December 01, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
GERALDINE M. WILSON, 76, of Monroeville, died Nov. 28, 2017. She is the daughter of the late John and Maria (Patrick) Pankiewicz. She is survived by her beloved husband Lawrence Wilson, Jr.; son Edward Mikesell; sister Joan Drosdick; 2 nieces; 3 great nieces and 1 great nephew and also great great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother John Pankiewicz. Geraldine was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; Monroeville Lions; Democratic Women of Canonsburg; Blind Outdoor Leisure Development and the Elks Lodge #775. A memorial service will be held Sat. Dec. 9, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Old William Penn Highway, Monroeville, at 1:00 pm followed by a service with the Lions Club. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
November 12, 2017 |
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LOUISE G. BENNER, 87, of Glassport, formerly of Deep Creek Lake, MD died Nov. 4, 2017. She is the daughter of the late John and Louise (Fry) Gross and beloved wife of the late Edward Benner. Louise is survived by her daughter Diana (Jeff) Korn; son David Benner; grandsons Maddox Benner and Gregory Fox and great grandson Matthew Fox. She was preceded in death by her brother Edward Fry. Louise was retired from PSEA. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport
November 07, 2017 |
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JOHN T. MAGYAR, 68, of Glassport died Nov. 6,2017. He is the son of the late Steve and Mary (Blaskewicz) Magyar. John is survived by his sisters Helen (Robert) March and Patricia Baran; brother Stephan Magyar; also 7 nieces and nephews. John was retired from Kane Regional Center, a member of American Legion in Glassport and the PNA. A private visitation and blessing will be held Friday for family and close friends.
November 06, 2017 |
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LOUISE G. BENNER, 87, of Glassport, formerly of Deep Creek Lake, MD died Nov. 4, 2017. She is the daughter of the late John and Louise (Fry) Gross and beloved wife of the late Edward Benner. Louise is survived by her daughter Diana (Jeff) Korn; son David Benner; grandson Gregory Fox and great grandson Matthew Fox. She was preceded in death by her brother Edward Fry. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
October 30, 2017 |
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David A. Herrmann, Sr., 72, of Adamsburg, formerly of White Oak, died Oct. 27,2017. He is the son of the late Eugene and Mary Mae Herrmann. He is survived by his wife Linda Diann (Wolfe) Herrmann; daughter Linda (Sean) Antonella of Greensburg; son David A. Herrmann, Jr. of Irwin; brothers Eugene (Janet) Herrmann of Glassport and Paul (Mary Alice) Herrmann of Largo, FL; sisters Kathy (Harry) Chesney of Braddyville, Iowa and Lori Mendiola of Junction City, Kansas; also 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Rodger Herrmann. David was a retired motor inspector for US Steel; a member of the White Oak American Legion; Junior Order of Mechanics Coal Valley Council #98 and served in the US Army. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 2-8. A funeral service will be held Thurs. 11:00 am in the funeral home. Interment following Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.
October 16, 2017 |
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DONALD J. SLIVKA, 71, of Glassport died Oct. 14, 2017.
He is the son of the late Michael and Sally (Majzer) Slivka. Don is survived by his girlfriend and companion, Gina Wawrzeniak; daughter Jennifer Slivka; son Mark D. Slivka; grandson Mark D. Slivka, Jr.; brother John (Linda) Slivka; nephews Jerry, John, Matthew and David and great nieces Zoe and Brooklyn.
Don was a security guard for St. Moritz and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Funeral arrangements are by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
October 10, 2017 |
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SHELLY L. KIRALY, 75 of Glassport, died Oct. 9, 2017. She is the daughter of the late William and Anna (Andrews) Kiraly. She is survived by her brother Bill Kiraly of White Oak; niece Alexandra Kiraly and her beloved dog, Bandit. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunt Helen Batt. Shelly was a legal secretary for Scoratow and Dudik Law Firm; she did free lance typing for Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital as well as volunteer work. She was an executive secretary for Westinghouse Electric Corp., Bettis Atomic Plant and also worked for Attorney Richard Zeleznik in the late 50's and early 60's. Shelly was a member of the Senior Citizens Center in Glassport and was an avid golfer, accomplishing 8 hole-in-ones and was a 4-time woman's champ at Bel Meadow Country Club in West Virginia. Shelly graduated from Glassport High School, where she was a majorette and went on to Grace Martin Business College, graduating with honors. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Fri. 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral blessing will be held Sat. 10:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki. Interment following McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery.
October 05, 2017 |
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KIMBERLY L. KELLY MORGO, 50, of McKeespot, died Oct. 4, 2017. She is the daughter of Phillip Kelly and the late Lurana Kelly. Kim is survived by her beloved husband, Edward Morgo; step children Tiffany, Ashley and Cory Morgo; brotheers Phillip and Shawn Kelly and nieces and nephews. Kim was a business analyst for PNC Bank and was a member of the White Oak American Legion. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Fri. from 5 to7.
September 20, 2017 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
