August 11, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard Michael "Rico" Sostaric, 73, of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024. He was born in McKeesport on October 9, 1950 and was the son of the late Andrew John and Marie (Dorazio) Sostaric. Rico worked in Maintenance for many years at US Steel - Clairton. He was a member of the PNA bowling leagues, as well as a softball player for numerous leagues through the years in McKeesport, and he played Bass Guitar for the Polka band, the Peppermint Stix for many years.
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August 09, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Annette Helen Czapor, 100, of White Oak, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. She was born August 3, 1924 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Martin and Sally F. (Kaminski) Novitski. She was the wife of the late Edward P. Czapor, who passed away February 4, 1959. She was a longtime member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, where she attended the Corpus Christi site, formerly St. Mary Czestochowa Parish and was an avid member of The Christian Mothers group there. Annette was a beautician, and had two salons in the White Oak area, as well as in her home. Annette was an excellent cook and baker, who was known for her delicious soups and ice cream cake. She loved her family and hosting sleepovers with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
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August 09, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ronald E. Barncord, age 86, of Elrama, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at home. He was a retired borough worker and police officer in West Mifflin. He was affiliated with Elrama Community Church and was a member of VFW Post 803 in Wilson and Wilson American Citizens Club. Born August 9, 1937 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Roy and Anne (Jakes) Barncord. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Carol L. (Wilson) Barncord; daughters, Cindy (Jim) Zimmerman of East Waterford, Sherry Evervitt of San Diego, CA, Sandy Colarusso of Greensburg and Lori (Dave) Zelenko of Venetia; grandchildren, Jeremy (Ashley) Fedor, Lexi Evervitt and Macie Puciata; great-grandson, Cole Milto; niece, Cheryl Dausey; also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Calvin Barncord; grandson, Michael Milto; and siblings, Marlyn Tison and Duane Barncord. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 12 Noon until the time of funeral service at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jude Urso officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to Elrama Community Church, 19 Downer Avenue, Elrama, PA 15038. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
August 09, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Garrett Clyde Kynor, Sr., 77, of Versailles passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 8, 2024. He was born in McKeesport on April 30, 1947 and was the son of the late Thomas A.P. and Laura Jane (Fultz) Kynor. Garrett was proprietor of Kynor's Corner in Versailles. He began his working career at age 13 at a butcher shop in McKeesport, became a bricklayer by trade and then started Garrett Construction Company. In addition to Kynor's Corner, he was also proprietor of the former Olympic Lounge, and the former Christy Inn. He was a member of Polaris Lodge 375 F & AM., was former president of the Olympia Shopping Center Association, and served on Council in Versailles Borough. Over the years through Bike Runs and Jamborees, Garrett raised money for Children's Hospital and MS. He also organized many softball teams.
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August 08, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Ralph M. Feldmeier, 67, of White Oak died August 6, 2024 at home. Born April 11, 1957 in Wilkinsburg, he was the son of the late John and Verna (Guiser) Feldmeier, and just celebrated his 30 year anniversary with the love of his life and wife, Joanne (Grivna) Feldmeier.
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August 08, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Denis "Denny" A. LaValle, age 86 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024. Born March 24, 1938 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Ceryak) LaValle. A US Army Veteran, Denny retired as an UAW Local 3303 member and autoworker at GM's Fisher Body Plant in West Mifflin after 38 years. He was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge #248 of Clairton and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, and rooting for Pittsburgh sports teams in his spare time. He will be forever missed by his large family whom he loved and adored. Spending time with them brought him tremendous joy. Denny is survived by his daughters Denise (Charles) Bandini of Bethel Park and Lisa (the late Keith) Drumbore of East Windsor, NJ; his granddaughter - and the apple of his eye - Sierra Drumbore; his sister Lucille Nero of Clairton; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Rudy and James LaValle and Annette Butsko.
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August 07, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
August 06, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
On the evening of August 2nd, 2024, Richard Johann Strauss Del Signore passed away peacefully at the age of 97. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest and Anthony, and his parents, Mary (Hadelovich from Blaine Hill) Del Signore, and Antonio Del Signore. He is survived by his youngest brother Ramon, four first cousins, eight nieces and nephews, and much extended family.
Richard was born on December 17, 1926, in McKeesport PA, and grew up in the Grandview area. His immediate family consisted of four brothers and their parents. His father Antonio Del Signore, who immigrated from Abruzzi, Italy, died in 1933 as the result of an accident at the Penn McKee Hotel in McKeesport, where he was employed as a chef. His tragic death at the height of the Great Depression left the four boys and their mother on their own, but not penniless. Antonio’s foresight to have life insurance allowed the young family to keep their home and move forward. Richard and his three brothers worked hard along with their mother, to make ends meet and keep the family together as they went through school and attended church at McKeesport’s First Methodist Church.
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August 06, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Patrick James Bowen, 67, of North Huntingdon passed away Monday, August 5, 2024. He was born in Greensburg on April 4, 1958 and was the son of the late Charles Francis and Nancy (Gibson) Bowen. Patrick was a very talented handyman - he could just about fix anything that was given to him. He worked many years as a Handyman for Pittsburghers. He is survived by his brothers, Timothy O. Bowen of North Huntingdon, and Michael G. Bowen of Menasha, WI; as well as his sister, Beth Ann (Dave) Barkley of Clymer PA; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Patrick is preceded in death by his brother, Dennis "Denny" Bowen. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc, 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 9, 2024 at 4:00pm at the family home. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
August 06, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Normagee S. Cooper, age 98, died on August 4, 2024, at Monroeville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born June 25, 1926, in Mannington, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Bessie (Satterfield) Snodgrass and the wife of the late John H. Cooper.
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August 05, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Teresa Aniceta “Ann” Yester, 93, of McCandless, formerly of Allison Park and Sharpsburg, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024. She was born February 25, 1931 in Vestaburg and was the daughter of the late John “Jack” and Helen (Breen) Skehan. She was the wife of the late Paul R. Yester, Sr., who passed away April 29, 1975. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church and sang in the church choir there. Teresa was a volunteer at Kane Regional Center and the Vincentian Nursing Home.
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August 05, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Vera Smider Polak, age 91, formerly of McKeesport, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 3, 2024, at her home in North Las Vegas, Nevada. For those wishing to pay their respects, a memorial mass will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 10:00 am in the chapel at the mausoleum on the campus of St. Vincent College 300 Fraser Purchase Road Latrobe, PA 15650-2690. Following the mass, inurnment will take place.
In addition to her parents, Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Ron, brother, George, and sister-in-law, Carol.
Vera is survived by her daughter, Karen; brother-in-law, John Polak; and sister-in-law, Cynthia Smider. She leaves many friends and family members behind who will miss her greatly, as well as four cats (Toby, Ripley, Bailey, and Bruno) who adored her, and miss her very much.
August 05, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Kenneth T. Kunkel, age 83, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at UPMC Mercy. An Army veteran, he retired as a road mechanic for Beckwith Machinery in Delmont. He was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. where he was a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a fish fry volunteer. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 66 and the Elizabeth Twp. Wood Carvers, he loved to garden, and he could fix anything. When he left for work, his truck was the alarm clock for his neighbors. He always said, "A job worth doing is a job worth doing right." Born September 30, 1940 in West Mifflin, he was a son of the late Kenneth S. and Agnes F. (Blank) Kunkel. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda L. (Werner) Kunkel; daughters, Kelly (Ray) Ramey of Ingomar, Kara (Bill) Miles of Elizabeth Twp. and Karyn (the late Dan) Arokhaty of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Billy (Rachel) Miles, Claire (Ben Fanelli) Miles, Isabelle Ramey and Justin (Faith Vandermeir) Ramey; brothers, James (Carolyn) Kunkel of Finleyville, Charles (Debbie) Kunkel of Monongahela and Dennis (Janet) Kunkel of Jefferson Hills; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, David and Gerald Kunkel, and sister, Kathy Jordan. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 2-8 PM. A blessing will take place on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10 AM in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke officiating. Burial is private in Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
August 03, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert William Meredith, 86, of White Oak, passed away on Thursday August 1, 2024. He was born on April 21, 1938 in Uniontown and was the son of the late Harry B. and Emily Mae (Christopher) Meredith. Robert graduated from McKeesport High School in 1956 and went on to receive a Bachelor's degree from Slippery Rock University and a Master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh. After college, he returned to his alma mater to teach biology for 2 years, before becoming the Principal of Frances McClure Junior High. He also served as the Principal of McKeesport High School. He loved all of his students and would always express "Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger." He was also a Free Mason at the Polaris Lodge No. 375, and a member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon.
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August 02, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Esther Anne Flatley, age 74, of White Oak, PA, died on Friday, August 2, 2024. She was born June 1, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA, and is the daughter of the late Martin and Lillian Caryl Kelly Flatley. She loved to cook, especially spaghetti.
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