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June 14, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Charles H. Turley, age 82, of White Oak, died June 10, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born July 14, 1938, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Charles Sr. and Elsie (Wallin) Turley and the beloved husband of Nikki (Pratt) Turley for 56 years.
June 14, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Elizabeth "Betty" V. Uremovich, age 86, of Elrama, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at home. She retired as a secretary in the insurance industry and was a former cook at Lawson’s Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church in Jefferson Hills and a member of Elrama Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Born April 25, 1935 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Veronica (Haluska) Gorgey and wife of the late George F. Uremovich. She is survived by daughters, Karen (Dr. Brian) Rizzo of Glendale, AZ and Beth Henderson of Finleyville; son, George N. Uremovich of Elrama; grandchildren, Sasha and Rachelle Henderson, Tyler, Zachary, Daniella and Gabriela Rizzo, and Nicholas, Steven and Shannon Uremovich; great-grandchildren, Jayden and Taylor Walker; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sister, Kathleen Julian and brother, David Gorgey. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 10:30 AM in St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Pierre Falkenhan officiating. Burial will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 PA-136, Eighty Four, PA, 15330. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 14, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Mary White, age 70, of McKeesport, died June 11, 2021, at Canterbury Place. Born February 10, 1951, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Cooper) Baranchak and wife of the late George White. She is survived by children George White, Randee Evans, and Jenifer Thomson and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughters Melisa and Kelly and a brother Robert Baranchak. Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com. Chris Odasso, Supervisor.
June 14, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ethelmary Frances (Baldridge) Leone, 87, of Buena Vista, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021at home. She was born November 9, 1933 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Martinik) Baldridge. She was the wife of the late Thomas Leone.
June 13, 2021 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Phyllis Marie Morrow Sands Poziviak, 65 of Floreffe, passed away on Saturday, June 12th, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in McKeesport on September 10, 1955 to Patricia Ulakovich and the late Elmer Morrow Sr. Phyllis was the loving wife to the late Ronald Poziviak. She is survived by mother Patricia “Pat” Ulakovich of Elizabeth, her daughter Dannielle Henry of McKeesport and her son Scott Sands of Floreffe. She is also survived by her sisters Colleen (Gary) Odenthal of Elizabeth, Karen Contrillo of Monessen, Debra Lockner of Elizabeth, and Michelle (Bob) Lucas of Clarksville, as well as her brother Elmer Morrow Jr. of Monessen. Other survivors include her grandchildren Zachary, Tyler, Summer, and Madison as well as her great-grandchild Riley and many nieces and nephews. She is further survived by her beloved dog Tessa, a pit mastiff. Phyllis is preceded in death by her father Elmer Morrow, brother LCpl Richard Morrow, husbands Leonard Sands and Ronald Poziviak, and significant other Paul Cromling. She enjoyed baking and cooking and will be remembered for the delicious dishes she created. Her family will remember her heart of gold and love for Patsy Cline. Phyllis was known to relax in her home and watch Law and Order SVU. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, from 6-8 pm at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A private burial will be held for her family at Round Hill Cemetery on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Epilepsy Foundation at 3540 Crain Highway Suite 675, Bowie, MD 20716 or by calling the center at 1-800-213-5821. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
June 12, 2021 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Robert C. “Rob” Sykes, 74, of White Oak, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Born in McKeesport, June 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Harold C. and Jean A. West Sykes. He is survived by his special companion and wife, Candace Rose Hassko; sister, Barbara Sykes (John) Woods of White Oak; niece, Ashley Bevan; nephew, Justin Woods; great nieces, Aubrey Bevan and Erin Bevan; brother-in-law, Frank M. (Guadalupe) Hassko. A graduate of McKeesport High School, he served his country as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a retired customer service representative for DISH in McKeesport. At his request, there will be no visitation or service. Private interment will take place in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 is in charge of arrangements.
June 12, 2021 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Marney passed away peacefully knowing that her family loved her, and in her words, she will always be “a constant source of amusement.”
Per her wishes a private service will be held. ARRANGEMENTS BY TEICHART-GRACAN FUNERAL HOME. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice.
June 11, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ruth E. (Lightfoot) Smith, age 80, of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at home. She retired as a nurses aide at Locust Grove in West Mifflin. She lived an exciting life as the wife whose husband was in the Air Force for 22 years. She started her career as a general nurse before working as a nurses aide and activities director. She loved her pets and loved to walk her dog and converse with the neighbors. Born August 24, 1940 in Bedford, England, she was a daughter of the late Horace and Winifred (Rudd) Lightfoot. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Howard J. Smith Jr.; son, Dean (Kathy) Smith of Glassport; daughter, Cheri (Tim) Smith-Dworek of Elizabeth; granddaughter, Courtney (Bill) Smith of Munhall; stepgranddaughter, Tiffany (Kana) Moy of Delmont; stepgrandson, Timmy Dworek of Sutersville; step great-granddaughters, Aliya, Audrey and Grace; her brother Mark (Lynn) Lightfoot of Bedford, UK; and also, numerous nieces and nephews in England as well as nieces and nephews on the Smith side and residing in the United States. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 12 NOON in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 11, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Stephen "Sonny" William Estochin, 82, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was born May 30, 1939 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Stephen and Mary (Bortak) Estochin. Stephen worked for Prudential Insurance Co., Metropolitan Insurance Co., and the former Firth Sterling Co. After retirement, he worked for Rite Aid for 17 years.
June 11, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Richard "Rich" D. Grygo age 77, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2021, at Riverside Care Center. Born August 31, 1943, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Chester and Elizabeth (Lovasz) Grygo and the husband of Antonette (Cottone) Grygo of 50 years.
June 11, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
James Eugene Hawkins, 37, died June 6, 2021. He was born June 28, 1983. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Eugene Hawkins, please visit our floral store.
June 11, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Rosemary (Loeffler) Daugherty, 92, of East McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born January 25, 1929 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Albert and Gertrude (Jaycox) Loeffler and was also preceded in death by her husband William M. Daugherty and a sister Mavis Fuhr. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish (formerly St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport) where she was a member of the church choir for over 40 years. She also sang in the Heinz Chapel Choir at her beloved University of Pittsburgh and had a lifelong love of music. Rosemary was a former secretary at Auberle Home. She looked forward to her annual family vacation in her home away from home, Stone Harbor, New Jersey.
June 11, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Daisy Gertrude Jones (Shine) of West Mifflin, PA passed away June 4, 2021, at Locust Grove Personal Care and Memory Care in West Mifflin, PA. She was born May 12, 1923, in Red Springs, NC, to the late Henry and Gertrude Lennon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Jones and her sisters Josephine Lennon, Mary George, Atha Bell, Nellie Davis and Cassie Lennon.
Daisy attended and graduated from Duquesne High School in 1941. She was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church for many years. While there, she joined and volunteered in several organizations and functions. Daisy entered the workforce at an early age with a strong work ethic. She worked at Kennywood Park, performed domestic work for a Jewish family, that has embraced her as a member until this day. She was also a hairdresser and even was a “Rosie the Riveter” welder on transport ships in Ambridge, Beaver County, PA during WW II. In her twenties, she found the job she was born to do – a charge nurse at Canterbury Place Personal Care Home. She later received her LPN nursing license. She had high standards for herself and her goal was to treat every patient the way that she would want her Mother treated. After retiring she continued to work for them part-time.
Daisy was married to Wade Jones for 46 years of whom she shared a strong bond. They loved to entertain, travel and created many fond memories together. Daisy was well known and a beloved fixture in her Riverview Homes neighborhood of West Mifflin. She could be found outside tending her plants and flowers in her yard.
Daisy leaves to cherish her memory her brother-in-law, Clifton Davis of Neptune, NJ, godson, Lynn (Madeline) Harris of West Mifflin, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbors. Daisy was one of a kind and will never be gone from the hearts of her family and friends. She will be remembered for her boldness, outspokenness, fearlessness, strong will and generous spirit.
June 11, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Patricia “Patti” D. (Kellar) Halpin, age 67, of Penn Hills, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born January 9, 1954 in McKeesport, a daughter of Nellie Kellar and the late John Kellar. She retired from being an administrative assistant at a law firm before working for the rental company Sterling in Oakland. She loved spending time with her family and making home cooked meals. She had a special personality that made everyone feel welcome and at ease, and will be greatly missed by all.
June 10, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Barbara Ann Procup, age 79, of McKeesport, went to Heaven to be with God on Monday, June 7, 2021, while residing at Rose Crest Memory Center in Mars, PA.
On July 20, 1941, Barb was born in Dunbar, PA, to the late Frank and Mary (De Angelo) Grass. She was also preceded in death by her brother, George E. Grass.
Barb was the beloved wife of fifty-four years to Thomas Procup and the loving mother of Cara (Joe) Marino of Cranberry Twp, PA.
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