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Angela Storch

March 08, 2021 |

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

Angela Storch, age 80 of Conneaut Lake and formerly of Greenock, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 in UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie.  Born May 25, 1940 in Croatia, Angela was a former caregiver and former member of both St. Dennis Parish and Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick's Church.  She is survived by her husband Harry A. Storch, her daughter Nancy (Barry) Kieffer of Conneaut Lake, her grandchildren Norris Kieffer and Kristie Redden, her stepdaughter Linda Storch of Elizabeth, and her step-grandson William (Melissa) Dixon.  Angela was preceded in death by her first husband William Klasnick and her son William Klasnick, Jr. 

 
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George A. Johnson

March 08, 2021 |

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

George A. Johnson, Jr., 90, of Newport News, VA, formerly of Port Vue, PA, passed away Sunday January 17, 2021. He was born September 19, 1930 in Ellsworth PA, and was the son of the late George A. Johnson, Sr. and Helen (Moore) Johnson. He was the husband of the late Ruth Shirley (Coburn) Johnson, who passed away May 13, 1994. George was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He later worked for 25 years at Equibank and then for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for 10 years. George was also a member of the Lions Club in Port Vue, PA.

 
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Craig S. Boyce

March 08, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Craig S. Boyce, 61, of Glassport died Saturday March 6, 2021. He is the son of the late Donald and Mary (Mercer) Boyce. He is survived by his wife Robin Grimes; children Christa Kettler, Jessica Lesher, and Jay Pipp; grandchildren Dustin, Rylee, Karlee, Samantha, Ashlyn, Isabella, and Kaitlyn; step-daughters Heather Brady and Holly Baranowski; siblings Donald Boyce Jr., Valerie Stephenson, Diane Boyce, Rocky Boyce, and Keith Boyce. He was preceded in death by sisters Cindy Desiderio and Donna Bearden. Craig was an avid fisher and loved the outdoors and his dogs Tupac and Lady. Arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home.
 


Beatrice Contrella

March 07, 2021 |

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

Beatrice Contrella, 102, of McMurray, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021. She was born December 6, 1918 in Blythedale and was the daughter of the late Beniamino and Zaira (Ferrari) Ruozzi. She was the wife of the late Deano Contrella who passed away in 1981. Beatrice was the Office Manager of the former Metlife in McKeesport and had also worked for the former Union National Bank accounting department.

 
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Barbara B. Brady

March 07, 2021 |

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

Barbara B. Brady, 80, of Sewickley Township, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021.  She was born December 9, 1940 in Braddock and grew up in East McKeesport. She was the daughter of the late William Beck and Ruth (Eckenrode) Beck Aiton. Barbara worked at the University of Pittsburgh before raising her family, later returning to work at the former Daily News in McKeesport and the former Baldock nursing home in North Huntingdon where she enjoyed playing the piano for the residents.  She was a member of The Church in Sutersville and the former Sutersville Presbyterian Church. Barbara loved going to the ocean throughout her entire life and was able to see, and touch, the ocean for the last time in December. Barbara, most of all, loved spending time with her family and was very proud of her grandchildren, often traveling to celebrate birthdays, attend soccer matches, band and orchestra concerts, dance recitals, and high school and college graduations.

 
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Lana R. Wisniewski

March 07, 2021 |

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

Lana R. Wisniewski, 77, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at UPMC East, Monroeville.  She was born September 1, 1943 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Chris and Beatrice (Emmert) Miletti.  Prior to her retirement, Lana was the activity director for Briarcliff Pavillion and a member of St. Agnes Church.  She was a member and past president of Joyful Bloomers Garden Club and was a former volunteer at St. Angela’s and Serra High School. She is survived by her husband, Walter Wisniewski; son, Jason Wisniewski; daughters, Christine Mayersky and her husband, Timothy and Holly Wisniewski; brother, Chris (Susan) Miletti; grandchildren, Ava Wisniewski, Justin Mayersky, Brandon Mayersky and Aaron Mayersky.  Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church.  Interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Dana L. Marchand

March 07, 2021 |

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

Dana L. Marchand, 50, of North Huntingdon passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born March 26, 1970 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Robert and Joyce (Novotny) Cortese.  Dana was a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School Class of 1988, earned her Master's Degree in Education from Chatham University and was a floral designer for Gongaware and Parry Florist.  She was a member of St. Agnes Church and enjoyed gardening.  She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. R. Patrick Marchand; son, Dominic Smarra; daughter, Taylor Mikula and her husband, Zachary; mother-in-law, Ruth Ann Van Dyke and her husband, Tom; sister, Gina Egolf and her husband, Gary; nephews, Jake and Anthony; and niece, Syndney.  Friends will be received on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. 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. Agnes Church.  Interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA  02339, www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Dolores Jean Hess

March 06, 2021 |

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

Dolores Jean Hess, age 93, of North Versailles, died March 5, 2021, at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital.  Born August 4, 1927, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Marie (Dorr) McDevitt and beloved wife of the late Ronald James Hess.  Dolores was a life time member of the Evangelical Congregational Church in McKeesport.  She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, knitting beautiful afghans, and caring for her plants.

 
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Joseph "Joe Joe" Maksin, Jr.

March 06, 2021 |

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

Joseph "Joe Joe" Maksin, Jr., age 63 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home on Friday, March 5, 2021.  Born July 27, 1957 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph and Dorothy "June (Beeler) Maksin.  A longtime member of the Local #1058 Laborers Union, Joe Joe is survived by his wife of 42 years Jane Ann (O'Donnell) Maksin; his son Joseph (Jamie) Maksin, III of Elizabeth Twp; his granchildren Joseph, Lucas, and Noah; his brothers Earl (Sandy) Maksin of Long Island City, NY, David (Debbie) Maksin of Clairton, Kevin Maksin of Jefferson Hills, and Dean (Tammy) Maksin of Clairton; his sisters Carla (Bob) Matyasovsky of Jefferson Hills and Mari Anne Maksin of Clairton; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers James, Dennis, and Robert Maksin and his sisters Penny Loera, Cheryl Jenkins, and Janet M. Campbell.

 
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Daniel Gary "BIG DANNY" Foster

March 06, 2021 |

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

Daniel Gary "BIG DANNY" Foster, age 72, of Meadville, formerly of McKeesport, went ALL IN on pocket aces and busted on March 3, 2021, in Meadville, PA. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 5, 1949.  He was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Wissman) Foster and the LOVING husband of Hope (Dunn) Foster for 44 years. Dan retired as a property manager at Apartments Unlimited in 2003 to aggressively pursue a career as a professional gambler.  He was also the wildly successful owner and operator of the legendary Dunn's Dairy in McKeesport for almost 20 years. Big Danny could flip a burger like no other, "The DUNNBURGER", and could play a mean game of pinball. He was a graduate of Serra Catholic High School after successfully digging graves to pass Latin. Dan was a US Army veteran and toured in Korea. He was known for many things throughout his life. Dan had an incredible sense of humor and an uncanny way to make you laugh at will.  He was a role model to many, a rock of stability, and a fierce family man. He enjoyed playing cards with his McKeesport life-long friends, Mama Pepino's cohorts, and many, many trips to the casino. He had an intense passion for coaching his Daughter Hayley's softball teams and relaxing to Doo-Wop oldies. The most important thing to Big Danny was his family's happiness. He loved and adored his precious grand-babies.

 
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Anna Ulokovic

March 06, 2021 |

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

Anna Ulokovic, age 86, of McKeesport, died March 4, 2021, at The Grove at Irwin.  Born June 27, 1934, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Libero and Marie (Cecchini) Durigon and wife of the late Victor Ulokovic.  Anna worked at the family bar, the Clover Tavern, where she bartended and cooked and cared for her family at home.  She loved listening to polka music on the weekend, playing bingo and enjoyed a card game of 500 with friends.  She especially enjoyed her weekly Saturday movie night dates with her daughter and going out to eat a meal.

 
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Antoinette L. (Capaldo) Genre

March 05, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Antoinette L. (Capaldo) Genre, 94, of North Versailles Twp., died March 3, 2021. She was the wife of the late John Genre.  Antoinette was born in Wilmerding on February 23, 1927, and passed at home with her family by her bed side.

Antoinette is survived by her son Victor Genre (Kathi), and Agnes Genre Marts (Chris Romanik), her grandchildren, Lee Marts ( Alyssa) and Alana Marts (Rob), and she simply lived for her great grandchildren Gianna Marts and Santino “Tino” Marts.

 
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George J. Radvansky

March 05, 2021 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

George J. Radvansky, 78, of Duquesne, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Paramount Nursing Home, Baldwin Boro. Mr. Radvansky was born in Duquesne, February 23, 1943. He was the son of the late Michael J. and Mary H. (Gajdzik) Radvansky. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Parish, Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, a retired employee of the Homestead works, the Edgar Thompson works, and the Irvin works of the U. S. Steel Corporation, and a proud veteran of the U. S. Army, and a member of VFW Post 6673 Munhall - Whitaker.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul (Rita survives) Radvansky. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Rita Radvansky, a niece, Amy Davis, two nephews, Myles (Jamie) Radvansky and Craig (Ashley) Radvansky, two great nieces, Amber and Rachael Radvansky, and several cousins.

 
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Walter G. Moffat

March 05, 2021 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Walter G. Moffat, age 88, of Irwin, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born February 20, 1933 in Braddock, a son of the late Paul and Alice (Wells) Moffat. He was an Army veteran that served during the Korean Conflict and then went onto become Vice President of B.W. Otterman Lumber Company before becoming a charter bus driver in his retirement. For 55 years, he was an active member of the Suburban Community Church in Irwin. After his Army motor pool experience, Walt always owned a Jeep and was a founding member of the Triangle Jeepers of Pittsburgh and helped start the East Coast 4 Wheel Drive Association. In addition to Jeeps, building and flying airplanes was a lifelong pursuit.

 
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Jeffrey Clark Marshall

March 05, 2021 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

On December 30, 1959, Jeffrey Clark Marshall was born to the late Redina Ann Fletcher.  He departed this temporal life on Sunday, February 28, 2021.

Jeff graduated from McKeesport High School in 1977 and attended the University of Pittsburgh for 3 years with studies in Engineering.  Jeff later attended ICM School of Business and earned an Associate in Applied Science, Major in Computer Science.  He worked for Federated Hermes Investment Company for 26 years, starting as a Computer Operator then advancing through the company to his last position as a Senior Database Administrator.

Jeff was a dedicated husband, family man, and friend. He was a Master Mason belonging to Pride of the West Lodge #84 in McKeesport, PA.  Jeff enjoyed golfing, fishing, and traveling.  He loved attending sporting events and would travel to attend Steeler games when they played out of state.   He loved planning family vacations and celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary in Hawaii.  Jeff was known for being the grill master and in addition to his impeccable grilling skills, he was famous for making chicken salad and shrimp fried rice for his family and friends. 

Jeff was preceded in death by his late mother Redina Fletcher, step-father Harvey Fletcher, grandmother Gladys Marshall, and cousin Eric Miles.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela of 31 years, daughters Brittney and Adina, son Jeffrey “Isaiah”, three grandsons, Triston, Kingdon and Tru, granddaughter Karsyn, sister Kim, brothers Anthony and Robert “Hinkie”, and aunt Hattie Miles.  Jeff is also survived by his nephews, Anthony Jr., Quinte, Kyle, Elijah, JahShawn, and Skai, nieces Tanaya, Sade, Safiyah, Raziya, Libra, Kamryn, Ky’Layah, Kimora, and Karmen.  Jeff also leaves to mourn a host of relatives and many close friends.

 
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