February 01, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Stephen W. Collins, 72, peacefully answered the Lord's call to come home after a long battle of illness at Forbes Hospital. Stephen was surrounded with prayer during his transition by his Pastor Paul Waite, his niece Tee, and cousins Ronay and Thelma.
Stephen was born on July 22, 1949, in Kearneysville, West Virginia to the late Paul "Pete" Ross, Sr., and Alice L. Washington. Stephen was raised by the late John Collins and Lucinda Washington-Collins whose name he carried.
Stevie loved the Lord and accepted Him as his Lord and Savior, and he loved the house of the Lord! St. Paul A.M.E Church is where he took pride serving as the President of the Nurse's Guild, member of the Steward Board, the Finance Committee, Senior Choir, and the Culinary ministry. Stevie loved his kitchen he was most famously known for his greens and cabbage!
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February 01, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Ellen Clare (Quinn) Miller, formerly a long-time resident of Dravosburg, passed away Saturday morning, January 29, 2022, at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. Born May 8, 1937, in Pittsburgh and raised in McKeesport and White Oak, she was the daughter of the late William and Ellen (Foley) Quinn.
Clare was a devout follower of Jesus Christ and a member of First Evangelical Free Church, McKeesport. She lived for her family, as was evident by the myriad of photos of grandchildren and great-grandchildren on her refrigerator and throughout her home. An avid reader, one-time Dravosburg Women’s Club President, and active in church activities, including service trips supporting missionaries. A thrill-seeker who loved a good coaster ride. She retired at the age of 68 from US Bank.
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February 01, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Rose Elaine Gouker, 76, of Murrysville, passed away, Monday, January 31, 2022 at her home. She was born October 9, 1945 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Passaro) Sebastian. Prior to her retirement, Rose worked for the Irvin Works in the private dining room. Rose was one of the kindest people you would ever meet. She was extremely proud of her son Craig and everything that he has accomplished. Her granddaughter Raegan was the light of her life. She will be sadly missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph and Fred Sebastian; sisters, Odessa Trocheck Petro, Mary Lou Andrews and Joyce Dudick. She is survived by her son, Craig Gouker and his wife, Theresa; granddaughter, Raegan; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Disabled Veterans in memory of Rose. Arrangements were made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 01, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Jo Andrews, age 60 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. Born January 24, 1962 in McKeesport, she is the daughter of Margaret June (Murtha) Andrews of Elizabeth Twp. and the late James M. Andrews. Mary Jo was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Michael’s Church, Elizabeth Twp. and was a bartender, cook, waitress around the area and worked most recently with Triumvirate Environmental Inc. She was a fisherwoman and a good-hearted, free spirit with a heart-of-gold. Along with her mother, she is survived by her fiance' Ken Thornton; her step-daughters Miranda Thornton and Amber (John) Kieon; step-grandchildren Connor and Harper; siblings Susan (Michael) Krznaric of Elizabeth Twp. Michael (Lisa) Andrews of Walnut Creek, CA and Kathleen (David) Henderson of Greenock; brother-in-law George Blalock; and also nieces and nephews.
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January 31, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
On Wednesday January 19, 2022, Cynthia Wrzesinski, age 65, of East McKeesport passed away. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Agnes (Pelc) Wrzesinski. Loving Mother of Kevin Filippino. Dear Sister of the late Colette Queen. Sister-in-law of David Queen. Aunt of Bruce (Coleen) Queen, Keith (Sondra) Queen, and Cherie Queen-McClelland.
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January 31, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
James E. Sutton Sr., 63, of McKeesport, was born September 4, 1958, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of Doc and Clarice (McClanahan) Sutton.
James attended Clairton school district where he graduated in 1976, and he enlisted in the marines shortly after graduation. He served in the marines for seven years. After the military James went on to work as a maintenance man and cook for over ten years. On May 2, 1981, James married Tracie L. Spence. They were married for 41 years, and to this union they had four beautiful children. James and Tracie lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
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January 31, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Tracie Ladawn Sutton, 58, of McKeesport, was born January 22, 1964, in McKeesport, PA. She was the beloved daughter of Lawrence Jeffries and the late Patricia Spence.
Tracie was born and raised in Lincoln Way, where she moved shortly to Clairton. She attended McKeesport High School. She later moved to Seattle Washington, where she finished her education in 1982. Tracie worked as a CNA for over 10 years at Kane Community Living Center. On May 2, 1981, she married the love of her life James E. Sutton. They were married for 41 years, and to this union they had four beautiful children. Tracie and James lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Tracie loved making crafts, camping, doing puzzles, writing fictional stories, dancing and singing. She also loved talking about conspiracy theories, but most importantly she loved spending time with her loved ones.
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January 31, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Agnes McDougal, 93, died January 25, 2022. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. February 5, 2022, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran Street, Duquesne, PA 15110. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Agnes, please visit our floral store.
January 31, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Marylee Simmons, age 82, of McKeesport, departed this life on January 28, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born April 16, 1939, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Daniel, Sr., and Lurline D. (Napper) Bull.
Marylee worked many places throughout her life, including Mercy Hospital, where she worked in housekeeping. She worked the polls at the municipal building of Crawford Village when it was time to vote, spreading her message of the importance of every vote. She was also a volunteer at the Food Bank. Marylee touched many lives, but none like her children, she was truly the matriarch of her family. She enjoyed holiday gatherings, cookouts, and spending time with her grandchildren. Marylee will be remembered to many as a neighborhood mom, always there to lend an ear or give some good advice. She will be deeply missed by all that know her.
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January 31, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Robert W. Kampert, age 58, of McKeesport, died January 28, 2022, at home. Born September 8, 1963, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Edith (Pickell) Kampert.
Robert worked for many years as a security guard at a parking garage in Pittsburgh and was also an avid Chicago Bears and Steelers fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore Kampert.
Family and friends wishing to attend the burial are requested to arrive at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m.
The burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Mifflin.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
Chris Odasso, Supervisor
January 31, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Berlyn Lewis, age 96, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Heritage Manor Senior Living. He retired as a supervisor for Hercules in Clairton. He was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp. where he was a former deacon and a member of the Thriving Survivors Senior Group. A World War II Air Force veteran and former member of the Civil Air Patrol, he was a former security guard with Landmark Security Services. Born September 28, 1925 in Large, he was a son of the late Daniel and Hannah (Lewis) Lewis and husband of the late Katherine (Zofchak) Lewis. He is survived by his daughters, Nancy (Mark) Neff of Elizabeth and Sandra Geiss of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Jonathan (Rachel) Neff of Forward Twp., Katherine (Scott) Jamison of Elizabeth, Craig (Lauren) Geiss of Bloomington, IN and Steven (Emily) Geiss of Columbia, MO; great-grandchildren, Elijah Neff, and Anna, Chillian, Kieran and Cormac Jamison; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sister, Leona Kessler, and brothers, William, Orville and Daniel Lewis, and David Alderson. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 10 AM in Round Hill Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. D. Matthew Stith officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions can be made to Round Hill Presbyterian Church, 2150 Round Hill Church Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
January 31, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jennifer Bachman Wentroble, 50, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. She was born October 2, 1971 and is the daughter of Patricia (Sharp) Hoffman and James Hoffman of Elizabeth Township, and Francis Bachman of Imperial. Jennifer attended Indiana University of PA and Penn State McKeesport, completing her nursing degree at Community College of Allegheny County to become a Registered Nurse. Jennifer had been employed at Kane Regional Center McKeesport, where she was a dedicated, caring nurse, and a part of the wound team. Jen was also a Pediatric Nurse working for years at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh and later as a specialty nurse for children needing long-term care. Jennifer loved being a nurse. To both patients and friends, Jennifer was a caring, compassionate, funny and giving person. She was a skilled rock climber, overcoming her fear of heights and a shoulder injury. She was passionate about protecting the environment and loved to take her two dogs on long walks through the woods. Jen enjoyed working at the Vintage Grand Prix with her dad, making potato haluski during lent with her grandma, mom and the church ladies at St. Max, and treating the family to her potato and cheese pierogies on Christmas Eve.
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January 31, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Anita (Schmidt) Cavanaugh, 89, of Elizabeth passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born November 3, 1932 in Büdingen, Germany and is the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Lina (Metz) Schmidt. She is the wife to the late Harry Cavanaugh, who passed away in 2002. She is survived by her sons, William "Bill" Cavanaugh, of Elizabeth, and James "Jim" (Beth) Cavanaugh, of Houston, PA, and grandchildren, Karl, Breanna, Daniel, Brian, and Steven. In addition her parents and husband, Anita is preceded in death by her sons, Karl "Heinz," and Daniel "Dan" Cavanaugh, and her sister, Marie Kiel. Friends are welcome Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 2-4 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Funeral Service will immediately follow in the Funeral Home Chapel at 4pm. The Rev. Paul Walter will officiate. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
January 31, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Velma Schwartz Feldman, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of White Oak, PA, died peacefully in her sleep on January 28, 2022 at the age of 92. Velma was born on April 30, 1929 in McKeesport, PA and was the daughter of the late John and Lillian Gelb Schwartz. She graduated from Miami High School and attended the University of Miami, FL before settling in her native McKeesport.
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January 30, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph E. Koscevic, 73, of Glassport passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born August 28, 1948 in New Castle and was the son of the late Joseph and Marion (Fair) Koscevic. He is a member at Club 22 in Glassport, and he loved camping and fishing. He loved his "camp family," and spent a lot of time in New Alexandria at Miller's Campground. He is survived by his daughters, Leslie Boots of Alabama, and Stacey Suladie, of New Castle, son, Joseph J. (Nicole) Koscevic, of Glassport, step-son, Kenneth Russell, of Glassport, sisters, Beverly Fulton, of Cory, PA, Cynthia Barnes, of New Castle, and Trudy Qwait, of New Castle, significant other, Vicki Long, of Glassport, and many other family, friends and loved ones. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
