino of Glassport and Nicholas (Cheryl) Sorrentino of Glassport; grandchildren Phil (Jaclyn) Sorrentino, Jr., Samantha Sorrentino, Nicole (Tyler Brown) Sorrentino and Joseph Sorrentino; great granddaughter Elizabeth.  She was preceded in death by her grandson Anthony Sorrentino.

A private funeral was held Thurs. April 20, 2017 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


MARY M. BOYCE

April 13, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Mary Martha Boyce, 85 formerly of Glassport, Pa passed away peacefully on Saturday April 8, 2017 surrounded by her loving family in Compton, CA. She was born on March 20, 1932 in Claysville, WV to the late Jesse and Lucy Mercer. She grew up in Keyser, WV and retired from McKeesport Hospital as a custodian worker. She was an avid traveler spending her time between PA, TX, and CA. She nourished her entire family with love and faith. Her devotion to her Lord and Savior emanated to everyone she met and she had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and spiritual way. She was a proud member of Glassport Assembly of God Church and served as a Sunday School teacher for many years. She is survived by her children Donald Lee Boyce, Jr of Brenham, TX, Diane Boyce of Brenham, TX, Valerie (Lawrence) Boyce Stevenson of Compton, CA, Rocky Boyce of Port Vue, PA, Craig Boyce of West Mifflin, PA, and Keith Boyce, Sr of Liberty Boro, PA. Beloved grandmother to 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Sister Delana (Walter) Ours of Keyser, WV, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Donald Boyce, Sr. on October 8, 1996, her daughters Donna Boyce and Cindy Boyce, four brothers and one sister. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday April 18, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 640 Vermont Ave., Glassport and on Wednesday
April 19, 2017 at the Assembly of God Church in Glassport from 10am-11am at which time a funeral service will be held with Pastor Patrick Pugh. Interment following Penn Lincoln Memorial Park; 14679 Route 30 North Huntingdon, PA. Memorial contributions can be made directly to the funeral home.

 


Chad A. Schantz

April 03, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

CHAD A. SCHANTZ, 29, of Glassport, died April 1, 2017.  He is the son of Tom Gardner , Pam Rivera and Gilbert Schantz.  Chad is survived by his brothers Dustin Rivera and his  wife Jamie Rivera and Shaun Schantz; daughter Zoey Schantz; step sons Chris, John, Matthew and Joey Young;  niece and nephew Lakyn and Gage Rivera; aunts Kim O'Brien, Dorothy Shearer, Lisa Rivera, Linda Story, Barb Carey, and Tracy Dickson; uncles Lester Carey, Jimmy Dickson, Tony (Stacey) Rivera, Mike Deguzman and Clyde Gardner; also many cousins and dear friends.

Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 2-4 and 6-8.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family.

 


COPPOLA OBITUARY

March 31, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

DAVID O. COPPOLA, 61 of Glassport, died March 30, 2017.  He is the son of the late David and Norma (Williams) Coppola.  Brother of Darla (Shawn Fauquhar) Coppola of Liberty Boro and uncle of Jimmy Frum, Jeana Tiskiewicz and Keith Tiskiewicz.  David was preceded in death by his sister Denise Couch Coppola.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Tues. 2-4 and 6-8.

 


James S. Foster

March 30, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

James S. Foster, 54 of Glassport died at home on March 29, 2017 after a long, hard fought battle with Kidney Disease.He is the son of the late John S. Foster and Dorothy Rhome Foster.  He is survived by his wife of 34 years Andrea (Gaydos) Foster; sons John (Jackie) Foster and Anthony Foster.  Loving grandfather of Chazdine and Sofia.  He is also survived by his mother-in-law Elizabeth J. Gaydos; sister-in-law Susana Bender and Beth (Jeff) Cadman; his loving aunt Shirley Speziale and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins.   He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Sara Elizabeth and sisters Cindy Foster Kelly and Linda Foster.

 
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Robert A. Sernick

March 29, 2017 |

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

ROBERT A. SERNICK, 87, of Glassport, died March 28,2017.  He is the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Ruzic) Sernick.  Beloved husband of the late Charlotte (Grimes) Sernick.  He is survived by his granddaughters Rebecca Wawrin of Harrisburg and Jennifer Wawrin of Greensburg and a daughter Sheryl Stockham of AZ.

Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Fri. 2-4 and 6-7:30, at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Pat Pugh.

 


HARDING OBITUARY

March 15, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

RONALD T. HARDING, 76, of Glassport, died March 14, 2017.  He is the son of the late Patrick and Dorothy Harding.  He is the beloved husband of Diane (McClellan) Harding; father of Ronald W. (Maurene) Harding of Forward Twp., Jeremiah E.  (Melissa) Harding of Glassport and Thomas W. Harding of Glassport; grandfather of Melissa (Dustin) Sayne, Thomas Harding, Joey Took, James Trainer, Harley (Justin)Massero and Desirae Harding ; great grandfather of Elana Jewel and Hunter Lee; brothers of Duane, Glen and Frank Harding and Debbie Willoshell, Kimberly Schaffner, Denise Twele, Linda Brewster and Darlene; also nieces and nephews.

Ron was retired from US Steel Irvin Works and was a member of AARP Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Fri. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held Sat. 11:00 am in the funeral home.  Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.
 


Williams Obituary

March 11, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

ROBERTBOBBYWILLIAMS HOTT, 44, of Glassport died March 10, 2017.  He is the son of Dorsey Seargeant and Lydia Hott.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancé Kim Werner; children Cheyenne Hall, Natalie Hall, Lydia Hott, Kathlenia Werner, Christa Werner, Alan Werner, Lacey Malburg and Gage Harmon; granddaughter Chazdine Harmon and sister Tammy Hott also aunts, uncles and cousins. Bobby was a landscaper for Don Leonatti.

Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Mon. 2-4 and 6-8, at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Marvin Dean.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the funeral home.
 


Peter Ballaban

March 09, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

PETER BALLABAN, 87, of West Mifflin died March 9, 2017.  Originally from Donora, PA, he was the son of the late Matthew and Mary Ballaban; beloved husband of Anna (Hura) Ballaban; father of Peter (Lynn) Ballaban of Wexford, Becky (the late Al) Marks of West Mifflin and David (Joyce) Ballaban of Reading, Pa; grandfather of Jayne and Matthew Marks; brother of Matthew Ballaban of FL; also survived by nieces and nephews.  P

 
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