August 20, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
David N. Byers, 67, of Larimer, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born March 23, 1953 in McKeesport, son of Mary Jane (Thomas) Byers and the late Earl Byers. David was a graduate of Norwin Senior High School and prior to his retirement was a truck driver. He enjoyed woodworking and loved riding his motorcycle. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Baker. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Lenore Taylor Byers; sons, Adam (Michele) Byers and Raymond Byers; daughter, Manda Kluegel; brother, Kevin (Mary Ruth) Byers; sister, Lori (Bill) Higginbotham; grandchildren, Brittany, Callie, Connor, Luke, Nevaeh and Jaxson. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A funeral service will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 20, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Debra M. Yutzy, age 51, of Irwin, died August 18, 2020, at home with her family by her side. Born January 20, 1969, in Charleroi, PA, she was the daughter of David (Jill) Burry and the late Donna (Carly) Burry and the wife of Mark Yutzy.
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August 19, 2020 |
By Editor | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Rev. Beatrice J. (Yutzy) Lamonte, age 103, of North Versailles Twp., made her journey to heaven on August 17th just two months shy of her 104th birthday. She was born on October 29, 1916 in Bakersville, PA, one of twelve children to Harry and Jessie (Shultz) Yutzy.
As a young woman, she moved to New York City where she met and married her husband of 55 years, the late Marc Anthony “Tony” Lamonte. At 23, she was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was given no hope to live. During a 9-month stay in a sanatorium, she decided to follow Jesus Christ and answer the call to become a preacher, a call she first felt at 7 years of age. She made a miraculous recovery and never looked back.
Upon returning to the area, Pastor Bea founded the non-denominational church, Temple of Faith, in 1955. Prior to its start, she and seven young people gathered on a hillside to pray before moving their meetings to her home and then to a building on 5th Avenue in McKeesport. She stepped into the pulpit at a time when a woman’s calling was typically limited to teaching Sunday school or playing the piano.
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August 19, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Margaret Ann (Bernasky/Kimling) Cooper, age 77, of White Oak, PA, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020. She was born in McKeesport, PA on August 28, 1942. She is the daughter of the late Thaddeus and Mary Kurka Bernasky.
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August 19, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Joseph "Joey" R. Martino, age 22, of McKeesport, died at home on August 17, 2020. Born February 3, 1998, he was the loving son of Robert and Sandra (Warnick) Martino.
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August 19, 2020 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Frances A. Muse, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Sycamore Estates, Duquesne. She was the wife of the late Richard F. Muse Sr. for 35 years. She is survived by three children; Richard F. (Susan) Muse Jr. of McMurray, Sheila (Jack) Rozzo of Duquesne, and David (Fiance Terry) Muse of Honolulu, HI, also surviving are six grandchildren; Erin (Brian) Fallon of McMurray, Lauren (Russell) Cready of Bethel Park, Meghan (Joseph) Smith of Florence, SC, Amber Russell of Edgewood, Ashley Russell of Duquesne, and Brooke Muse of California. six great grandchildren; Olivia, Owen, Riley, Harper, Vinnie, and Alexander. Mrs. Muse loved gardening in her backyard.
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August 19, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard Brooks Smith IV, 61, of Port Vue, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 after a long bout with Colon Cancer. He was born May 23, 1959 in Barnsboro and was the son of the late Richard Brooks and Bella (Davis) Smith, III.
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August 18, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Patricia Lynn (O’Malley) Fagan age 60, of West Mifflin, passed away on August 17, 2020 at Washington Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh on January 28, 1960, she was the daughter of Joanne (Gentile) O’Malley of West Mifflin and the late Patrick John O’Malley. Her art was coloring books and crossword puzzles. Besides her mother, she is survived by son, Sean Michael (Samantha) Fagan of West Mifflin; sisters, Mary O’Malley of Versailles, Kim (Jim) Quinten of N. Huntingdon, and Jackie O’Malley of West Mifflin. There is no visitation. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 15110, 412-466-3300.
August 18, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Gertrude "Trudy" Bacon, age 93 of McKeesport, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Jupiter Rehab and Nursing Center. Born July 31, 1927 in Duquesne, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Grego) Dobransky. Trudy was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish (Corpus Christi Church) in McKeesport, a member of the CFU Lodge #146 of Versailles and its Pennsembles, Ladies, and Pensioneers Clubs, a member of the Royal Neighbors of America, and the Mon Yough Friendship Club. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter Bacon, Sr. who passed away on February 19, 1998. She is survived by her son Peter (Karen) Bacon, Jr. of Jupiter, FL, brother Edward Dobransky of Orlando, FL, sister Dolores Stiver of West Mifflin, and also nieces and nephews.
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August 18, 2020 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Irene E. Ashton, 94, of McKeesport, died Monday, August 17, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. Born in McKeesport, February 9, 1926, daughter of the late Charles L. and Edna M. Spear Henderson, wife of the late Robert F. Ashton, sister of the late William C. Henderson, she is survived by her son and daughter in law, Robert F. (Pam) Ashton of Elizabeth Township, PA. A lifetime member of the First Christian Church and the West Penn Hospital Nurse’s Alumni, she was a retired registered nurse. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School and the West Penn Hospital School of Nursing. Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 on Thursday, August 20, 2020 from 4-8 PM. A graveside service will be held Friday, August 21, 2020 at 11:00 AM in Round Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Dave Shively officiating.
August 18, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Daniel V. DeCecco, age 69, of Duquesne, died August 16, 2020, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born February 13, 1951, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George and Rose (Kolich) DeCecco and beloved husband of Laura (Jackson) DeCecco for 48 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, Denise DeCecco; grandchildren, James Booth, Roseanna Booth and Charlayne DeCecco and brother, Paul DeCecco. He was preceded in death by brother, George DeCecco and sister, Olivia DeCecco. Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Chris Odasso, Owner.
August 18, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Rylan Joseph Gallagher, 8 months old, passed away on August 15, 2020 at 10:17 p.m. in Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh. Rylan was a very loving happy child and brought joy to many who loved him and he will be immensely missed. Rylan was preceded in death by his sister, Amyrah Gallagher; and aunt, Pamela Sue White. He is survived by his mother, Nicole White; father, Joseph Estrada Gallagher; maternal grandparents, Paul D. White Sr. and Sharon White; paternal grandparents, Bradley Parham and Margerita Estrada; aunts, Crystal White, Kayla Merich; uncles, Paul D. White Jr., Nicholas White and Troy Rosenlof. He is also survived by many great aunts, uncles and cousins including Melanie Gregory. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. Additional viewing Thursday from 9- 10 a.m. Interment to follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth, PA. Rylan will be laid to rest with his older sister, Amyrah. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the James W. Shirley Funeral Home. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 18, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dennis Grice, age 67, of McKeesport, PA, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 . He was born in McKeesport, PA, on Monday, June 8th, 1953 and is the son of the late Raymond D. and Margaret Rebecca Williams Grice.
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August 17, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Daniel M. DiMucci, Jr., age 90 of McKeesport, passed away in his daughters home in Alabama. Born August 17, 1930 in Hostetter, PA, he was a son of the late Donato and Ida (DiSciascio) DiMucci. A 1952 graduate of Clemson University, where he earned All-ACC honors as a guard on the Tigers football team, Daniel retired as a retired history teacher and football coach for the Plum School District. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish (St. Patrick's Church), a lifelong member of the Italian Sons and Daughters, and a founder of the "Duke and Ding" Scholarship Fund at McKeesport High School. He was also active in organizing Christy Park Reunions and caring for the Christy Park Veterans' Memorial. Daniel is survived by his wife of 62 years Virginia (Rohac) DiMucci; his children Nancy (Frank) Roig of Anniston, AL and Daniel (Paula) DiMucci, III of Port Vue; his grandchildren Natalie McKnight, Tori Argus, Bridgette Jepson, and Donato DiMucci; his great-granddaughter Lucy McKnight; his sister Gloria Tackas of Port Vue; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by his siblings Connie DiBatista, Rose Begandy, and Joe and Dom DiMucci.
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August 17, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
James C. Shumaker, age 78 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. Born January 2, 1942 in South Park, he was a son of the late Ira and Rita (Collins) Shumaker. As a young man, James earned a football scholarship to VMI and earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, then served 15 years in the US Marine Corps doing four tours of duty in Vietnam and attaining the rank of Captain until he was injured in duty. After returning to the United States, James took a job as a supervising plant manager for Fleetwood in Riverside, CA, handling Fleetwood's plants in fifteen states and Canada. Upon returning to this area, he served as a supervising manager for Greenman Peterson Construction and retired from Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson where he supervised infrastructure projects such as bridges in the area and Routes 43 and 376. James also was a self employed home inspector. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Carolyn (Cerqua) Shumaker, his daughters Kelli Hill of Cayucos, CA and Kristen (Michael) Nehus of Wylie, TX, his granddaughter Hannah Hill of San Diego, CA, his brothers Ira and William Shumaker, and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, James was preceded in death by his son James C. Shumaker, Jr. and sister Patricia Shumaker Kling.
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