Alan J. Procacina
December 19, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Michael M. Phillips
December 19, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Michael M. Phillips, age 90 of Floreffe and formerly of Clairton, passed away at home on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Born October 19, 1931 in Clairton, he was a son of the late John and Suzanne (Praschak) Phillips. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War and a retired steelworker for US Steel, Michael was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, Clairton. He is survived by his brother John (Barbara) Phillips of Alta Loma, CA and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his siblings Helen and Mary Sedor, Elizabeth "Betty" Montgomery, Susan Paul, Margaret Hunnell, and George and Charles Phillips.
Dana (Byers) Lewis
December 19, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Mark O. Bedont, Jr.
December 19, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Mark O. Bedont Jr., 74, of Williamsburg, VA, formerly of Centreville, VA and West Mifflin, PA, died peacefully in his sleep, at home, on Monday, December 13, 2021. He was born on November 20, 1947 to the late Mark O. Sr. and Beatrice (Ardiana) Bedont. Mark graduated from Indiana University of Pa. He retired as a Program Analyst for the U.S. Department of Labor. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1970-1972 as a Radio Operator in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing with his son and friends every year in Cross Fork, PA, “The Gabby.” He is survived by his best friend and love of his life, Sally, of 37 years; son Alex (Kari) Bedont; Grandchildren, Mark, Melody and Elijah; brothers, Gary and Jeff (Mary) of West Mifflin; Uncle to Melanie (Rob) Vitous, Eric (Lauren) Bedont, Tracey Lape (Mike Warywoda) and Tyler Douglass; Aunt Ada and cousin Joe Genito. Mark will be buried with Military Honors at Jerusalem Western Salisbury Cemetery in Allentown, PA. Local announcement made by the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300.
Donald J. Dugan
December 19, 2021 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Donald J. Dugan, 63, of Liberty Borough, formerly of Turtle Creek, died Monday December 13, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife Janice (Bearinger) Dugan and their fur kids Sassy, Sweet Pea, Trixie Rae, and Penny Pin. Also survived by step-children, step-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Don was preceded in death by his brother Richard ‘Richie” Dugan. Don drove for Access and was a greeter at Sam’s Club. He had a love for animals, often fostering them.
John D. Terenzio III
December 19, 2021 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
John D. Terenzio III, 61, of McKeesport passed away Sunday December 5, 2021. Beloved son of Elizabeth (Kovach) Alworth and the late Jack D. Terenzio. Brother of the late Jonathan D. Terenzio. Survived by Kovach aunts. John attended Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh and Francis McClure in White Oak.
Cynthia Ann (Simeone) Wilkins
December 19, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Cynthia Ann (Simeone) Wilkins, 58, of North Versailles, passed away Thursday December 16, 2021. She was born January 19, 1963 in Penn Hills, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Janet (Forney) Simeone and was also preceded in death by a brother in-law Daniel Wymard. Cynthia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and caregiver. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband Ron Wilkins, children Justin (Jamie) Daley of Chartiers-Houston, Angela (Steve) Nash of North Versailles, Shayla (Vince) Wilkins of North Versailles, and Ron (Jenna) Wilkins Jr. of Hookstown; grandsons William Bobik, Dominic and Devon Nash, and Maddox Daley; brothers and sisters Salvatore (Cori) Simeone of Apollo, Denise Wymard of Plum, John (Patty) Simeone of Pittsburgh, and Tina (Mike) DiCroce of Penn Hills; also many nieces and nephews.
Marlene Victoria Parker
December 19, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Marlene Victoria Parker (nee Ero), age 79, died peacefully at home on Friday, November 19th, 2021, in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Marlene was born on March 23rd, 1942 in McKeesport, PA. She graduated from McKeesport Nursing School and Upsala College with a Masters in Human Resource Management. Marlene was very active in her community in Vernon, NJ where she taught Aerobic Dancing, and ferried her children to their multiple activities while young.
In 1998 she moved to Palm Harbor, FL where she worked as a patient advocate with United Healthcare, a job she really enjoyed in helping families with complex medical conditions find the care they needed.
Avonda Danielle Sims
December 19, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Avonda Danielle Sims, 48, died December 8, 2021. Arrangements were in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
Frances E. Baker
December 19, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Frances E. Baker, 98, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 9, 2021 in McKeesport, PA.
Frances, affectionately known as, “Ma, granny, and Ms. Baker,” was born on May 13th, 1923, in Shelbyville, Tennessee to the late Doc and Alice Shelton. She was one of four siblings. Frances spent her childhood and early adult years in Shelbyville. She met her husband, the late Walter B. Baker, while he was stationed in Tennessee. The couple relocated to McKeesport in 1948. From their union, in 1953, they welcomed a daughter, the late Clarissa F. Baker.
Frances was a homemaker and loyal member of Christ Temple AME Church of McKeesport. She was a devoted usher for several years. Frances was a fun-loving woman who enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends. Friends and family all enjoyed spending time with her and hearing her unique laugh.
Adeline Bodnar
December 18, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Adeline Bodnar, age 100 of Clairton, passed away at home on Friday, December 17, 2021. Born November 25, 1921 in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late Julio and Frances (Garcia) Gimiliano. Adeline was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton, the Italian Club, the Women's Guild of Ascension Church, and also volunteered and cooked for Meals on Wheels in Clairton. Adeline was preceded in death by her husband, the late Paul Bodnar Sr. who died 4/3/1999; her sons Dennis Bodner and Paul Bodner, Jr.; her daughter-in-law-Francine Bodner; her brothers Peter, Sam, John, and Daniel Gimliano and Joseph Levat; and her sisters Nancy Yacavace and Genevieve DelVecchio. Adeline is survived by her son Anthony (Teresa) Bodner of Orlando, FL; grandchildren Denise, Danielle, Jeffrey, and James; great-grandchildren Elena, Jack, Brandon, Nicholas, Gabrielle, and Jackson; and also many nieces and nephews.
Michael David Kovac
December 16, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Michael David Kovac, 57, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 24, 1964 in Washington, DC and was the son of Patricia Ann (Allen) Kovac of McKeesport. Michael loved heavy metal music, most notably Ozzy Osbourne and also enjoyed playing guitar. He had a love for all comic books, SciFi movies, Star Trek and all things science. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his mother, he is survived by sister, Robin (Eric) Anderson of Greenock, niece, Raychel Kovac of Greenock, cousins, Debbie (Jimmy) Miller of Dravosburg, Dennis (Melanie) Glaub of Liberty Boro, and Jordan Nunez of Dravosburg and other members of extended family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mike and Ellen Allen and his aunt, Dorothy Everly. 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. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
Margaret D. Joschak
December 16, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Margaret D. Joschak, age 95, of West Mifflin, formerly of North Braddock and Duquesne, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Daughter of the late George and Mary (Petkanick) Dendak, she was born in Duquesne, on March 10, 1926. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish-Good Shepherd Church, the First Ladies Catholic Slovak Union, the Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union, a former member of the Good Shepherd Choir and former member of St. Michael’s Altar Rosary Society. She was the beloved wife of the late John Joschak; mother of Richard (late Maxine) Joschak of West Mifflin, Donna (Ron) Powell of Center Twp., and late George “Dudgie” (late Marilyn) Joschak; grandmother of Victoria Powell, Joshua (Diana) Powell, Christina (Matt) Ricupero, Ryan (Nicole) Joschak, Eric (Caitlin) Joschak and Jessica (Justin) Sopko; 9 Great Grandchildren; many Nieces and Nephews; sister of the late Eva (Late Steve) Perish, late Anna (late Paul) Hoydich and late Mary “Jackie” (late Robert) Stoklas. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 12-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, where parting prayers will be said on Monday, December 20, 2021, at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., at Good Shepherd Church, Braddock. Interment will follow in All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery, next to her husband.
Thomas A. Komar
December 16, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Thomas A. Komar, age 65, of Dravosburg, passed away on December 16, 2021, at home. Born in McKeesport on July 29, 1956, he was the son of the late Andrew and Florence (Bender) Komar. He loved all sports, especially horse racing. He is the husband of Lory (Haupt) Komar; father of Melanie (Rob) Bunovich of Westmoreland City and Danae Komar of Irwin; grandfather of George, Mikaela, Thomas and Mary Jane; and brother of Barbara Komar of North Huntingdon. There is no visitation. Arrangement entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
Ruth Frencik Schwirian
December 16, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ruth Frencik Schwirian, 91, of Elizabeth Twp., died Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Ruth was born in Frank, PA on July 18, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Gertrude Rhoades Frencik and Henry (Heinie) Frencik. She was the wife of the late Curtis Andrew Schwirian, who passed away July 14, 1975. Ruth leaves one son, Scott (Kim) Schwirian of Elizabeth Twp., and one granddaughter, Laci. Ruth was a proud 1948 band member and graduate of McKeesport High School and later received her degree from The Indiana State Teachers College, now known as IUP, where she was affiliated with Zeta Tau Alpha.
