James E. Belak

January 13, 2021 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

James E. Belak, 87, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday January 10, 2021, due to complications from the covid virus. He was born September 2, 1933 in Penn Township, the son of the late Charles and Mary (Belak) Valero. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his beloved son Brett C. Belak. He was the founder of Belak Flowers which he started on November 1, 1960 in Irwin where he worked until his semi-retirement at the age of 65. He greeted everyone with a smile, kind word, and encouragement.

In recent years he had an online business selling mosaics called Mosaics by Kaleb. He was loved by many and will be missed by everyone. Jim graduated from Penn-Joint High School, Class of 1951, where he played basketball and football. He also took a few business classes at Penn State University. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin, where he served on church council for many years.

Burton Klein

January 12, 2021 |

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

Burton Klein, 94, of Fox Chapel, formerly of White Oak, died Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born August 31, 1926 in McKeesport and was the son of Isadore and Esther (Angerman) Klein. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Alvin Klein. Burt was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He was the co-owner of the former Vienna Bakery in McKeesport, and was later employed in the Marketing Dept. of Equitable Resources in Pittsburgh. Burt was a former member of Tree of Life Sfard and was a WWII Army Veteran.

Evelyn Brown

January 12, 2021 |

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

Evelyn Brown, age 92 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 in Grandview Estates, Elizabeth Twp.  Born February 4, 1928 in Glassport, she was a daughter of the late Albert S. and Della May (Shaheen) Green and wife for 67 years of the late Kenneth H. Brown, who passed away April 5, 2019.  A devout and active member of St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral in Pittsburgh, Evelyn worked for many years as a clerk at Clairton Hardware.  In her spare time, she was an avid and accomplished bowler, participating in many travelling leagues, and was a self taught seamstress who loved to sew.  Evelyn is survived by her sister Della Benbow of Sanger, CA and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews.  Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Helen Kislan, Alberta Miller, Salem M. Green, and Jenny Zender.  

Georgia B. Grabill

January 12, 2021 |

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

Georgia B. Grabill, age 99, of McKeesport,  died January 10, 2021, at  Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  Born October 26, 1921, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Naher) Cynkar and the wife of the late William L. Grabill.

Carole Simon

January 11, 2021 |

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

Carole Simon, age 82, of White Oak, died on January 7, 2021. She was born in McKeesport on March 3, 1938 and is the daughter of the late David and Lillian Shermer and the wife of the late Martin Simon.

Benjamin DeBello

January 11, 2021 |

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

Benjamin DeBello, age 75, of McKeesport, passed peacefully on January 5, 2021. Born in Wayne, New Jersey on November 4, 1945 and formally of Norwich, New York and Alton, New Hampshire. He is the son of the late Benjamin and Alice Kopack DeBello, and the husband of the late Anna DeBello.

Earl Warman, Sr.

January 11, 2021 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Earl Warman, Sr., age 90, of Duquesne, died January 5, 2021, at home.  Born November 28, 1931, in Rockwood, PA, he was the son of the late Oliver and Elizabeth (Knopsnider) Warman and the husband of the late Helen Warman.  Earl worked as a laborer for US Steel Duquesne Works.  When he was younger, he enjoyed going dancing after work.

Katherine Ross Kustra

January 11, 2021 |

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

Katherine Ross Kustra, age 35, of White Oak, died January 10, 2021. Born January 10, 1986, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Carolyn (Ross) Kustra.

Ruth Ann Lewellen

January 11, 2021 |

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

Ruth Ann Lewellen, age 69, of West Mifflin, died January 10, 2021, at AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born September 27, 1951, in McDonald, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (McCabe) Hast and the wife of Kenneth R. Lewellen.

John P. Nickolich

January 11, 2021 |

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

John P. Nickolich, age 93 of Clairton, passed away at home on Sunday, January 10, 2021.  Born December 28, 1927 in Jefferson Hills, he was a son of the late Nick and Anna (Polovich) Nickolich.  A US Army Sergeant in the Korean War, John was the former owner and proprietor of Johnny's Glass in Clairton and attended Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Pearl (Crisman) Nickolich and his siblings Nick Nickolich, Eva Milas, and Tom Nickolich.  John is survived by his daughters Marcie Yocco of Jefferson Hills and Cathy White of Clairton; his sons John T. (Michelle) Nickolich and WIlliam (Kim) Nickolich, both of Clairton; his seven grandchildren Sherry Sillings, Rick Yocco, Jr., Katie Rich, Jennifer Walker, Laura Nickolich, and Matthew and Jonathan White; his six great-grandchildren Rilynn, Bree, Reagan, Isabelle, Liam, and Layla; and also nieces and nephews. 

Judith Lichtenstein

January 11, 2021 |

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

Judith Lichtenstein, age 83, of Grandville, MI, died on January 8, 2021. She was born on October 12, 1937, in McKeesport, PA, and is the daughter of the late Gustav and Olga Spitz Gottdiener, and the wife of the late David Lee Lichtenstein.

John W. Eisele, Jr.

January 11, 2021 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

John W. Eisele, Jr., age 61, of McKeesport, formerly of North Versailles, died January 7, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport.  Born February 12, 1959, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John Sr. and Mary JoAnn (Hennessey) Eisele, and the beloved husband of Pam (Humphries Stanich) Eisele for 25 years.  John was a mechanic at area car dealerships before opening his own garage in North Versailles.  He was loved and respected by his customers for being an honest and knowledgeable mechanic.

James R. Shepherd

January 11, 2021 |

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

James R. Shepherd, age 81 of North Huntingdon, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  Born march 2, 1939 in  Coulter, he was a son of the late Plummer and Estelle (McLaughlin) Shepherd.  A member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, after receiving his bachelor's degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, James worked for many years as a history and government teacher for McKeesport Area School District.  He was also a member of the CFU Lodge #146 and its Men's Club.  James is survived by his wife Janet (Lubinski) Shepherd; his sons James L. (Heather) Shepherd of Nashport, OH and John M. (Laura) Shepherd of Roxbury, NJ; his grandchildren Kimberlyn, Andrew, Hannah, and Sarah; his siblings Raymond (Joanne) Shepherd of North Huntingdon and Carol Haines of Coulter; and also nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Michael Shepherd.  

Agnes Garcia

January 11, 2021 |

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

Agnes Garcia, 93, of Manor, formerly of West Newton, passed away at home on Saturday, January 9, 2021. She was born August 25, 1927 in Versailles and was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Strozin) Boris. She was the wife of the late Louis Garcia. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Michael) Colvin of Manor, grandson, Christopher M. (Deana) Colvin of Jeannette, sister, Pauline Machek of Texas and nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Machek, Mary Gajdzik, Margaret Korenoski, Julie Drost, Bette Vojovich, and  Ann Kerceman, and brothers, George, John and Michael Boris.

Joseph Juricich

January 10, 2021 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

On Sunday, January 10, 2021, Joseph “Papa Joe” Juricich, 96 of North Versailles passed away. Son of the late Joseph & Katherine (Stemberger) Juricich. Beloved husband of the late Constance Juricich. Loving father of Karen (Don) Elko, Joey P. (Barb) Juricich, Michael Juricich, Pamela (Doug) McGinnis, and the late Jeffrey Juricich. Brother of the late Irene Rosa. Dear Uncle of Rich (Ginny) Rosa, Kathy (Jan) Fung, and Theresa Nuzzo. 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Stepfather to Barb (Jim) Romanovich and Butch (Karen) Wilson. Joe and his parents were lifetime members of SNPJ. He was a member of the Bricklayers Union local 9 and a 55-year member of the Norwin Elks. Joe was a property developer and home builder, along with his father, Joe, and his son, Joe, (J&J Builders). Joe’s life continued to be one victory after another.