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Claire (McCarty) Grove

March 05, 2020 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Claire (McCarty) Grove, age 94, of McKeesport, died March 4, 2020, at AHN Forbes Hospital.  Born September 18, 1925, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late James Lester and Carolyn (Denny) Brinker and the wife of the late Eugene McCarty and Walter Grove.

 
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Mark E. Withers

March 05, 2020 |

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

Mark E. Withers, age 54, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at home. A Navy veteran, he was the owner of Mark Withers Window Cleaning. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with friends. Born July 10, 1965 in Columbus, OH, he was a son Barbara J. (Black) Withers of Elizabeth and the late Edward M. Withers. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sons, Jacob (Anthony Pane) Withers of Elizabeth Twp. and Nathan Withers of Elizabeth Twp.; loving companion, Mary Jo Wagner of Finleyville; sisters, Lori Nicholson of Chatham, VA, Holly (Jeff) Slavin of Painesville, OH and Jill Withers of Columbus, OH; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 12 Noon-2 PM and 4 until the time of service at 6 PM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. William K. Little officiating. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Jacqueline Doyle

March 05, 2020 |

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

Jacqueline Doyle, age 72 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born September 10, 1947 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Florence (Gates) Schnorr.  A graduate of the California University of PA, Jacqueline worked as a librarian at Penn State University, Greater Allegheny Campus in McKeesport.  She is survived by her husband Francis E. Doyle; her daughters Christina Spano of Jefferson Hills and Roberta Franz of South Park; her grandchildren Matthew, Rebecca, and Robert John; her sister Janice Hill of Tennessee; and also nieces.

 
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Virginia B. Bratton

March 05, 2020 |

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

Virginia B. Bratton, age 77 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born November 10, 1942 in Uniontown, she was a daughter of the late Chris and Laurel Geruschat.  A former caregiver, besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul E. Bratton, who passed away March 30, 2012.  Virginia is survived by her children Laurel (Mitch) Smith of Yakima, WA and Paul J. Bratton of Clairton; her six cats, her many in-laws; and nieces and nephews.  

 
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Patricia C. Kovac

March 04, 2020 |

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

Patricia C. Kovac, 79 of North Huntingdon died March 4, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital. She was born March 24, 1940 in McKeesport, Pa., a daughter of the late Albert and Anne Miller Grant Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence in 2008, her daughter KellyAnn Kovac. She is survived by her daughter Kristin Dressler and her husband Donald, one son Keith and his wife Roxanne, one sister JoAnn Grant, 3 grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Services will be private.

 


Richard Allen Carl

March 04, 2020 |

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

Richard Allen Carl, 68, of "Little Boston" Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Monday, March 2, 2020. His clear and never ending love of his family is all he would want to be remembered for so, "Don't make a big fuss about it". Born March 26, 1951 in Aliquippa he was the son of the late Richard G. Carl and Arnetta (Besch) Cheuvront. Richard was a retired Senior Systems Analyst for BNY-Mellon in Pittsburgh but his true passion was being an artist, with a specialty in photography and mixed media.

 
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Diane M. House

March 04, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Diane M. House (Bazzone) age 66, of McKeesport, died February 26, 2020, in her home. Born July 7, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jane (Hrubovcak) Bazzone.

 
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Herbert Vickers

March 04, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Herbert “Herb” P. Vickers, age 81, of Port Vue, died March 3, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport.  Born February 6, 1939, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Roy and Anna Margaret Vickers and the beloved husband of Marie (Benoit) Vickers for 55 years.

 
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Andrew P. Butsko

March 04, 2020 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Andrew P. Butsko, of West Mifflin, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center, two days before his 83rd birthday. Born in Duquesne on March 5, 1937, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Sersen) Butsko. Mr. Butsko was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.

 
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Doris Jean Fazekas

March 04, 2020 |

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

Doris Jean Fazekas,  94, of Versailles, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born November 18, 1925 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Daniel F. and Blanche (Dalton) McLaughlin. Doris was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish- St. Patrick Church in Christy Park. She was a former nurse's Aid at McKeesport Hospital and had also worked for the former Kill's Drug Store in Glassport.

 
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Sarah Guntrum

March 04, 2020 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Sarah (Thompson) Guntrum, 50, of Duquesne, formerly of McKeesport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, March 1, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents George and Dorothy Thompson and her sisters Shirley Kratochvil and Mary Thompson. She is survived by her husband Rocky Guntrum, her sons Timothy, Rocky, Ray, and Michael (Ashley) and her daughter Melissa. She is also survived by her sisters Clara "Dutchie" (Daniel) Colclaser, Emma Snyder, Lois Guajardo, and her brother George Thompson. She was the loving grandmother of Logan, Bailey, Elijah, and Ezekiel. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Amanda and Jesse Owens and Hailey Kratochvil for all their help. Sarah was a huge local wrestling fan and always the loudest fan there. She was an avid collector of snow globes and all things dolphin and unicorns. She will be missed terribly by all that knew her.

Friends received 3-6 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020 in the Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home, 5204 Second Ave, Hazelwood.  Prayers of Farewell Service 5:30 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted into the care of Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home, 5204 Second Ave., Pittsburgh.

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Anthony Richard Niedzwecki

March 03, 2020 |

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

 Anthony Richard Niedzwecki,  87, of Liberty Borough, passed away at home on February 29, 2020. He was born June 12, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Adam and Helen (Wauldman) Niedzwecki . He was a member of St. Mark  Parish in Liberty Borough, and was a retired Supervisor for Carbidie in Greenock. He was a US Army Veteran. Anthony was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved spending time at his hunting camp in St. Mary's, PA.

 
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James P. "Jim" Valecko

March 03, 2020 |

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

James P. "Jim" Valecko, 81, of Liberty Boro, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. He was born June 25, 1938 in Port Vue and was the son of the late John and Barbara O'Branovich Valecko.  Jim was a US Army Veteran and for his service he was awarded The Good Conduct Medal.  He was a member of the former Holy Trinity Church in McKeesport, where he was an usher and a member of the choir. He was also a current member of St. Mark's Parish- Liberty Boro Worship Site.

 
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Jeffrey William Hartung

March 03, 2020 |

By Ott Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home

Jeffrey William Hartung, 74, of McKeesport

 
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Lois "Elaine" Sydeski

March 03, 2020 |

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

Lois “Elaine” (Russell) Sydeski, age 86, of Monroeville, formerly of Glassport where she lived for many years and Ripley, WV,  passed away suddenly surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Forbes Hospital. A graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, she retired as a sales associate for Hills Department Store in West Mifflin and as a secretary for G.C. Murphy Company’s Home Office in McKeesport. She was an avid reader and enjoyed painting, recently winning an award for her work. She enjoyed making frequent trips to the casino and the highlights of her life included walking the New River Gorge Bridge with her son and grandson, and spending quality time with her family. She will be greatly missed by all. Born March 22, 1933 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late William Russell Jr. and Hannah (Dowden) Russell, and wife of the late Edwin “Legs” Sydeski. She is survived by her son, Tom (fiancée Dee) Sydeski of Newcomerstown, OH; daughter, Linda Sydeski with whom she resided; grandchildren, Shaun, Allison and Jennifer; and great-grandchildren, Alexis and Augustus; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sisters, Elizabeth Holmes, Alice Lutheran, Daisy Mathews and Lillian Puckey. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 10 AM until the time of service at 1 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor James Crosby officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.