July 03, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Thomas Edward Icardi, 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born December 25, 1942 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Leo E. and Sarah H. (Black) Icardi. He grew up in East McKeesport, and went to work at the age of 11 for his father’s business Century Construction. He was a loving father and grandfather who dedicated his life to family, and was always willing to help anyone in need. Thomas was an Army veteran and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years, where he was known as “Ike”. He was a member of American Legion Post 701, White Oak, and enjoyed fishing, especially trips to Canada and New York. He is survived by his wife Mary (Ablauf) Icardi; daughter Carla Icardi Powell of North Huntingdon; grandsons Anthony Powell (Haley Brunner) of Baden, and Nick (Ashley) Powell of West Newton; great grandsons Nickolas Jr. and Kameron Powell; brother James (Sherry) Icardi of Boca Raton, FL; nieces Lea (Michael) Bayer and Heather (Scott) Edward; brothers and sister in-law Alvin (Janet) Ablauf, Regina Ablauf, and Gary Ablauf; also nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank Melanie and Judy of Heartland Hospice for their care and compassion. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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July 03, 2024 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Harold R. “Archie,” “Honey” Bost, age 83, formerly of Larimer, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Centre Care, Bellefonte, PA. Born in Duquesne on July 21, 1940, he was the son of the late Harold and Sophie (Kapolka) Bost. He was a retired foreman from U.S. Steel Duquesne Works, Electric Furnace and also retired from Nabisco-Wilkinsburg as a Machinist. He proudly served his country in the Air Force Reserves. He liked woodworking and liked to tinker and re-wire anything that was broken. He also enjoyed flea markets. He was the husband for 53 years to the late Marielania (Wood) Bost; father of Kathy (Harold) Bletz of Snow Shoe, PA; grandfather of Kelly Bletz; brother of Jack (late Phillis) Bost of West Mifflin, Jim (Wanda) Bost of North Carolina, Gerry (Cindy) Bost of Warren, PA, late Robert “Butch” (surviving spouse Fran) Bost of Bethel Park and late William E. (surviving spouse Linda) Bost of Munhall. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon 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 Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home, following the Visitation, at 12:00 Noon, on July 8, 2024, followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund,
http://curealz.org/
July 03, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dian Hindman, age 72, of Port Vue, PA, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born September 20, 1951, in McKeesport, PA, and is the daughter of the late Alfred and Edith Hill Kremer.
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July 03, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mary Merrill Erkel, age 95, of Herminie, formerly of Port Vue, passed peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024. Mary was born January 30, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Paul Ellis Merrill and Sophie Lokke Merrill. Her brother, Paul Merrill of Oxford, Ohio preceded her in death.
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July 03, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Phillip Harl Moses, age 81, of McKeesport, PA, died on Monday, July 1, 2024. He was born January 14, 2024, and is the son of the late Ann and George Moses.
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July 02, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Charles Andrew Sharbaugh, age 89, of White Oak, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born in McKeesport on November 7, 1934 and was the son of the late Clarence and Regina Wallis Sharbaugh. Charles was the owner and bartender at the former Cherry Lane in Grandview. He later retired as a Road Supervisor for Allegheny County. He was a member of the Croation Club in Versailles. For those that knew him well, know his favorite saying was “Hey Buddy”.
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July 02, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Alice Vasilas, 95, of White Oak, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born October 1, 1928 in Mytilene, Greece and was the daughter of the late Eleutherios and Eleni (Sofianos) Koteros. She was the wife of the late Theodore Peter Vasilas. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her son, Peter Vasilas. Alice was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, White Oak and was also a member of the Philoptochos Society there and she won the St. Photis award for 'Outstanding Parishioner' awarded by the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Pennsylvania. Thia Alice was a seamstress extraordinaire for 20 plus years for the Kaufmann's Department Store. Her baking of Greek pastries for her family, friends and church functions was her specialty - enjoyed by all! The family extends a special thanks to Sylvia and Stella Stratigos for all of those trips / Greek parties for Thia at both nursing homes.
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July 02, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Joseph Stephen Harbulak Sr., age 90, of North Huntingdon died June 29, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born December 9, 1933 in Budkovce, Markovce, Slovakia, he was the son of the late Paul and Anna (Ondovcik) Harbulak, and the husband of over 68 years to Patricia (Hartnett) Harbulak.
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July 02, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Faith Ann Jones Bennett left this earth peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024 after succumbing to dementia at the age of 65. She spent the majority of her life in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, where she was born on July 28, 1958. Her final years of life were in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband so she could be near her daughter and grandchildren (whom affectionately came to know her as Yaya). She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
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July 01, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Roy Paul Warman, age 89, of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, June 29, 2024. He was born August 1, 1934, in Somerset, PA, and is the son of the late Oliver James and Elizabeth Knopsnider Warman.
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July 01, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
David J. Burkhart, age 43, of McKees Rocks, formerly of McKeesport, died June 28, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born July 18, 1980, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Frank and Janet (Wilson) Burkhart and the partner of Melanie Gajdzik.
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June 30, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lois Jean Peters, 86, passed away peacefully in her home on June 29, 2024. Lois was born on April 14, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Richard and Elizabeth Beswick. Lois graduated Greensburg High School in 1956 and worked at Gimbels Department Store. Lois was a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church of North Huntingdon. She graced everyone she met with her charming and optimistic personality. Lois loved traveling to Sea Club V in Florida, cooking, shopping, and baking with her granddaughters. Lois’s greatest joys in life were her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Lois is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Peters, her brother George Beswick, and sister Elizabeth "Pinky" Baker. She is survived by her 4 children, Wendy (Keith) Staso, Lisa (Robert) Scheideman, Jeffrey (Patricia) Peters, and Holly (Joseph) Coghill; 10 grandchildren, Tara and Leah Kristopaitis, Jonathan and Amanda Staso, Rebecca, Ethan, and Evan Peters, Courtney and McKenzie Coghill, and Kendra Scheideman; and 5 great-grandchildren, Roman, Monroe, Nadea, Charlotte, and Bennett. SHE WAS LOVED. Donations in kind may be given to Christ United Methodist Church of North Huntingdon, 2880 Coulterville Road, McKeesport, PA 15131. The family of Lois Peters would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone who made Lois’s life so full, cared for her, and showed her the love she so freely gave to others. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday from 2-7 P.M. Services and interment will be private . In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Christ United Methodist Church, 2800 Coulterville Road, McKeesport, Pa 15131. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
June 29, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
James “Jimmy” or “Hank” Gaudy, of White Oak, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on October 28, 1932, in McKeesport, James was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Helen (Barey) Gaudy, sister, Jean, and dear longtime family friends Harold W. “Chick” and Lavona (Ratzer) Douglas, and Terri (Douglas) Kevana. James, a 1951 graduate of McKeesport High School, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War alongside his twin brother, Joseph “Joe,” as a member of the 3rd Division Honor Guard. Subsequently, James worked as a Foreman at First Sterling Inc. and AMO Industries. James will be remembered as a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend who would do anything to help those he loved. Although he was a man of few words, his actions expressed his love for those around him. He was also an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, spending many happy hours watching games with his family and friends.
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June 28, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Marlane M. Markiewicz, age 75 of Larimer, passed away on June 28, 2024. She was born on February 16, 1949 in Greenfield, the daughter of the late Buzz McWhirter and Betty Callahan McWhirter. Marlane was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin. Marlane cherished her role as a homemaker, and she always looked forward to shopping and spending time with her friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Tina Chergi, and her brother Jimmy McWhirter. Marlane is survived by her beloved husband, William Markiewicz, brother Buzz McWhirter (Susan), nephews Buzzy McWhirter (Sasha) and Rob McWhirter (Camille), brother and sister in-law Dan and Beth Markiewicz, numerous family and friends, and her canine companion, Rusty. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA, at a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Marlane's honor to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and the Wounded Warrior Project. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
June 28, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard M. Coleman, age 57, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at home. He was a stationary engineer for Jones Lang Lasalle in Pittsburgh and a member of IUOE Local 95 Stationary Engineers. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors, and loved his german shepherds, Vixen, Luger, Schatzi, Freyja and Rommel. Born May 18, 1967 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Marvin and Nancy A. (Pulkownik) Coleman. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Michele (Martin) Coleman; son, Rick (Alyssa) Coleman of Rostraver; stepdaughters, Meghan Foglia of Ada, OK and Monika Foglia of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Melody, Richard and Azriel; sisters, Rhonda Munson of Grand Rapids, MI and Nancy Coleman of Munhall; brother, David (the late Lisa) Coleman of Elrama; nieces, Jamie Lynn, Jen, Stephanie and Tiffany; also, cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor John Manon officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute Development Department, Forbes Tower Suite 8084, 3600 Forbes Avenue at Meyran Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (make check out to STI) or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
