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Harry L. Lindamood

December 10, 2020 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Harry L. Lindamood, 76, of Duquesne, died Dec. 9, 2020.  He is the son of the late Frances (Cheney) and Harry Lindamood.  He is survived by his beloved wife Cathy (Dovichin) Lindamood; daughter Sherry Lindamood; son Skip (Kathy) Lindamood; grandchildren Brittany and Brandon;  great granddaughter Charlotte Rose; brother James (Janice) Wise and sister Antoinette (Anthony) Ferrieri.  Harry was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Duquesne, where he worked.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Tues. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral service will be held Wed. at 11am with Pastor John Gropp at Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.

 


John J. Gogoel Jr.

December 10, 2020 |

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

John J. Gogoel Jr., age 78, of Blaine Hill, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Anna Lisa's A Touch of Home Personal Care Home. An Army veteran, he was a retired steelworker for U.S. Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. and a former member of the Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co. He was a fan of Pittsburgh and all local sports. Born November 15, 1942 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late John J. Gogoel Sr. and the late Anna (Faer) Gogoel. He is survived by his sisters, Elizabeth G. (the late Thomas) Beeler of Elizabeth Twp. and Gloria M. (Ed) Duval of Liberty Borough; nieces and nephews, Tom, Ron and Chris Beeler, Elaine Taylor, Cathy Berkley, Amy Yurkovich, Eddie Duval, Keith Duval and Dana DeCecco; 16 great-nieces and nephews; two great-great nieces and nephews; also, numerous cousins. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff and caregivers at Annalisa for the compassionate care shown to John. Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial were private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Laurel Pershing

December 10, 2020 |

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

Laurel "LJ" Pershing, age 76, of Blaine Hill, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Family Hospice & Palliative Care. She retired after 42 years as a secretary for H.J. Heinz Co. in Pittsburgh and was also a secretary for the G.C. Murphy Co. in McKeesport. Her last job was a school bus driver for the Thomas Jefferson School District.

She was a member of the Goldwing Club Chapter E in Belle Vernon, the Elizabeth Twp. and Clairton Lions Clubs, and the senior centers in Olympia Shopping Center and West Newton. Born September 15, 1944 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Edith (Krah) Hathaway.

 
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Anna Marie Gillott

December 09, 2020 |

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

Anna Marie Gillott, age 87, of North Huntingdon died December 8, 2020 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born May 24, 1933 in Adamsburg, a daughter of the late William and Vida Steiner. Anna Marie was a member of St. Agnes Church and was devoted to her faith. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and often referred to them as the magnificent seven. She cherished time spent with family.

She was a 1951 graduate of Sewickley High School, Hermine and a 1954 graduate of the Presbyterian School of Nursing. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a registered nurse at Mercy Hospital, Briarcliff, St. Anne Nursing Home and a private duty nurse.

 

 
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William G. Protz

December 08, 2020 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

William G. Protz, age 71, of White Oak, died on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was born on February 22, 1949 in McKeesport and is the son of the late William and Mary Vinanski Protz and the husband of the late Kathleen McAuliffe Protz. William was a machinist for a number of steel plants in the area for many years.

 
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Carol Kondrosky

December 08, 2020 |

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

Carol Kondrosky, age 71, of White Oak, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2020, with her family by her side. Born September 19, 1949, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Kish) Kondrosky.

Carol was a judicial secretary for the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. She was a member of the Mary Mother of God Parish and the Croation Fraternal Union Lodge 146.

 
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Thomas Alan Hill

December 08, 2020 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Thomas Alan Hill, age 65, of Harrisville, PA, formerly of the Bryn Mawr section of White Oak, died Saturday, December 5, 2020.  He was born in McKeesport on June 12, 1955 and is the son of the late Jesse R. and Margaret Egenlauf Hill.  Thomas was employed as a machine operator for Alpine Packaging for many years.

 
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John Henry Nalepa

December 08, 2020 |

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

John Henry Nalepa, 77, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born January 4, 1943 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Henry Nalepa and the late Mary (Kuzma) Nalepa Kirschner. John was retired from US Steel Irwin Works and was a member of SOAR.

 
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Janet H. Grebeck

December 08, 2020 |

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

Janet H. Grebeck, age 83, of McKeesport, died December 6, 2020, at The Grove at Irwin. Born January 26, 1937, in McKeesport, she was a "Painter Baby" and wore her pin proudly. Janet was the daughter of the late Stanley F. and Helen (Konkol) Grebeck.

 
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Madison Paige Gilroy

December 08, 2020 |

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

Madison Paige Gilroy, 22, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020.  She was born December 3, 1998 in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of Marlane Gilroy and the late Patrick J. Gilroy.  Madison was soon to begin nursing school and had dreams of becoming a doctor. 

She worked as an aide in various nursing homes  and  was a member of East Suburban Seventh Day Adventist Church. 

She enjoyed socializing with her friends and was an avid animal lover.

 
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John "Bobby” Everett Sr.

December 07, 2020 |

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

John "Bobby” Everett Sr., 75, of North Versailles (formerly McKeesport), departed this life Thursday, December 3 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  He was born in Smithdale, Pennsylvania to the late John & Katherine (Ross) Everett. Bobby was a 1963 graduate of West Newton High School & proudly served in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam war where he became a Sergeant in under four years.  He was employed at Guardian Industries in Elizabeth, Pa where he later retired. In his spare time, he enjoyed collecting coins.

 
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Richard M. Shields

December 07, 2020 |

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

Richard M. Shields, 57, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday December 5, 2020 at home. He was born January 20, 1963 in Greensburg. He is survived by his mother Carolyn (Bickerstaff) Stofko; his brothers and sister in law William Jeffrey Shields and Thomas H. Shields and his wife Veronica, also aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister Terri L. Shields and his step father Ralph Stofko.

 
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Samuella Peters

December 07, 2020 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Samuella Peters, age 80, died on December 6, 2020 at Concordia of Monroeville. She was born on June 19, 1940 in McKeesport and is the daughter of Thelma Christian. She was an active member of St. Paul AME Church and choir and Semper Fidelis.

 
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Chester J. Englert

December 07, 2020 |

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

Chester J. Englert, age 90, of Elizabeth, died December 5, 2020, at home. Born February 2, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Andrew and Katherine (Kuk) Englert and the husband of Mary Ann (Kobik) Englert.

 
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Alfred T. "Terry" Roma

December 07, 2020 |

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

Alfred T. "Terry" Roma, 71, of Port Vue, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 from complications of the COVID 19 Virus. He was born May 18, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Alfred and Bertha (Kuzens) Roma. Terry was a Code Enforcement Officer for the Boro of Carnegie and was a member of the Port Vue American Legion.

 
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