James S. Francis, Sr.

April 28, 2020 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

James S. Francis, Sr., age 74 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 in John J. Kane Regional Center, Glen Hazel.  Born September 23, 1945 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Elmer and Mildred (Smith) Francis.  A former construction worker, James was also preceded in death by his siblings Kay Jean and Eugene "Chukie" Francis.  He is survived by his wife of fifty years Andrea (Golashewski) Francis; his children Victoria (the late Marc) Mirenna and her companion James Currence of Dravosburg, James S. Francis, Jr. of Parma, OH, and Diana Lynn (Mark) Mosco of Van Voorhis; his seven grandchildren: Joel, Justin, Jacey, and Jerzy Mirenna and Kayla, Willie, and Dominic Mosco; his siblings George Francis of Harmarville, "Duke" Francis of Lower Burrell, Donna Francis of Penn Hills, and William Francis of North Huntingdon; and also many loving nieces and nephews.

Leonard C. Lehman Jr.

April 28, 2020 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Leonard C. Lehman Jr., age 75, of Clairton, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Southwestern Nursing Center. He was a retired teacher in the Franklin Regional School District. A 1963 graduate of Clairton High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, he was a member of Wilson Presbyterian Church in Clairton. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his pup, Whooly.

He belonged to many gardening, horticulture, and scientific groups including Men's Gardening Club of Pittsburgh, Daylily Society, Penn State Horticulture, Phipps Conservatory, and many more.

Mario F. Volponi

April 28, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Mario F. Volponi, age 89, of Liberty Borough, died at home on April 26, 2020.  Born July 22, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Antonio and Rosa (DiLullo) Volponi and husband of Louise (Galeziowski) Volponi.

Helen M. Vresilovic

April 28, 2020 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Helen M. Vresilovic, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the Keeper of the Flame Nursing Home, Blairsville.  She was born February 20, 1933 in West Wheatfield Township, a daughter of the late Perry and Grace (Marsh) Muir.  Prior to her retirement, Helen was a bookkeeper for Keystone Gas & Oil.  She was a member of St. Agnes Church, Norwin Art League, Irwin Quit Guild and was a foster parent.

Norma C. Lindahl

April 28, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Norma C. Lindahl, age 88, of Jefferson Hills, died April 25, 2020. Born September 17, 1931, in a house on lower Coal Valley Rd., she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Addie (Durant) Chewning and the beloved wife of the late Richard Lindahl for 56 years.

Judith A. Hornfeck

April 27, 2020 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Judith A. Hornfeck, age 78, died Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was born in Homestead, PA on November 12, 1941.

Kathy Jane Mink

April 27, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Kathy Jane (Oskin) Mink,  63, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2020. She was born February 17, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William and Annabelle (Grove) Oskin. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Scott) Gettins of North Huntingdon and Kayla Mink of Elizabeth Township, twin sister, Karen Marchitello of North Braddock, sisters, Debbie (Steve) Sabol and Peggy (Denny) Greenaway of North Versailles, brother, Stephen Oskin of North Braddock, granddaughter, Myla Marie Farmerie of Elizabeth Township, and nieces and nephews.

Landyn Nikolas Cale

April 27, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Landyn Nikolas Cale age 2, of McKeesport, formerly of Duquesne, on April 21, 2020 at home.  Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 10, 2018, he was the son of Kimberly Patterson and Gregory Cale; brother of Michael Cale, Jadan Kraus, Miranda Patterson-Bailey and Christopher Cale; grandson of Betty Lynn (Robert Kovach) Patterson of Monroeville, Becky Cale of Duquesne and Gregory & Kelly Cale of Glassport; great grandson of Ted & Arlene Cale; nephew of Nicole Patterson; cousin of Gavin Harff & Cody Harff.

May B. Pelar

April 26, 2020 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

May B. Pelar, age 90, of Port Vue, died Thursday, April 23, 2020.  She was born in Chicago, IL on Oct. 8, 1929 and is the daughter of the late John and Edna McFarland Busch and the wife of the late John E. Pelar, Sr.

Jean Shaffer Newlin Moyle

April 26, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Jean Shaffer Newlin Moyle, 100, of Elizabeth Township and Naples, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 24, 2020. Born on November 2, 1919 in Dravosburg, she was the daughter of the late Fred A. and Clara B. (Abels) Shaffer. She was the wife of the late Joe B. "Red" Newlin and John C. Moyle, and sister of the late Leona Shaffer Holmes, Wilfred (Bud) Shaffer, and Kathryn M. Bittinger. She was also preceded in death by her step-sons, David and Curtis Moyle, a niece, Mary Lynne Hurley and nephew, Terry Holmes. She was a member of the Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church and it's Chancel Guild and was an associate member of the Lily Presbyterian Church and it's Ladies Association in Naples.

Eugene Ralph (Babe) Marshall

April 26, 2020 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

On Monday, April 20, 2020, Eugene Ralph Marshall (Babe), loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and cousin, passed away at the age of 88.

Babe was born on October 12, 1931, in Clairton PA to the late Albert and Lillie Marshall.  After graduating from Clairton High School, he attended Howard University for two years and served in the United States Army. Babe returned to Clairton to own and operate the Schmidt Hotel for a number of years before working and retiring from United States Steel Coke Works in Clairton.  He later obtained a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh.

Charles E. “Jap” Arrigo

April 26, 2020 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary

Charles E. “Jap” Arrigo, 73, of West Newton, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed from this life peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2020, in the company of family and friends after a long-fought battle with a lingering illness. He was born on September 8, 1946 in North Charleroi, PA, the son of the late Joseph Arrigo and Esther (O’Hara) Arrigo.

Charles was a 1965 graduate of Charleroi High School where he excelled in baseball, basketball, football, and track. Charles played semi-pro football for the Wheeling Ironmen in the mid-60’s and was an assistant football coach for Belle Vernon High School under Bill Conners from 1985 through 1992. 

Charles served honorably for 25 years as a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper from November 7, 1969 until his retirement in 1994.

Judith A. Muscante

April 25, 2020 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Judith A. Muscante, 44, of Glassport, died April 23, 2020. Born April 15th, 1976 She is the daughter of the late George and Sandra Takac. She is survived by her husband Dominic Muscante II; sister Theresa Takac; brother Bruce Takac; aunt and uncle Helen (Glenn) Guthrie; cousins Debbie Henry, Glenn “Sonny” Guthrie and Daniel Guthrie, many nieces and nephews, and her beloved cat Cookie, and preceded in death by her beloved pets Muffin, Cali, Nadine, Jack Apoo, Fat Rabbit and Tigger.

Evelyn Frankovich

April 25, 2020 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Evelyn Frankovich, age 93 of Port Vue, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 in Harbour Senior Living, Monroeville.  Born August 11, 1926 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Frances (Sudetic) Frankovich.  A member of St. Mark's Parish in Port Vue, Evelyn retired from the payroll department at US Steel - Irvin Works, West Mifflin.  In her spare time, Evelyn loved to golf, bowl, travel, and attend the theater and was proud of her Croatian heritage.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Anthony (Emma), John, and George Frankovich and Mary (Adam) Sparks.  Evelyn is survived by her nieces and nephews.  Funeral arrangements for Evelyn are private with burial following in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Port Vue.

Sandra L. Davis

April 25, 2020 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Sandra L. (Pershing) Davis, age 79, of Blaine Hill, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. A former nurse’s aide at Jefferson Hospital, she was a member of St. Michael's Church in Elizabeth Township and the West Newton Seniors Center. She enjoyed cooking and was affectionately the family hair stylist. Born August 7, 1940 in Elizabeth Township, she was a daughter of the late David Sr. and Rose (Telesfore) Pershing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene B. "Jess" Davis. She is survived by children, Michelle Harris of Blaine Hill, Kathy Davis of Blaine Hill and Gene B. "Guy" Davis of Forward Township; two grandchildren, Ruby Rose Davis-Nelson of St. Paul, MN and Marc Dunseath of Blaine Hill; siblings, David Pershing of Blaine Hill, Lucy (Francis) Thompson of Grassflat, Richard Pershing of Blaine Hill and Bill (Laurel) Pershing of Blaine Hill; also nieces and nephews.