D. Lynn Bowen

April 25, 2022 |

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

D. Lynn Bowen, age 65, of White Oak, died on Monday, April 25, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on November 12, 1956 and is the daughter of the late Andrew J., Sr. and Ethel Mae Holawaty Bokin. She was a retired chef from Michael’s restaurant in Homestead and Kane Community Living Center in Glen Hazel. She loved to bake, watch spooky movies, and watch TV.

Joseph Onofrey

April 25, 2022 |

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

Joseph Onofrey, age 91, of North Huntingdon passed away peacefully on April 24, 2022. Joseph was born on November 3, 1930 in Monessen, PA and graduated from Duquesne High School as class president and where he met his wife of 65 years. Because of his passion to serve our country, he enlisted in the United States Air Force.

He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and earned his Masters of Business Administration Degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Joseph was dedicated as LRA Plant Manager of Westinghouse Corporation in East Pittsburgh. He was an excellent public speaker and member of Toastmasters International.

Joe was a devout member of St. Agnes Church in North Huntingdon and served as Parish Council President, lector and proud to be founder of The Men’s Club. He especially enjoyed Cinnamon Roll Sundays and Family Pirate Baseball games.

Ricky Ingram

April 25, 2022 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Ricky Ingram, age 46, of Elizabeth Township passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022. He was the son of Brenda and Dean Gasky of Port Vue, and the late Rick Fairbanks of New Alexandria. Loving father of seven beautiful children, Christopher Mains, of Glassport, Ricky Ingram, Jr., of Pitcairn, Deanna Ingram of Pitcairn, Paige Ingram, of McKeesport, Ellis Ingram, Brendan Ingram, and Timothy Ingram, of Elizabeth. Fiancé of Maran Geletko, of Elizabeth. Treasured brother of Russ (Aimee) Gasky, of Clearwater, FL, Tom Gasky, of Dravosburg, Rebecca Campano, of Lincoln, Amy (Pat) Fonner, of Liberty, Amanda Reynolds, of Oakvale, MS, Eric Fairbanks, of Glassport, and April Fairbanks, of Glassport. Beloved uncle of Louie, Damon, Mason, Liam, and Easton. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Ricky was a former employee of Power Innovations in McKeesport, PA. His humor was unmatched and his quick wit filled his loved ones with laughter and joy. He loved to ride a Harley, and could often be found fixing cars and helping family with home improvement projects. He was inappropriate, loved a good time, loved his beard, and will be missed dearly. His beautiful life will live on in the eyes of his children, and in the funny stories that will be told for many years. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, April 28th from 2:00 – 8:00 PM at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will follow visitation at the funeral home at 8:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the funeral home to defray costs.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Florence M. Steindl

April 25, 2022 |

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

Florence M. (Kazmierowski) Steindl, age 96, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Huntington Common in Kennebunk, Maine. She retired as a secretary for Wilson Baum Agency in McKeesport. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., where she was a rosary maker. She was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels for many years as well as a longtime volunteer with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). Born August 1, 1925 in Glassport, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Helen (Grzeczka) Kazmierowski and wife of 73 years to the late Edward J. Steindl. She is survived by daughter, Carol Gioia of Rostraver Twp.; sons, Donald E. Steindl of Watkinsville, GA and Andrew G. (Teresa) Steindl of Dayton, ME; grandchildren, Matthew (Katie) Steindl of Raleigh, NC, Bradley Steindl of Boalsburg, Gregory Steindl of Auburn, ME, Brian (Amy) Dinello of Rostraver Twp., Lisa (Luke) Leyh of Washington, DC and Angela (BJ) Schneider of Ashland, OH; great-grandchildren, Gabreale and Alexa Dinello, Jayson and Liam Schneider, David, Jordyn and Ryder Steindl; sister, Grace (Milo) Cubra of Albuquerque, NM; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Eric A. Steindl; grandsons, Erik and Ryan Steindl; and sisters, Theresa Zyra and Dolores Wayne. A memorial gathering will take place on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 3-7 PM in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 9:30 AM in St. Michael's Church, Elizabeth Twp. with Rev. Thomas Wagner officiating. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH) Inurnment to follow at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joachim and Anne Parish, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037 or Elizabeth Twp. Meals on Wheels, 100 Timothy Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

Thomas O. Tomko

April 24, 2022 |

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

Thomas O. Tomko, 75, of Irwin passed away Saturday, April 23. 2022 at his home.  He was born January 25, 1947 in McKeesport, a son of the late Sylvester and Alma (Rothrauff) Tomko.  Prior to his retirement, Tom was a maintenance worker for Banko Industrial Park and a veteran of the US Navy having served in Vietnam.  He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, American Legion 359, Shafton Fire Hall and Italian Club.  He is survived by his wife, Linda (Shula) Tomko; sons, Vincent (Jennifer) Tomko, TJ (Carrie) Tomko, Bradley (Kelly) Tomko; daughter, Jamie (Adam) Cook; stepson, Justin (Shannon) Denney; brother, Gregory Tomko; sister, Susie; grandchildren, Wade, Tyler, John, Alex, Grace, Bradley and Mikey.  Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA  15642.  Military honors will be performed at 8 p.m.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion Post 359 Irwin.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

Allison Jo Shipley

April 23, 2022 |

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

Allison Jo Shipley, age 56 of White Oak, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at home with her family by her side. It would be wrong to say that Allison lost her battle with breast cancer, because there was not one moment she stopped fighting.  She courageously and gracefully accepted the challenges of her illness-with no complaints, just an unparalleled strength all her own. 

Born on July 16, 1965, Allison was raised by her loving parents, Harry “Nick” and Christine (Bach) Manning.  In childhood and adulthood, she was surrounded by their care, and the constant admiration and affection of her siblings.  After graduating from Norwin High school in 1983, Allison studied commercial art at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh; however, when professional opportunities arose in larger cities, she chose not to pursue a career away from home. Motherhood brought her two sons, Nicholas and Dylan, and she devoted herself to her boys wholeheartedly.

In 1999, when Allison married her husband John, she found her true love and partner, and her sons found an incredible father.  While Allison and John were beginning their life and building their home together, she worked at the City-County Building in Pittsburgh in the Division of Marriage Licenses, Orphans Court, the Register of Wills; and she was later employed at Continental Building Company in Homestead.  Once Allison received her cancer diagnosis in 2008, she was able to stay at home where she managed her husband’s remodeling business.

Carol A. Snyder

April 23, 2022 |

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

Carol A. Snyder, age 75, of West Mifflin, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022. Daughter of the late Michael “Lefty” & late Helen (Pavuchak) Fecik, she was born in McKeesport, on April 15, 1947. Prior to being a homemaker, she was an executive secretary at the University of Pittsburgh, a cashier at Shop ’n Save, Duquesne, a lunch lady for the West Mifflin School District and worked in the “latch key” program for the West Mifflin School District. Carol was the beloved wife of 54 years to the late Robert P. Snyder, who passed away on March 24, 2022; mother of Robert Snyder of West Mifflin and Marcie L. (Thomas M.) Smith of Deland, FL; grandmother of Katie (Roger French) Atkinson, Jacob Atkinson, & James Smith; sister of Michael (Kathleen) Fecik of Plum Boro; aunt of Alysson (Eric) Buchan, Michael (Justine) Fecik, Amanda (Daniel) Cruz, Ben (Kaitlin) Fecik & Matthew (Leslie) Fecik. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, April 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Demitri Emarakov, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cemetery, West Mifflin.

Alan Darrell Cox

April 21, 2022 |

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

Alan Darrell Cox, age 86, of Penn Township, formerly of North Huntingdon, died on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. He was born in McKeesport on December 2, 1935 and is the son of the late Albert Spear and Hazel Schoeller Cox and the husband of the late Janet Marie Thompson Cox. He was in the drafting program while at McKeesport Vocational High School. During peacetime, he served with the United States Army Reserves for six years during peacetime. He was employed at Westinghouse in Trafford as a draftsman/tool designer, then as a school bus driver for Penn Trafford School District and Greensburg Central Catholic High School, and retired from Tooling Specialists in Latrobe. He was a member of First Christian Church in McKeesport, a former member of the Keystone Church in Export, and Norwin Christian Church, while working as the maintenance director. He was also a member of the Civil Air Patrol, a Boy Scout Leader in North Huntingdon, and an original member of the Rescue 8 Ambulance in North Huntingdon.

Dorothy M. Jackson

April 20, 2022 |

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

Dorothy M. Jackson, 89, of Pittsburgh, was born September 28, 1932, in McKeesport, PA. She was the beloved daughter to Shadrach S. and Myrtle Mae (Berryman) Still.

After graduating from the McKeesport School District in 1950, she went on to work as an Intermittent Intake Interviewer for the PA Dept Of Labor for over 30 years (only taking a brief break in between to raise her children). Dorothy and Harry met on a blind date and were married 6 months later on August 19, 1961. They were married for 48 years, and to this union, they had three beautiful children Harry III, Bruce, and Carla. Dorothy lived with her family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dorothy knew and loved the Lord; she was baptized at a young age at Bethlehem Baptist Church in McKeesport, PA. When she married, she joined Bethesda Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh.  She was very active in her church for over 53 years.  She was a Deacon, Elder, elected to the Session, a member of the Presbyterian Women, and Chairman of the Personnel Committee. She loved music and loved to sing. She became a member of the Chancel Choir from the beginning of her church membership.

Stella Phillips

April 20, 2022 |

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

Stella Phillips (Squillace-Gaydos), age 94 of White Oak, peacefully went Home on April 17, 2022, at the Palms alongside the many people who loved and cared for her for many years. Born February 24, 1928, in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Corinda (Pacifico) Squillace.

Stella had two wonderful husbands during her lifetime. The first being Emil Gaydos who sadly passed away at a very young age. Later in her life, she met and married her wonderful David E. Phillips who also sadly preceded her in death. She happily enjoyed her life with him and his children, son Keith (Ophelia) Phillips, and daughter Aleta (Steve) McGowan, both of Texas.

In addition to her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by siblings Theresa, Mary Lou, Dominic, and Joseph; sister-in-law Bernadine and nephew Joseph Squillace, Jr.

Stella was employed at many places during her life. She mostly enjoyed the fashion industry at the Famous and Jaison's in McKeesport and later at Sister's Fashions in White Oak. She had taken a break after Jaison's and was a keypunch operator at Vienna Baking Company, also in McKeesport, where she met her dear and lifelong friend, Sadie Masters.

Stella was a member of Mary Mother of God, St. Patrick Parish.

William P. Dougherty

April 19, 2022 |

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

William P. Dougherty, of White Oak, passed away on April 18, 2022. He was born September 22, 1950 in McKeesport and is the son of the late James “Ted” and Mary Ann Pomaibo Dougherty. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1970 until 1974, while serving two tours in Vietnam, served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 until 1977, and in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1978 until 1979. He was a former Commander of General Smedley D. Butler, White Oak American Legion, Post 701 in White Oak. In the early eighties he was a McKeesport City Council member, coached football for the McKeesport Little Tigers, and coached baseball for the McKeesport Pony League. He also played softball on many teams and loved to golf and travel. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church.

Laura Bocianoski

April 19, 2022 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Laura Bocianoski, 89, of South Park, formerly of Glassport, died April 18, 2022.  She is the daughter of the late Peter and Emily (Micholski) Mordecki and beloved wife of the late Joseph Bocianoski.  Laura is survived by her son, Joseph (Judy) Bocianoski and her daughter Mary Ann (Thomas) Hartswick, along with 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Nancy (Bocianoski) Knoblock. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Thurs. from 9 to 10, at which time a funeral mass will be held at Queen of the Rosary Church with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following St. Mary's Polish Cemetery.

Robert R. Barnes

April 19, 2022 |

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

Robert R. Barnes, 81, of Duquesne, was born September 13, 1940, in Petersburg, VA. He was the beloved son to the late James and Dorothy (Reeves) Barnes.

He attended Duquesne High School, and from there he enlisted in the United States Army. Robert worked for the USS Steel in Duquesne, later as a Security Guard for 25 years at Chatham Center. Robert married the love of his life, Cecelia Bradshaw. Robert and Cecelia lived in Duquesne, Pennsylvania.

Robert enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, and cutting hair in his spare time. He loved spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church in Duquesne, PA

Robert departed this life on April 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, James Barnes, Sr., mother, Dorothy (Reeves) Barnes, brothers, Aurby Barnes, Leonard Barnes, James Barnes, Jr., and sister, Doris Ann Barnes.  

Robert is survived by his loving spouse, Cecelia, together over 25 years, married for 8 years and 6 months; stepchildren; Anthony Berry, Banisha Middlebrook, Andre Berry, Jane Berry, 15 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Daniel T. King

April 19, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Daniel T. King, 86, of North Versailles, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Golden Heights Personal Care, Penn Township. He was born November 7, 1935 in East McKeesport, a son of the late Daniel and Estelle (Quinn) King and was also preceded in death by a daughter Michelle Weigle. Daniel was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, and attended St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport. Prior to retirement he worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare and volunteered for over 10 years at the North Versailles Public Library. He was a foster parent to many children. Dan enjoyed reading and music. He was sports fan that especially loved watching the Steelers.

Barbara (Flaherty) Funk

April 19, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary

Barbara (Flaherty) Funk, 74 of Mars, PA, formally of White Oak, PA, passed away on April 14, 2022, at her home.

A 1966 graduate of McKeesport High School and the Douglas Business School prior to starting at her career at the Sears, Roebuck and Company at the Eastland Mall.  Following the store closure, Barb went to work for the Fort Pitt Steel Casting Company (Christy Park) until she took a position at UPMC Oakland as an Administrative Assistant before resigning to care for her mother.  Barb retired from Pribanic & Pribanic Law Firm (White Oak).  She was a member of St Kilian’s Catholic Church in Cranberry, Pa.