May 12, 2020 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Linda Desmond, 64, of Roaring Spring, PA passed away Monday May 11th at Homewood in Martinsburg, PA. She was born in McKeesport, PA and was the daughter of the late Robert Salopek and the late Barbara Stromp. She married Gary Desmond on July 30, 1977 at Resurrection Church in West Mifflin, PA. Surviving are her loving husband, Gary and son Matthew of Roaring Spring, PA and daughter Jennifer (fiancé Daniel Burket) of Claysburg, PA. She was a 1974 graduate of Duquesne High School, Duquesne, PA. She had retired from driving a school bus with E&D busing for the Spring Cove School District. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, reading, playing games on her computer, going to the casino, and the golden retrievers she has had over the years. Due to restrictions the family will try to accommodate visitors. Private interment will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Mifflin, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Arrangements made by TEICHART-GRACAN FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, PA.
May 12, 2020 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Louise M. Laughery, 96, of West Mifflin died May 11, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Frank and Marion (Hamilton) Leigh and beloved wife of the late Carl H. Laughery. Louise is survived by her son Carl (Karen) Laughery of Margate, FL; granddaughters Amanda Laughery and Ashley (Bryan) Arnold and dear friend Gwynn Kiesell. She was preceded in death by sisters Dorothy Reiger and Jean Wright and brother William Leigh. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church; White Oak American Legion; West Mifflin Senior Citizens; Duquesne Women's Club and Past President of McKeesport Hospital's Womens Auxillary. Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne. A private graveside service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Park.
May 11, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Dolores R. “Dolly” Tarczy age 92, of Monroeville, formerly of West Mifflin on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020 at Independence Court, Monroeville. Born on March 30, 1928 in Homestead, she was the daughter of the late Andrew & Margaret (Vrable) Andzelik. She was a retired dietary aide at McKeesport Hospital and, also, at Emerson School in the West Mifflin School District. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin and their Christian Mothers. Former wife of the late Robert Tarczy she is survived by children Robert S. Tarczy of the Poconos, Melanie (Dan) Tarczy Tison of Port Vue, Debra (Jim) Tarczy Rudolph of Poway, CA and Rick (Melissa) Tarczy of Monroeville; grandchildren Kelly (Juan) Guillen, Ryan Tarczy & Rachael Tarczy; great grandchildren Juan & Sabastian. She was the sister of the late Eugene Andzelik & late Regina Nauman. Private family visitation will be held at MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, followed by a private mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin and burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery. Her family would like to thank Gateway Hospice & Independence Court for the loving care given to their mother. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110.
May 11, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
David McCulloch, 64, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020. He was born October 20, 1955 in England and was son of the late Gordon McCulloch and Margaret (Foster) McCulloch of Pascoe, WA. David was a HVAC Technician and Appliance Repairman. He was a US Army Veteran.
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May 11, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Wayne Thomas Naulder, Jr., 62, of McKeesport, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away, Saturday, May 9, 2020. He was born February 9, 1958 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Wayne Thomas Naulder, Sr., and the late June (Kostrick) Naulder Sutter. Wayne was proprietor of a Tree Cutting Service and was a US Marine Veteran.
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May 10, 2020 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Geraldine E. Wygant, 59, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at home.
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May 10, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Kimberly Anderson, age 39, of Sutton, WV, died May 7, 2020, at home. Born February 6, 1981, in Colorado Springs, CO, she was the daughter of Brent Anderson and Brenda (Scott Maley) Anderson.
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May 09, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Elizabeth R. Vezzani, age 70 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born January 29, 1950 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Betty (Lopretto) Lee. After earning her associates degree in accounting from Penn State, Elizabeth worked as a manager at Bell Credit Union in McKeesport. A member of St. Michael's Parish in Elizabeth Twp., she will be remembered as a hard working, kind, and compassionate person who put others before herself and, most importantly, a great friend and sister to her family who will be sorely missed. Besides her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Richard Vezzani, who passed away October 9, 2018, and her brother Tom Lee. She is survived by her siblings Gen. Paul (Dorothy) Lee, USMC, Ret. of Dumfries, VA, Patty (Dan) Szabo of Elizabeth Twp., and Bob (Nancy) Lee of Franklin, TN; and her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
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May 09, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Maxine Lois Baer-Haroulakis, age 72, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She was born in McKeesport on June 4, 1947 and is the daughter of the late Mack and Alice Marie Bibby Baer.
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May 09, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Gene V. Gillingham Johnson, age 94, died May 5, 2020. Born September 19, 1925 in the mountains of West Virginia in the town of Minnehaha Springs and is the daughter of the late Dwoit and Margaret Sharp Wright. 
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May 09, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Michele J. Charneicki, age 75, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at home. She retired as a registered nurse at John J. Kane, McKeesport. Born March 16, 1945 in Troy, France, she was a daughter of the late George and Germaine Boulet. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Chester Charneicki Jr.; son, Maurice Charneicki of Jacksonville, FL; five grandchildren; one sister; also, nieces and nephews. Visitation and burial are private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
May 09, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Hazel Ann Garrett, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away May 8, 2020 at Redstone Highlands Greensburg. She was born June 27, 1929 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Arthur C. and Florence Horne Truxal. Hazel was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Irwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence L. Garrett, and infant granddaughter, Amber Aiguier; four sisters, Laura Ruth Spring, Mary Louise Cline, Elsie Elizabeth Fink and Sara Jane Smith; and beloved brother, John A. Truxal. She is survived by her son, Les (Jean) Garrett of Butler; two daughters, Patricia Aiguier of Katy, TX, Deborah (Bill) Monroe of Acme; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services are private. Arrangements were made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Redstone Highlands and Redstone at Home Hospice. A special thank you to Mary Monack for her loving care of Hazel. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
May 09, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Bernice Truesdale, 95, loving daughter of the late James and Elizan Smith, departed this life on May 5, 2020 at Kane Regional Medical Center, McKeesport.
“Mrs. Bernice” was born on July 8, 1924, in Sumter, South Carolina. In 1940, she met and married Henry Truesdale in Sumter, South Carolina. Shortly thereafter, they joined the Great Migration and came North, seeking a better life. They eventually settled in Duquesne, Pa. where they became staunch members of Macedonia Baptist Church. Their union produced 5 children: Henrietta, Doris Ann, Larry, Veneda and Delores. While raising their 5 children, Bernice was also employed for many years first at Presbyterian Hospital, then McKeesport Hospital until she retired.
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May 08, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Thomas Bailey, 77, of West Newton, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Sycamore Estates in Duquesne. He was born March 6, 1943 in McKeesport, a son of the late Willis S. Bailey and Rita (McConeghy) Ehland. Tom was a graduate of Westinghouse Memorial High School Class of '61. Prior to his retirement, Tom was a sales executive for World Book Encyclopedia and later was an over the road truck driver. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he was a torpedo man on the USS George C. Marshall Nuclear Submarine in the early 1960's. He was a member of the House of Faith Church in West Newton and was a faithful Christian all of his life and loved his family. He enjoyed music and singing karaoke and was a great dancer. He loved entertaining and was the life of any party.
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May 08, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ardina “Dena” Guglielmo, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH. Born October 12, 1922 in Six Mile Run, PA, Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late Dominick and Loretta (Bianchini) Filotei. Her family moved to the Christy Park neighborhood of McKeesport where she spent her adult life. Ardina moved to Columbus, OH in 2012 at age 90 and spent the last five years in the Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus. A member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (Mary, Mother of God Parish), she loved to cook, dance, and watch her cooking shows and missed David Letterman on the late show. She was a caregiver to many, helping ailing people inside and outside of her family.
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