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Joseph Delia Jr.

October 11, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Joseph Delia Jr., 89 of Glassport, died Oct. 8, 2016.  He is the son of the late Joseph and Philomena (DeFazio) Delia and husband of the late Stella (Williams) Delia.  He is survived by son Joseph (Barbara) Delia of Glassport; daughter Melanie Miller of Glassport; grandchildren Jennifer (Jason Sillaman) Orris of Port Vue, Joan (Kertis) Henderson of Mebane, NC, Michael Hixenbaugh of Glassport and Dana Hixenbaugh of Glassport; great grandchildren Joseph Kerr, Ronald Orris, Erin Pastories, Nicholas Orris, Seth Ridge, Emmy Henderson, Richard Henderson and great granddaughter Stella Kerr.

 
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Anthony J. Spagnola

September 27, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

ANTHONY J. SPAGNOLA, 85, of Glassport, passed away peacefully on Sept. 25, 2016.  Born on Oct. 15, 1930, in Borrello, Italy, he was the son of the late Vincent and Lina (DiFiore) Spagnola and step-mother, Christine (Borelli) Spagnola.  Anthony was the beloved husband of Mary (Tarli) Spagnola; loving father of Mary Ann (Russ) Geary of Glassport, Tony (Tina) Spagnola of Parker, CO, Lena (George) Crow of San Diego, CA, and Janet (David) Loy of North Huntington; grandchildren, Russell and Jonathan Geary, Nico Spagnola, Brian and Alyssa Crow and Alexa and Jordan Loy.  He is also survived by brother, Vincent (Janice) Spagnola of Gaithersburg, MD, and sister-in-law, Delores Spagnola.

 
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Samuel J. DeMarco

September 24, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Samuel J. DeMarco, 90, of Glassport, died Friday September, 23, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Theresa (Ingros) DeMarco for over 60 years, and the son of the late Marco and Giovaninna DiMarco. He is survived by sons Samuel (Elaine) DeMarco Jr. of Pleasant Hills and Gary (Leslie) DeMarco of Glassport; grandchildren Jason (Holly), Shannon (Ryan), Emily (David), and Elise; and great-grandchildren Ethan, Isabella and Hawthorne. Samuel was preceded in death by brothers Joseph, Dominick, Orlando and sister Rose.

 
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Rhoda V. Douglas

September 14, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

RHODA V. DOUGLAS, 97 of Glassport, died Sept. 12, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late Harry and Mae (Knight) Byard.  Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Douglas.  Rhoda is survived by her daughters Patricia (Frank) Thomas of West Mifflin and Mary Jane (the late James) Belusar of White Oak; grandchildren Sherrie, Crescini, Kathy, Michael, Jill, Amy, Hope, Kirsten and Kent; also 11 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her son Wayne Doulgas, brother Jack Byard and sisters June Byard and Gerry Singer.

 
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William Edward Belfiore III

September 12, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

 William Edward Belfiore III, 35, died Saturday, September 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents William and Lisa (Swantek) Belfiore, and sister Heather Belfiore. He is survived by sisters Patty (Edward Rager) Belfiore, Jennifer Belfiore, Christan Potter, and Nicole Potter; grandmothers Patricia Swantek and Paula Belfiore; nephews Jonathan, Bradley, and Ryan, niece Kaylee, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be held at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thur. 5-7:30pm at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. David Nolfi. In lieu of flowers donations to the family can be made.

 


Jack Piergrossi

September 12, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Jack Piergrossi, 68, died Saturday September 10, 2016. He was the son of the late John and Pearl (Novakowski) Piergrossi;  he is survived by daughter Dedra (David) Hoskowicz of Jefferson Hills, grandchildren Kamryn and Kaitlyn, sister Terri (Bill) Waxter, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jack was preceded in death by brother Ricky Piergrossi. He was an Army veteran in the Vietnam War and also a carpenter. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wednesday 2-6:30 at which time a funeral blessing will be held with Rev. Wojcicki.

 


Thomas J. Janus

September 10, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

THOMAS J. JANUS, 70 of Glassport, died Sept. 8, 2016.  He is the son of the late Andrew and Ann (Ondrik) Janus.  He is survived by his daughter Jody (Ray) Templer of Penn Hills and grandchildren Caitlyn and Owen.  He was preceded in death by his sister Audrey Janus.  Tom was a former member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and served in the US Army.

Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Mon. 4-7:30 pm, at which time a funeral blessing will be held with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki.

 


Heather Belfiore

September 06, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Heather Belfiore, 27, of Mckeesport died Friday, September 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by parents William and Lisa (Swantek) Belfiore. She is survived by her son Jonathan who was the love of her life; fiance Brandon Perhacs of Mckeesport; sisters Patty (Edward Rager) Belfiore, Jennifer Belfiore, Christan Potter, and Nicole Potter; brother William Edward Belfiore III; grandmothers Patricia Swantek and Paula Belfiore; nephews Bradley and Ryan Rager; niece Kaylee Rager; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be held at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Tue. 5-7:30pm at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. David Nolfi.

 


Rita Mae (McCusker) Riley Prescott

August 15, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

RITA MAE (McCUSKER) RILEY PRESCOTT, 85, of McKeesport, died Aug. 13, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late Hugh and Margaret (Wible) McCusker and wife of the late Robert Riley and Fred Prescott.  She is survived by her sons Robert (Denise) Riley of Hollyridge, NC, Thomas Riley of Indianhead, Pa, Greg (Jennifer) Riley of Edenton, NC and Raymond Riley of Ft. Worth, TX; grandchildren Kim, Renee, Robert III, Heather, Shane, Justin and Jaclyn; great grandchildren Riley, Katherine, Aydan, Haylee, Jaycee, Michael and Natalie; sister Marie "Babe" Sarver; and niece Lorraine Bryce.  She was preceded in death by brothers Danny, Tommy and Billy and sister Margaret Mary.

 
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Herbert D. Stearns

July 26, 2016 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

HERBERT D. STEARNS, 64, of Glassport, died July 25, 2016.  He is the son of the the late Herbert and Ruth (King) Stearns.  He is survived by his children Bill Stearns of Glassport, Maureen (Jarrod) Beaumont of Glassport and Herbert Stearns, III of South Park; grandchildren Tyler, Emily, Mikayla, Brendan, Bailey, Nicole and Mikayla; great granddaughter Aubrianna and sister Debbie Helderlein.  Herb was a member of the American Legion and served in the US AirForce.

 Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 2-4 and 6-8.

 


Richard "Turk" J. Farmer Sr.

July 25, 2016 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Richard "Turk" J. Farmer Sr., 83, of Port Vue died Friday July 22, 2016. He was the son of the late John and Harriet Farmer. Beloved husband of Joan (Olack) Farmer; father of John Farmer of Port Vue, Richie Farmer of Port Vue, Chris (Missy) Farmer of West Mifflin, Denise (Tony) Digiacomo of Lincoln Boro, and Dawn Farmer of Penn Hills; grandfather of Lindsay (Bryan) Dalke, Kristen Digiacomo; Isabella, Logan, Abigail, Brady, and Noah Farmer; brother of Joanne Bromer of Ohio and Maryann Price of White Oak, also nieces and nephews.

 
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Arthur A. Chlystek

July 16, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

ARTHUR A. CHLYSTEK, 82 of Glassport, died July 15, 2016.  He is the son of the late Adam and Cecilia Chlystek.  He is survived by his children Sallee Chlystek of Mobile, AL, Marsha (Richard) Miles of Mobile, AL, Arthur "Chip" (Kim) Chlystek of Mobile, AL, Albert (Michele) Chlystek of Jefferson Hills and Donna Chlystek of Murrysville; brothers Frank Chandler of Glassport and John Chlystek of McKeesport; also 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

 
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William (Bill) H. Fescemyer Jr.

July 10, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

William (Bill) H. Fescemyer Jr., 81, of Glassport died Friday July 8, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Louise (Fato) Fescemyer. He is survived by sons Howard (Kathleen) Fescemyer of State College, Robert Fescemyer of Pittsburgh, and Daniel (Marie) Fescemyer of Clarion; grandchildren Laura, Jessica, Andrew and William; and great-grandchildren Adrienne and Natalie; also special to Bill was Mary DeJulius.

 
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Kathleen M. Gouker

June 28, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

KATHLEEN M. GOUKER, 69, of Glassport died June 26,2016.  She is the daughter of the late Melvin and Vera James.  She is survived by her children John (Terri) Rollason and Robin (Joe) Rollason; grandchildren Crystal and Justin; great grandchildren Paige, Nevaeh, Serenity and Jayce; significant other Bill Crissman and his daughter Maggie; niece Tony Lynn Kelly and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  Kathleen was preceded in death by her companion of many years Robert Belifore.

 
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Mary K. Kollar

June 08, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

MARY K. KOLLAR, 92, of Glassport, died June 6, 2016.  She is the wife of the late Joseph E. Kollar.  She is survived by her son Joseph Koller and his wife Deb, granddaughter Bridget Kreider and her husband Jim, sister-in-law Anna Mae Oleyar.

 
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