June 16, 2024 |
By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home
Lawford l. Kea, age 57, of West Mifflin previously of Hazelwood entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 11th 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents Margie Ruth Kea (Kelley) and Aria Junior Kea.
He is survived by Aria "Junie" Kea (Reina) of Wilkinsburg, Mark Kea of Hazelwood, Lea "Dana" Kea McKamey (Butch) of Turtle Creek,
Shawn Kea (Patricia) of West Mifflin and a host of nieces and nephews.[
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June 15, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Martin E. Orendt, 78 of Wilmington, NC, formerly of North Huntingdon, PA and North Ridgeville, OH, passed away peacefully Monday, June 10, 2024 at his residence. He was born on January 14, 1946 in Munich, Germany and was the son of the late Andreas and Sara (Falschissel) Orendt. Martin was the husband of 50 years, to the late Judith Ann (Carlson) Orendt, who passed away December 2, 2017. Martin enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and most of all spending time with his cherished granddaughter, Mackenzie. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his son, Martin (Debra) Orendt, of Harrison City, PA; granddaughter, Mackenzie Sara Orendt; sisters Helma Antonelli, of Wilmington, NC & Woodenville, WA, Elfriede Orendt, of Sacramento, CA, Anita Orendt (Rick Hogan), of Taylorsville, UT; brother, Robert Orendt, of Woodbridge, VA; also a brother-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome Thursday, June 20 from 6:00 -8:00 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, June 21 at 10:00 am. Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. A celebration of life will be held in Wilmington, NC at a later date. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
June 15, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
David Samuel Gilbert, III., 72, of Kintnersville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1951 in McKeesport, and was the son of the late David Samuel Jr., and Dorothy (Rudd) Gilbert. David was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, Ambassador College in Pasadena, CA, and Biblical Theological Seminary in Hatfield, PA. He served his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as a pastor for 40 years leading churches in Ohio, Iowa, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Most recently he served as administrative pastor of Calvary Chapel Central Bucks in Chalfont, PA. He was a talented singer and lover of worship music. He was also an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was the loving husband of 48 years to Hinka (DeVlugt) Gilbert.
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June 14, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Brian E. Collage, age 77, of Elrama, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at home. A Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War, he retired as manager of the IT department and accountant for Clover Hill Food in Bridgeville. Born May 12, 1947 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Adolph and Ella Mae (Northrup) Collage and husband of the late Betty L. (Costa) Collage. He is survived by son, Michael Collage of Elrama; grandchildren, Dylan and Mia Collage; great-grandchild, Aspyn Collage; also, nieces and nephews. No visitation or services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 14, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Marjorie Provan Matievich, 95, of White Oak died June 13, 2024 . She was born April 2, 1929 in McKeesport, Pa., a daughter of the late Donald and Margaret Bell. Marjorie was a 1947 graduate and valedictorian of Wilmerding High School .She was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh and graduated in 1951 with a degree in education later being employed by West Wilmerding / North Versailles Township as a first grade teacher. She later gave up her career to become a full time homemaker raising her four children. Her hobbies included conservative politics, reading, gourmet cooking, sewing. Marjorie's purpose in life was dedicated to her unshakable faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a tireless educator for Christian values. As a mother , grandmother and wife she was a constant inspiration of loving kindness. She is forever loved.
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June 14, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Josiah James Pastories, age 19, of North Huntingdon, PA, died on June 13, 2024, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born April, 22, 2005, in Pittsburgh, PA, to loving parents, Jerry and Lisa Pastories.
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June 14, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Janel (Perretta) Lavorini, 58, of North Huntingdon, Pa., formerly of New Brighton, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024.
Born September 28, 1965, in Rochester. She is the daughter of Joan (Treglia) Perretta Clark. She was a proud graduate of New Brighton High School, Class of 1983. It was during these formative years that her passion for visual communication and graphic design began to bloom. Fueling her artistic ambitions, she continued her education at the Art Institute in Pittsburgh, where she honed her craft and earned her degree in Visual Communications-Graphic Design. Driven by a desire to share her expertise and ignite the same passion in others, Janel furthered her studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), obtaining a Vocational Technical Education Degree for teaching.
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June 13, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Jerrold F. Taylor, age 65, of West Mifflin, PA, died on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Born March 26, 1956, he is the son of the late Margaret S. and Joseph Gessner Taylor.
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June 13, 2024 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Frank D. “Smitty” Smith, age 64, of Duquesne, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in UPMC McKeesport. Born in McKeesport on June 19, 1959, he was the son of the late Anderson Frank “Smitty” Smith Jr. and Betty T. (Baranyi) Smith. He was a former car salesman and enjoyed watching golf. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Phyllis Mills; father of Sara Smith of Braddock and Raquel Ulincy of Braddock; brother of Thomas (“Peg” Marguerite) Smith of West Mifflin and the late Richard (wife Teresa survives) Smith of Camp Hill; grandfather of Luther Harper and & Aniyah Harper; and step father of Ryan Mills of Beaver Falls.
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June 13, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Edith "Edie" Jane Smith, 74, passed away on June 10, 2024. Edie was born on May 17, 1950, in McKeesport, PA, to the late Edwin and Martha (Ostrander) Moore.
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June 12, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Joan Levdansky, age 99, formerly of Forward Twp., passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024. She was born June 29, 1924. Friends will be received at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Friday, June 14, 2024 from 10-11 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Monongahela on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12 Noon. Private burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Breakthrough T1D (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), 501 Martindale Street, Suite 670, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 12, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dorothy Caroline Carpenter Howell, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024. She was born December 19, 1930 in Frank and was the daughter of the late Norman and Violet (George) Carpenter. Dorothy attended a four room grade school in Frank and went on to graduate from McKeesport High School in 1948. She started work the first day after graduation for McCrady Rodgers, Pittsburgh then for G.C. Murphy Company in the Tabulation department. She was the wife of 68 years to the late Herbert Kees "Herb” Howell, who passed away September 30, 2017. Alongside her husband Herb, Dorothy owned and operated their family business, Howell Craft, Inc., where she had served as vice president.
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June 12, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Shirley Mason Weinberg Kohn, age 95, of White Oak, died peacefully on June 12, 2024. Shirley was born in McKeesport on July 22, 1928 to Rose and Joseph Weinberg and was named after silent movie star Shirley Mason. Shirley married Herbert M. Kohn in 1947 and raised their two children, Cheri and Mitchell, in McKeesport. She was a lifelong member of Temple B’nai Israel. After her husband died in 1973, she became a manager for the R.N. Koch jewelry company, working her way up to manage stores across the entire Eastern seaboard. She traveled weekly and sported glamorous looks that went well with her hobby of disco dancing at the Holiday Inn in Monroeville with her longtime dance partner, Jones Costello. After her retirement, Shirley dedicated the next 30 years to volunteering at The Intersection in McKeesport, which was founded in 1972 by the Sisters of Mercy. She helped countless clients navigate paperwork and connect with services. She became close friends with both the nuns and the clients, many of whom looked forward to her smiling face as the greeter and receptionist.
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June 12, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard John Howard, Sr., 81 of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 after an extended illness. He was born October 18, 1942 in Manhattan, NY to the late Carole (Blostic) Lilley. He lived with the late Harry and Juanita Howard until he was five years old where he established a strong and solid foundation which helped him throughout his lifetime. After traveling throughout several states, he reunited with his parents, lived in Cokeburg, PA and eventually Port Vue, PA. Rich enlisted in the United States Navy when he was seventeen years old and was active duty from 1959 through 1963, before he was honorably discharged from the Naval Reserve in 1965. In 1963, Rich met the love of his life, Grayce (Meisl) Howard, and they married on January 18, 1964 at St. Michael's Church. They lived in McKeesport and Blaine Hill before settling in Greenock, PA where they raised their family and many dogs. Rich retired from US Steel as a machinist after thirty-five years of service. He owned and established Howard Window Fashions for many years. He loved old cars and trucks, the older the better. He attended many car shows and events, entering his 1938 Plymouth truck which he restored and drove proudly. He owned over sixty automobiles in his lifetime. He was a true car guy.
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June 11, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Elizabeth "Liz" Warner, 44 of Elizabeth Township passed away Monday, June 10, 2024. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 27, 1979 and is the daughter of Lester Arlin Logue and Frances (Hodgetts) Logue. She worked as a server for 20+ years, most recently working at Yoli's Cucina & Crafthouse. Liz was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and the most thoughtful friend you could have. She was a great decorator, an amazing cook, and loved being in the garden planting flowers.
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