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Donald F. Hart

June 08, 2021 |

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

Donald F. Hart, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born March 10, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Elmer B. and Edith (Deeds) Hart. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School, obtained his B.S. in Mathematics from the West Virginia Wesleyan College and his M. ED. from the University of Pittsburgh. Donald worked as a Mathematics teacher for Elizabeth Forward School District, where he retired after 31 years. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in White Oak, where he held numerous leadership positions during his lifetime. These included many years as chairperson of the staff Parish Relations Committee and the church's delegate to the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference. Donald was an avid reader, he enjoyed playing golf and was a member of several leagues, and was also a member of the Mon Yough Church Dartball League.

 
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Sally M. Scalise

June 08, 2021 |

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

Sally M. Scalise, 90, of West Mifflin died March 12, 2020.  She is the daughter of the late Louis and Gisel (Lucas) Juhasz and beloved wife of the late Frank V. Scalise.  Sally is survived by her daughter Nicolette (Kevin) Laster; sons Mark Scalise and Gregory Scalise; grandson Jaxson Scalise; also nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her son Frank C. Scalise; sister Geri Lozano and brothers Robert and Charles Vizzini.  A memorial service and celebration of Sally's life will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2021, 11:00 am, at Terrace Church of the Nazarene in West Mifflin.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

 


Gregg Allan Wilson

June 07, 2021 |

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

Gregg Allan Wilson, 34 of Youngwood died Monday, June 7, 2021 . He was born April 28, 1987 in Raleigh, North Carolina, a son of Gregg W. Wilson and Tracy Varner Carbone (Vince). Gregg graduated from Penn Trafford High School in 2005. He was an avid Steelers fan, even naming  one of his three dogs, Binx, Chloe and Shazier  after #50. Gregg enjoyed riding  dirt bikes, motorcycles, and enjoyed walking his dogs. He was preceded in death by his fiance, Jamyshia. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step children, Elijah and Dayvon, one sister Heather Wilson, a niece Addison Wilson. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home,  176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Wednesday from 2-6:30 p.m. A service will be held at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the family using our website funding page. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Bobbi Jo Swartz

June 07, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Bobbi Jo Swartz, 51, of Glassport, formerly of West Mifflin, died June 7, 2021.  She is the daughter of Joanne (Swanson) Swartz and the late Ray Swartz.  She is survived by her fiancé Paul Pipp, children Derrick Tamsula, Dave Tamsula, Dannielle Tamsula and Dehandrea Tamsula; grandchildren Hailee, Addison and Adyn; ex husband David Tamsula; sister Sandy Swartz; brother Allen (Mary Ann) Swartz; mother in law Cynthia Pipp; father in law Mack Clark and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Kimberly Swartz. Bobbi Jo was loved by so many and touched so many lives with her zest for life. Her favorite saying was “Life is a climb and the view is great!” Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Thursday from 6 to 8.

 


Paul J. Tkac

June 07, 2021 |

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

Paul J. Tkac, age 74, of White Oak, died on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in McKeesport on January 2, 1947, and is the son of the late John and Beatrice (Barco) Tkac.  He was a Route Manager with Distributors and Dealers for 30 years.  Then worked with Comnet at the airport until “9-11” happened and he was laid off and then retired.  He was a lifetime member of the White Oak #1 Volunteer Fire Department which during that time he served as a past president and fire chief.  He volunteered with his son, John “JP” and then his daughter, Victoria also joined… whom with Paul have a combined community service of 75 years. 

 
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Edward R. Suckfiel

June 07, 2021 |

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

Edward R. Suckfiel, age 75, of White Oak, died June 4, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born January 29, 1946, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late James and Dorothy (Guntram) Suckfiel.

 
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Donna Marie Steiner

June 07, 2021 |

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

Donna Marie DiBattista Steiner, 71, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born November 28, 1949 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Dominic and Connie (DiMucci) DiBattista.  Donna retired from McKeesport Hospital after 25 years of service and was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, relaxing in the sun, taking cruises and carrying on her mother's tradition of Sunday dinners, and especially honoring St. Joseph's Feast Day.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James "Jimmy" DiBattista.  She is survived by her loving husband, John "Jack" Steiner; daughters, Dena Worrall Ciccarelli and her husband, Rick, Jayme Worrall King and her husband, Bill; Stacey Steiner Chambers and her husband, Roger, Lori Tresnan and her husband, Tom; grandchildren, Brando, Ricco, Keira, Rachel, T.J. and Courtney; loving nephews, James (Cami) DiBattista and William (Jessica) DiBattista.   Friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Jennifer Marie Morris

June 07, 2021 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Jennifer Marie Morris, age 39, of McKeesport, died June 3, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born January 8, 1982, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Timothy (Suzan Gluscic) Gebis and Sarah (Reist) Gebis and the wife of Dale Morris.
Jennifer was currently working for Inferno Pizza of Elizabeth, where she was a cook. She formerly worked as a pastry chef, where she shared her delicious creations while working in Florida and Barbados. She was a graduate of South Allegheny High School and the International Culinary Academy of Pittsburgh. Jennifer was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish. She enjoyed baking, cooking, shopping, and following Pittsburgh Steelers football. Jennifer also loved her traveling adventures and scuba diving. She had an infectious laugh and was always joking around.

 
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Mary Elaine Angeloff

June 06, 2021 |

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

Mary Elaine (Lewis) Angeloff, 86, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday June 5, 2021 at home, after losing a valiant battle with lung cancer. She was born on September 16, 1934 in West Elizabeth, the daughter of the late William J. and Margaret (Leightley) Lewis.  Mary started working in finance at the former Haines grocery store on Route 51 by Century III mall and then worked as a lead teller for the Pittsburgh National Bank in McKeesport for nearly 20 years. In her spare time and  hobby, Mary was fondly called the “cookie lady” and actively involved in supporting the community for over 30 years by literally baking thousands of dozens of homemade cookies for weddings and other special events and celebrations around the Pittsburgh area.

 
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Stephanie Ann Carey

June 04, 2021 |

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

Stephanie Ann Carey, age 49 of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born December 13, 1971 in McKeesport, she is the daughter of David and Janice (Harsmanka) Pysz.  The office manager and an insurance agent for Klingensmith Insurance Agency in Versailles, besides her parents, Stephanie is survived by her husband Michael Carey, her son Adam Carey, her brother David M. Pysz, her brother-in-law Philip Carey, III, her nephew Layke Katona Pysz, and her great-aunts, great-uncles, and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her father-and-mother-in-law Phil and Betty Carey, her grandparents Adam and Cecilia Harsmanka, and her aunt Lucille "Luba" Harsmanka.  

 
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Nancy Louise Essay

June 04, 2021 |

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

Nancy Louise Essay, 84, of Greenock, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. She was born October 17, 1936 in Greenock and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice (Smock) Wunder. She was the wife of the late Thomas Richard Essay who passed away August 29, 2014. Nancy was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church where she served as church organist for many years. She loved her animals including her ducks, cats and dogs.

 
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Richard J. Crux

June 04, 2021 |

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

Richard J. Crux, age 67, of West Mifflin, passed away on June 3, 2021, at UPMC Mercy. Born in McKeesport on April 24, 1954, he was the son of the late Raymond and Marjorie (Watts) Crux. Richard was retired from Fisher Body-WEMR (Welding Electrical Mechanical Repair), was a coach and umpire for West Mifflin girls’ softball, coached for the West Mifflin Boy Baseball League, was a former member of the West Mifflin School Board, and a member of the Polaris Masonic Lodge #375. Married for 47 years to Ruth E. (Hvizdos) Crux, he is the father of Raymond J. (Jennifer) Crux of Rotterdam, NY, Rebekah L. Crux of West Mifflin, and Rachel B. (Michael) Ruffing of Buckhannon, WV; grandfather of Andrew Crux, Alexis Crux, Layla Chapman, and Mikey Ruffing; brother of Marjorie “Peggy” Crux of Myrtle Beach, SC, Jeanne Scholl of Myrtle Beach, SC, late Bobby Crux, late Linda Files Balint, and late Thomas Clemons. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021, from 2-7 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 be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 10:00 A.M., with the Rev. Stan Gregorek officiating.  Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131.

 


Joyce D. Young

June 04, 2021 |

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

Joyce D. Young, age 77, of White Oak, died June 3, 2021, at Hempfield Manor.  Born April 1, 1944, in Wilkinsburg, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl (Franks) Rawson and the beloved wife of John Young for 56 years.

 
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Milan J. “Meach” Stojakovich

June 04, 2021 |

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

Milan J. “Meach” Stojakovich, 89, of North Versailles succumbed to his battle with lung cancer on June 2, 2021. Born Feb 26, 1932 in Duquesne to the late Paul and Violet Stojakovich. Milan was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport. He was a Korean War vet and worked 40+ years at US Steel. He loved spending time in his garden, fishing and at the flea market. He made a friend everywhere he went and will be sadly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife Berta Stojakovich. He is survived by his children Patricia Stojakovich, Michael Stojakovich, and Joseph Stojakovich. Grandchildren Bria (Nico) Williams, Michael (Robyn) Stojakovich, and Joseph Stojakovich. Great Grandchildren Jeffrey, Bella, Nico, Melody, Annabelle, Ben, & Delilah.

 
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Jean (Berkovitz) Falce

June 04, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Jean (Berkovitz) Falce, 91, formerly of North Versailles. She spent the last nine years living with her daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter. Jean died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones, and her favorite cat, Stewie. Wife of the late Reynold Falce. Loving mother of Lisa (Carl) Tuscan and the late Lori (surviving Tom) Wratcher. Grandmother of Gina Tuscan (Greg Buchko).

Everyone was always welcome at her house, and you were guaranteed a great meal. She loved to have time with her family. One of her favorite holidays was Christmas Eve and having the feast of the seven fishes with her family.

The family would like to thank Angels for the Elderly and Gallagher Hospice. Thanks to Jean’s loving caregivers, Renee, Bobbi, Kathy, her nurse’s aide Jocelyn, and her amazing nurse, Kimmy.

 
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