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Edward A. Hann

April 28, 2023 |

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

Edward A. Hann, age 91, of Bethel Park, and formerly of Tom's River, NJ passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Celebration Villa of South Hills. A Coast Guard veteran and a Mason, he retired as an adjuster for General Adjusters Bureau in New York and was a personal and commercial insurance agent in New York. Born December 7, 1931 in Tuckerton, NJ, he was a son of the late Blanche Risley Hann and husband of the late Barbara (Close) Hann. He is survived by sons, Wells L. (Lourdes) Hann of Dormont and David (Laurie) Hann of Colorado Springs, CO; granddaughters, Andrea McHugh and Alessandra Gudmundsson; and great-grandchildren, Aiden and Liam McHugh. Burial will be Monday, May 8, 2023 at 2 PM in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Daniel C. Bosnyak

April 28, 2023 |

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

Daniel C. Bosnyak, age 64, formerly of Glassport, passed away on April 24, 2023. Born in McKeesport on December 1, 1958, he was the son of the late Joseph and Betty Jean (Renda) Bosnyak. He was a delivery driver and enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Bosnyak of Liberty Boro; brother-in-law Carl Kurinko of North Huntingdon; nephews, C.J. Kurinko and Joseph Thomas Bosnyak; and also cousins. A private visitation will be held. Services will be conducted by Rev. Thomas Lewandowski. 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.

 


Colleen A. Scholl

April 27, 2023 |

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

Colleen A. Scholl, 70, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  She was born September 16, 1952 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Alvin and Ellen (Minda) Comer.  Prior to her retirement, Colleen was an office worker for  the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work and enjoyed watching her grandson Alec play baseball.  She is survived by her husband, John Scholl; daughter, Kristina Martin and her husband, Adam; brother, Johnny (Lillian "Sis") Comer; sisters, Karen Debruyn, Cindy Comer, Kathy Proctor; grandson, Alec Martin; cousin, Ronnie Brannigan and his wife, Melanie; and several nieces and nephews.  Friends will be received from 2-7 p.m. on Sunday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.    www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Glenn E. McLaughlin

April 27, 2023 |

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

Glenn E. McLaughlin, 94 of Monroeville, formerly of Liberty Boro, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born December 17, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James J. and Clara (Kappler) McLaughlin. Glenn was a US ARMY Veteran. Glenn worked for and retired from US Steel after many years of service. During his tenure he worked in the Christy Park and at the research center in Monroeville locations. He would also work for Airestech in Monroeville after his retirement. He was a jack of all trades and would help anyone with anything. Glenn also enjoyed traveling with his family throughout the United States and enjoyed bowling with his friends every Thursday at the former Monroebowl. He will be greatly missed.

 
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Ronald "Stumpy" DeMaio

April 25, 2023 |

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

Ronald "Stumpy" DeMaio, age 66 of Rostraver, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital.  Born October 30, 1956 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Albert S. and Vilma (Verlich) DeMaio.  He worked for U.S. Steel, Clairton Works and went on to worrk for Teamsters Union #241 as a truckdriver. He was a motorcyclist for 50 years and a member of Pagan's Motorcycle Club for 34 years. Ronald was a member of St. Ann's Church in Rostraver.  He is survived by his wife Jeroma (Fabian) DeMaio, his daughter Elizabeth (Todd) Chisler of Waynesburg, his granddaughter Jewel Chisler, and his brother Gary DeMaio of Bethel Park.  He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces-and-nephews, and his sister-in-law Clara DeMaio.  In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his siblings Michelle Kelly and Russell DeMaio, Sr.. 

 
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Mary (Tucci) Woody

April 24, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Mary (Tucci) Woody, 88, of North Huntingdon (formerly of East McKeesport) died April 24, 2023. She was born on February 11, 1935 and was a daughter of the late Leonard Tucci, Sr. and Mary (Venuto) Tucci. She was the beloved wife of Ronald J. Woody, Jr. for 60 years and was his 24/7 caretaker for 5 years prior to his death. She was the proud mother of Ronald Jay Woody (Marianne Ondeck Woody) of Murrysville and David Alan Woody of North Huntingdon. Mary was preceded in death by brothers Joseph, Michael, Albert, Leonard, John, William and James. She was also preceded in death by sisters Louise Comunale and Edith Tucci. Surviving is a brother, Richard Tucci of North Huntingdon. She is also survived by close sisters-in-law; Sister Barbara Woody of Sisters of St. Francis in Syracuse, New York and Janet Woody of North Huntingdon. Mary was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport.

 
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Frank Cenna

April 24, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Frank Cenna, 69, of Clarksville, MD, and formerly Port Vue, PA died April 5, 2023. He is survived by his sister Jocelyn Cenna and companion Gus Rivas of Clarksville, MD, sister Melissa & husband Dean Edmundson of Leesburg, VA. Nephew Logan Edmundson, and niece Bailey Edmundson also of Leesburg, VA. He was preceded in death by his father Francis J. Cenna, mother Maralyn (Berdis) Cenna, and sister Andrea Cenna. Frank was a graduate of Serra High School and obtained his BA degree in English from Penn State University. He served as a volunteer Ambassador for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Alliance TSC Clinics located at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD. Frank received the TSC Alliance 2021 Keith Hall Award for Distinguished Leadership in appreciation for his extraordinary commitment to the TSC Adult community.

 
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Elizabeth "Liz" (Womack) Johnson

April 24, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Elizabeth (Womack) “Liz” Johnson, born May 31, 1947, entered her heavenly home, April 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Lydia (Richards) and Walter Lee Womack, adored brother Walter E. Womack, beloved daughter, Tiffany Nicole Johnson, and endeared nephew Marvin Womack.

Liz was raised in Rankin, PA and in 1998 moved to McKeesport where she was an active member of the community. In September of 2012 Liz began a thirty-year career at General Motors/Fisher Body BOC, where she worked in various positions, from janitorial, to fork lift driver, assembly line worker, to welder. Her greatest joy came when her skills were recognized and awarded with a promotion to Team Leader. After retiring from General Motors Liz decided to return to work and gained employment with the McKeesport Area School District as a Security Officer. She was a longstanding member of St. Paul AME Church and diligently served on the Missionary, Steward, Usher, and Trustee Boards, at various times throughout her membership. She also served as a nurse and on the hospitality committee. Liz loved to sing and expressed her love of gospel music by singing in the Ben Harris, Gospel, and Mass Choirs. She was an avid reader of the Bible and participated in various Bible Studies.

 
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Rose Ann (Bacco) Hyde

April 24, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Rose Ann (Bacco) Hyde, 94, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2023. She was born February 1, 1929, in Wilmerding, a daughter of Joseph and Clara (Pecora) Bacco. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William H. Hyde, and in addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her daughter Diane Stein; 13 siblings Caroline (died in infancy), Patsy, Caroline, Ralph, Archie, Louis, Sammy, Angeline, Gabe, Tony, Flora, Joe “Junior”, and Johnny.

 
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Vangie Argyros

April 24, 2023 |

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

Vangie "Evangelia" Argyros, age 80, of McKeesport, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. She was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in White Oak where she was a member of the Ladies Philoptochos and enjoyed volunteering at church functions and events with her late husband. They were the former proprietors of Vangie's Restaurant in Renzie Park in McKeesport, and she enjoyed gardening and cooking Greek food. Born September 8, 1942 in Samos, Greece, she was a daughter of the late Anastase and Magdaline (Frangoulis) Plataniotis and wife of the late George K. Argyros. She is survived by children, Ken "Greek" (Tammy) Argyros of Elizabeth Twp. and Maggie Argyros of New York, NY; and grandchildren, Ashley (Brandon), Alexis (Matthew) and Nicholas. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 10 AM at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with Fr. Michael Kallaur officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Beverly Ann Putz

April 24, 2023 |

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

Beverly Ann Putz, age 72, of Greenock, died on April 22, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Born September 9, 1950, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Sarah (Plopi) Rybarczyk.

 
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Gordon E. Heckman Jr.

April 24, 2023 |

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

Gordon E. Heckman Jr., age 69, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at home. He was a cabinet builder for Cleanetics in West Elizabeth. A Navy veteran, he was a former member of the Elizabeth Moose and an active member of the Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Co. Born September 27, 1953 in New Eagle, he was a son of Grace (Trasp) Heckman and the late Gordon E. Heckman Sr. In addition to his mother, with whom he resided, he is survived by daughter, Jennifer (Scott) Boyce of Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren, Noah and Emily Boyce; sister, Cynthia (Jeff) Lawson of Clairton; nieces and nephews, Heather (Damien), Janelle (Kyle) and Matt (Courtney); great-nieces and nephews, Collin, Nevaeh, Ann Marie and baby Hank on the way; aunt, Caroline Elliott of Long Island, NY; also, cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 11 AM until the time of service at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jeff Riker officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Gregory "Frog" Gooch

April 24, 2023 |

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

Gregory "Frog" Jay Gooch, age 67, of Versailles, died April 17, 2023. Born October 7, 1955, he was the son of the late John and Eleanor (Lindberg) Gooch. Greg retired in 2021 from ELG Metals in McKeesport.

 
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Rudolph P. "Blue Jay" Gori

April 22, 2023 |

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

Rudolph P. "Blue Jay" Gori, age 78 of Clairton, passed away at home on Friday, April 21, 2023.  Born July 16, 1944 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Magdalene (Benedetto) Gori.  A US Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War, Blue Jay worked for 34 years at GM's Fisher Body Plant in West Mifflin.  He was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church; the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75, and the Sons of Columbus Santa Maria Council #4, all in Clairton.  Blue Jay was also an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, especially the Steelers and Pitt.

 
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Nancy Bitkowski

April 22, 2023 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Nancy (Yenchenko) Bitkowski, 81 of Clairton, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Friday, April 21st, 2023, at her home. She was born in Pittsburgh on July 14th, 1941, to the late Trafim and Mary (Pancrato) Yenchenko. Nancy was the loving wife of 59 years to the late Leonard T. Bitkowski. She is survived by her daughters Sherri (Scott) Basch of Jefferson Hills and Pamela (Jerry) Angotti of Clairton. Surviving grandchildren include Nathan, Michael, Jeremy, Tom, and Gabrielle, as well as great-grandchildren Mason, Oliver, and Gia. Further survivors include a multitude of nieces, nephews, and friends. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Bitkowski Sr., son Leonard Bitkowski Jr., daughter Lisa Snyder, grandson Jarad Angotti, sisters Olga and Pauline Yenchenko, and brothers Raymond, David, Jack, Leonard, and Donald Yenchenko. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, and spending time with her beloved family. Nancy served meals to students at the West Jefferson Hills School District for over 44 years. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. Inurnment will occur privately. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Nancy’s name to St. Jude, Light of Life Rescue Mission, or Animal Friends. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.