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Maxine Stein

July 31, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Maxine Stein, age 94, formerly of McKeesport, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Autumn Care of Statesville, NC. Maxine was born August 20, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the daughter of the late Martin Schulherr and Hattie Arnold Schulherr. She graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, PA and was married to the late Alan Stein.

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Fifi Skezas

July 31, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Fifi Skezas, of McKeesport, died July 29, 2023, at The Sheridan at Bethel Park. Born October 20, 1924, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Gust and Helen (Karas) Skarlis and the devoted wife of the late Nicholas Jacob Skezas.

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Richard H. Lapinski

July 31, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Richard H. Lapinski, age 73, of Rostraver Twp., formerly of South Plainfield, NJ, and Bethel Park, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at home. He attended Rehoboth Presbyterian Church in Rostraver Twp. He was a pitcher for Bethel Park High School from 1966-67, played American Legion baseball, and was scouted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was a communications technician at Alcatel-Lucent and after he retired, was a consultant for CBM of America. He had various collections including antique radios, cameras, clocks and watches, and he restored several antique cars. He was an avid musician and played the guitar, piano and various other instruments. When he lived in New Jersey, he enjoyed boating in Barnegat Bay. Born August 27, 1949 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Stanley and Dolores (Tamburi) Lapinski Green. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diane (Helman) Lapinski; son, Richard A. Lapinski of Rostraver Twp.; stepmother, Gaye Lapinski of Huntersville, NC; siblings, Russell (Katie) Lapinski of Danbury, NC, Robert (Lori) Lapinski of Hygiene, CO and Tina (George) Duvall of Denver, NC; aunt, Betty Johnson of Baldwin; also, many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by stepfather, Jack Green, and siblings, Gina, Lisa, Michael and Stanley. A memorial gathering will take place in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 11 AM until the time of memorial service at 1 PM with the Rev. Donald T. Glunt officiating. Private burial will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Jerrine Theresa Bonacci

July 31, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Jerrine Theresa Bonacci, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born May 24, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Marian (Spivak) Robb. Jerrine was a graduate of McKeesport High School and the former Braddock School of Nursing. She was an Administrator for Sandin Home Health Care and was previously an Emergency Room Nurse at Braddock Hospital, retiring after 35 years of service. 

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Frances "Frankie" R. Nosich

July 31, 2023 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

 

Frances "Frankie" R. Nosich, 82, of North Huntingdon, died July 29, 2023.  She is the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Labon) Vach and beloved wife of the late Layne J. Nosich.  She is survived by her sons Steven Nosich and David (Kristie) Nosich; grandchildren Nathan and Tayne; sister Martha Yablonsky; sister-in-law Mary Kay Vach; also nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her brother Anthony Vach.  Frankie was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and a former member of St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church; member of Christian Mothers; Homestead School of Nursing Alumni; AARP and volunteered for Meals on  Wheels.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Tues. from 5 to 7.  A funeral mass will be held Wed. 9:30 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.  Entombment following New St. Joseph Cemetery.

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Robert W. Keller

July 31, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Robert W. Keller, 78, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born June 9, 1945 in Braddock, a son of the late David and Kathryn Eileen (Topper) Keller.  Bob was a heavy equipment mechanic for US Steel for 20 years and later retired from Beckwith/Cleveland Bros. with 21 years of service.  He was a graduate of West Mifflin High School and received his associate degree from Vale Tech.  He was a journeyman for heavy equipment, lifetime member of the VFW Post 781 North Huntingdon, and a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John and David Keller.  He is survived by his wife, Julia (Popovich) Keller; son, Robert Keller and his wife, Cathy; daughter; five grandchildren; two loving nieces, Lindsay Olsek (Matt) and Ashley Calcagno (Dustin); and his puppy, Rusty.  Friends will be received from 2-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA  15642.  A funeral service will be held at 5:30 p.m. and military honors will be performed at 7 p.m.   Interment in Visitation Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday at 11 a.m.  PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CEMETERY.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Rifle Association.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Willis Korenoski

July 31, 2023 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Willis Korenoski, 95, of Glassport died July 28, 2023.  He is the son of the late John and Anna Korenoski.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years,   Helen (Dzurenda) Korenoski; children Mary Ann Ross, Peggy Korenoski, Debbie (Ron) DeMay, Bill (Janice) Korenoski and Patty Korenoski; grandchildren Kristin (Steve), Justin (Katie), Danielle (John), Chelsea (Nick), Luke (Lexi)and Lexi (Donald); great grandchildren Elliana and Madison.  He was preceded in death by siblings John (Rose), Mike (Ann), Mary (Mike), Frances and Pete (Pearl).  He was a retired machinist for B & O Railroad for 41 years.  Willis was a member of St. Joachim & Anne Parish; a former usher and a member of the American Legion.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wed. from 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Thurs. 10:00 am  at St. Michael's Church with Father Tom Wagner.  Interment following Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue.

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Beryl "Louise" Benson

July 30, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Beryl "Louise" Lindberg Benson, 92 of North Huntingdon died July 29, 2023 at her home. She was born December 28, 1930 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late George and Edith Hackett Mains. Prior to her retirement, Louise was the owner of Liberty Precision Tooling and was later employed by Macys as a Lancome Representative with 20 years of service. She was a member of the Westmoreland City Methodist Church, enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching television. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Benson in 2004, a son Charles Lindberg Jr., a daughter Cheryl Lotz, a sister Patricia Rusnock. She is survived by her daughter Barbara 'Babs" Khosraviani and her husband Dario, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at Westmoreland City Primitive Methodist Church at 11:30 a.m., 1250 5th Street, Westmoreland City, PA  15692.  Memorial contributions may be made to Tunnels for Towers. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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John D. Baldwin Jr.

July 30, 2023 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

John D. Baldwin Jr., age 78, of Duquesne, passed away on July 28, 2023. Born in McKeesport on September 12, 1944, he was the son of the late John D. Baldwin Sr. and late Gwendolyn (Davis) Baldwin. He was a custodian for Highland Dr. Veterans Administration Hospital. John was the husband of the late Yvonne (Lehnert) Baldwin and is survived by his daughter, Charlotte Rechendorff of Duquesne. Private service and committal will be held at the McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Mary Ann Rishel

July 29, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Mary Ann Rishel, Professor Emerita in writing at Ithaca College and former Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, passed away in Ithaca, New York on July 25, 2023, at the age of 83. The daughter of Michael and Helen (Stash) Malinchak, she was born on July 12, 1940, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Thomas.

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Sandra J. “Sandy” (Macko) Kosko

July 28, 2023 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Sandra J. “Sandy” (Macko) Kosko, age 83, of West Mifflin, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a former secretary at U. S. Steel-Homestead Works and a member of  St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-former Holy Name Church. Sandy loved the Pirates, antiquing, and being a co-pilot for her daughter Kathy. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed a cup of tea with Wise potato chips. She was the loving wife of the late Ronald “Dewey” Kosko for 54 years; cherished mother of Ronald Kosko of Pittsburgh, Kathryn (William) McCormick of Monongahela, Michael Kosko of Jefferson Hills, and Sandy Kosko of West Mifflin; grandmother of Jordan (Jake) McCormick, Mariah McCormick, Lani (Michael) Pappas, Zoe (Carlos) Kosko, Sydney Kosko, and Luke Kosko; great grandmother of Enzo Jerez; sister of Jack Macko, Andrew Macko, William Macko, Karen Petrauskas, Carol Kascuta, Fran Haynes, Judi Seifried, and Cheri Smith and predeceased by brother & sisters, Ronald Macko, Ronice Sigley, Lorraine Fite, Joan Burt, Patricia Petruzzi, and Trudi Kinavey; and will be joining her late dog, Sophie Sparkles. Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 9:30-10:00 a.m., at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin followed by a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Dan Sweeney officiating. The Mass will be streamed on the funeral home website. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Lillian M. McLaughlin

July 28, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Lillian M. McLaughlin, 97 of North Huntingdon passed away peacefully early July 25, 2023 at her home. She was born April 5, 1926 in Spangler, Indiana County, Pa, a daughter of the late James Clark and Nellie Spiers Marsh. Lillian was proudly employed as a cashier for Kroger's for decades and she continued to work jobs into her seventies. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed keeping house, cooking, gardening, working, traveling and gathering with family. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter M., two sons Robert Scott and Peter A. Mclaughlin, a daughter Carol Ann Auckerman, brothers, James Harrison, William Wesley, sisters, Hazel Zentner, Edith Pearl, Edna Brehm, Mary "Ollie" Schadle, Laura Jane Marsh, Betty Mae Pressler, and recently, a very close niece and life long best friend, Thelma Lucas. She is survived by two daughters, Marlene Snyder, Laura Jablonsky, loving niece Janice Brehm and numerous additional very close nieces and nephews.Grandchildren, Diane L. Stein, Karen L. Katz, Susan E. Bork, Kathleen L. Snyder, Rachel L. Jablonsky, Kayleigh M., Kristopher and Michael Mclaughlin, Great grandchildren, Ashley Stein, Shannon Bork, Sarah J. Etling, Thomas E. Dillion, Douglas D. Marcoz and Emma Sanford. Visitation at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Friday, August 4, 2-4,6-8 p.m. Services Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 

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Sonja Faye Noullet

July 28, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

On July 27, 2023, Sonja Faye Noullet passed peacefully surrounded by her beloved family.  Sonja was a talented lady.  She never found a DIY project she couldn't master.  She gifted her family with the beautiful fruits of her labor, paintings, crocheted blankets and baby outfits.  Her love for her husband and family was only surpassed by her love of God.  She was a prayer warrior and prayed diligently for all those she cared for and those she didn't know.  Although she will be greatly missed by her family, we are comforted to know she is dancing on the streets of gold surrounded by our loved ones that have gone before her.  Sonja was born October 16, 1941 in Columbus Georgia, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ethelda Kirkland Newman.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Sheila Duboise.  She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Richard L. Noullet; son, Richard (Lisa); daughters, Angela Rickard and Sarah Lewis (Kevin); brother, William Purvis (Debbie), sister, Skye Nightsong; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.  Friends will be received from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642.  Service to follow at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, 303 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL  60601-5224.  Interment will be private.   www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Marlene A. Schelinski

July 28, 2023 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Marlene A. Schelinski, age 83, from Turtle Creek, died July 13, 2023, at the Squirrel Hill Wellness & Rehabilitation Center . Born July 23, 1939 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Frank and Alberta Massung.
Marlene was one of the first female bartenders and also worked in retail jewelry sales.
She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with the children and grandchildren.
Marlene is survived by daughters, Sharon Schlenski and Pam Wakefield and son, Paul Schelinski.
A memorial service will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Renzie Park in pavilion one at 4 p.m. Luncheon will follow with celebration until 8 p.m. Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
Charles A. Danforth, supervisor

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Denise Alene Roberts

July 27, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Denise Alene Roberts, age 69, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at home. She retired after 19 years as a waitress at Cracker Barrel in Franklin, TN. Prior to that, she maintained kitchens for many school districts in Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Born November 21, 1953 in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Meyers and the late Kathryn (Gardner) Sterner. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Paul A. Roberts; children, Larry (Melissa) Hutchinson of Bensalem and Angela Marr of Belle Vernon; grandchildren, Cheyenne (Jose), Tyler, Hannah, Robert and Kira; great-grandsons, Luke and Carson; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Janine, Kathleen and Keith; stepfather, Donald Sterner; stepmother, Anne Meyers; and her beloved Reese Cup. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 1-3 PM. No service is planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.