Vincent J. "Jimmy" Marino
January 23, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
John F. Mazzarese
January 23, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Alison (Jill) Zora
January 20, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Alison (Jill) Zora, 89, of McKeesport, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away at the Palms at O'Neil Personal Care Home on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023. Alison (Jill) was born in Bootle, England on November 23, 1933 and is the daughter to the late Donald and Lillian McKinlay. She met her husband, American g.i., William Zora while he was stationed at Buttonwood Air Force Base, and they got married in 1953 in England. After coming to the United States Alison (Jill) was a stay home housewife and mother. Alison (Jill) and William had 2 children, Eugene and Tammy. In the early 70' s she decided to join the workforce. She worked 3 Rivers Bank, Wayne Weil Carpeting, and Sears. After retiring from Sears, she started to travel on many adventures with her children. She then got an appetite for cruises; traveling to Alaska, Spain, France, Italy and most of the Mediterranean Islands. She had a very strong spirit, a mind of her own, and a great sense of adventure until recently when the illnesses took its toll. She loved her family, her grand-kitties, gambling, Reese's peanut butter cups, and Ben and Jerry's ice cream; Cherries Garcia flavor.
Betty Lois Heath
January 20, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Betty Lois Heath, 94, of Greenock, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at home. She was born June 28, 1928 in Jacobs Creek and was the daughter of the late Edward and Kathleen (Lancaster) Malone. She was the wife of the late Harry F. Heath who passed away February 4, 2010. They were married for 64 years. Betty was a faithful member of the Greenock United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens and the Greenock Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She worked the former Immel's in Eastland Shopping Center and had retired from the former McKeesport YMCA Camp Soles.
Veronia Mary (Wurtz) Bodner-Lucas
January 20, 2023 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Veronica "Ronnie" Mary (Wurtz) Bodner-Lucas, 89, of Duquesne, died Jan. 20, 2023. She is the daughter of the late John and Gertrude Wurtz and wife of the late Simon Bodner (1991) and Bernard Lucas (2019). She is survived by her daughters Deborah (Robert) Kahl, Marie (Larry) Schultz and Cheryl (Robert) Harshman; son Charles Bodner; gandchildren Allison (Kahl) Cubberley, Elisha (Schultz) Belanger, Kristine (Schultz) Galloway, Keith Harshman, Jeff Harshman and Michele Harshman; brother Ted Wurtz; 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her sisters Anna Clark and Agnes Koch and brother Adam Wurtz. Ronnie was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Wed. from 10 to 11 am. A funeral mass will be held 11:00 am at St. Joseph Church with Father Tom Lewandowski. Inurnment following Holy Name Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels.
Ralph J. Winkler
January 20, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Edward F. Valenta, Jr., “J.R.”
January 20, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Edward F. Valenta, Jr., “J.R.”, age 84, of North Versailles, PA, died on January 19, 2023 at home. He was born in McKeesport on June 19, 1938 and is the son of the late Edward F., Sr. and Anna Mae O’Brien Valenta.
Alex Frank Kadar
January 18, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Alex Frank Kadar, age 95, of Haddonfield, NJ, formerly of White Oak, PA, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. Al was born September 6, 1927, in McKeesport, PA, a second generation Hungarian American, and lived in McKeesport for 74 years.
David M. Forrester, Jr.
January 18, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
David M. Forrester, Jr., age 44 of Clairton, passed away at home Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Born July 5, 1978 in Pittsburgh, he was the beloved son of David M. Forrester Sr. who preceded him in death, and Beverly M. (Bahila) Hutchinson of Clairton. David affectionately known as Dave, attended Clairton High School. He was a member of the Teamsters Union # 1058 and drove for Steel City Trucking. Dave was an avid pool player and regularly attended pool leagues and tournament play. He enjoyed camping, travelling, and outdoor activities. Dave collected all things big and small and enjoyed having a good laugh. He was a self-taught mechanic known to be able to fix anything. He especially loved Fourth of July fireworks with his family. Dave is survived by his mother Beverly (Brian) Hutchison of Clairton; his daughters Davae and Destini Forrester, and their mother the late Ashley McLaughlin, and Brooklyn and Josephine Forrester, and their mother Misty Laverick of Clairton; his sister Christina (Bruce) Montgomery of Baltimore; his uncles Eugene (Michaelene) Forrester, James (Dot) Forrester, and Richard (Ginger) Tracey; hisniece and nephews Danielle, Carvonne, Nathan, Carson, Noah, Cash and Julus; and also a multitude of cousins, close family, and friends.
Elizabeth (Betty) Marie Andriko
January 17, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Elizabeth (Betty) Marie Andriko (née Evanish), 97, died January 17, 2023.
Born November 15, 1925 in Turtle Creek, PA to Nicholas and Catherine Evanish, Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louis Andriko, Sr., whom she married in 1950, her parents, four brothers, and two sisters.
Betty was involved for many years with Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Christian Mothers, and frequently volunteered at St. Joseph Parish in Duquesne, PA. She made lifelong memories and friendships working in a pharmacy for 45 years, first at Ayres Pharmacy in McKeesport, then at Penn Taft Pharmacy in West Mifflin, finally retiring at age 87. She lived 70 years in her own home, spoiling her cat, spending time with neighbors, and completing hundreds of word puzzles. She remained active even after moving to New Kensington to live with her son.
Betty was outgoing, generous, caring, and funny. She is survived by her son Louis (Susan) Andriko, Jr.; grandchildren MaryElizabeth (John) Andriko-Moore, Kathryn (Joseph) Morosky, both of Pittsburgh, PA; and Michael (Jessi) Andriko, of Elkins, WV. She dearly loved her great-grandchildren, Sabine Andriko-Moore and Nikola Andriko, and was eagerly looking forward to meeting another great-grandson due in April.
Justina Frances Lalley
January 17, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Justina Frances Lalley, 84, of Tannersville, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 13, 2023.
Born September 25, 1938 in McKeesport, PA a daughter of the late Michael & Mary Brunscak Kobulnicky.
Carol Ann Johnson
January 17, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Carol Ann Johnson, age 68, of McKeesport, PA, died on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born in Monongahela, PA on February 14, 1954 and is the daughter of the late Eugene “Hank” and Dorothy Smith Finfinger and the wife of the late Roger Johnson. She was employed as a Teacher’s Aide at Long Run Children’s Learning Center in White Oak and also at Eat’n Park in McKeesport.
Carol F. Neyman
January 17, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Carol Fay (Dalton) Neyman, 89 of Dravosburg, passed away on Monday, January 16th, 2023, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She was born in Pittsburgh on February 27th, 1933, to the late James and Leona (Mayer) Dalton. Carol was the loving wife of many years to the late Leroy Neyman, Sr. She is survived by her daughters Carolee (late James H.) Burns of White Oak, Lori (Jace) Younge of Elizabeth Township, and her sons Wayne (Twila) Neyman of Dravosburg and Leroy (Claudette) Neyman, Jr. of Elizabeth Township. Further survivors include sister Beverly LaManna of Baldwin, as well as her loving grandchildren Shanne, Wayne, Dale, Abbey, Cody, Kayla, Kerri, Dane, Dillon, Ty, and Kacie. She is additionally survived by great-grandchildren Aiden, Colton, Maddox, Easton, Spence, Sophia, Nolan, Josie, Lane, Lake, and Myka, as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews. Carol was preceded in death by her daughter Kathleen McCall and brother Thomas Dalton. She enjoyed playing the organ, sewing, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, visiting her cabin in Tionesta, and playing cards. She was also known to go swimming and walking with her friends. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, January 19th, 2023, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A service will take place at 10 AM on Friday, January 20th, 2023, at the Saints Joachim and Anne (formerly the Queen of the Rosary Parish), located at 530 Michigan Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. Interment will follow the service at Richland Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
Rhonda Renee Rodgers
January 16, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Rhonda Renee Rodgers, 67, born December 17, 1955, died January 11, 2023. Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
Glenda Louise Stoll
January 16, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Glenda Louise Stoll daughter of Edith Macey and Andrew Macey peacefully passed on the 11th of January 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Glenda is survived by her loving husband William Stoll of 48 years. Loving mom of Robin (Kevin) Barcus, Glenn (Gina) Stoll and William Stoll jr. Special grandma of 21 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Special sister to Andrew Macey Sr. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and all who loved her.
Glenda was a light in the world. Always wearing a smile on her face everywhere she went. She enjoyed taking pictures and spending time with family. She made people feel special, always remembering any important event with cards and messages. She enjoyed writing daily in her journals and living her life for the Lord. Glenda was a member of Harvest Church in Derry, PA.
