March 17, 2022 |
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Raymond F. Heil Sr., 71, of Glassport died Tuesday March 15, 2022. He is the son of the late Albert and Florence (Logan) Heil. He is survived by his beloved wife Francine (Rock) Heil; children Raymond (Meghan) Heil Jr., Amber (Jason) Husar, and Rob (Erica) Heil; grandchildren Jasey (Damian), Justin, Marissa, Brenna, and Kassidy; and foster brother Ed (Betty) Clarke. Raymond worked for Westinghouse and traveled the country doing work as a generator repairman. He was also extremely loved as a little league baseball coach in Glassport for many years.
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March 14, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Joanna (Joan) Rita (Pacewicz) Fazekas of Glassport passed away of natural causes on March 13, 2022 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital at the age of 86. Born in her grandmother's bed on Peach Alley in Glassport on Dec. 27, 1935, Joan was the daughter of the late Walter and Rose (Buldak) Pacewicz. Joan was the wife of the late Albert C. Fazekas. Joan is survived by her son Richard of Irwin, Lisa (Mario) Marghella of North Huntingdon, Michele Fazekas of Port Vue, step son Albert Daniel (Karen) Fazekas of Cary, NC and step daughter Nancy Kendall of North Huntingdon. She is also survived by her sister Patricia (Pacewicz) Tolner of North Huntingdon, sister-in-law Vivian Pacewicz of Needham, Mass. and Diane Pacewicz of Liberty Borough, grandchildren Kayla (Thomas) Kollar, Christopher (Gabrielle) Marghella, Cameron Newton, step grandchildren Beth (Todd) Hancock, David (Sarah) Fazekas and Heather (Simon) Allison. She is also survived by her great grandchildren Elliott and Isla, step great grandchildren Colby and Fallon, along with many nieces and nephews. Along with her husband, Joan was preceded in death by her siblings: Bernie, Eugene, Lenny, Tommy, Joey and Carol, and step daughter Karan (Fazekas) Rymarowicz and step granddaughter Connie Fazekas. Joan started life growing up in Glassport. She attended Holy Cross Catholic School and Glassport High School. She went on to hold down many jobs when she was young including working at Isaly's Deli and Minerva Bakery where she became a cake decorator. Joan also worked at Westinghouse Transportation Division in West Mifflin where she soldered printed circuit boards and then on to USX Irvin Works facility as a laborer. Later in life Joan, never being able to sit still, took jobs babysitting in the area for both older folks needing round the clock care and young children. Joan was never afraid to venture out of her comfort zone and took numerous trips by car as far away as Toronto, Canada. Joan's passions were playing bingo and listening to all types of music especially polkas which she would listen to every Sunday afternoon. Joan (Mum) will be sadly missed by her children, sister and all that knew her. Family and friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home at 640 Vermont Ave., Glassport PA on Thursday March 17th from 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral blessing will be held Friday March 18th at 10am at the funeral home, entombment following at Lebanon Church Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, Joan requests that memorial contributions be made to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA.
February 22, 2022 |
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Dorothy M. Kaska, 90 of Clairton, died Feb. 18, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Frederick and Anna Garber. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Stanley M. Kaska, her son Alan Kaska and her sister Thelma Goldbaugh. She is survived by her sons Andrew Grant (Jody), Randy (Yolanta) Kaska and daughter Cindy (Curtis) Tanner along with grandchildren, Noel (Jeff) Skorvan, Joshua, Drew, Amber and Jaden Kaska; also great grandchildren Alexa, Kylie, Ava Skorvan and Julian and Victoria Kaska; also cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to being a stay at home mom, Dorothy proudly spent 18 years volunteering at John J. Kane Regional Center in McKeesport. Friends received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home on Thurs. from 3 to 6. A funeral blessing will be held Fri. at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Interment following at Lebanon Church Cemetery.
February 19, 2022 |
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Angelo M. Buti, 39, of Glassport died February 18, 2022. He is the son of Elizabeth (William) Ferguson and the late Edward Buti. He is survived by brothers Edward G. (Sara) Buti and Andalino (Michelle) Buti; step brother Anthony Ferguson; nephews Caleb, Alexander, Giacento, Ira, and Andalino; nieces Madeline and Ysabella; Fiancé Tammy Raynak and her children Dustin, Devin and Rondell. He was a member of the Glassport American Legion. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-730 at which time a service will be held at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
February 18, 2022 |
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Melanie Miller, 66, of Glassport died February 17, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Williams) Delia. She is survived by her daughter Dana Hixenbaugh; son Michael Hixenbaugh; two grandchildren, Erin and Seth; 2 great grandchildren, Skylar and Alexis and her brother, Joseph Delia, Jr.. She was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home.
February 15, 2022 |
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Filomena M. Paoletti, 99, of Clairton died February 14, 2022. She is the daughter of the late Francesco and Josephine (Ianni) Sorrentino and beloved wife of the late Alfred Paoletti. She is survived by granddaughters Jennifer (John) Krizmanich and Melissa (Scott Gob) Miklos; daughter-in-law Susan Paoletti; grandson-in-law Ken Miklos; great-grandchildren Avery and Alison Miklos; and Kate Krizmanich; also nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Frank J. Paoletti; brothers Joe, Vito, Domenic, Sam, and Nick Sorrentino. Filomena was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home Wednesday from 6-8. A funeral blessing will be held 10am Thursday in the funeral home. Interment following St. Clare Cemetery, Clairton. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Filomena M. Paoletti, in support of University of Pittsburgh Center for Liver Disease and Dr. Shahid Malik, payable to the University of Pittsburgh attn: Gary Dubin, P.O. Box 640093 Pittsburgh, PA 15264-0093.
February 11, 2022 |
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Janet Ksiazek Cunningham, 71, of Roseville, CA, formerly of Glassport, PA, peacefully passed away, after a long illness, with her niece Chris (Rabickow) Wallace and great nephew, Corey Wallace, by her side, at Sutter Roseville Health Center. Janet is the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Krivonak) Ksiazek. She is survived by her son Christopher Cunnngham, aunt Irene Krivonak, sister Martina (the late Nick) Rabickow, brother Michael (Linda) Ksiazek, sister Frani (Chuck) Weaver, and brother Kenneth (Debby) Ksiazek. Janet is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Corey Cunningham, sister Nancy Ksiazek, nephew “Nicky” Rabickow, and life-long best friend, Barbara Fichtner. After more than 20 years, Janet retired as an Administrator from PacBell (now AT&T) in Sacramento, CA. Janet loved attending, and watching on TV, NBA games; cooking; gardening and traveling. Arrangements entrusted to the Wojciechowski Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held Sat., Feb . 26, 2022 at 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Church. Inurnment following Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue.
February 06, 2022 |
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Carol F. Gregg, 79, of Glassport died Thursday February 3, 2022. Daughter of the late Robert and Elsie (Foreman) Gardner. She is the beloved wife of the late Lowell Gregg. She is survived by daughters Doris (Anthony) Haywood of Mckeesport and Tammy (Daniel) List of White Oak; sons Brian (Jennifer) Gregg of Glassport and David (Heather) Gregg of Glassport; grandchildren Anthony Jr., Brian Jr., Sara, Olivia, and David Jr.; and great-grandchildren Sophia and Roman. She was preceded in death by son Wayne Gregg and siblings Kathy Sterner and John Gardner. Carol was a retired food service worker at South Allegheny School District. Friends received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wednesday from 3-6:30pm at which time a funeral service will be held.
January 13, 2022 |
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Dennis P. Marini, 84, of Glassport died Jan. 13, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sherry (Dean) Marini; brother Adrian Marini; sister Claudia Brady; daughter, step sons, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Dennis was a retired tool and die maker for PDQ Tooling and was a lifetime member and paramedic for Citizens Hose Co. No. 1 in Glassport. He loved life, which included doing stain glass projects; his pond in the backyard, sitting in his pavilion listening to the wind chimes and his grandchildren. Dennis was a CPR instructor for the American Heart Association. Among the many things he enjoyed was going to the Amish country in Ohio. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sun. from Noon to 3; at which time a funeral service will be held.
January 02, 2022 |
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Melanie V. Tison, 67, of Port Vue, died Jan. 1, 2022. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Dolores (Andzelik) Tarczy and beloved wife of Daniel Tison. In addition to her husband, she is survived by brothers Rick (Melissa) Tarczy and Robert Tarczy, Jr.; sister Debra (Jim) Rudolph; nieces Rachael Tarczy and Kelly Tarczy and nephew Ryan Tarczy. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wed. from 4 to 7. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
December 24, 2021 |
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George A. Caliguri Jr., 71, of Glassport died Wednesday December 22, 2021. He is the son of the late George and Lula (Farren) Caliguri. He is survived by loving partner Carol Butler; son George Caliguri III; granddaughter; Ashley Balaschak; great-grandson Vinnie Bongiorno; sister Bonnie Caliguri; and loving dog Sasha. He was preceded in death by brothers Frank Caliguri and William Bowland. George was the president of the Senior's Association in Elizabeth Township and a member of Westside United Methodist Church in Mckeesport. Friends received Wednesday 4-7:30 Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport at which time a funeral service will be held.
December 16, 2021 |
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Duane "Lu" D. Semian, 69, of Glassport, died Dec. 16, 2021. He is the son of the late Andrew "Twiggy" and Mary (Synkowski) Semian. He is survived by his beloved wife Sharon (Thomas) Semian; son Mitchell T. Semian; daughter Cara L. Semian; grandchildren Ethan M. Semian and Tyler R. Hernandez; brother Gregory (Nancy) Semian; sister Marsha Fairbanks; also nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Andrew Semian, Jr. and Mark Semian. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sun. from 4 to 7. A funeral blessing will be held Mon. 10:00 am at the funeral home. Entombment following New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America, Western PA Chapter, P.O. Box 1196, 1140 Thorn Run Rd., Coraopolis Pa 15108.
December 15, 2021 |
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Dorothy Gail Waite, 76 of White Oak, died Dec. 14, 2021. She is the daughter of the late George "Bus" and Dorothy (Cunningham) Fogarty. Gail is survived by her daughters Nicole (Tim) Hanna and Heather Smith; grandchildren Eric (Rebekah) Hanna, Savannah Smith and Gage Smith; great granddaughter Alana Townes; sister Donna (the late Tom) Fahey and nephew Michael Fahey. Gail worked as an administrative assistant at the McKeesport Regional History and Heritage center; was a member of St. Mary Mother of God Parish; Ladies of Charity and Christian Mothers. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Thurs. from 2 to 8. A funeral mass will be held Fri. 10:00 am at Corpus Christi Church. Interment following McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center.
December 07, 2021 |
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Mickeline "Mickey" M. Urbanski, 78, of Elizabeth, died Dec. 3, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Paul and Giovanna "Jenny" (Fusco) Massaro and beloved wife of the late Eugene "Gene" Urbanski and William Muse. She is survived by her brother Joseph (Mary) Massaro; sister Philomena (the late Michael) Popovich; nieces, nephews, cousins and also many great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters Antoinette Massaro and Mary (the late John) Fedore; nephew Richard Popovich and niece Paula Fedore. Mickey was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and worked for South Allegheny School District for 23 years and then Elizabeth Forward School District for 13 years doing payroll. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Thurs. from 2 to 8. A funeral mass will be held Fri. at 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Church with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki officiating. Entombment following New St. Joseph Cemetery.
December 06, 2021 |
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Nicki L. Harbert, 63, of Glassport died Dec. 5, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Louis and Nancy (Davis) Harbert and beloved wife of the late Joseph Maizer. Nicki is survived by her son Joseph (Kasey) Maizer; grandchildren Vada and Rose Maizer; siblings Roni Plappert, Michelle (John) Haughey, Janet (Karl) Beisler, Joseph Harbert and Lisa (John) Poster; also nieces and nephews. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Fri. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 and on Saturday from 10 to 11 am. Interment will take place Sat. at 11:30 am at Round Hill Cemetery.
