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Gayle S. Smith

March 05, 2022 |

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

 Gayle S. (MacArthur) Smith, age 89, of Dravosburg, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2022, with her family by her side. Born September 9, 1932, in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Arthur "Bud" MacArthur and Evelyn (McDowell) Foster and the wife of the late Harold Pennell and Sherwood Smith.

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Michael P. Lyons

March 04, 2022 |

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

Michael P. Lyons, 42, of New Stanton, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at his home. He was born June 22, 1979 in Greensburg, a son of Martin and Susan (Morrison) Lyons. Michael graduated from Norwin Sr. High School in 1998 and was manager of BFS Convenience Store in New Stanton. He adored his nieces and nephews and was known for his sense of humor and infectious laughter. Mike enjoyed spending time with friends and family and had a great love for animals. He is survived by his siblings, Beth (Brett) Lyons-Sternburger, Marty (Stephanie) Lyons and Trisha (Logan) Caswell; fiancee, Claudia Bickerton; nephews and nieces, Zack, Shannon, Paige, Molly, Logan, Delaney and Jillian. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on June 22, 2022 at a time and place to be announced. Memorials may be made to Hope 4, 2000 Commerce Loop, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Diana da Silva Kacso

March 04, 2022 |

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

Diana da Silva Kacso, age 68, of Brooklyn, New York, died peacefully in her sleep on
March 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband and sons at her bedside,
after undergoing treatment for advanced cancer over the previous 18 months with her
usual indomitable courage, optimism, and irrepressible spirit.
Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1953, Diana began studying piano at age seven in her
hometown. At the age of 15, she made her orchestral debut with the Brazilian
Symphony. In 1971, she graduated from the Brazilian Conservatory of Music in C. P. de
Mello’s and Elzira Amabile’s piano classes. Between 1972 and 1975, she studied at the
Juilliard School of Music in New York City as a scholarship student of Sascha
Gorodnitzki.
Diana performed in concerts across South America, Europe, Israel, and the United
States, including Carnegie Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Royal Festival Hall, and
Concertgebouw, and recorded for radio and television, including appearances on WNET
and WQXR. Deutsche Grammophon recorded her live concert in Munich in 1980. She
performed duos, trios, and chamber music with many beloved colleagues, including
Nancy Green and Jennifer Devore, cellists, and the late Rosemary Glyde, violist.
She won top awards at several international competitions, including 3rd Prize at the
International Piano Competition in Rio de Janeiro (1973), 6th Prize at the 9th
International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw (1975), 1st Prize at the
Teresa Carreño International Latin American Piano Competition, Caracas (1976), 2nd
Prize at the Artur Rubinstein Competition in Tel Aviv (1977), 2nd Prize at the
International Piano Competition in Leeds (1978), 1st prize at the International Piano
Competition in Viña del Mar (1978), and 2nd Prize at the Gina Bachauer International
Piano Competition, Salt Lake City, Utah (1982).
Diana moved to Brooklyn, New York, in 1985 with her husband, Christopher Panny, an
attorney whom she originally met at Juilliard when he was a music student there. In the
early 1990s, Diana curtailed her professional activities after her beloved sons, Gabriel
and Benjamin, were born, to devote her time and energy to them.
She returned to her native Brazil several times between 2006 and 2008 to give recitals
and masterclasses, which were enthusiastically received, and to reconnect with friends
and colleagues.

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Naomi D. Rosche

March 04, 2022 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Naomi D. (King) Rosche, 86 of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, March 3^rd, 2022, at her home. She was born in Lincoln Borough on April 27, 1935, to the late Francis and Helen (Gumbert) King. Naomi was the loving wife of 67 years to Ronald A. Rosche. She is survived by her husband Ronald as well as her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Ray) Hoffman and son Christopher M. Rosche. Further survivors include grandsons Mathew and David Hoffman. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents as well as brothers Thomas and Robert King. She was a member of the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies as well as the Elizabeth United Methodist Church.  She also spent 10 years on the South Allegheny school board, spending 8 of those years as president of the board. She loved animals, especially horses and schnauzers. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6^th St, Clairton, PA 15025. Inurnment will occur privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

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George W. Householder

March 04, 2022 |

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

George W. Householder, 83, of Apollo, formerly of Irwin, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at West Haven Nursing Home, Apollo, PA.  He was born February 7, 1939 in Greensburg, son of the late Samuel and Jessie (Keeling) Householder.  Prior to his retirement, George was a truck driver for ATL Truck Lines and retired from BOC Gas.  He was a former member of Teamsters Local 30.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Davey Jones, and grandson, Billy Teck.  He is survived by his son, George (Kelly) Householder Jr.; daughters, Brenda Nemec and Dianna Householder; brother, Samuel G. Householder; grandchildren, Justin, Kyle and Kevin.  Friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. on Monday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  15642.  A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westmoreland County Humane Society.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Dorothy Ruth Cartwright

March 04, 2022 |

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

Dorothy Ruth (White) Cartwright, 92 years old, passed away on Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, PA. She was born June 25, 1929 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Dr. Howard E. White and Ruth (Gloss) White. She was a 1947 graduate of McKeesport High School. She graduated from Robert Morris Business College in 1948 before graduating from McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing in 1951. She moved to White Oak in 1992 and retired from McKeesport Hospital as an RN in 1994. In 2015 she moved to Redstone Highlands North Huntingdon. She was a lifelong member of Beulah Park Methodist Church and also attended First Evangelical Free Church. Dorothy never retired from taking care of people. Even after her retirement from the hospital, she continued to care for those around her - neighbors, family and friends. In earlier years after retiring, she enjoyed taking short bus trips with friends.

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Gust G. Pedos

March 04, 2022 |

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

Gust G. Pedos,  91, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at home. He was born November 9, 1930 in the Village of Pigi on the Island of Ikaria in Greece and was the son of the late George and Anna (Tsounis) Pedos. Gust was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church,White Oak and the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood. For his service to his church, he received the St. Photios Award from the Metropolis of Pittsburgh. He was proprietor of Pedos Painting.

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Carol Ann Miller

March 04, 2022 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Carol Ann Miller, 52, died suddenly at her home in Liberty Borough on Monday, February 28, 2022.  Born in Staten Island, NY on September 16, 1969, she was daughter of the late Carl and Rose Marie Sloninski.  She was an employee of the Target in West Mifflin for over 20 years.  She is survived by her husband, Heath B. Miller, sisters, Veronica, Carla, and Darice, brother, Stephen, and mother in law, Mildred L. “Cissy” Miller, also by nieces and nephews.  Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 on Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM.

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Dorothy C. (Raduykovich) Bilan

March 04, 2022 |

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

Dorothy C. Bilan, age 97 of Summerville and formerly of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Jefferson Manor Health Center, Brookville.  Born November 6, 1924 in Large, she was a daughter of the late Jovo and Anna (Pekella) Raduykovich.  A retired Unit Secretary for the South Hills Health System and a custodian for the West Jefferson Hills School District, Dorothy was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church, the CFU Lodge #248 of Clairton, and the AARP Wilson Chapter #1612.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Sylvester Bilan, who passed away in 1979, and her son Richard Bilan, who passed away in 1976.  Dorothy is survived by her son David (Robin) Bilan of Summerville, grandsons Victor (Jennifer) and Anthony (Rachael) Bilan, her two great grandchildren Lydia and David, and her niece Caren  (John) Pacerucha.

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Robert “Bob” D. Morgan

March 04, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary

Robert “Bob” D. Morgan residing in Picayune, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the age of 82.  Originally from McKeesport, PA, he was preceded in death by his parents, James W. Morgan Sr. and Norsis Jackson Morgan; brothers, James Morgan Jr. and William Morgan. He is survived by his brother Patrick (Bernie) Morgan, his children Coleen Wadowsky, Loreen Mitchell, Kathleen (Steve) Andrejcak, Robert J. Morgan, and Maureen (Ron) Dorsey, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Visit picayunefuneral.com to view full obituary or to leave an online condolence.

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Katie M. Maringo

March 03, 2022 |

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

Katie Mary Ann Maringo, 40, of Donora, lost her courageous battle with numerous illnesses on March 2, 2022 and is no longer in pain or suffering.  She was born November 17, 1981 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Frank and Bonnie M. (Arnold) Maringo of North Versailles.  Katie was a former member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church and had previously worked for Petco and Brize's Kennels.  She had a special love for animals. Katie enjoyed making jewelry for her friends and family. She had a love of music, she had just got a purple guitar and amp for her last birthday, that had brought her so much joy. She was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.  Katie was a kind, caring and compassionate person who will be very missed.

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Ernest G. Goettel

March 03, 2022 |

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

Ernest G. Goettel, age 98, of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Bridgeville Rehabilitation and Care Center. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a retired pipefitter for US Steel Clairton Works. Born May 3, 1923 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Edmund and Bertha (Achtzehn) Goettel and husband of the late Katherine "Betty" (Gee) Goettel. He is survived by daughter, Michelle (Frank) Pipak of O’Hara Twp.; sister, Alma Jarvis of Monessen; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sisters, Charlotta Cain, Iva Metz, Emma Joll and Yvonne "Bonnie" Garvin, and brothers, Brinton, Emmett "Bill" and Edmund Goettel. Visitation and burial were private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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James A. Schonhardt

March 03, 2022 |

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

James A. Schonhardt, age 82, of Liberty Borough, died March 1, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 23, 1939, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Max and Elizabeth (Rydle) Schonhardt and the husband of Adrienne (Roslosnick) Schonhardt.
James retired from the United States Postal Service, where he was a mail carrier. He was a US Army veteran and a member of the Port Vue American Legion Post #447 after the McKeesport American Legion closed. James was also a member of the 11th Ward Club and Croatian CFU Lodge 146. He enjoyed playing poker in his early years, trips to the casino in recent years, watching the Penguins and Pirates, and basking in the sun in his front yard. James's greatest joys were spending time with all of his family and grandchildren, especially his great-grandson, Ross, Jr. They would spend Sundays going to church in the morning and then enjoy the afternoons together.

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Bethel "Bette" (Brown) DeSantis

March 03, 2022 |

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

Bethel "Bette" (Brown) DeSantis, age 83 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.  Born January 27, 1939 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late W. Thomas and Bethel Grace (Hail) Brown and wife of the late Felix J. DeSantis, who passed away June 13, 2005.  A retired environmental engineer for Jefferson Hospital, Bette was a member of Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church.  She is survived by her children Lisa (Charles) Grese of Venetia and Dean (Lydia) DeSantis of Pleasant Hills; her grandchildren Heather (Jeff) James, Charles (Merrill) Grese and Hailey Grese, and Dean "D.J.," Dante, and Dana DeSantis; her great-grandchildren Hayden, Jordan, and Grayson James and Nora Grese; and her special companion Bella. 

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Ann J. (Ursta) Scrip

March 03, 2022 |

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

Ann J. Scrip, age 97 of Versailles, passed away surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, February 27, 2022 in Paramount Senior Living - South Hills in Baldwin.  Born June 10, 1924 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Yurichko) Ursta.  A member of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport, the CFU Lodge 146 in Versailles, and its former Ladies' Club, Ann worked most recently as a manager for the Elks Club in McKeesport.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Michael A. Scrip, who passed away March 1, 2011, and her siblings: Charles, George, and John Ursta, Julia Cooper, and Mary (Marko) Wojtowicz.  Ann is survived by her sisters Veronica Servov of Elizabeth Twp., Margaret Ursta of Versailles, and Julia A. Roberts of Versailles and also many nieces and nephews.

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