September 02, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
David Kenneth Hall, 61, of Greenock, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at home. He was born September 22, 1959 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Austin and Joanne Dolores (Knight) Hall. David was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Irwin and was a graduate of the Columbia School of Broadcasting. He was a Graphic Designer and had worked for Giant Eagle and Xerox. He was an avid musician and enjoyed playing his Guitar.
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September 02, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Thomas J. O’Malley, age 75, died peacefully on September 1, 2021. He was the son of the late William F. and Mary W. O’Malley. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Anne Bromley, his brothers, William P. and James P. O’Malley, and his nephew, William H. O’Malley. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen B. O’Malley, brother, Patrick M. O’Malley, brother-in-law, William D. Bromley, one niece and four nephews and their spouses, three grandnieces, six grandnephews, and one great grandnephew. He had many friends, especially among the ARC Bowling Community. The family extends special thanks to Carol Moore and the staff at Sycamore Estate PCH who cared for Tom over the past 12 years. Due to the Covid-D variant epidemic, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Interment is private. Arrangements entrusted to the Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Duquesne, 412-466-3300.
September 02, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Mark S. Munas, age 48, of McKeesport, died August 20, 2021, at Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh. Born April 2, 1973, he was the son of Lois J. Munas.
Mark loved tattooing and enjoyed riding motorcycles, was free-spirited, and had a heart of gold for all. He loved his children dearly even though he was unable to be with them.
Mark enjoyed painting, and building things. He had a beautiful mind and very artistic.
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September 01, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Carol L. (Quinn) Opfar, 61, of North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was born September 16, 1959 in McKeesport, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Thelma (Kelley) Quinn. She was married to the late David D. Opfar, who passed away May 11, 2014. She graduated from East Allegheny School in 1977. Carol held many jobs and was an avid crafter. She loved music, sewing, and playing cards as well as enjoying trips to the lake and spending time with her family and friends.
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September 01, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Joan G. Swineburg, age 85, of McKeesport, passed away on August 31, 2021, at home. Born in Duquesne on February 5, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Elias & Alma (Hart) Kelley and wife of the late Robert Swineburg. She was a former member of Christ Lutheran Church, Duquesne. She is survived by children, Donna Kelley of Glassport, Jo Ellen Jordan of McKeesport and Marie (Dominic) Yeager of Glassport; 15 Grandchildren; 32 Great Grandchildren; and Nieces and Nephews. She was predeceased by Brothers and Sister, David Kelley, Jack Kelley, Norman Kelley and Ann Bowman. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where services will be held the same day, at 3:30 p.m., with the Rev. John Gropp officiating, and at 8:00 p.m., with Pastor Trennon Neal officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Funeral Home.
September 01, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Melissa-Ann Nicole “Missy” Eliason, age 23, died on Monday, August 30, 2021. She was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 1, 1998, and is the daughter of Scott Allan (Joanna Grigoriev) Eliason and Terry Sue (Steve Ireland) Beck. She was the manager of Lou’s Brews in White Oak.
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September 01, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Gus A. Topolnak, age 73, of Glassport, died, Monday, August 30, 2021 at his residence. He is the son of the late Anthony and Irene Sarris Topolnak. He was retired from U.S. Irvin Works. He enjoyed hunting, shooting guns and loved spending time with his family.
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August 31, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
John J. Turner, Jr., 70, died August 26, 2021.
Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 at the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, where a funeral service will be celebrated at 1 p.m.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John J. Turner, Jr., please visit our floral store.
August 31, 2021 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Wayne Scott Harrison, 93 of Fairfield, Connecticut, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at his home. He was born in Pittsburgh on May 28, 1928, to the late Roy and Anna (Bell) Harrison. He grew up in the Pittsburgh area, graduated Mount Lebanon High School (1946) and earned a bachelor’s degree in from Bucknell University in 1951 where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. On 29 Feb 1952 (Leap Year), Wayne married the love of his life, Jeanne Wilson of Mount Lebanon, PA. He worked in corporate insurance for several large companies including ALCOA, AMP Inc., AMF, and GTE. Wayne and Jeanne settled in Fairfield, CT in 1968 with their 4 children. Wayne was a Master Mason of Dallas Lodge No. 231 of Pittsburgh (70 years of service) and a member of the Syria Shriners of Pittsburgh, the Fairfield Lion’s Club, and Fairfield First Church Congregational. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Anna, his daughter Terri Rotondo, his sister Esther Borland, and his beloved wife Jeanne. He is survived by his children Wayne Scott Harrison, Jr. (Hyun Jung) of Clearwater, FL, Robert Harrison (Mary Ellen) of Colorado Springs, CO, and Beth Perkins of Fairfield, CT; 10 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Wayne will be remembered for his love and devotion to his family, friends, community, and Pittsburgh sports franchises. Known for his helping hand and quick wit, he will be dearly missed and forever cherished. Wayne will be buried with fellow Harrison family members in Dravosburg, PA. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 10-11 am at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A service will follow at the funeral home at 11:00. Interment will follow after the service at Richland Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
August 31, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jay Z. Zaracki, 58, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was born July 23, 1963 in Braddock and was the son of the late Joseph Z. Zaracki Sr. and Mary Ann (Norman) Zaracki Costello of McKeesport. Jay worked many jobs throughout his life as a carpenter and as a groundskeeper at Braddock Catholic Cemetery. He was a good, easy going guy and will be missed. In addition to his mother, he is survived by brothers, James (Debbie) Zaracki of Carnegie, Joe Zaracki, and Jarrett Zaracki of McKeesport, and Johnnie Zaracki of Brookline, sister, Jerry (Dan) Keenan of Las Vegas, NV., and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph Zaracki, Jr., John Zaracki and Jeff Zaracki, sisters, Jodi Zaracki and Jana Davis and step-father, Tom Costello. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street., Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
August 31, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Tracey D. Hobaugh, age 73, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at home. She was a retired teacher for many school districts in the area. She was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp. where she served as a lay minister and enjoyed volunteering with the evangelism team and as a shepherd. A favorite Irish saying of hers was, "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Born August 5, 1948 in Uniontown, she was a daughter of the late Joseph O. and Alverda J. (Brown) Thompson. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Clarence G. Hobaugh; sons, Benjamin J. Hobaugh of Monongahela and Jonathan C. and Trisha Hobaugh of Greensburg; granddaughters, Violet and Evelina Hobaugh; and brothers, Mark and Jeffrey Thompson, both of Uniontown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Timothy Thompson and her twin sister, Marilyn (who died at birth). Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, September 2, 2021, from 2– 4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, September 3, 2021, at 10 AM at Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen Morse officiating. The service can be viewed live on YouTube at HTTPS://youtu.be/CYWvZLme1o4. Private burial will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, 100 Timothy Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
August 31, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Dorothy E. Donnelly, age 95, of Coulter, died August 29, 2021, at Kane Community Living Center McKeesport. Born November 7, 1925, in Coulterville, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Annie (Dreer) Donnelly.
Dorothy retired from G.C. Murphy and was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church.
She is survived by nieces, Margie (Chuck) Heidenfelder, Mary Ann (Larry) Sutton, Mary Ann Ryan, Debra Higgins, Janet Harvey, Marlene Reccelle, and Linda Hill; nephews, Jack Donnelly, Thomas Belan, Rick Donnelly, Lane Donnelly, Howard Donnelly, Edward Donnelly, Bryan Donnelly, Chuck Evans, Rusty Donnelly, and many great-nieces and nephews; also sister-in-law, Geraldine Donnelly.
She was also preceded in death by siblings, Albert Donnelly, Harry Donnelly, Howard Donnelly, Marie Butler, and Margaret Belan; nephews, James, William, and Stanley Butler, for whom she cared.
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August 31, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Michael J. Kochman, age 83, of White Oak, died August 30, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born November 12, 1937, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Michael John and Edith (Giles) Kochman and the husband of Pamela (Phillips) Kochman for 55 years.
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August 31, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Walter Lee White Sr., 81, was born October 13, 1939, in Dora, Alabama. The beloved son of Moses White and Doris Ramsaw Cobb, departed this life on August 23, 2021, in McKeesport, PA. Walter grew up in Duquesne, PA where he spend most of his time.
Walter was a lifelong member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, in Duquesne, PA. He attended school later in life where he earns his diploma.
Walter worked as Head Maintenance for the Pittsburgh Housing Authority, where he retired in 2007. Once retired Walter spends most of his time listening to music and watching his favorite movies and spending his days talking on the phone with his sister Esmarelda.
After the passing of his wife Deborah, Walter went to live with his beloved daughter Joy Burgwin in Elizabeth Township PA. Where he lived out the rest of his life.
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August 31, 2021 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Sheila M. Demis, 58, of East McKeesport died Friday August 27, 2021. She was born on January 22, 1963 to the late Harold and Ardelle (Jordan) Glos. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish in White Oak. Sheila worked at the North Versailles Walmart for 20 years and retired in 2019. To know Sheila was to know laughter and truth, what you saw was what you got and you couldn’t help but love her. Sheila loved animals, even more than people at times, but that was Sheila. She will be dearly missed. Sheila is survived by her loving husband John Demis (35 years), daughter Haley Demis, son Keaton Demis, brother Bill Glos, sister Lauradean (Bebe) Brooks, brother in law Dewayne Brooks, 2 nieces, 3 great nieces, and 2 great nephews.
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