January 08, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Reagan Terin Cash, 23 months, was born on January 19, 2018, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She departed this life, Tuesday, December 31, 2019. She was the daughter of Jah-Mosia Cash and Christopher Simmons of McKeesport. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, James E. Robertson and her uncle, Mahlik T. Cash. Surviving are her brothers Zyon Cash, Giovanni, Christopher Jr., and Jadore Simmons; sisters, Giani, Onnesti, Kaniyah, and Alegacy Simmons; grandmothers, Teneshia Cash and Rosemary Martin; great-grandmother Rhonda Cash and Annie (Frank) Anderson; great-great grandmother, Mildred Cromerdie; grandfathers, Tashaki Simmons; great-grandfather, Leonard (Shirley) Robinson; godmother, Isha Johnson; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
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January 08, 2020 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Lane Anthony Blair, of Blairsville, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at UPMC Children’s Hospital. Born in Greensburg, December 31, 2019, he was the infant son of Michael and Kayla Cahill Blair. In addition to his parents, Lane is survived by grandparents, Wendy and Paul Cahill of Blairsville, PA and Cheryl and Donald Fulton of Springfield, OH; great grandmother, Cathy Cahill of Plum Borough; also by aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 11 AM until 12 PM. A service will be held at noon with the Rev. Derek Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Allegheny Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to Children’s Hospital, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.
January 08, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Roberta Lee "Robin" Hodnik, age 65, of McKeesport, died January 6, 2020, at home. Born April 18, 1954, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Weinmiller) Revak and the wife of the late Thomas Hodnik, Sr.
Robin worked for Pennsylvania Coach Lines of McKeesport, where she was a school bus driver and also a security guard. She enjoyed trips to the casino, participating in Painting with a Twist, traveling, and cooking new dishes.
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January 08, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Valerie Jean Kruczek, age 86, of White Oak, died January 5, 2020, at Riverside Care Center of McKeesport. Born October 11, 1933, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Nellie (Palko) Kruczek.
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January 08, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Alisa A. Bittner, age 60 of Glassport, passed away unexpectedly, December 22, 2019, at her home. Born July 9, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy Millington and the wife of Christopher Bittner.
Alisa graduated from Bosie's Nursing College in Poughkeepsie, NY, graduating second in her class, while working at Rhinebeck Hospital, Rhinebeck, NY. She loved being a nurse and working in healthcare. She also loved animals, especially horses and cats, enjoyed reading and tending to her garden.
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January 07, 2020 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
James W. Ohler, 45, died Jan. 5, 2020. He is the son of Richard (Carol) Ohler and the late Arlene (Moore) Ohler. He is survived by his brother Richard Ohler, Jr.; sister Tammy (Richard) Smith; Step brothers John (Lori Beth) Locke and Kevin (Amy) Locke; step sister Caitlin (Zack) Just; nephews Russell and Randy Smith, John "Tripp" Locke and Conner Locke and nieces Emma Locke and Hadley Just. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne Sat. from 1 to 3, at which time a funeral service will be held with Pastor John Gropp.
January 07, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Maura Lisa Lesko, age 64, of McKeesport, passed on January 5, 2020, surrounded by family at UPMC East of Monroeville. Born April 24, 1955, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John A. Lesko and Margaret W. (Anchak) Rechter.
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January 07, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Giovanni Tommasi, 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020. He was born, October 30, 1938 in Sicily, Italy, a son of the late Emanuele and Rosa Tommasi. Giovanni worked in the textiles manufacturing industry and was a member of St. Agnes Parish. He enjoyed gardening, cooking and watching Italian soccer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Rosa Tommasi. He is survived by his son, Elio Tommasi and his wife, Dawn; daughter, Rosa DeFeo and her husband, James; grandchildren, Gabby (Matt), Sabrina, Giovanni, James, Elaina and Elio; sisters, Lina Bonesio, Gina Tommasi, Giovanna Tommasi; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon with Msgr. Paul Fitzmaurice officiating. Interment to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Irwin, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
January 07, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Elaine M. (Manuele) Becker, 87, a resident of Redstone Highlands, formerly of Irwin, died Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was born September 6, 1932 in Munhall, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Brennan) Manuele. Elaine was a graduate of Margaret Morrison Carnegie College.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin, and was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Irwin Chapter 400, a Past Royal Matron of the Order of The Amaranth, Jeannette Chapter 25, and a charter member and past Worthy Advisor for the Irwin Chapter of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. She was also a volunteer for Norwin Area Meals On Wheels for over 20 years.
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January 06, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Shirley C. Turocy, age 85, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, formerly of White Oak, died Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was born in Indiana County, PA and is the daughter of the late Dale and Alice O’Harrah McQuiston. She is the wife of the late Albert R. Turocy, the mother of the late Richard Turocy and sister of the late Marion Brozosky, Harold McQuiston and Mildred Burgado.
She was a former member of Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church, employed at Westinghouse Air Brake, worked in retail at Gimbels, Sears and Rite Aid and was a lunch aid at Francis McClure Junior High School. She is survived by her son David A. Turocy of Longwood, Florida and daughter Maryalice (Daniel) Bendick of White Oak, and grandchildren Shelby and Timothy Bendick and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412 678 6177) on Wed., January 8, 2020 from 4:00 until 8:00 pm. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow.
January 06, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward M. Withers, age 80, of Jefferson Hills passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Golden Heights Personal Care Home. He was a retired project manager for Wheelabrator-Frye Inc. in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp. and enjoyed singing with a barbershop quartet and woodworking. He was an avid football fan and was a former member of the Clemson University football team. Born February 11, 1939 in Floreffe, he was a son of the late Edward O. and Mary (Champion) Withers Porter. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara J. (Black) Withers; daughters, Lori Nicholson of Chatham, VA, Holly (Jeff) Slavin of Painesville, OH and Jill Withers of Columbus, OH; son, Mark E. (Mary Jo Wagner) Withers of Elizabeth; sister, Mary Lou Kline of Strongsville, OH; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 4-7 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 12 NOON in the funeral home chapel with Chaplain Stephen Hospodar officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
January 06, 2020 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Patricia Ann (Schneider) Else, 86, of Pleasant Hills, died January 1, 2020. She was the loving wife of the Rev. J. David Else; cherished mother of Cathy Irene LaFluer, Jeffrey David Else and the late Sandra Marie Rexa; loving grandmother to Michael, Andrew and Danny LaFluer, Julie Rexa, Joshua and Jacob Else; adoring G.G. to Riley; and treasured sister, aunt, cousin and friend of many.
Friends were received at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4048 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, where a Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at 12 noon Jan. 4.
January 06, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Kendra R. Brown, 41 of Sutersville, died Dec. 29, 2019. She is the daughter of Gloria (Coddington) Brown and the late Kenneth Brown, Sr. Kendra is survived by her fiance Ronald Beck of McKeesport; children Thomas (Danielle Dziaminski) Gindlesperger, Jr. of Clairton, Mikayla Gindlesperger of FL, Ethan Gindlesperger and Isaiah Gindlesperger of Clairton; sister Tina (Robert) Flohr of Port Vue; brother Kenneth Brown, Jr. of Elizabeth; grandsons Thomas Gindlesperger, III and Eric Johnston; nieces Ashley Raymond, Destiny Flohr, Emma Flohr and Lilly Siemon; nephews Shayne Flohr and Caleb Flohr and great niece Kaci Pitterich. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Wed. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 and Thurs. from 9:30 to 10:30. Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.
January 06, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Bernard "Bernie" Edward Arndt, 77 years old, died of natural causes in his North Huntingdon home on January 5, 2020. He was born on February 16, 1942, to Albert Leo Arndt and Bertha Ann Bachus Arndt. Bernie proudly served in the Marine Corps for 4 years, stationed in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and in Cuba where he received several medals and accommodations for good conduct, national defense service metal, rifle expert badge and pistol expert badge. September 1968, Bernie married, the love of his life, Luanne "Lu" Nicole. Bernie and Lu were the proud parents of one son, Richard "Richie" Arndt. Bernie's work career included a long-term employment with Beckwith Machinery and Cleveland Brothers at their Murrysville site where he worked in computer programming and software troubleshooting. Bernie loved to travel both nationally and internationally with his wife, as well as taking Lu antique shopping and to craft shows. He also enjoyed taking his sister, Bridget, gambling. He was a long-term resident of the Penns Woods community in North Huntingdon where he enjoyed sitting on his porch people watching and talking to the neighbors. He also enjoyed supporting the many events sponsored by the Penns Woods Civic Association. Bernie loved his family and his country. He was known for his sarcastic sense of humor. He is predeceased by his wife, Luanne; and his son Richie, as well as his siblings, Anna Mary Schwan, Joseph Arndt, Paul Arndt, Delores "Dee" Ley, and Walburga “Bridget” Arndt. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A blessing service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Brush Creek Cemetery, Irwin. Those who wish to remember Bernie in a special way are asked to make a donation in his name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Marine Corps Veterans Association. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
January 06, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Jean Britha Goodrum Hudson, 86 died peacefully surrounded by family members on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in Cumming, GA, where she had resided at the Oaks at Hampton Assisted Living Center since moving from Shalimar, FL, in 2016. She had been a long-time resident of Florida, living in Homestead and Shalimar. Jean was born in West Mifflin, PA on April 28, 1933 to the late James and Britha Andrews Goodrum, the last of six children. Jean was married for 24 years to the late Thomas A. Hudson, Jr. (Air Force Retired), until his death in 1977. Jean worked as a civil servant beginning her career with the Department of Defense and retiring from the Department of the Interior. After retirement, she enjoyed her grandchildren and fellowship with the First Baptist Church of Niceville, Florida, where she was a long standing member. She is survived by her daughter; Linda Jean Hudson (David) DeLarios, of Cumming, GA, and son; Thomas James (Kimberly) Hudson, of Spring Hill, FL, grandchildren; Rebecca R. Hudson, Thomas C. Hudson, Erika H. Phipps, Emily J. Hudson , and Hudson A. DeLarios. In addition, Jean was blessed with fifteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Hudson, Jr., sisters; Hannah McDevitt, Mary DaBaldo and Viola Edwards, and brothers; James and Arnold Goodrum. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, January 7th from 2-4 and 6-8 at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place on Wednesday, January 8th at 11:00 am at the funeral home to be followed by interment at Lebanon Presbyterian Church Cemetery, West Mifflin, PA. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at 322 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001. Online condolences may be offered at
www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
