February 04, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Thelma Lee Tucker Medlin White was born to James and Mabel Biggs Tucker, on October 30, 1928, in Moon Run, Pa. She was the oldest of 5 siblings. She departed this life peacefully in McKeesport, Pa., on January 30, 2021, with family at her bedside. In her final weeks of life, she was never without a hand to hold or a kind word to be spoken to her. Thelma’s daughter, Deborah, provided loving care and support for 10 years prior to the onset of greater illness.
Thelma is preceded in death by brothers Samuel (Jr.) Jones and Robert (Bobby) Jones; sister Dorothy McCoy; grandson Frederick D. Brown Jr.; great grandson Frederick Malcolm Brown-Goodwine.
Thelma was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister and aunt. She leaves to mourn: sister - Betty Mahaley (Long Beach, Calif.); children - Clara (Fred) Medlin Brown, Deborah White Horriat, Gary (Sylvia) White, Samuel V. White; grandchildren – Gregory (Tracey) Medlin, Marjorie Brown Adams, Gemil (Regis) White-Morse, Jamaal White, Michael (Olesia) White, Tonya (Timothy) Caldwell, Leandra Ferguson and Terry Ferguson; 24 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren, with one on the way. She leaves beloved nieces and nephews to mourn her passing, as well as, a host of friends.
Thelma White step-laddered her way into the field of nursing. She was a nurse’s aide, an LPN and receive her BSN from Penn State University, where she was deemed an honors student. In the pursuit of her education, she moved to Delaware to obtain a Masters in Gerontology. She received her master’s in nursing from the University of Delaware and presented her papers at a Veteran’s Administration Conference in Los Angeles, Calif.
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February 04, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Dale Sean Coles, Sr., was born May 27, 1964, in Pittsburgh, PA. Sean, as he was affectionately called, departed this life on January 22, 2021.
Arrangements were entrusted to Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dale Sean Coles, please visit our floral store.
February 04, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Irene E. Madden, age 89 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Born February 25, 1931 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Vrable) Bodnar. A member of The Church in Sutersville and retired from advertising sales with the Jewish Chronicle in Pittsburgh, Irene will be remembered by her family as the strongest woman ever and a force to be reckoned with.
In the words of her daughter: "At 11:30 last night, our lives were irrevocably changed when our mother, Irene Madden, passed away. She valiantly fought medical issues and succumbed to Congestive Heart Failure. She was 89 and would have turned 90 later this month. Our mother was the strongest women I ever met. She grew up during the Depression and lost her mother when she was 14. She was a Single Mother long before it became commonplace. We never had the latest fad but we were loved and had everything we needed. She taught us work ethic, integrity, self sacrifice, kindness, charity, strength of conviction, the value of humor, and the love of Jesus Christ. She always said you can do an you want to do if you set your mind to it. Make a plan and work your plan. She is the person I admire most in my life. If I’m half the person she was and have half the strength of her will. I will consider myself a success. There is so much more to be said but this is enough for now."
She is survived by her children Mark (Marie) Madden of Glassport and Kristen Wells of Jefferson Hills; her grandchildren Michael and Elizabeth Madden; and also nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her brothers Michael, William, and Edward "Dave" Bodnar.
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February 04, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Bertha Mae Brown, age 78 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Baldwin Health Center. Born February 6, 1942 in Montgomery, AL, she was a daughter of the late Thomas V. and Rosie (Ford) Brown. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Rebecca Chapman Brown. She is survived by her sister Michelle (Henry Watkins) Brown; her brothers Rommy Lee Brown, Robert Lee Brown, Jimmy Lee Brown, Eddie Lee Brown, and John Lee Brown; and also nieces and nephews.
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February 04, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Norma Jean Johnson, 75, was born January 19, 1946, in Elizabeth, PA. The beloved daughter of the late Timothy and Ruth (Woods) Johnson, departed this life on January 27, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Margo Johnson.
Norma Jean grew up in Elizabeth, the eldest of the 4 daughters of Timothy and Ruth, graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School. After graduation, she obtained a position at Mobil Oil in McKees Rocks. A short while later, she obtained employment at US Steel in downtown Pittsburgh. She spent the remainder of her career with US Steel until she retired.
Norma Jean enjoyed reading and she often visited the library. Walking was a favorite activity for both exercise and as a fundraiser for charities. She also enjoyed line dancing which enabled her to be active and maintain friendships. She loved to travel both home and abroad, from the Mediterranean to Mexico. Even around the United States, her destinations included, the Grand Canyon and New Orleans as well as her last venture which was an Alaskan cruise.
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February 04, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Darmonica Renee Armstrong-Fields, 49, died Jan. 29, 2021. She was born Aug. 17, 1971.
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February 04, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Paul E. Bekavac, age 74, of Gibsonia and Key West, FL, and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at home. He was a retired funeral director and owner of the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home in Elizabeth. He attended the University of Notre Dame until his father’s untimely death in 1965, and furthered his education at Duquesne University and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.
Upon his retirement in 2004, he relocated to Key West to follow his life long love of fishing. Born March 1, 1946 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Anthony J. and Elvira Y. “Patty” (Yavor) Bekavac. He is survived by his partner and best friend, Teri Dulac of Gibsonia; daughter, Heather (Michael) Lutz of Pleasant Hills; sons, Tony (Rachel) Bekavac of Pleasant Hills and Paul E. Bekavac, Jr. of New York, NY; grandchildren, Cole, Preston and Ava Lutz and Anthony & Andre Bekavac; sister, Nancy Y. Bekavac of Washington, DC; brother, Daniel F. (Patti) Bekavac of Elizabeth Twp.; nephew, Daniel F. (Tara Jayant) Bekavac, Jr. of South Park; niece, Chloe (Jason) Fox of Damascus, MD; also, great- nephews and cousins.
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February 04, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
William Emmett Long III, 72, died at home on April 28, 2020. William grew up in North Versailles, Pennsylvania with his parents William E. Long II and Doris Long. William furthered his education by attending trade school in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Upon returning home from school, William settled with his wife Sandra, in Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania. William retired as a Senior Inspector, from Bechtel - Bettis, after 40 years, in 2011. He was a graduate of Westinghouse High School. William was preceded in death by his son, William Emmett Long IV. William is survived by his widow, Sandra and daughter, Kerry.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of Ball Funeral Chapel, Pittsburgh.
February 04, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Duane A. Perhach, age 64, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital. He retired from Penn Dot’s tunnel maintenance in Pittsburgh and was a lifetime member of the NRA. Born December 19, 1956 in McKeesport, he was a son of Arlene (Bertie) Slate of Forward Twp. and the late Elmer Perhach. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Diann (Sinal) Perhach; son, Sam (April) Perhach of Webster; daughter, Becky (Patrick) Perhach of Forward Twp.; brothers, Steve (Edna) Perhach of Elizabeth, Ron (Tammy) Perhach of Forward Twp., Mike Slate of Forward Twp. and Edward (Glori) Slate of Monroeville; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brothers, Charles Slate and David Perhach.
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February 04, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Donald Lee Steele, age 82, of McKeesport, died January 30, 2021 at the Southwestern Veteran Center. Born June 25, 1938, in Pittsburgh, he was the husband of the late Joan Steele; father of Donald Lee Steele, Jr.
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February 04, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Marion Firestone Laughner, 101, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Redstone Highlands, N. Huntingdon. She was born February 2, 1920 in Pittsfield, MA, a daughter of the late William Henry and Martina (Haller) Suttle. Marion was a graduate of Seton Hill University Class of 1957. Prior to her retirement, Marion was a teacher for St. Agnes and Immaculate Conception Catholic schools and Franklin Regional School District. She was a member of St. Agnes Parish, Catholic Daughters of America, and volunteered at Westmoreland Hospital and Redstone Library. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel Firestone, second husband, Ernest Laughner, step daughter Judith Laughner; sister, Martina Nehrig; and brother, William Suttle. She is survived by her son, Richard J. Firestone and his wife, Jo Ellen; daughter, Ellen Kerber and her husband, Tom; sister, Margaret Ann Spencer; four grandchildren, Thomas Jr. (Kristen), Edward (Carolyn), Robert (Eean), Patrick, (Kelley); seven great-grandchildren Kelsey, Ryan, Keith, Kyle, and Samuel Kerber, Ben and Hayden Firestone; stepsons, Richard E. Laughner; John (Sandy) Laughner, Greg (Sandy) Laughner; stepdaughters, Karen (Michael) Byers, Dolores Laughner. A special thanks to her loving niece and caregiver, Martina Nehrig Funk and also a special thank you to the capable and caring staff of Redstone, North Huntingdon.
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February 04, 2021 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Louise Ann “Wezey” Yuhas Rayer, 49 of Clairton, PA. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in Portsmouth, VA. to the late John J. Yuhas Jr. and Frances T. Nardone Yuhas. Louise was the loving wife of 27 years to Frank Rayer Jr. and a devoted mother to her son Frank Rayer III.
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February 04, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Claudia J. (Wood) Yedinak, age 66, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. She was the founder and owner for Claudia's Green Acres in Forward Twp. A member of Crossroads Community Church in Jefferson Hills, she loved antiquing, cultivating vegetables and flowers, and her customers. She was a master seller on Ebay and a member of the YMCA in Monongahela. Born May 11, 1954 in Monongahela, she was a daughter of the late Kay (Evans) Wood-Sabatini. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, James H. Yedinak, and sister, Debbie (Larry) Jones of Finleyville; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Saturday, February 6, 2021, from 12 Noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Floyd Hughes officiating. In order to comply with Covid-19 restrictions, guests are required to wear masks and follow CDC social distancing guidelines. You may be asked to limit your visiting time so that all guests will have an opportunity to pay their respects. The family would like to express their understanding to those who are unable to attend due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, SW Region, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
February 04, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Anton “Carry” van Tol, 77, of Sebastian, Fl, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 after a courageous 10 year battle with cancer. He has resided in Sebastian for the past 5 years. He was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands January 11, 1944 and was the son of the late Antoon and Wilhelmina van Tol. He is survived by his wife of over 55 years Nora (Bloom) van Tol, daughter Christine van Tol of Versailles, grandchildren Colleen Mence (Matthew) of Wilson and Keith Mence of Versailles, great grandchildren: Erik, Denver and Nora, brother Rene (Debbie) van Tol of Round Rock TX and sister Ingrid (Bill) Hailer of West Virginia. Carry was the co proprietor of the former Highland Meadows Auto Service in Elizabeth Township before retiring to Florida. While living in Elizabeth Township for 45 years, he served as past president of the Rotary Club of Elizabeth and was a member of the Mason’s Duquesne McKeesport Lodge # 731. He was also known for lending a hand and humor when needed. There is no visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
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February 03, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Kathy Lee Donaldson, age 63, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Lincoln Place and McKeesport, died January 30, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born September 7, 1957, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Karin (Lofstrom) Broadhead.
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