December 23, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph Dale Antonella, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, at the age of 80. He was born on October 30, 1944, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to his parents, Audrey and Joseph Antonella. Joe lived a life filled with adventure, hard work, and deep love for his family and community. Joe was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 57 years, Trish, and their infant daughter, Jan Marie, his parents, Audrey and Joseph Antonella and in-laws, Ruth and James Topper.
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December 23, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Kathleen Toury, age 85, of Brier Hill, PA, died on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was born January 14, 1939, in McKeesport, PA, and is the daughter of the late William Joseph and Anna Maley Spang.
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December 23, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Raymond J. Marraccini, age 102, of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at home. An Army veteran of World War II, he retired as president of the M. Marraccini and Company in Elizabeth. He enjoyed playing golf and cards and was a long-time member of Youghiogheny Country Club. He was an avid bowler and a member of local leagues where he was distinguished as having bowled a 300 game in both 10-pin and duck pin. Born March 1, 1922 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Marshall and Lucy (LaFrankie) Marraccini and husband of the late Ruth E. (Simpson) Marraccini. He is survived by his daughter, Carol (Marvin) Hicks of Dunn Loring, VA; sons, Paul Marraccini of Forward Twp. and Marshall (Laurie) Marraccini of Elizabeth Twp.; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 4-7 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
December 23, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Michelle "Shelly" Ann Hrizo, 63, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was born April 11, 1961 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Edward W. Hrizo, Sr., and the late Maryann (Matta) Hrizo. She was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish-Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport. She was a 1979 graduate of McKeesport High School and was a retired Payroll Clerk for Allegheny County. She was the Office Manager at Mount Vernon Cemetery and was also Secretary of the Edwin R. Crawford Foundation. She is survived by her brother, Edward W. (Diane) Hrizo, Jr. of West Mifflin, sisters, Rita M. (Jimmy) Hughes of Frisco, TX., and Rose M. (Jim) Oelschlager of Bridgeville, nieces, Angela (Bobby) Grossic Kristen (Matt) Salim, and Molly (Joe Wyzkosi) Oelschlager, and nephew, Matthew Oelschlager, great nephews, Braydon Grossic and Caiden Salim, great-niece, Aubree Grossic, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and her beloved cat, Henley. Friends are welcome Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 2-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10 am at Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish- Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
December 22, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Michael Vincent Tomasello, age 32, " the bravest person anyone could know" passed away on December 22, 2024. He was welcomed into Heaven where he was reunited with his Pap Pap Vincent Tomasello and heaven surely celebrated with a big game of baseball, and lots of army toy soldiers. Life on earth wasn't easy on Michael, but everyone who knew and loved Michael will greatly miss him. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, and a Civil War Buff who loved patriotic music. Michael is survived by his best friend, his dad Brad Tomasello, step mother Cheryl Hepler Tomasello, mother Susan Arnold Tomasello, grandmother Luella Tomasello, sister Gina (Zack) Shiley, step sisters Shauna (Tim) Penska, Candice (Kris) Geltz, Uncle Bruce Tomasello, niece and nephews, Presley, Jaxon, Owen, and Noah , and many loving Aunts and Uncles, cousins and family friends. Friends will be received at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME , 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Thursday from 4-7 P.M. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 12:30 P.M. in the funeral home chapel followed by interment in Long Run Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
December 21, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Janet M. (Rendulic) Bernardine, age 78, of Port Vue passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at home. Born February 27, 1946 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Frank D. and Josephine (Frankovic) Rendulic. Janet worked as a runway and fragrance model for Saks 5th Avenue and Thierry Mugler. She was a former member of Sacred Heart, McKeesport and a member of First Evangelical Free Church in White Oak, the CFU, and the Tamburitzans. An active person, she had a 5th degree black belt in Karate and was an expert snow skier and water skier. She loved the outdoors, "lake life", and was very in touch with nature. Janet will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother who was loved unconditionally by her son. She was full of life, lit up the room when she walked in, and overall, a loving and kind person. Janet is survived by her beloved son Donn Darryl Bernardine of Port Vue; brothers Fred (Jeanne) Rendulic of Port Vue and Frank (Sandra) Rendulic, Jr. of West Palm Beach, FL; sister Joan (Mark A.) Vedas of Palm Beach, FL; nieces and nephews; and loyal dog Bosto.
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December 20, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mary Buzzie, age 106, died on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on May 10, 1918, and was the daughter of the late Rocco and Maria Scrima Poppa. She was the wife of the late William Buzzie.
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December 20, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Elsie Josephine Schmidt, age 97, of North Versailles, PA, died on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was born August 2, 1927, in Duquesne, PA, and is the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Mary Moros Chorman.
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December 20, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Patricia "Tricia" Shaw Warren, 72, of Washington, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born July 8, 1952 in Pittsburgh, and was the eldest daughter of the late Ira Dayne and Patricia (Jaycox) Shaw. Tricia attended high school with her husband, Steve, at Elizabeth Forward, and were graduates of the class of 1970. She went on to graduate with a bachelors degree in Economics from Grove City College in 1974, and Boston University for a graduate study in Communications. She worked for WTAE as a news producer while her husband attended law school at Duquesne University. When Steve served as an attorney in the U.S Navy Jag Corps in Norfolk, VA., Tricia raised their two children while doing free lance production for a local cable station. Later on, when they returned to Washington, still raising the children, she pursued a passion as a water color painter and potter while Steve worked as a trial lawyer in Pittsburgh. She painted many landscapes from this area and of their travels around the U.S and abroad. She particularly liked to paint the various changing seasons at their farm pond in Greene County. She belonged to the McMurray Art League and was also invited to be a member of the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society. She and Steve shared a love of nature and the arts throughout their marriage.
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December 20, 2024 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Kathleen “Kathy” Deidre Deiser, 80 of Glassport, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday December 19th, 2024 at her home. She was born in Pittsburgh on August 3rd, 1944 to the late Elmer Deiser and Evalyn Murphy. Kathleen is survived by her children Lisa Hill-Oster of Clairton, and Kevin (Jeryl) Deiser of Singapore, 2 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and niece Brienna O’Leary. In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her siblings Claire O’Leary and Robert Schlernitzaur and nephew Michael O'Leary. She enjoyed to knit and read various novels. Arrangements have been entrusted to E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to donors.diabetes.org. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
December 19, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Ronald Lee Given, 75, of East McKeesport, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at home. He was born July 19, 1949 in North Versailles, a son of the late Alexander and Gertrude (Jenkins) Given and was also preceded in death by his brother David Given. Ron had worked for U.S. Steel and then finished his career with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and a member of the VFW Hilltopper Post 8430 and the White Oak American Legion Post 701. Back in the day he enjoyed playing tennis and golf. He is survived by his wife Maria A. Given; his children Heather M. Barish and her husband Thomas Bostedo and Ron Given; his grandchildren Glenn Turok, David Barish, Alex Barish, Abbegayle Bostedo, Jackson Given and Samuel given; his great grandchildren Emma, maverick, Magnolia, Josephine, and Jameson; and a sister Donna Given. Friends will be received from Noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport. A funeral service followed by Navy honors will be held in the funeral home at 6 p.m. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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December 19, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Veronica Lynn (Henderson) Meriwether, 61, died December 12, 2024. Services were in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home.
December 19, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Cheryl L. LeRoy, 73, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was born July 4, 1951 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Lemuel and Gladys (Galley) James and was also preceded in death by her husband Dennis R. LeRoy. Chery was a retired employee of UPMC. She was a homebody and enjoyed tending to flowers around her house and watching foreign subtitle movies. She is survived by her son Darrin R. LeRoy and his fiancé Jennifer; her brothers Kerry James and Dennis James; also her beloved pet dog Millie. At Cheryl’s request there will be no viewing. A committal service will be held at Plum Creek Cemetery on Monday December 16. Anyone wishing to attend please meet at 11 a.m. at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main St., Irwin, for the procession to the cemetery. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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December 19, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Thomas P. Patterson, 84, of Irwin, passed away peacefully Saturday December 14, 2024. He was born September 29, 1940 in Wilmerding, a son of the late James and Lucille (Moore) Patterson and in and was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters James Patterson, Janny Boben, Robert Patterson, Joyce Blasko; and his beloved wife Janice (Phillians) Patterson. He was a proud veteran who served in the Army, and prior to his retirement worked in the lumber industry for 84 Lumber, Gilbert Lumber, and Samford Lumber.
Tom volunteered and was recognized for over 10 years of service as a driver for the Department of Veteran Affairs, Westmoreland County. He enjoyed his volunteer work, fishing, and traveling with his late wife, especially to Stone Harbor, New Jersey. He is survived by his children Tammy (Don) DiMartino of Jeannette, and Kathy Patterson (Anthony Seethaler) of Pittsburgh; grandchildren Taylor (Nicholas) Repasi, Joseph (Keeley) DiMartino, Cory DiMartino, Jeffrey DiMartino, Khegan Young, Calahan Young (Eliana Mason), Saige Young, and Jonathan Seethaler; great grandchildren Avary, Ansley, Clayton, Isla, Bennet, Jacob, and Tanner; sister Joann Arway of State College; and many nieces and nephews.
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December 19, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Vivian Jean Ledgard, 74, of Irwin, passed away Saturday December 14, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born August 22, 1950 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late George and Dolores (Fink) Breitinger and was also preceded in death by her sister Nancy Brinkos and brother Jerry Breitinger. Jean was a loving mother and her decade’s long love and devotion to her grandchildren is beyond description. She was an animal lover and adored her Irish Setters Lola and Abby. Jean is survived by her beloved husband James W. Ledgard with whom she celebrated 55 years of marriage on November 29, 2024; children Tracy (Mark) Scozio of Darragh, and Kim (David) Bush of Irwin; grandchildren Lexie (Russell) Dayton, Lea Scozio (fiancé Travis Frum), Maddi Scozio (fiancé Luke Vukovich), Sergei Scozio, Kali Ledgard (Tony Harper), Lacey Knox (fiancé Justin Watson), and Alex Knox; great granddaughter Ellie Dayton; sister Pat Magel of Murrysville; and nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024., at the William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Suncrest Hospice for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute to ASPCA, http://aspca.org . For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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