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Dolores H. Radakovich

November 01, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Dolores H. Radakovich, 98, died Friday October 29, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Wukoson. She is survived by her son Tom Radakovich; daughter-in-law Linda Radakovich; granddaughters Sara Caric and Julie Radakovich; great-granddaughter Eloise; and many loving relatives. She was preceded in death by beloved husband Sam Radakovich, and son Steven Radakovich. Dolores was a longtime member of St. Sava’s Serbian Orthodox Church. Friends received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home Thursday 10am. A funeral blessing will be held at 11am. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.

 


Mary Kay (Thompson) Lindeman

October 31, 2021 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Mary Kay (Thompson) Lindeman, 72 of McKeesport, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on January 6, 1949, in McKeesport to the late Russell and Evelyn Freund Thompson. Mary was the loving partner to the late Rodney “Butch” Lindeman. She is survived by her daughters Lauri (David) Ehredt of Boise, Idaho, and Jennifer Spencer of Homestead. She is also survived by her sons Steve (Joy) Poorman of Elizabeth, Paul Poorman of Clairton, and Todd Poorman of Glassport. She is further survived by her stepdaughter Florence (Scott) Oblack of Forward Township. Other survivors include her sister, Norma (Clyde) Hennon of Dravosburg, as well as 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and her nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Edith, her brothers Sonny and Dick Thompson, husbands Rodney Lindeman and Ben Spencer, and Charles Poorman. She enjoyed playing Bingo, cooking, and baking. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A celebration of life will take place at the 46 Club in Wilson, 307 Division Ave, Clairton, PA 15025 at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Anthony J. Julian

October 30, 2021 |

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

Anthony J. Julian, age 90 of Pleasant Hills, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Southwestern Nursing Center, West Mifflin.  Born February 2, 1931 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Attilio and Adelina (Lancianese) Julian.  A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, Anthony was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, a retired motor inspector at US Steel Clairton Works, and a member of the Tuesday Night Bowling League in Clairton and Glassport.  He is survived by his wife Alberta (DiFalco) Julian; his children Thomas Julian of Pleasant Hills and Barbara (Joe) Mills of West Mifflin; his brother Valentino (Carol) Julian of St. Petersburg, FL; his sister Angeline (Joe) DiPietro of Portland, OR; and also many nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents, Anthony was preceded in death by his siblings Pete, Jimmy, Mark, Joe, John, and Marie Julian, Concerina Bonafortuna, Dorothy and Frances Russo, and Viola Contini.

 
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Louis George Zell

October 30, 2021 |

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

Louis George Zell, 95, of West Mifflin, formerly of White Oak and North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born August 27, 1926 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Freda (Pusch) Zell. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak, F & AM Youghiogheny and Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh, Syria Shriners of Pittsburgh, McKeesport Caravan #4, Old Timers Bowling League, McKeesport Meals on Wheels, Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, Past President McKeesport Junto, Past President White Oak Chapter AARP, Past President Mon Yough Branch 332 Letter Carriers, and Past Vice President of Mon Yough Chapter 1855 NARFE. Louis was a Letter Carrier for over 35 years with the McKeesport Post Office and was a US Navy WWII Veteran.

 
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Emanuel Daniels

October 29, 2021 |

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

Emanuel Daniels, 75, died October 24, 2021. He was born August 12, 1946. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 3, 2021, at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, 2326 Jenny Lind St., McKeesport, Pa., where a funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Emanuel Daniels, please visit our floral store.

 


Gregory Edward Cole

October 29, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary

Gregory Edward Cole, 56, died unexpectedly October 25, 2021, due to covid.

He  was born at Magee Hospital, on September 21, 1965. He was one of three children born to proud parents Virginia and Fred Cole. "Greg", as he was affectionately called, attended and graduated from Duquesne High School.

Although his siblings considered Greg to be a "mama's boy", because of his deep devotion to and affection for his mother, Greg enlisted in the United States Armed Forces shortly after graduation, where he served for four years. He was proud of his achievement of being an Army Ranger Squad Leader, as well as being a Unit Armorer with Secret Security Clearance. He left the Army with an Honorable Discharge.

 
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Rev. Peter Anthony Alfieri

October 29, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Rev. Peter Anthony Alfieri, 95, passed away peacefully at his home on October 19, 2021 in Lantana, FL. He was born March 13, 1926, in East McKeesport, PA, the son of Gennaro and Assunta (Macchione) Alfieri; brother of Angie (Mario) Bortoluzzi, Deborah (late Daniel) Daugherty, James (Jean) Alfieri and the late Victor (Floy) Alfieri. Husband of the late Angeline (Pregano) Alfieri; beloved father of Leah (David) Carmo, Rebekah Anderson, Faith (Joseph) Rossello, and Peter (Elizabeth) Alfieri Jr. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren Bethany (Michael) Porter, Hayley (Jeffrey) Sheldon, David Carmo, Joel (Erin) Anderson, Adam Carmo, Rachel, Sarah and Eve Rossello, and Angelina and Peter Alfieri III; great grandchildren Leah and Keaton Porter, and Violet and Willa Sheldon; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter whose memory he always cherished.

Peter was a proud veteran of the United States Army, and served overseas during World War II. Upon his return, he pursued higher education at the University of Pittsburgh and Western (Pittsburgh) Theological Seminary eventually earning two Master's degrees. His passion and purpose in life was to serve the Lord and spread the gospel. He began his life’s work at Bethel United Methodist church in Lower Burrell from 1955-1959. From 1959-1974 he served Cresson United Methodist church, until eventually relocating to Vintondale, PA to lead Blacklick United Methodist church, where he remained until his retirement in 1989. Even after his retirement, Peter continued his ministry part time at the Laurel Swamp Union Church in Clymer, PA from 1991-2005. He will be fondly remembered by his many congregants and members of the communities he faithfully served throughout his life.

 
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John W. Arnold

October 29, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

John W. Arnold, 89 of North Versailles Twp. died Sunday October 24, 2021, peacefully and surrounded by family.

John graduated from St. Thomas Catholic School in Braddock, PA.  He later attended Duquesne University, CCAC, and the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a masters of education degree in 1982 while being employed full-time at USS Edgar Thompson Works. He retired from there after 44 years of service. John had a fantastic sense of humor, loved music, reading, continuing education, carpentry and electronics.

 
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Timothy Damian Salopek

October 28, 2021 |

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

Timothy Damian Salopek, 65, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born January 7, 1956 and was the son of the late George and Marie (Bradich) Salopek. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Angela Church in White Oak. Timothy retired from the VA Hospital as an X-ray Technician.

 
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Cecelia Ann "Dolly" Downes

October 28, 2021 |

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

Cecelia Ann "Dolly" Downes, age 87, of Olathe, KS, formerly of White Oak, died October 25, 2021, at Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center. Born October 4, 1934, in North Braddock, she was the daughter of the late Engelbert L. "Bert" and Cecelia J. (Visnansky) Onufer and the wife of the late John G. "Jack" Downes.

Dolly was a loving wife and mother that dedicated her life to caring for her family and providing support to others in the community. She was a Graduate of Divine Providence Academy Class of 1952 and attended the Earl Wheeler Modeling School from 1954 to 1955.

 
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Rita S. Williams

October 28, 2021 |

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

Rita S. Williams, age 93 of Clairton, passed away peacefully in Indiana with her sons and daughter-in-law Pam at her side on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  Born January 19, 1928 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Pete and Jeanette (Barron) Seidling.  A former telephone operator for Bell who also worked for G.C. Murphy & Co. in Clairton and Ames in Bethel Park, Rita was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton and the Clairton Senior Citizens.  Hers was a life well lived.  Her love, strength, and memories will be greatly missed.  She will live on forever in heaven and in our hearts.  Besides her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband Robert Williams and her siblings Lois Follador and Lawrence "Dutch" Seidling.  She is survived by her children Robert (Pam) Williams of Plainfield, IN, Jean (Charles) Minford of Clairton, Kahrl (Rick) Smith of Butler, and Charles (Norma) Williams of Indianapolis, IN; her nine grandchildren: Robert and Jeffrey Williams, Karie Wright, Jaron and Matthew Minford, Karisa Williams, April and Alicia Raymond, and Michael Goliat; her fourteen great-grandchildren; her two great-great-grandchildren; her nieces Dinean (Follador) Benack and Lynne (Seidling) Fedorka; and also many nephews.  

 
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Alice M. Scheetz

October 28, 2021 |

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

Alice M. Scheetz, age 84, of McKeesport, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.  She was born in McKeesport on August 3, 1937 and is the daughter of the late John Michael and Mary Elizabeth Lichman Pasternak. She was an active member of St. Angela Church involved in the Ladies of Charity and the bake sales. She was a chairperson of the many card parties that helped fund the McKeesport Symphony. She volunteered at McKeesport Hospital and was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary. Prior to raising her family, she worked as a secretary at General Motors’ Fisher Body in West Mifflin.

 
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Bernard Andrew King Jr.

October 28, 2021 |

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

Bernard Andrew King Jr., 84, died October 17, 2021. He was born on March 4, 1937 in Edgewater, Ala. to Bernard Sr. and Louise King. He was the second oldest of nine children. Bernard was preceded in death by his siblings Myrtle, Edith, Lillie, John Douglas, Melvin and Bruce. He is survived by siblings Virgil and Jacqueline.

Bernard accepted Christ at a young age and he moved with his family to Welch, West Virginia where he spent most of his childhood doing “Country Boy” things, as he liked to say.

Upon graduating high school, he decided to go into a trade, becoming a journeyman welder for J&L Steel, where he worked for 13 years. He was the first African-American to be enrolled and complete the Journeyman Welder Apprenticeship program. He then took up a career at Chrysler in 1969, where he worked in maintenance as a welder. As an employee for Chrysler for 35 years, he was very active in the union and showed his entrepreneurial nature by starting a small coffee business for the employees.

 
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Marie L. (Price) Dawson

October 28, 2021 |

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

Marie L. (Price) Dawson, 92, died October 24, 2021. Arrangements are private and are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.

 


Alma Simon Balter

October 27, 2021 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Alma Balter, loved and adored mother, grandmother, great grandmother, pillar and historian of her family, died Oct. 24 peacefully in her sleep in Culver City, California. She was 104, which is to say, she enjoyed the full ride of life.  Her death sparks true sadness, but even more admiration for a life well lived.

Born 5/5/17, as in, 1917, she was most proud of her large family and served as its matriarch.

Alma was the eldest child of Edith Firestone Simon, who played cornet in a ladies’ orchestra in the steel town of McKeesport, Pa., and Abraham Marcus Simon, dean of the city’s legal establishment and president for life of Temple B’nai Israel. She spoke constantly and fondly of her two younger brothers, James Simon, and Henry Simon, of L.A, who predeceased her.

 
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