March 07, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William "Bill" Russell Gardner, 94, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at home. He was born October 11, 1927 in McKeesport and was the husband of the late Dorothy (Holsing) Gardner. They were married for 66 years. He was a member of the former First United Presbyterian Church of Boston and Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens. Bill was retired from Verizon and was a US Navy Veteran serving during WWII. He is survived by his daughter, Lois (Michael) Kerklo of Seville, OH, grandchildren, Tammy, Kelly, Jennifer, Joshua, Jason, Shane, and Cole, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, Joseph Tassone of Kennerdell, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Gardner and daughter, Kimberly Tassone. Friends are welcome Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 10 am to 12 pm noon at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel of Tuesday at 12 noon. The Rev. Paul Walter will be officiating. Entombment with Military Honors will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
March 07, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert Lee Hampson, age 93, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at home. An Army veteran having served in the Korean War, he was a retired self-employed contractor in the Mon Valley area and enjoyed woodworking.
Born February 4, 1929 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Stanford and Jean (Hunt) Hampson. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen (Estock) Hampson; daughters, Mary Lee Supernovich (Ray) Alger of Dunedin, FL, Debra (William) Van Ronzelen of Union, MO, Susan (Scott) Wagner of Pleasant Hills and Nancy Hawkins Armstrong of Elizabeth; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Jean Belville, William "Jack" Hampson and George "Kenny" Hampson.
The family would like to thank the staff of Gallagher Home Care Services. A Memorial Mass will take place on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 10 AM at St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church, with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Gallagher Home Care Services, 1370 Washington Pike, Suite 401, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolenes at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 07, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Peter U. Lotz, Sr., 80, of Liberty Borough, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was born September 10, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Herman and Martha Jane (Bildhauser) Lotz. Pete was a member of Liberty Presbyterian Church, and the Liberty Borough Lions Club. He also coached football for GYFA.
He was a graduate of McKeesport High School and was Proprietor of Pete Lotz Construction. He had previously worked for the National Cash Register Company. Pete was a devoted family man, both to his wife and children, and to his siblings and mother. His family is what he lived for. As a Master Craftsman, Pete built houses and additions for family and others. He loved animals (especially dogs), sports, (football and NASCAR) and cars (Antique and Muscle). Even when they were older, he and Marlyne would cruise around with the top down in his 67 Pontiac Firebird, chirping tire like teenagers, looking for a race. His big heart lead him to give his all to anyone and everyone.
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March 06, 2022 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
David J. Konar, 63, born March 12, 1958 of West Mifflin died March 4, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is the son of the late John and Dolores (Lizunov) Konar. He is survived by his beloved wife Linda Konar; son Mike Ragan of West Mifflin; sister Dr. Karen (John) Chapman of North Huntingdon; sister-in-law Sharon (Bill) Crissman of Connellsville; brother-in-law Thomas Denne of Turtle Creek; nephews Bryan (Lisa) Chapman of Baldwin Boro and Nick Denne of Turtle Creek; nieces Amanda (David) Pinkosky of Finleyville; Sarah (Lenny) Minnick of Perryopolis; Rachel (Ed Cunko) Thomas of Belle Vernon; also aunts cousins and friends. David was a member of the GBU Club in Duquesne and a retired truck driver for Liberty USA now known as EBY Brown and served in the US Air Force. Friends recieved Tuesday from 1-7pm at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne. A funeral blessing will be held Wednesday at 11am in the funeral home. Interment following St. Nicholas Cemetery, West Mifflin.
March 06, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Fiorina Tabacco, 92, of White Oak, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Transitions Healthcare in North Huntingdon. Born April 2, 1929 in the village of Rocca Pia, Abruzzo region, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Angela Ciotti DiSanto and Pietro DiSanto. For 60 years until his death in 2007, she was the loving wife of the late Vittorio Tabacco. She was also preceded in death by her sister Giuseppina DiSanto and brother Silvio DiSanto. She is survived by her daughter Adeline (Jeffrey) Weissert, grandson Michael Macedonia, great-granddaughter Daphne Macedonia, sister Lucia Berarducci, and several nieces and nephews.
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March 06, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Eugene J. “Pookey” Hall, Sr., 86, peacefully passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Mon Valley Care Center, Monongahela. He was born on June 1, 1935 in Monessen and was the son of the late Oliver and Concepta Maria “Lena” (Fiorill) Hall. He was preceded in death by his wife: Marlene Denise Hall; 3 children: Eugene Hall, Jr., Cindy Hall, and Jeffrey Hall; as well as 2 grandchildren: Elizabeth and Mary Koontz.
Eugene grew up in Monessen, where he regularly attended St. Leonard’s Catholic Church and served as an altar boy. Eugene was a standout basketball player at Monessen High School, where he scored the first basket in the new gym at the time. He was a US Army Veteran (1954-1956), worked at the Page Division of American Chain and Cable, retired from Corning Glass Works, was a foreman for DomenAlex Inc. and later drove a taxi for Tri-County Access. Eugene also had a great mind for numbers.
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March 06, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Adele A. Seropian, age 83, of White Oak, formerly of Duquesne, died March 4, 2022, at home. Born July 13, 1938, in West Mifflin, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Helen (Czezmalovetic) Kollar and the wife of the late Levon "Lou" Seropian for 55 years.
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March 05, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Betty Jayne (Gillingham) Thompson, age 97, of Mt. Lebanon and formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Asbury Heights. She was a retired registered nurse at McKeesport Hospital, a graduate of McKeesport Hospital nursing class of 1945 and a member of the McKeesport Hospital Nurses Alumni. Born February 16, 1925 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Finley and Thelma (McIntosh) Gillingham and wife of the late James Thompson.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Jeffrey R. (Brenda) Thompson of Kemah, TX; four grandchildren, Jil (Michael) Tauch of Upper St. Clair, Nathan (Angela) Thompson of Peters Twp., Lauren and Connor Thompson, both of Kemah, TX; six great-grandchildren, Gavin, Grahm, Bennett and Eve Tauch, Jacob and Cooper Thompson; daughter-in-law, Marion Thompson of Peters Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, James B. Thompson; sister, Colleen Ruffing; and brother, George Gillingham.
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March 05, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Stephen A. “Steve” Zuger, age 82, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on March 4, 2022. Son of the late Stephen A. and Francis (Donhimer) Zuger, he was born in Pittsburgh, on January 14, 1940. He was a retired carpenter, a former member of the National Guard, and enjoyed fishing, especially at Canonsburg Lake, hunting, and going to flea markets. He is the brother of Gary (Julie) Zuger of Florida, Terry Zuger of Florida and late Judith Zuger Thome; 5 nephews; and beloved special friend, Lois. There is no visitation.
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March 05, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Domenic V. Virgona, age 88 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. Born December 24, 1933 in Clairton, he was a son of Domenic and Rose (Fazio) Virgona. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton and a retired electrician for Picco/Hercules/Eastman in West Elizabeth, Domenic was the former Democratic Mayor of Clairton. He also served as a councilman prior to that and as a board member and officer for the Clairton Recreation Authority. He was also a member of both the Sons of Columbus - Santa Maria Council #3 and the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75, both of Clairton. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and gardening. In addition to his parents, Domenic was preceded in death by his wife Joan A. (Phillips) Virgona, who passed away May 15, 2019, his sister Carmella Bartolomeo Pholar, and his brothers Anthony Virgona and Angelo Vergona. He is survived by his children Kim (William) Nickolich, Debra (David P.) Maksin, Beverly Virgona, and Domenic J. (Vanessa) Virgona, all of Clairton; his grandchildren Laura (fiance' Brandon Pavlik) Nickolich, Domenic J. Virgona, David S. (Allison) Maksin, and Heath Maksin; his great-grandchildren Liam Mizak and Layla Pavlik; his adopted great-grandchildren Antwynette Virgona and Andrew and Anthony T. Satterfield; his sister Angela (the late Richard) DeNardo of Forest Hills; and also nieces and nephews.
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March 05, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Gayle S. (MacArthur) Smith, age 89, of Dravosburg, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2022, with her family by her side. Born September 9, 1932, in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Arthur "Bud" MacArthur and Evelyn (McDowell) Foster and the wife of the late Harold Pennell and Sherwood Smith.
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March 04, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
March 04, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Diana da Silva Kacso, age 68, of Brooklyn, New York, died peacefully in her sleep on
March 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband and sons at her bedside,
after undergoing treatment for advanced cancer over the previous 18 months with her
usual indomitable courage, optimism, and irrepressible spirit.
Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1953, Diana began studying piano at age seven in her
hometown. At the age of 15, she made her orchestral debut with the Brazilian
Symphony. In 1971, she graduated from the Brazilian Conservatory of Music in C. P. de
Mello’s and Elzira Amabile’s piano classes. Between 1972 and 1975, she studied at the
Juilliard School of Music in New York City as a scholarship student of Sascha
Gorodnitzki.
Diana performed in concerts across South America, Europe, Israel, and the United
States, including Carnegie Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Royal Festival Hall, and
Concertgebouw, and recorded for radio and television, including appearances on WNET
and WQXR. Deutsche Grammophon recorded her live concert in Munich in 1980. She
performed duos, trios, and chamber music with many beloved colleagues, including
Nancy Green and Jennifer Devore, cellists, and the late Rosemary Glyde, violist.
She won top awards at several international competitions, including 3rd Prize at the
International Piano Competition in Rio de Janeiro (1973), 6th Prize at the 9th
International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw (1975), 1st Prize at the
Teresa Carreño International Latin American Piano Competition, Caracas (1976), 2nd
Prize at the Artur Rubinstein Competition in Tel Aviv (1977), 2nd Prize at the
International Piano Competition in Leeds (1978), 1st prize at the International Piano
Competition in Viña del Mar (1978), and 2nd Prize at the Gina Bachauer International
Piano Competition, Salt Lake City, Utah (1982).
Diana moved to Brooklyn, New York, in 1985 with her husband, Christopher Panny, an
attorney whom she originally met at Juilliard when he was a music student there. In the
early 1990s, Diana curtailed her professional activities after her beloved sons, Gabriel
and Benjamin, were born, to devote her time and energy to them.
She returned to her native Brazil several times between 2006 and 2008 to give recitals
and masterclasses, which were enthusiastically received, and to reconnect with friends
and colleagues.
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March 04, 2022 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Naomi D. (King) Rosche, 86 of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, March 3
rd, 2022, at her home. She was born in Lincoln Borough on April 27, 1935, to the late Francis and Helen (Gumbert) King. Naomi was the loving wife of 67 years to Ronald A. Rosche. She is survived by her husband Ronald as well as her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Ray) Hoffman and son Christopher M. Rosche. Further survivors include grandsons Mathew and David Hoffman. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents as well as brothers Thomas and Robert King. She was a member of the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies as well as the Elizabeth United Methodist Church. She also spent 10 years on the South Allegheny school board, spending 8 of those years as president of the board. She loved animals, especially horses and schnauzers. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6
th St, Clairton, PA 15025. Inurnment will occur privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
March 04, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
George W. Householder, 83, of Apollo, formerly of Irwin, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at West Haven Nursing Home, Apollo, PA. He was born February 7, 1939 in Greensburg, son of the late Samuel and Jessie (Keeling) Householder. Prior to his retirement, George was a truck driver for ATL Truck Lines and retired from BOC Gas. He was a former member of Teamsters Local 30. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Davey Jones, and grandson, Billy Teck. He is survived by his son, George (Kelly) Householder Jr.; daughters, Brenda Nemec and Dianna Householder; brother, Samuel G. Householder; grandchildren, Justin, Kyle and Kevin. Friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. on Monday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. 15642. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westmoreland County Humane Society. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
