December 13, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Robert M. Kimmell, 53, of Greensburg died December 10, 2022. He is the son of the late Raymond and Maryann (Householder) Kimmell. He is survived by his son Shawn Kimmell; sister Barbara Kimmell; brothers Roger and Raymond Kimmell; aunt Lynn Erickson; cousins Erica Erickson and Sharon Kimmell; and niece Amanda Marinucci. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
December 12, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Jennifer Dawn Greenawald, age 32, of McKeesport, PA, died on Sunday, December 11, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on October 19, 1990 and is the daughter of James “Jamie” D. Greenawald and Lori Harper Greenawald, both of McKeesport, PA. She owned and operated Mom’s and Lawns Lawn Care of Elizabeth and prior to that she was employed as a loan processor at Foxhill Mortgage, Inc.
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December 12, 2022 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

John "Yutzie" Belich, 88, of West Mifflin died Monday December 12, 2022. He is the son of the late Jovo and Milica (Trbovich) Belich. He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy (Anastas) Belich; daughter Nicole (Michael) Korach; son Brock (Allie) Belich; grandchildren Ilija, Jaden, Anastasija, and Savka; sister Diane (Paul) Holomshek; and nieces and nephews and godchildren. He was preceded in death by brother Nicholas (Millicent) Belich. John was a member of St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church where he was a former vice president of the church board, served in the U.S. Navy, and was very involved in the Junior Tamburitzans. He was retired from US Steel, Allegheny County, was a security guard for CCAC, and lastly a courier for Buncher Corp. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home from 2-8, with a pomen service at 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held Friday at 10am at St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Stevan Rocknage. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church.
December 12, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Amanda C. Glemba, age 81, passed away December 9, 2022 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. Born June 2,1941 in Versailles, the daughter of the late George R. Pavlic and Mary M. (Sedlar) Pavlic, Mandy was a talented seamstress. She graduated from the Clarissa School in 1962 where she later taught sewing, drafting, and millinery. She was well-known in the McKeesport area for her work, designing intricate wedding dresses and doing simple alterations with equal expertise. She was employed by the Diocese of Pittsburgh for twenty years as a dedicated administrative assistant, managing the Saint Dennis Parish in Versailles, The weekly church bulletins were works of art created on a typewriter and a Xerox machine, well before a computer could make the task an easy one. Mandy was a lifetime member of Croatian Fraternal Union, Sveto Trojstvo Lodge 146 in Versailles. She was also a long-time employee of the Croatian Fraternal Union of America in Wilkins Township, retiring in 2016. She enjoyed her travels to Croatia, shopping trips to the Waterfront, Luciano's lasagna, and her Yorkshire Terrier before falling ill.
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December 10, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Mitzi R. Wigand, 85, of McKeesport passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022. She was born August 29, 1937 in McKeesport and was daughter of the late John and Rose (Biro) Mathe. Mitzi worked for the Allegheny County Magistrate and then went onto work as the McKeesport Police Chief Secretary for 20 years. She was a board member of the City of McKeesport Credit Union, and also a Union Steward at Local 205. She was a dedicated member of Beulah Park United Methodist Church and involved in many of their community activities. She especially loved working at the church thrift store with all her friends. Mitzi loved striking up conversations with everyone - no one was a stranger. She was sure to know someone everywhere she went.
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December 09, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Andrea Taylor, 69, of Larimer died December 9, 2022. She was born July 29, 1953 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Edward and Sarah Leger Taylor . Andrea was a member of Immaculate Conception Church where she sang in the choir. She was formerly employed as a cook for LaDonna's Restaurant and a cashier at Shop and Save. She is survived by her brother, Edward, sister, LeNore Byers, nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 3-7. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
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December 09, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Linda J. (Secrist) Mascetta, age 73, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Grandview Estates in Elizabeth Twp. She was a retired prep cook at King's Restaurant in Bentleyville and a former prep cook at Bill's Golfland and McDonald's. Born July 23, 1949 in Monongahela, she was a daughter of the late Walter Secrist Jr. and the late Norma Jean (Kiefer) Secrist and wife of the late Robert Mascetta. She is survived by sister, Bonnie (Robert) Allen of Elizabeth Twp.; niece, Nicole (Frank) Tibbitt of Greenock; also, cousins. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
December 09, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Victor G. Boytos, age 61, of West Mifflin, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022. Born in McKeesport on January 8, 1961, he was the son of the late Victor A. and Angeline (Buzzatto) Boytos. He was a window installer, a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name Church and he enjoyed fishing, hunting and golf. He is the husband of Karen (Sloss) Boytos; father of Angeline (late Jon) Stajger of North Huntingdon, Abby Boytos of North Huntingdon, Dylan Boytos of West Mifflin and the late Victor “Charlie” Boytos; grandfather of Liliana, Ella, and Aiden Stajger; son-in-law of Juanita (late Charles) Sloss of West Mifflin; and brother of Aggie (Ron) Cisler of West Mifflin. He was predeceased by his sisters Mary Lou (late Jack) Hanks, Victoria (late William) Kelly and Lois Mitsch. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 4-8 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. A Blessing Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, with Rev. Nick Mastrangelo, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Hedwig Cemetery-West Mifflin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232.
December 09, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mary “Dolly” Louise Moffa, age 79, of North Versailles died on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on August 24, 1943 and is the daughter of the late Daniel and Louise Yenerall Moffa. She was employed in clerical positions at People’s Union National City Bank and later as a real estate agent for Brandywine Communities.
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December 08, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Dolores T. (Kruszka) Nolan, age 92, formerly of West Mifflin and Munhall, passed away on Wednesday, December, 7, 2022. Born in Homestead on October 23, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mayni) Kruszka Sr. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Trinity Church. Dolores was the wife of the late Lawrence V. Nolan; mother of Patricia (Fred) Webb of Easley, SC; grandmother of Deidre Colleen (Austin) Smallwood of Columbia, SC and Michael L. Mikulas of Easley, S.C. She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph (late Marlene) Kruszka Jr. and Edward Kruszka. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 2-4 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. A Blessing Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church-West Mifflin, with Rev. Nick Mastrangelo officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery.
December 08, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Donna Ruth Hudson, age 85, of McKeesport, died December 7, 2022, at Grandview Estates. Born December 7, 1937, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Sylvestor P. and Ruth (Moon) Smith and the wife of the late Gene R. Hudson.
Donna retired as an administrative assistant at an assisted living in McKeesport. She also worked as a secretary for a Christian School in Elizabeth in her early years. She enjoyed taking care of her garden and had a fierce love for animals. Donna would frequently go to flea markets to find collectibles and old furniture she would restore. She enjoyed going to bible study with her friends and was an avid reader.
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December 08, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Daniel George Winter, 97, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022. He was born August 10, 1925 in Clairton and was the son of the late Daniel and Ida (Hummel) Winter. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak, and was a retired Operating Engineer for Union Hall 66. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Dolores J. (Halvorsen) Winter, nephews, Charles Grimm, and Steven Grimm, and nieces, Heather Grimm, Jennifer Gostkowski, and Janet Brunck. Friends are welcome Monday December 12, 2022 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday at 1 pm. The Rev. Michael Ryan will officiate. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
December 07, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Russell W. Jones, age 76, of White Oak, died on December 5, 2022, at home. Born May 27, 1946, in McKeesport, he is the son of the late Jack and Ethel (Hurst) Jones and the significant other of Carol Basista.
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December 07, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Vicki (Jerome) Knudson, age 56, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a bartender and cook at Scotty's in West Elizabeth, a social member of Blaine Hill Fire Hall, and a member of the Wilson American Citizens Club in Clairton. Born July 7, 1966 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Donna (Jamison) Jerome of Summerville, SC and the late Russell Jerome. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, William F. Knudson; daughter, Chelsea Knudson of Moon Twp.; sons, Thomas (Danielle Steligo) Reitzel of Elizabeth and Brandon Knudson of West Elizabeth; grandchildren, Zoey Steligo and Brody Reitzel; sister, Robin (Jim) Patterson of Summerville, SC; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by brother, Rusty Jerome Jr. A memorial gathering will take place in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 2-4 PM. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
December 07, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Magdalene Tretinik, 97, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Golden Heights Personal Care Home. She was born October 7, 1925, a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Tretinik. Prior to her retirement, Magdalene worked for Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory. She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Church in Herminie and enjoyed gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sara Nagy. Magdalene is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Brush Creek Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com