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October 22, 2020 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Patricia L. (Babiak) Novak, 74 of North Versailles, PA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family October 17, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer.
October 22, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Rosemarie Archibald, age 82 of Squirrel Hill and formerly of Homestead and Coulter, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in the Commons at Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh. Born March 17, 1938 in Coulter, she was a daughter of the late Paul Lincoln Archibald and Margaret (McDonald) Archibald Wiggand and sister of the late Walter Archibald, Mary Louise (Archibald) Vitale, John Wiggand and Fred Wiggand. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, including Patty (Archibald) Walrath of North Huntingdon.
October 22, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
October 22, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
October 22, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
John A. Kaczka, 86, of Glassport died Oct. 20, 2020. He is the son of the late Anthony and Antoinette (Kumiega) Kaczka. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Elizabeth "Betty" (Braun) Kaczka; children Connie (Sean) Slattery, Anthony Kaczka, Christine Scaglione and Mary (Dan) Romanelli; grandchildren Gabrielle Masten, Dylan Slattery, Joe Slattery, Harry Slattery, Anthony Kaczka, Zachery Kaczka, Cherese Wright, Candace Kammerdiener, Isaac Yuhas, Gus Yuhas and Jaiden Romanelli;great grandchildren Alina Masten, Keanu Hitaffer, Emma Grahm, Noni Kaczka and Zander Kaczka; sisters Stephanie Edmundson and Mildred Prejean;also many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Francis Kaczka and several brothers and sisters. John was a retired barber in Glassport for over 53 years, a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish, American Legion and the PNA and also served in the US Marine Corp. The family would like to thank Amedsys Hospice, especially Pastor Larry, and the VA for their care and kindness given to John. A private visitation and burial will be held. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
October 21, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ann Zurich DiRado, 97, of North Huntingdon, passed away October 20, 2020 at Forbes Regional Hospital. She was born March 3, 1923 in Wilmerding, a daughter of the late John and Jessie Zurich. Prior to her retirement, Ann was a factory assembler for Westinghouse Electric with over 40 years of service. She was a member of St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, Monroeville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emil DiRado; brothers, Stephen, Ed and Michael Zurich; and sister, Mildred Feals. She is survived by her sister, Mary Zurich; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A funeral service to follow in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, 2110 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, PA 15146. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 21, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Charles Lester Bales, 82, of Versailles, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020. He was born April 15, 1938 in Versailles and was the son of the late John W. and Elizabeth (Radar) Bales. Charles was proprietor of a landscaping business.
October 21, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ronald Lionel Peters, 91, of North Huntingdon Pennsylvania, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on October 20, 2020.
Ron was born in Monessan, PA., to Ruth Faye and Leonard Field Peters on April 12, 1929. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and managed many pharmacies over the years. Ron also served in Panama as a pharmacist.
He was a lifelong member of Christ United Methodist Church in McKeesport, PA. Ron was a jack of all trades. He was an avid writer, a talented landscaper, and a dedicated Pittsburgh Pirates fan. Most importantly, he was the foundation of strength and love for his family.
Ronald is preceded in death by his younger brothers Walter and Leonard Peters. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lois Beswick Peters; 4 children Wendy (Keith) Staso, Lisa (Robert) Scheideman, Jeffrey (Patricia) Peters, and Holly (Joseph) Coghill; 10 grandchildren Tara and Leah Kristopaitis, Jonathan and Amanda Staso, Rebecca, Ethan and Evan Peters, Kendra Scheideman, and Courtney and McKenzie Coghill; and 3 great-grandchildren Roman, Monroe, and Nadea.
Donations in kind may be given to Christ United Methodist Church of McKeesport, 2880 Coulterville Road, McKeesport, PA 15131
The family of Ronald Peters would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to Pastor Sang and his wife Grace, and the Promise Care staff, for providing him comfort and care. Services are private. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 21, 2020 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Ulokovic, 65, of Homestead, died Oct. 16, 2020. She is the daughter of the late John and Catherine "Sue" (Calnucci) Lesko. Jackie is survived by her son Ryan Ulokovic; daughter Lydia (fiance Dorrell Colbert) Ulokovic; grandchildren JD Ulokovic, Jesse Grubb and Emma Grubb; siblings Deborah Ignat, Patricia (Dave Smith) Lesko, John (Judy) Lesko, Jr. and Joanne Holmes; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Thurs. from 5 to 7.
October 21, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
James B. DeMark, age 74, of Ruffsdale, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at RNC Greensburg. He was born May 25, 1946 in Jeannette, PA. Jim was a laborer for OMNOVA Solutions in Jeannette and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Stephanie L. Long-Hall; brother, Ken; sister, Nancy; grandchild, Logan Dunn. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Yates DeMark; stepdaughter, Erin Long; grandchildren, Cameron, Riley, Peyton, Gavin, Ian and Kyiah. Arrangements were made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. Donations may be made to family; The United Federal Credit Union, payable to Rhonda DeMark, 6610 Route 813, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666. shirleyfuneralhome.com.
October 21, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Charles R. Ursiny, age 97, of Coulter, died October 20, 2020, at home. Born March 12, 1923, in Braddock, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Shepherd) Ursiny and the loving husband of Erda (Reinhart) Ursiny for 73 years.
October 20, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Donald C. Luczak, 72, of Dravosburg, passed away on October 20, 2020 at home. Born in McKeesport on January 25, 1948, he was the son of the late Frank & Josephine (Romanek) Luczak. He was retired from Homeland Security as an Investigator. He loved gardening, trips to the Meadows, was an avid dog lover and enjoyed his fishpond. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Whited) Hunt; children, Renee (Ken) Konias of Dravosburg, Dawn (Mike) Woods of Elizabeth, Twp., Denise Luczak of West Mifflin, Dennis (Kathy) Luczak of West Mifflin, George (Christy) Hunt of Baldwin, Anthony (Rachel) Hunt of Plum, Tracy (Gary) Hunt-Beayrd of Glassport, and Robert (Katy) Hunt of Swissvale; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister, Judy (Eugene) Robbins of Dravosburg. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, where a Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Condron officiating. Burial will follow in St. Hedwig Cemetery.
October 20, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Michele (Margie) Steinhauser, 53 of Endwell, NY, passed away Sunday October 18, 2020 at Mercy House after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Sylvia Margie. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Kurt Steinhauser; two daughters, Sylvia and Sara Steinhauser; two canine companions, Jack and Samantha; also many cousins, nieces and nephews, and dear friends. She was a graduate of West Mifflin Pennsylvania Area High School; a graduate of Pennsylvania State University where she earned her BS in Nursing and later completed her master’s degree at the University of Maryland. She was a former Nurse Educator at The Johns Hopkins University Hospital and the University of South Carolina, Aiken. She was currently a Nursing Professor at the Decker School of Nursing at SUNY Binghamton University and taught clinical at UHS Wilson Hospital. She was an active member of the Church of the Holy Family in Endwell, where she enjoyed volunteering for various events and teaching religious education. Michele was a born leader, was committed to the Nursing profession and truly enjoyed providing training and direction to new nurses, whether it was in clinical procedure or just friendly personal advice. Her students always said she was tough and never allowed for mediocrity, but it was to make them the best nurses they could possibly be. She was an active member of the Pi Lambda Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Honor Society of Nursing. Regardless of what she was involved in, she always utilized her organizational skills and liked to be in charge to ensure things went smoothly. She served as President of the Greater Binghamton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association for 5 years, enjoyed being involved in many committees related to fund-raising and was recently the president of the Maine-Endwell Cheerleading Boosters. She was a dedicated wife, dance-Mom, cheer-Mom, Penn State fan, role-model and dear friend to everyone she encountered. More importantly, she absolutely lived for her family and her daughters and nothing in this world was more important to her. She will be forever in our hearts.
October 20, 2020 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Gladys Szymela, age 93, of McKeesport, died October 19, 2020, at Mount Vernon of Elizabeth. She was born February 10, 1927 in Brdov, Poland to Piotra and Eleonor Czyzewska. Gladys worked at McKeesport Hospital in Housekeeping for 25 years. She also loved to exercise and would go to the gym and walk for hours. She is survived by children, Victor (Vickey) Szymela and Helen (the late Dr. Harry) Lanazue; grandchildren, Andrew, Lorie, Victoria, Angela, and Leslie and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Chris Odasso, Owner.
October 20, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William R. Vaughn, Jr., 88, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020. He was born December 31, 1931 in Greenville, SC, and was the son of the late William R. Sr., and Sallie (Allen) Vaughn. He was a member of Park Baptist Church where he was a former Deacon. He was a US Army Veteran and had worked for Camp-Hill Industries and had previously worked for the former US Steel National Tube Works. William loved to golf and fish.
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