August 10, 2021 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Joanne Prusko, 78, of Glassport died Sunday August 8, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Michaelson) Prusko. She is survived by her nephew Pete (Lisa) Prusko and niece Andrea Prusko. She was preceded in death by brother Thomas Prusko. Joanne grew up in Glassport and lived there for most of her life. She graduated from Case Western with a Masters in Public Health and Nutrition and spent her career serving in the interest of public health, working for the Indian Health Service on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation in South Dakota, and later for the state of Pennsylvania. Joanne really enjoyed travelling, going as far away as Australia and New Zealand. She was an avid bowler, bowling with a group at Lokay Lanes. She equally enjoyed duckpin bowling at Glassport Lanes. She lived in the moment and always had a positive attitude and a smile. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Friends will be recieved Thursday 3-7pm at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held Friday 12pm at Queen of the Rosary Church. Interment following Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue.
August 10, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward Patrick Ryan, Sr., 74, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born December 3, 1946 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Vincent Patrick and Elizabeth Mary (Foley) Ryan. Ed was a former Police Officer and Detective for Allegheny County and was a US Army Veteran. For his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals, The 2 Overseas Bar and The M-14 Marksmanship Medal. He was retired from the former Fisher Body Plant in West Mifflin with over 20 years of service. He attended both St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Towship and Community United Methodist Church in Harrison City. But most importantly, Ed was a family man who loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
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August 10, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lillian Blicharski, 98, of Southgate, MI, formerly of McKeesport, PA, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was born, April 24, 1923 in Industry, PA, daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie (Long) Frencik. She was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Southgate, MI. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Blicharski; sisters, Eleanor Richards, Jean Michalek; and brother, Henry Frencik. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Orbell and her husband, Bob, Janet Feltz and her husband, Ernie; grandchildren, Diane Orbell Ihnat, Ken (Kim) Orbell, Debbie (John) Ryznar, Jeannie Shaw; seven great-grandchildren, Shanelle, Jensen, Calynn, Devin, Ashley, Skylar, Brendan; and sister, Esther Vidale. Friends and family will be received from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Mount Vernon Cemetery, McKeesport. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 09, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Daniel Godzin, age 58, of Port Vue, died on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He was born in McKeesport on May 19, 1963 and is the son of the late Frank and Lily (Williams) Godzin. He was retired from Walmart in West Mifflin and previously worked at Ace Demolition in North Versailles and at Earl Scheib Body Repair in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dan enjoyed fishing, playing cards, spending time with family & friends, and watching NASCAR Racing. He was also a huge Rolling Stones fan.
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August 09, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Nickalena "Lena" "Nicky" Catalina, age 98 of Port Vue, passed away at home on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Born April 25, 1923 in Scottdale, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Agnes Iannone. A member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Eugene's Church in Liberty Borough, Nickalena worked for Norwood Catering on the Gateway Clipper Fleet. She will be remembered for taking great pride in cooking and taking care of her house, her a great sense of humor, and loved all the Pittsburgh sports teams. Besides her parents, Nickalena was preceded in death by her husband Joseph R. Catalina, who passed away January 12, 2008, and her brothers Anthony and Eugene Iannone. She is survived by her children Marianne (Don Plagman) Catalina of McCandless Twp., Christine Catalina of North Versailles, LeeAnn (Tom Dworek) Catalina of Port Vue, Edward (Norma) Catalina of Greensburg, and Joseph (Marlene) Catalina of Mt. Vernon; her grandchildren Gabriel (Dukee) Catalina, Joseph (Paz) Catalina, Carrie (Tim) Scott, Mindy (Don) Geletko, Tim (Colleen) Hannan, and Ed (Renee) Catalina; her fourteen great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and also her beloved cat Abbey.
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August 09, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Kay A. Curry, age 77, of Jefferson Hills, passed away surrounded by her loving family at the home of her niece and nephew Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Monongahela. She retired as the owner of Curry's Corner in West Elizabeth. A former member of West Elizabeth United Methodist Church, she was a former scalehouse operator at Charles Bluestone in Elizabeth. She enjoyed time with her family and was an advocate and lover of animals.
Born April 9, 1944 in Jefferson Hills, she was a daughter of the late James Edward Barrickman Sr. and the late Mary (Wray) Barrickman. She is survived by her brother, James Edward (Mary Ann) Barrickman Jr. of Jefferson Hills; nieces and nephews, William (Andrea) Weber of Bethel Park, James Edward (Robin) Barrickman III of Pasadena, MD, Kathy (Bruce) Santina of Monongahela, Kay Lynn (Gary) Miller of Elizabeth and Susan Lloyd of Kentucky; many adoring great- and great-great-nieces and nephews; also, cousins.
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August 09, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Harry A. West, age 94 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Jefferson Hospital. Born January 12, 1927 in Dunbar, he was a son of the late William H. and Olive S. (Ulander) West. He was a fire chief for U.S. Steel Clairton Works Fire Department for 37 years and a US Navy Veteran, serving during World War II. Harry was a member of the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75 and VFW Post #803, both of Clairton, He enjoyed woodworking in his shop at home, fishing, travel, and had an aviation pilot’s license.
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August 09, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Joseph A. Napoli, Sr., age 91, of Palm Desert, CA, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on July 22, 2021. Born in Duquesne on July 17, 1930, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Angeline (Godine) Napoli. He was retired from U.S. Steel-Duquesne Works as a metalographer. He was an avid golfer and bowler and he proudly served his country in the Navy Reserves for 16 years.
He is survived by his wife Suzi Napoli of Palm Desert, CA. He is the beloved father of Capt. Joseph (Debra) Napoli Jr.-U.S. Navy Ret.-of Mechanicsburg and Yvonne (Bruce) Napoli Meeder of Harrisburg; grandfather of Katie Napoli, Christopher (Renee) Meeder and Noah A. Napoli Meeder; great grandfather of Evan Meeder; brother of Carmella Marko of Port Vue, Teresa (Frank) Palestra of Tampa, FL, and Yolanda (late Kenneth) Marcase of Elizabeth Twp and predeceased by brothers and sisters, late Frank (late Barb) Napoli, late Anthony (late Ruby) Napoli, late Nancy White, late JoAnne (late Tom) Sharkey and late Salvatore (late Angie) Napoli.
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August 09, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
George Allen Sevcik, age 78, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away after a prolonged illness on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at home. He was a retired chief financial officer for the Veterans Administration in Pittsburgh. A Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and a member of the Clairton Anglers Club. Born August 1, 1943 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Adam Sevcik Jr. and the late Irene (Szabo) Sevcik. He is survived by his wife, Corrine E. (Conley) Sevcik; sons, William (Debra) Sevcik of Greenock and Thomas Owen (Garnet) Sevcik of Elizabeth Twp; grandchildren, Coni, Corey, Cody and Colton; stepchild, Samantha.
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August 08, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Raymond Russell Curry, 75, of Greenock, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born July 20, 1946 in East McKeesport and was the son of the late Ralph R. and Carolyn Mae (Hancher) Curry. Raymond was a member of the Pine Run United Methodist Church, White Oak American Legion, Elizabeth Township Ex-serviceman's Association, the Versailles Croatian Club, and Dravosburg F & AM Lodge # 765. He was retired from US Steel Irvin Works and served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Raymond loved playing Pinochle and Chess and going to the Casino.
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August 07, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Frank Barreiro, 83, of Greenock, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born November 16, 1937 in Universal and was the son of the late Florencio and Mary (Vales) Barreiro. He was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greenock, and was a US Army Veteran. He was retired from Advanced Metallurgy and had previously worked at the former US Steel Duquesne Works.
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August 07, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Tamasz J. Skone, 24, of North Huntingdon passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born August 21, 1996 in Reston, VA, son of Timothy and Rebecca (Brant) Skone. Tamasz was a marketer for Renewal By Andersen and was a graduate of Norwin Senior High School Class of 2014. He enjoyed playing the guitar, hiking and spending time at Lake Stonycreek. He is survived by his maternal grandparents, Jerry and Judy Brant, paternal grandparents, Ken and Jane Skone; brother, Jerrad Skone; and sister, Amanda Griffiths and her husband, Paul. Friends will be received from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a pet charity of your choice. We ask that you keep TJ (Tom) in your thoughts. Remember his smile, his friendship, his love for music, programming, the lake and spending time with friends. He may be missed but never forgotten! In loving memory, rest in peace. www.shirelyfuneralhome.com
August 06, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Mary Ann Michaels, age 80, of Whitehall, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on August 5, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital. Daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Slivochka) Sabol, she was born on November 20, 1940. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name Church. Her family was always first. She enjoyed vacationing with her family at Virginia Beach, walking and reading, especially crime scene books. She and her husband took ballroom dancing lessons at the Knights of Columbus and she volunteered at Duquesne Catholic School and Holy Name Church when her children were students. Mary Ann was the beloved wife of 61 years to the late Dr. Joseph E. Michaels, who died on April 2, 2021. She was the mother of Brian Michaels of Washington, PA, Tyrone (Sara) Michaels of Baldwin, Allison (Jamie) Parker of Charlotte, NC, and Joseph (Heather) Michaels of Munhall; grandmother of Jaclyn McIntyre, Madeline, Ashley, Joey Jr., Noel, Starr, Barron and Xander Michaels, Tanner, Connor and Matthew Parker, Presley and Aria Michaels, Brendon and Bailee Gazdag and Raina McIntosh; sister of Michael (Annie) Sabol of Bakersfield, CA and the late Magdalene Sabol. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 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, where a blessing service will take place at 8:00 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EVERYONE SHOULD MEET AT THE CEMETERY.
August 05, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Nancy M. (Paton) Miracle, 88, died August 4, 2021. Born September 28, 1932, Nancy raised two beautiful daughters, Lynn Carol Miracle and Lori Miracle Bromberger and her husband Kenneth Bromberger; adoring grandmother of Jamie Lynn Bromberger. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Nancy was preceded in passing by her parents, Richard Hall Paton Sr. and Margaret (Douglas) Paton, brothers, David Douglas Paton, Robert Douglas Paton, and Richard Hall Paton Jr. (surviving wife Carol) and former husband, Paul L. Miracle.
Nancy was retired from the former Thrift/Eckerd Pharmacy in Monroeville, PA. She was very proud of her Scottish Heritage and loved her family and friends, especially her granddaughter, Jamie. Her greatest joy in life was the time spent with her family. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
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August 05, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lois Mae Haughey, 92, of Bedford, formerly of White Oak, passed away, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at her daughter's home. She was born August 31, 1928 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late John William and Helen Marie (Corcoran) Straub. She was the wife of the late Jerome G. Haughey, who passed away December 27, 2010. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God, St. Angela Parish and the Ladies of Charity, where she was known for her baking during the bake sales. Lois was a 1949 graduate of the West Penn School of Nursing and would work as a registered nurse for 44 years for West Penn Hospital and later McKeesport Hospital. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and would attend games with friends.
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