January 28, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Gregory S. Germuska, 62, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Forbes Regional Hospital. He was born October 20, 1960 in McKeesport, a son of Donald Germuska and the late MaryAnn (Kosanovic) Germuska. Greg was a beverage specialist for US Foods and a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and attended Miller United Methodist Church with his wife. He was a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School Class of '78 and California University of PA. He enjoyed hunting, cutting grass and spending time with his family and pets. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Beth (Kennedy) Germuska; daughters, Megan Connelly and her husband, Brian, Kami DiazBucio and her husband, Misael; brothers, Dan (Kim), Dane (Shani), Jeff (Michelle); grandchildren, Aiden, Kailyn, Tristen, Gavin Connelly, Nathen and Kasen DiazBucio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Miller United Methodist Church, Brighton Township Bears or Beaver Bobcats. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
January 27, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Violet R. Ghrist, age 85, of Glassport, died on January 22, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born January 14, 1938, in Canonsburg, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ida May (Holmes) Hyson and wife of the late William J. Ghrist.
Violet dedicated her life to taking care of her family and home. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, Pleasant Hills Ward. Violet enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching her shows on National Geographic Wild and movies about Emma and Joseph Smith, founders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved her family and dogs, Princess, Zella, Prince, and Ivory.
Violet is survived by her children, George (Sandy) Ghrist, Cindy (Brian) Sycz, Penny Ghrist, Edward (Ada) Ghrist, and Dana Ghrist; grandchildren, Eddie Jr. Ghrist, Nicole Ghrist, Tabby Oliverio, Tara Oliverio, Melissa Ghrist, Mikey Needham, and Leigh (Richard) Chatkin; great-grandchildren, Taliyah Andreoli, Trinity Hill, Michael Young, Candence Chatkin, Kinsey Chatkin, and William Needham.
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January 27, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Giovanni "John" Mannarino, 73, of Boston, passed away Thursday, January 26. 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 17, 1949 in Crotone, Italy and was the son of the late Francesco and Elisabetta (Ierardi) Mannarino. John was a member of Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, McKeesport. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan and had previously coached soccer at East Allegheny High School. John had worked numerous jobs throughout his life, including a concrete laborer and in stock at Giant Eagle in White Oak. He will be greatly missed.
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January 27, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Alan R. Ochap, age 72, of McKeesport, died on January 25, 2023, at home. Born January 18, 1951, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Albert and Grace (Prutz) Ochap and the husband of Carla Ochap.
Alan retired from Stringert Inc. as a union roofer. He was a member of the United Union of Roofers and Allied Workers Local #37. Alan was a hardworking man. Most of all, he enjoyed spoiling his grandkids.
In addition to his wife, Carla, he is survived by his children, Johanna (Dan ) Kessler, Wendy (Floyd) Gault, and Chris Ochap; grandchildren, Floyd (Taylor) Gault III and Emily Gault; great-granddaughter, Adelaide Gault; siblings, Joseph (Dorothy) Ochap, Debra Oakes and Eva (Bonnie) Ochap; and many nieces and nephews.
Alan was also preceded in death by his son, Mark Ochap.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, February 2, 2023, from 5 p.m. until funeral service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Condolences and memories may be shared at. www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
Supervisor, Charles Danforth
January 27, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Alice L. Ivkovich, 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at LGAR Health and Rehabilitation. She was born October 28, 1929 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Archie and Anna May(Deithorn) Mullaert. Prior to her retirement, Alice was a distributor for Standard Observer Newspaper and later a merchandiser for American Greeting Cards. Alice also worked alongside her husband Nick as a photographer's assistant and together they captured many local weddings. She was a member of St. Agnes Parish and the Emerald Club, and enjoyed playing cards in various card clubs and spending the winters in Florida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Ivkovich, brother, Archie Mullaert and daughter-in-law, Maureen. She is survived by her children, Philip and his wife, Laura, Paul and his wife, Fran, Mark, Amy McCabe and her husband, Tim; grandchildren, Amy (Philip), Cara (Erik), Philip (Sarah), William, Timothy; great-grandchildren, Kasey, Joseph, Peyton, Paige, Bryce and Indy. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church. Entombment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Agnes Emerald Club or LGAR Health & Rehabilitation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
January 27, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Eileen Jordan Gerneth, age 86, of Point Breeze, passed away peacefully at Longwood at Oakmont surrounded by her family where she was known for her beautiful smile and endearing ways. Eileen was born in McKeesport to Eileen Kelly Jordan and Anthony Jordan of Jordan Bananas. She spent most of her growing up years in Laurel Mountain Park in Ligonier.
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January 27, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Pauline Marsh-Kelly, age 93, of West Mifflin, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at home. She was born in Philadelphia on January 19, 1930, was a retired telephone operator for AT&T for 36 years, lived in Garden Grove, CA from 1950-2018 and in West Mifflin from 2018 to the present. She proudly served her country in the Marine Corps from 1948-1950. She was the daughter of late Helen (Antonitis) Evans; wife of the late Jack Harris Marsh for 45 years; mother of Kenneth Marsh of Garden Grove, CA and the late Arthur Marsh; “bonus daughter,” daughter-in-law Laura “Lola” Marsh of West Mifflin; grandmother of Sean Marsh of Carson, CA, Kristina DiVirgilio of Verona, Amy Garcia of Redmond, WA and Travis Marsh of Redmond, WA; 10 great grandchildren; and cousin, Patsy Lescavage of Tuscon, AZ. There will be no visitation or services. 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.
January 26, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Joseph Edward Mance, age 62, of Greensburg, PA, died on January 25, 2023. He was born in Wuerzburg, Germany on January 20, 1961, and is the son of Ilse Betzelt Mance, of Greensburg, PA, and the late Joseph Henry Mance.
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January 25, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Sandra (Dancu) Claudiu, 70 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, at her home. She was born in Bucharest, Romania on October 13th, 1952, to the late Ion and Petra Dancu. She is survived by her loving son Alexander Claudiu of Clairton. Sandra was preceded in death by her brother Paul Dancu. She enjoyed interior design, collecting antiques, and working as a Registered Nurse. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
January 25, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Vernon “Butch” K. Garland, age 80, of Tionesta, PA, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He was born in Glassport, PA on March 8, 1942 and is the son of the late Lester (Helen) Garland and Isabelle Findura Evans. Vernon proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1961 until 1963, then later was employed at Ohio Power and retired from Westinghouse as a maintenance technician.
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January 24, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Doreen E. Hornfeck, age 75, of West Mifflin, PA, died on January 23, 2023. She was born in Findlay, Ohio, on February 24, 1947 and is the daughter of the late Adolf Lucas and Esther Marie Powers. She is survived by her spouse, Ronald Hornfeck. Doreen was retired, after having been employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse and later as an administrative assistant at UPMC Mercy.
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January 24, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Ada Isadora Moffett, age 97, of McKeesport, PA, died on January 24, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on July 5, 1925 and is the daughter of the late Thomas Pearson and Permilla C. Divens.
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January 24, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
John C. Oswald, 82, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Pitcairn, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born July 7, 1940 in New York, New York and was the son of the late George D. and Marion (Kelley) Oswald. John worked for over thirty plus years for HUD. He attended The Pitcairn Assembly of God and formerly attended the Pitcairn United Methodist Church. He was a Mason and a retired member of The Pitcairn Fire Department #1. He met his wife of 64 years in Dunmore, PA and went on to have 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren together. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and was an avid Pittsburgh Panthers and college football fan. He will be greatly missed.
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January 23, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Karlee Paige (Wilhelm) McDermitt, 26, of Bethel Park, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 22, 1996 in Greensburg and grew up in Blythedale. She is survived by her husband, Arthur “Artie” McDermitt, of Bethel Park; parents, John and Kathy (Keddie)Wilhelm of Elizabeth Township; brother, John Wilhelm of Corpus Christi, TX., sisters, Katelyn (Jordan McKelvey) Wilhelm and Katrinia Wilhelm of Elizabeth Township and Kayla (Brendan) Batchelor of Chagrin Falls, OH. She was also aunt of Declan, Bri, John Jr., and Maddie; and great aunt to Finan. Karlee graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School before attending Slippery Rock University where she met the love of her life, Artie. While Artie served in the US Army, Karlee supported and awaited his safe return home. The two were married September 18, 2021 and celebrated alongside their family and friends. Karlee loved to travel, was generous with her time and a spirited woman. She loved animals, especially their dogs Tanner (who is waiting for her), Hank and Katie, both of whom were a great comfort to her in the last year. Her family and friends will love and remember her always.
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January 23, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Susan Lacey, 62, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was born May 9, 1960 and is the daughter of the late Andrew and Emma (Banko) Paskan. She was raised in Sutersville and graduated from Sewickley High School, now known as the Yough School District. She was a dedicated wife to the late Gregory C. Lacey before his passing in 2017. Susan was also a Home Caretaker at the Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth Nursing Home. She is survived by her four sons, Gregory C. Lacey II of Sutersville, Nicholas G. (Alisha) Lacey of Glassport, Tyler M. Lacey and Rory S. Lacey, both of Elizabeth; grand-daughter, Skylar Lacey; her brother, Daniel Paskan, and her nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Susan is preceded in death by her brother, John Paskan. All services are private. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Elizabeth Township, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000, Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
