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Rose E. Gordon

February 09, 2022 |

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

Rose E. Gordon, 77, of White Oak, formerly of Hazelwood, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022.  She was born April 7, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Martin D. and Jeanne R. (Meinen) Gordon . Rose was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. She worked for the former Bell Telephone for over 30 years and recently worked at Giant Eagle in North Versailles in the bakery.  She is survived by brother, Robert E. "Bob" (Janet) Gordon of Naples, Fl, nephews, Robert J. "Bob" (Dyanne) Gordon of Mechanicsville, VA and Richard M. "Rich" (Anita) Gordon of Gibsonia, 7 great-nieces and great-nephews and her close friend Eleanor Barton. There is no visitation. Private inurnment and funeral service will be held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pittsburgh with The Rev. Msgr. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, officiating.  Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director.  Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

 


Raymond A. Balint

February 09, 2022 |

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

Raymond A. Balint, age 87, of McKeesport, died February 8, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport. Born December 23, 1934, in Homestead, he was the son of the late Andrew Balint and the late Margaret (Bakos) Balint-Gaydos and the loving husband of Barbara Ann (Polanowski) Balint.

 
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Gene Joseph Remaley

February 08, 2022 |

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

Gene Joseph Remaley, age 87, of West Mifflin, died on Monday, February 7, 2022. He was born in Monessen on January 26, 1935 and is the son of the late Joseph Hans and Cecelia Nicolas Remaley. He was a member of the United States Army during peacetime, was a manager of Isaly’s then retired from the US Post Office as a carrier.

 
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Anthony L. Radziwon

February 08, 2022 |

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

Anthony L. Radziwon, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 2, 1938 in Braddock, son of the late Walter and Stella Radziwon.  Prior to his retirement, Anthony was a general manager for Kroger Grocery Store and co-owner of Razz T.V.  He enjoyed spending time at the gym with his friends and breakfast crew, was an avid fisherman and a devoted husband, father,  grandfather and great-grandfather.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy L. (Powers) Radziwon; grandson, Jeremy Radziwon; brother, Walter Radziwon; sons-in-law, Wayne Close and Jeffrey Petro; and infant great-granddaughter, Riley.  He is survived by his sons, Anthony "Butch" L. and his wife, Vickie, James E. and his wife, Christine, Darren M.; daughters, Debra F. Dancy and her fiance, Eric, Michele E. Close and Jacqueline R. Petro; sister, Dorothy Blasik; grandchildren, Anthony (April), Tiffany (Chris), Ryan (Stacey), Jamie, Alicia (Chris), Sarah (Ryan), Amanda (Jason), Samantha (Patrick), Wayne Jr. (Kayla), Jacob, Jeffrey (Kristin) ; and 16 great-grandchildren.  Friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA  15642.  A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday in the funeral home chapel.  Interment to follow in Braddock Catholic All Saints Cemetery, Braddock Hills, PA.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westmoreland County Food Bank.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Richard "Rich" Maley

February 07, 2022 |

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

Richard "Rich" Maley, 66, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 27, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William and Dorothy Mae (Herb) Maley. Rich was a 1973 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was the former President of TICO Electric, Inc. He was a member of IBEW Local # 5, F & AM Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge # 731, Royal Order of Jesters Court # 2, the Syria Shrine, the National Electrical Contractors Association, and the Buena Vista, Elizabeth, & Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Companies. Rich was also on the Elizabeth Township K-9 committee. He was a former President of the McKeesport Rotary Club and Scout Master for Troop 99 in Mt Vernon. Rich always enjoyed entertaining as he had a love for cooking, especially at Steeler game tailgates. He made many memories with friends while hunting and traveling on motorcycles or his favorite toy, the Polaris Sling Slot. Whether he was performing a magic trick or telling a joke, he always made sure you had a good time.

 
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Connie Ann Stiffy

February 07, 2022 |

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

Connie Ann Stiffy, 72, of Donora passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. She was born June 16, 1949 in Monessen, and is the daughter of the late Raymond and Vivian (Digrazia) Kereston. Connie was a graduate of the Belle Vernon Area High School in 1967 and an active member in the Miracle Ridge Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jeffrey D. Stiffy, of Donora; sons, Raymond Dale (Christine) Stiffy, of Charleroi, Jason Allen (Tina Callen) Stiffy, of Charleroi, Michael David (Ellen Turner) Stiffy, of Donora; brothers, Ronald and Donald Kereston; and grandchildren, Sarah Stiffy, Samantha Callen, and Marissa Stiffy. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

 


Jonathon M. Lewis

February 07, 2022 |

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

Jonathon M. Lewis, age 48, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at home. He was a gas service technician for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. He was a member and EMT at Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company and a former member and chief at Glassport Fire Company #2. A hockey coach for Ringgold High School and Mon Valley Thunder, he loved hunting, fishing, and his grandsons. Born June 26, 1973 in Chicago, IL, he was a son of Sherry (David) Easton Sutton of Port Vue and the late Lawrence Lewis. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of eight years, Toni M. (Culley) Lewis; sons, Brendon (Emily Hodge) Lewis of New Eagle and Sean (Amber) Trasp of Travelers Rest, SC; daughter, Sara (Jesy) Littlejohn of Laurel, MD; grandsons, Graham Trasp and Tobias Littlejohn; sisters, LeAnne (Andrew) Papson of Glassport and Jennifer (Jay) Morabeto of Glassport; brother, Sonny (Nikki) Lewis of Lexington Park, MD; nephews, Dylan Papson, Steele and Dominic Lewis, and Dakotah and Connor Morabeto; also, aunts, uncles and cousins.

 
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Carol F. Gregg

February 06, 2022 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Carol F. Gregg, 79, of Glassport died Thursday February 3, 2022. Daughter of the late Robert and Elsie (Foreman) Gardner. She is the beloved wife of the late Lowell Gregg. She is survived by daughters Doris (Anthony) Haywood of Mckeesport and Tammy (Daniel) List of White Oak; sons Brian (Jennifer) Gregg of Glassport and David (Heather) Gregg of Glassport; grandchildren Anthony Jr., Brian Jr., Sara, Olivia, and David Jr.; and great-grandchildren Sophia and Roman. She was preceded in death by son Wayne Gregg and siblings Kathy Sterner and John Gardner. Carol was a retired food service worker at South Allegheny School District. Friends received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wednesday from 3-6:30pm at which time a funeral service will be held.

 


Byron Handra, Jr.

February 06, 2022 |

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

Byron Handra, Jr., 75, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born February 12, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Charles B. and Edith (Biddle) Handra. Byron was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church in McKeesport, and also a member of R.O.M.E.O.S. He graduated McKeesport High School in 1964 and the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He was a retired Technical Manager at the Bettis Atomic Laboratory and was an Active Responder at the Three Mile Island Accident in 1979. Byron was a US Navy Vietnam Veteran serving as a proud member of the Seawolves HA(L)-3. For his service he received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He loved his family and lived for his grandchildren that made him so proud. Byron loved to vacation with his family in Ocean City, NJ.

 
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Martin “Marty” R. Shields

February 05, 2022 |

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

Martin “Marty” R. Shields, age 73, of North Huntingdon, passed away on February 2, 2022, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown. Born in Braddock on December 24, 1948, he was the son of the late Martin and Elizabeth “Betty” (Sterner) Shields. Marty was the beloved husband of the late Diane (Arlet) Shields; father of Brandon M. Shields of Whitehall, Alyssa D. Shields of North Huntingdon, Amy (John) Arseneau of Reno, NV, and the late Jamie Greene; cherished grandfather of Noah, Emma, Liam, Connor, Ainsley and the late Madison Paige; brother of Leona (late Dwight) Miner of Valparaiso, IN, Darlene and Linda; and Summer Pendro, Godmother of his daughter, Alyssa. He was a retired truck driver from Motor Coils and New England Freight. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Norwin Christian Church. He loved his trucks, Western movies, fishing, hunting, his dogs (Pointers), and enjoyed playing with his grandchildren.

 
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Alice (Kuchta) Getsy

February 04, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Alice (Kuchta) Getsy, 81, peacefully passed on January 31, 2022. Alice was from North Versailles and formerly of Trafford. Loving mom of Kim Getsy, Robert Getsy and Mark Getsy. Sister of Rosemarie “Cookie” Haitz, Joseph (Margaret) Kuchta and John (Marie) Kutchta. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Alice was proceeded in passing by her parents Joseph and Mary Kuchta and her husband Robert Getsdy (October 2020). Alice was a waitress for numerous years, enjoyed bingo, loved to cook and bake especially making perogies. She was a loving and devoted wife and mom and will be missed.

 
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Romaine Delphine Gallimore

February 04, 2022 |

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

Romaine Delphine Gallimore, 65, of McKeesport, PA departed this life on January 30, 2022, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. The beloved daughter of James and Jean McBride, she was born September 22, 1956, and was a 1974 graduate of Elizabeth Forward Senior High School in Elizabeth, PA.

Romaine was employed with Pennsylvania Coach Lines for over 20 years and was a member of New Beginnings Ministry, Inc. in McKeesport. 

Anyone close enough to Romaine knew how much she loved her family and friends and how proud she was of her 32 grand- and great-grandchildren, who affectionately referred to her as "Granny".

Her biggest pastime hobbies were caring for her many plants, frequenting estate sales, and cheering on her Pittsburgh Steelers football team. She also enjoyed visiting her sons at their various military duty stations as far as Italy and Germany and especially loved spending time in Texas.

 
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Duane F. Session

February 04, 2022 |

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

Duane F. Session, 74, died Jan. 27, 2022. Arrangements were in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Duane, please visit our floral store.

 


Eileen R. Campbell

February 04, 2022 |

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

Eileen R. Campbell, age 92, of Turtle Creek, formerly of White Oak, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was born in Johnstown on January 1, 1930 and is the daughter of the late Alvin and Ruth Berkey, and is the wife of 62 years of the late Merle Campbell. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in North Huntingdon. Eileen truly enjoyed her family and loved going out to eat.

 
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John S. "Jack" Roberts

February 04, 2022 |

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

John S. "Jack"  Roberts, age 93, of White Oak, died February 4, 2022, at home.  Born March 28, 1928, in Montreal, Canada, he was the son of the late John A. and Anna (Stabler) Roberts and the beloved husband of Glenda (Ryan) Roberts who would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on February 22nd.

 
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