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Bradford "Bucky" R. Miller

July 29, 2021 |

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

Bradford "Bucky" R. Miller, age 84, a former resident of White Oak, Dravosburg, and Elizabeth, died July 27, 2021, at  Manor Care Health Services-Whitehall.  Born August 5, 1936, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late C. Bradford and Mildred (Fowler) Miller.

Brad was an avid outdoorsman, lover of jazz music and enjoyed spending time at his camp in Cook Forest for over 40 years.  A graduate of McKeesport High School in 1954, he was a self-employed Carpenter Craftsman and co-owner of Miller & Newton Construction.

He is survived by: his children - Gary Miller, Barbara Ann (Michael) Anderson, Sharon (Anthony) Tardio, Jeffrey Miller, and Marc (Jennifer) Miller; grandchildren - Ryan Miller, Sara (Bill) Hefner, AJ (Courtney) Tardio, Christopher Tardio, Elliot (fiancée Michelle Montana) Miller, Isaac Miller, Lydia Miller, Owen Miller, Hannah Anderson, Nathanael Anderson; six great-grandchildren; and his ex-wife and close friend Ellen Clare (Quinn) Miller.

 
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Margaret "Peggie" Kugler

July 29, 2021 |

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

Margaret “Peggie” (Rollason) Kugler, 93, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 28, 2021 at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born July 24th, 1928 in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania she was the only child of Elsie (Yost) Davenport and Roy Rollason. A 1946 graduate of McKeesport High School, she was a  woman with enormous love for family, faith, her 1980 Ford Mustang, handbags and shoes. To us she was a fashion icon. Never a hair out of place, her purse and shoes never clashed. Boy, did she know how to accessorize! Peggie had an affinity for floral centerpieces and made many beautiful arrangements for the altars and stages for Wesley United Methodist Church. Her home was decorated beautifully with center pieces as well and at Christmas time….. One can imagine the beautiful pieces she would have placed throughout the house. Peggie was the family historian. Anything that you ever wanted to know about her family she had the answer for. She knew who was married to whom and who the cousin is of the aunt no one ever heard of in that other state? Peggie and her late husband Fred were both on the building committee of Wesley United Methodist Church on Prescott Street in White Oak, Pennsylvania. She was that church’s secretary for over 25 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a Boom-Bah group that would go around to various nursing homes and entertain the residents. Peggie loved dancing, traveling, and meeting new people. After you met her you were never again going to be a stranger and she would always remember your name. In addition to working for her church, she also worked for PNC Bank, Ames, Zayres, G.C. Murphy Co., Immel’s, and S.S. White. Peggie volunteered at the Elizabeth Forward Historical Society and the McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center. She made sure that her family never missed a meal and never could understand how many of us survived without breakfast especially since she would always say how her husband would “turn into a pumpkin” if supper was a tad bit late. There was always ice cream in the freezer and a cake on the counter.

 
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Colleen Trainer

July 29, 2021 |

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

Colleen Trainer, age 67, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Pittsburgh. A former employee of Dillner Transfer Company in West Elizabeth, she retired as a service representative for Pennsylvania One Call System. She was always overly generous to all, loved playing Scrabble, and celebrating Christmas. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family especially her children and fur grandchildren. Born December 27, 1953 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Berlin and Elizabeth (DiLiberatore) Pearsol. She is survived by her daughters, Amie (Adam) Henry and Abby (Travis ) Johnston, both of Pittsburgh; granddog, Walter; grandcats, George and Penny; also, nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Darryl Pearsol and grandcat, Winston.

 
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Amanda Jo Gogoel

July 28, 2021 |

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

Amanda Jo Gogoel, 29, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at home. She was born May 25, 1992 in Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co. Sutersville Women of the Moose Chapter # 1032, Patton Sportsman's Association, the Hodgkin's Lymphoma Face Book Group and the Endometriosis Face Book Group. Amanda Jo was an Emergency Room Dispatcher for Jefferson Hospital. She was also an EMT, Firefighter and Certified CPR Instructor.

 
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Debra R. Boyce

July 28, 2021 |

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

Debra R. Boyce, age 67, of Port Vue, died July 25, 2021, at home. Born May 4, 1954, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Sirak) Spiegel.

Debra worked at Jefferson Hospital as a medical assistant. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and being around friends and family.

 
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Beverly Eileen Cechman

July 28, 2021 |

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

Beverly Eileen Cechman, age 68, of Pitcairn, died on Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born in Pitcairn on June 22, 1953 and is the daughter of George Petkus of Pitcairn and the late Marjorie Eileen Waite Petkus. She was a dog groomer and a long-time member and current president of the Three Rivers Bernese Mountain Dog Club.

 
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Lisa A. Sheridan

July 28, 2021 |

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

Lisa A. Sheridan, 57, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at UPMC East.  She was born April 15, 1964 in Uniontown, a daughter of the late Wendell "Ken" Hewitt and Margaret "Marge" Kraynak.  Lisa was a graduate of Greensburg Central Catholic High School Class of 1982 and a member of St. Agnes Parish.  She enjoyed vacationing at the beach, camping, sitting around a campfire in her backyard and spending time with her family.  She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Patrick Sheridan; daughter, Kimberly Sheridan; sons, Justin and Steven Sheridan; father-in-law, Patrick D. Sheridan; sisters, Donna Hager and her husband, Jay, Maria Doyle and her husband, Kevin; numerous nieces and nephews; and two great nieces.  Friends will be received from 3-8 p.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.  A Blessing service will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Interment to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Irwin.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Nickolas A. Ionadi

July 27, 2021 |

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

Nickolas A. Ionadi, age 92 of White Oak, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Brookdale of Mt. Lebanon.  Born August 21, 1928 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Giuseppe and Rosa (DeLuca) Ionadi.  A cement mason with his union, Local #526, Nickolas was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick's Church in McKeesport and also a volunteer with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.  He joins his wife, the late Dorothy J. (Baglos) Ionadi, who passed away January 3, 2017.  Nickolas is survived by his children Nickolas R. (Cheri) Ionadi of Collier Twp., Dominic (Daryl) Marks of Freedon, and Mary Jo (Alan) Lincoln of Mt. Washington; his grandchildren Nicole (Troy) Williams, Caitlin (Sean) LaVelle, Daniel Marks, Amanda (Mario) Romanelli, Lisa Smith (Vince) Butts, Shanna Howser, Aleigha Johnson, and Addison Lincoln; his great-grandchildren Sean Thomas LaVelle, Jr. and Mila Romanelli; and also nieces and nephews.

 
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Thelma Decolati

July 27, 2021 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Thelma Frances (Angelo) Decolati, 82 of Glassport, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at her home. She was born in McKeesport on November 22, 1938, to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Patacca) Angelo. Thelma was the loving wife of over 50 years to the late John M. Decolati. She is survived by her daughters Lynn Diehl of Elizabeth and Joann Decolati of Glassport, as well as her son John James (Carol) Decolati of Liberty Boro. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren as well as her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Elizabeth, her husband John, and her brothers Louis (Georgette) Angelo and Frank (Nancy) Angelo. She was a member of the St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in McKeesport. A service will take place Thursday, July 29, 2021, at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045 at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Carl O. Benson

July 27, 2021 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Carl O. Benson, 99, formerly of White Oak, currently of Chevy Chase, MD, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Five Star Premier Residence.  Born in McKeesport, July 13, 1922, son of the late Charles O. and Ellen A. Gustafsson Benson, husband of the late Mary E. Powers Benson, he is survived by his wife, Woodene Bell Merriman; son, Carl J. Benson of Elizabeth Township; 2 daughters, Mary Ellen Benson of Monroeville and Christine Imgrund of Peters Township; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  Mr. Benson was a founder and owner of King’s Family Restaurants, was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, and served as a corporal in the U.S. Army during WWII.  Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 on Friday, July 30 from 3-6 PM.  A service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Dr. Moni McIntyre officiating.  Interment will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery.  The family suggests contributions to the Carnegie Library of McKeesport.

 


Jenny Linda (Williams) Schmeltz

July 27, 2021 |

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

Jenny Linda (Williams) Schmeltz,  64, of Versailles, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born April 26, 1957 in McKesport and was the daughter of the late Marvin Eugene and Joan Mercedes (Garish) Williams. Jenny was a member of the Glassport Assembly of God Church.

 
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David Kirk Barrett

July 27, 2021 |

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

David Kirk Barrett, age 71, passed away Thursday, July 22nd, 2021, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry W. Barrett in 2005. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Kathy Barrett; daughters, Marie Sparrow, Angie Langford (Kevin), son, Robert Barrett, and his grand dog Doug; his mother Evelyn Barrett of White Oak, PA, brothers, Keith Barrett (Joani) of Dallas, TX, Gary Barrett of Houston, TX, Brian Barrett (Laurie) of Valencia, CA, and Robert Barrett (Mary) of Johnson City, TN, and by all his loving nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Kirk graduated in 1968 from Serra High School in White Oak, Pennsylvania. He went to Virginia Tech, and graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He worked at WPAFB before starting a 30 year career as a manufacturer’s rep with his dad. After closing that business, he went to work for Vectren Energy, where he retired from. During his time at WPAFB, he took up skydiving and flying. This is where he met his future wife, Kathy, as he was flying the plane, and she was jumping out. Kirk was very involved with his community, enjoyed volunteering, and has made many dear friends along the way. Visitation will be held at 9:30am on Sunday August 1st, 2021 at Tobias Funeral Home- Far Hills Chapel, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd. Dayton, 45429, with Pastor Randy Snyder officiating a short memorial service at 12:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Dayton 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, Ohio 45420. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.

 


Ann Bury

July 27, 2021 |

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

Ann Bury, 70, of North Charleroi, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born April 14, 1951 in California and was the daughter of the late Steve and Nola (Gregg) Havrilesko. Ann was an LPN and had retired from Jefferson Hills Manor in Pleasant Hills. She was a member of the Charleroi Russian Club, the Italian Club and the American Legion.

 
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Goldie Beluschak Jarvis

July 27, 2021 |

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

Goldie Beluschak Jarvis, age 87 of Forward Twp. and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Jefferson Hills Manor.  Born January 12, 1934 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Ulbrich) Werner.  A 1953 graduate of Clairton High School, Goldie worked as a crane hooker at US Steel - National Tube Works in McKeesport.  In her spare time, she enjoyed making homemade candy and working her farm.  Her family will remember her as a hard worker, doing all she could for her family, and an amazing mother and grandmother.   Goldie joins her husbands, John Beluschak, Sr., who passed away November 30, 1975, and Milton "Red" Jarvis, Jr., who passed away April 15, 2011.  She is survived by her children Deborah L. (the late Arthur) Hohn of Forward Twp., John (Laura) Beluschak of Fredericktown, and Greg (Jodi) Beluschak of Elizabeth Twp.; her granddaughter Deborah Sue Montgomery of Charleroi, and also nieces and nephews.  Besides her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by her siblings Theodore Werner and Irene Andresik. 

 
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Wilma Reusch

July 27, 2021 |

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

Wilma Reusch, 85, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at her home.  She was born September 16, 1935 in Wilkinsburg, a daughter of the late Cyril and Viola (Allshouse) James. Wilma enjoyed working in her yard, crafting and baking.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl W. Reusch Jr.; brother, Butch James; sisters, Carol Kelly and Marylou Peterson.  She is survived by her sons, Randy W. (Cathy) Reusch and Rusty Reusch; daughters, Barbara (Raad) Algatrani, Patricia Otto, Cindy Helpenstell, Carol Lencoski; sisters, Linda McNiece, Dorrine Mamrose; 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.  Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday and 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.  A funeral service will take place on Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greensburg Humane Society.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com