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Angelo M. Buti

February 19, 2022 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

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.

 


Melanie Miller

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.

 


Filomena M. Paoletti

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.

 


Janet Ksiazek Cunningham

February 11, 2022 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

  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.

 


Carol F. Gregg

February 06, 2022 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

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.

 


Dennis P. Marini

January 13, 2022 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

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.

 


Melanie V. Tison

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.

 


George A. Caliguri Jr.

December 24, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

 

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. 

 


Duane D. Semian

December 16, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

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.

 


Dorothy Gail Waite

December 15, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

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.

 


Mickeline "Mickey" Urbanski

December 07, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

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. 

 


Nicki L. Harbert

December 06, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

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.

 


Eugene "Mutcy" Skerkoski

November 30, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

 

Eugene S. Skerkoski, 80, of Glassport died peacefully surrounded by his family on Nov. 30, 2021.  He is the son of the late Frank and Vera (Hadam) Skerkoski.  He is survived by his beloved wife Celine (Gniefkoski) Skerkoski; daughters Becky (Michael) Fallert and Lori (Douglas) Kanell; son Eugene (Stacey) Skerkoski; grandchildren Samantha (Joshua) Kutscher, Veronica Fallert, Cynthia Fallert, Chloe Skerkoski, Matthew Kanell, Colton Skerkoski, Caden Skerkoski and Michael Fallert and sister Loretta (the late Nick) Dabruzzo.  He was preceded in death by his brother Frank Skerkoski.  He was fondly known by many as "Mutcy".  He was a retired police chief for the Borough of Glassport; a lifetime member of Citizens Hose Co. #1; a member of the PNA; member of Town Council for many years and a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish.  He also served in the US Army.  Mutcy was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.  He enjoyed his family and always put them first.  A funeral mass will be held Sat. at 9:30 am at Queen of the Rosary Church.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Irene (Topolnak) Kincaid

November 29, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Irene (Topolnak) Kincaid, 49, of Mckeesport died November 27, 2021. She is the daughter of Patricia and the late Michael Topolnak. She is survived by her children Scott (Chelsea) Cartia of Mckeesport, and Justin (Angela) Kellerman of South Hills; grandchildren Nevea Cartia and Lional Cartia; sisters Tina (Topolnak) Sharpe and Tracey (Topolnak) McCall; niece and multiple nephews; and 3 great nieces. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowksi Funeral Home, Glassport Friday from 2-4 and 6-7:30, at which time a funeral blessing will be held with Fr. Miroslaus Wojcicki. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the family for funeral costs.

 


Albert "Red" Petrosky

November 24, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Albert C. "Red" Petrosky, 92 of Glassport, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 23, 2021 surrounded by his family.  He is the son of the late Anthony and Frances (Walkowski) Petrosky.  He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Eileen (Dillhoff) Petrosky; daughters Janet A. Petrosky and Eileen "Tina" (Joseph) Bruno; loving granddaughters Lauren (Connor) Devoe and Christine Bruno; longtime family friend Cynthia Baum; and many nieces and nephews.  A lifelong resident of Glassport and an employee of National Tube Company of McKeesport and US Steel Union.  Albert enlisted in the US Army in 1951; performing duties as a military police officer stationed in France during the  Korean War.  Honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal.  Returning to Glassport, Albert married Eileen and together raised 2 successful daughters.  Red could usually be found in Glassport, frequenting the stores, Glassport diner and the Donut Shop, while socializing with friends.  He loved outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting and long walks in the woods with his dogs.  He loved all animals, especially liked to feed the outside wild animals as well as inside animals in his home.  He loved watching professional sports, especially baseball and football.  After retiring from US Steel at age 55, with over 30 years, "Red" spent his retirement years taking care of family and friends, especially his granddaughters, often attending their sporting events while making sure everyone was well fed.  He was a former member of St. Cecelia Parish of Glassport presently St. Joachim and Anne Parish; where he loved to take the family to the fish fries and other church activities; a member of the PNA and the American Legion.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sun. from 6 to 8.  A funeral mass will be held Mon. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Church.  Interment following Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue, with military honors.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Albert's name.