November 05, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Joseph John Zajdel, age 89, of McKeesport, died November 4, 2021, at St. Anne Home. Born December 28, 1931, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Antonio and Apolonia (Yerkey) Zajdel and husband of the late Annabelle Zajdel.
Joe, or Jozius as the family called him, proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1977, earning the rank of Technical Sergeant. He was a member of the PNA Lodge #352, the 11th Ward Club, the Croatian Club in McKeesport, and Mary, Mother of God Parish. Joseph was an avid fisherman who spent summers at his fishing camp. He loved all sports, played on senior leagues, and always had a television tuned to a game. He traveled the world during his military career and in retirement.
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November 05, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Patricia L. Haddock, 84, of Sutersville, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital. She was born, January 5, 1937 in Gratztown, a daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (George) Farmer. Patricia was a member of Calvin Presbyterian Church, and enjoyed cooking, bird watching, spending time with her grandchildren and was an animal lover. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert, Gary and Walter Farmer; and sister, Shirley Schwab. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, William Haddock; sons, William (Ferne), Eugene, and Rodney (Robin); brother, Eugene (Louise ) Farmer; sisters, Helen (Gary) DeBarr, Donna (Robert) Farkas; grandchildren, Jessica (Chuck) Henson, Lucas Haddock, Derek (Erin) Haddock, Chelsea (Jonny) Blair, Kaitlin (Connor) Proctor, Dylan Haddock, Evan Haddock, Olivia Haddock; and nine great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Sunday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in West Newton Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
November 05, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Joyce Irene Philipp, age 53, of Harrisburg, died October 27, 2021, at Ortenzio Heart Center, of Camp Hill, PA. Born September 28, 1968, in Jeannette, she was the daughter of the late Edward Otto and Alice Marie (Harvey) Philipp.
Joyce was an in-home caregiver before her disability would no longer allow her to do so. She enjoyed cooking and sharing recipes on her Facebook page. Joyce found her true happiness in spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Ashley Marie Philipp and April Nicole Brown of Harrisburg; grandchildren, Edward and Ember Rose; sisters, Julie (Bryan) Inks of Somerset, and Donna (Jason) Weighley of Pittsburgh; also nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
Chuck Danforth, Supervisor
November 05, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
John B. Pagani, 93, of Monroeville, formerly of East McKeesport, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Husband of the late Evelyn (Ganoe) Pagani and beloved companion of Helen Wilson. Father of Steve J. Pagani, Jean M. Pagani, and the late Fred Pagani. Brother of the late Josephine Pagani, the late Eleanor VanHalanger, and the late Neil Pagani. Uncle of Valerie (Doug) Warning, David (Michele) VanHalanger, and the late Richard (Marilyne) VanHalanger. Friends were received at James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 433 Lincoln Highway, East McKeesport, PA 15035.
November 05, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
James L. Butler, 57, died November 3, 2021. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran St., Duquesne, PA 15110, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 8, 2021. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
November 04, 2021 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Raymond F. Myers, 80, of North Huntingdon, formerly of McKeesport, died Monday, November 1, 2021 in Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Born in McKeesport, December 9, 1940, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Martha E. Filson Myers and the husband of the late Nila Pearson Myers. A retired banker with First Commonwealth Bank, he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Irwin, a member of the board of directors of the McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center, and served as an elder at the former Central Presbyterian Church of McKeesport. A graduate of McKeesport High School, he earned his master’s degree at Duquesne University. He is survived by his son, Scott (Ann) Myers of North Huntingdon, his daughter, Laurie (Stephen) Junker of North Huntingdon, 5 grandchildren, Adam, Alex, Eric, Brett, and Grace, and by his sister, Karen (Terry) Hammer of Huntington Beach, CA.
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November 04, 2021 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Richard "Rick"Voytko, 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Monessen, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Son of the late John and L. Jeanne Voytko, of West Mifflin. Rick was preceded in death by his brother, John ‘Jay’ Voytko. He is survived by and will be missed dearly by his sisters Paula (Joe) Bresnei, of Glenshaw, and Jeanne (Ron) Dyer of Volo, IL, several nieces, nephews, grandnieces/nephews and a loving circle of friends. Rick graduated from West Mifflin North High School in 1968. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Robert Morris University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services; and earned his Master’s Degree of Education at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Psychology and Sociology.
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November 04, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lowell T. Greene, 81 of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born June 12, 1940 in Lenoir, North Carolina a son of the late John and Vonnie Sturgill Greene. Prior to his retirement, Lowell was employed as a trouble shooter by Verizon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of North Huntingdon VFW Post 781, Jacktown Ride and Hunt Club and was an avid golfer.
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November 04, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Christina “Chrissy” Bocan, May 15, 1974-November 1, 2021. Chrissy Bocan was a powerful free spirit that valued her loved ones above all else. She was passionate about doing the right thing, helping those in need, and embracing life fully. Chrissy is survived by her mother, Anita Bocan, of North Huntingdon, PA, her brother Mike Bocan of Mt. Pleasant, PA, her son Hudson Fairclough-Stewart, of Concord, NH, her boyfriend David Fresch of North Huntingdon, PA, and countless loving friends, as well as her cousins, uncles, and aunts. She was preceded in death by her father George Bocan.
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November 03, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Alice M. Beard, age 78, of McCandless Twp., formerly of North Huntingdon, died on Monday, November 1, 2021. She was born in McKeesport on June 13, 1943 and is the daughter of the late Elmer and Helen Haughey Beard. After earning her Master’s Degree, she was employed as a Chemist at the VA Hospital in Witchita, Kansas.
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November 03, 2021 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Joseph Glagola (Mr. G), 90, of Glassport died Nov. 3, 2021. He is the son of the late Charles and Helen Glagola. He is survived by his beloved wife Gloria (Canelle) Glagola; son Paul (Donna) Glagola; grandchildren, whom he adored, Samantha (Douglas) Nicholas and Dr. Cameron (Caitlin) Glagola; great grandchildren Connor and Cole Nicholas and Cooper Glagola and sister Julia "Jay" Shaffer. He was preceded in death by his son Joseph John Glagola. Joe was retired from National Tube; was a member of St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church. He was an avid hunter; a handyman, who could fix anything; loved motorcycles and his candy and was a huge Pittsburgh sports fan. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Mon. from 2 to 4 and 5 to 7. A funeral blessing will be held Tues. 10:00 am at the funeral home. Interment following Grandview Cemetery.
November 03, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Timothy R. “Timmy” Beal Jr., age 33, of Washington, PA, passed away on "All Souls Day," November 2, 2021. Born in McKeesport, on November 3, 1987, he is the son of Sharon (Denne) Beal of Elizabeth Twp. and the late Timothy R. Beal Sr. He was a pizza maker at Olive Oil Pizza in Washington, PA, a member of Legacy Recovery Church, in Washington, enjoyed drums, skateboarding, fishing and motorcycle riding and was a strong advocate of Narcotics Anonymous. Timmy lost his battle with drug addiction the day before his 34th birthday. Besides his mother, he is survived by brother and sisters MaryBeth (Derek) Pero of Elizabeth Twp., Ian Galik of West Mifflin and Lauren Galik of West Mifflin; his Aunt, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews; and his beloved tortoise, Bindi. He was the grandson of the late Carl “Buck” and Rosemary Denne and the late George and Betty Beal.
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November 03, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
David Richard Williams, Jr., 13, was born January 2, 2008 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the beloved son of David Richard Williams, Sr. and Audrey D. Hampton. The Lord called David home on October 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Betty Williams.
Dave, as he was affectionately called, attended Minadeo and Sunnyside Elementary School. More recently, he was a student at the Pioneer School. Dave loved music, cheesecake, and plenty of good food. If it had wheels, he claimed it as his own! Jokes were a part of his day; he loved to tell jokes and was a constant jokester; we were playing “would you rather” on the bus he was asked if he would rather be the president or a chicken he responded “chicken.” His auntie Adama, was his heart, and just the mention of her name and hearing her voice brought a beautiful smile to his face. David loved to flirt and steal your phone to take selfies and random photos of whoever was with him. Shaun his older brother was Dave’s protector and constant in his life.
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November 03, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Legendary, lyrical, and loved, Ron Chavis, 69, the iconic voice of Pittsburgh and nationwide radio, peacefully went home to the Lord on October 8, 2021.
Nicknamed “Rockin’ Ron” by famed rocker Norm Nardini, Ron began his more than four-decade radio and voice-acting career while a journalism and communications student at Pittsburgh’s Point Park University. “I stumbled into radio,” said Ron during a 2008 interview with All Access, the web’s largest radio and music industry community. “My first week at college I bumped into a childhood friend who was working at the school station. I visited there and it’s been radio ever since.”
From college Ron was recruited to 102.5 FM WDVE, where he not only learned the art of “working a mic” but also became the country’s first full time Black radio host at a major market rock station. With the help of Ron’s seductive voice, which captivated audiences and transcended racial divides, WDVE became the most successful FM radio station in Pittsburgh throughout the 1970s.
During the 70s, Ron also graced the airwaves at Pittsburgh’s 104.7 FM WYDD, where he was radio host and radio/television commercial producer before leaving the station to join major market FM WKLS in Atlanta and, later, KZOK, Seattle’s classic rock station.
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November 02, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Jean P. “Patsy” Karlovski, age 93, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on October 9, 2021. Born in Duquesne on June 6, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Ann (Roba) Gaca. She was a former cafeteria worker for the West Mifflin School District, a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Hedwig Church, a member of the former West Mifflin Annex Senior Citizens and NARFE. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Wasil Karlovski, she is the mother of Judith (Chris) Stokes of McKeesport and Susan (Dean) Clemons of West Mifflin; grandmother of Sam Clemons, Beth (William) Maha and late Jason (Darci survives) Stokes; great grandmother of Jonathan and Julia Clemons, Ethan and Allison Stokes and Colby Maha; sister of Bernadette Krausa, Cathy Kuhns and late Christine Hokaj. There is no visitation. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Name Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
