December 29, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Louise P. Mandekic, age 87 of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in UPMC McKeesport. Born June 21, 1932 in East Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Sophia (Gorence) Zupancic. A 1950 graduate of Scott High School, Louise worked as a secretary for Mine Safety Appliance, Inc. of Wilkinsburg. She was a parishioner of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in McKeesport, was a past president of the Christian Mothers' Assoc. of both Sacred Heart and St. Martin de Porres Parishes, was a member of the CFU Lodge #3; and an active volunteer at McKeesport Hospital and numerous area locations. Louise is survived by her husband William M. Mandekic; her children Cynthia (Rodger) Downes of McKeesport, Gary (Diana) Mandekic of Derry Twp., Daniel (Samantha) Mandekic of Hopwood, and Darlene (Albert) Fine of Forward Twp.; her grandchildren Ryan Mandekic and Alyssa, Danica, and Chloe Fine; her great-grandchildren Alex and Denver; and also nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Andrew Zupancic and twin brother Louis Zupancic.
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December 29, 2019 |
By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home
William Anthony Duffner, age 91, of Forward Twp on Friday evening, December 20, 2019 after his Buddies from the trailor camp came to visit with him passed peacefully after they had just left his room.
Bill fought the long and hard battle with getting older and the illnesses that came with it..
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December 28, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Raymond A. Tkach age 83, of West Mifflin, on December 28 in Jefferson Hospital. Son of the late Andrew & Helen (Sotak) Tkach, he was retired from Commercial Insurance Co. as a premium auditor, was a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, the White Oak Gun Club, and was a photographer. He proudly served his country in the Navy. In addition he was in the National Guard and the Reserves. He was the husband of Barbara (Johnson) Tkach and in January, they would have been married 61 years.
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December 28, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Irene Moran age 93, of West Homestead, formerly of Duquesne on December 28 at home. Daughter of the late Andrew & Anna (Makohus) Moran, she was retired from the accounting department at Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin and was a former member of the Parish Council. She was the sister of Edward (Dolores) Moran of Muncie, IN and Mildred Moran, with whom she resided.
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December 28, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
David J. Singler, 66, of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday December 25, 2019. He was born February 19, 1953 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Delbert Leo and Dorothy M. (Wiggins) Singler and was also preceded in death by his brother Delbert L. Singler, killed in action while serving in the Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.
Dave was a truck driver for Maroadi Transfer & Storage, North Versailles, for nearly 50 years. He enjoyed NASCAR and supported Donald Trump.
He is survived by his children David (Erica) Singler of Peachtree, GA, Johnathan Singler of North Charleroi, Lindsay (Joshua) Davis of Trafford, Angela Singler of Pittsburgh, and Ashley Singler of Virginia Beach, VA; his grandchildren Spencer Singler, Johnathan Singler, and Ariella Davis; his sisters Jeannette (Gordon) Stoves of North Irwin, and Nancy Waibel, Maryann (Drew) Daniels, and Dorothy Mae Morris all of Irwin; also nieces and nephews and his dear friend for over 30 years Edward Megahan.
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December 27, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward Thomas Pula, 80, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born July 4, 1939 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Edward and Loretta (Kowalewski) Pula . He was a member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak and was an US Air Force Veteran. Edward was a White Oak Police Officer for 26 Years.
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December 27, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Richard T. Eddy, 70, of Cherry Tree, Pa., formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born March 26, 1949 in McKeesport, a son of Thomas and Margaret (Ragosh) Eddy. Richard was a graduate of Clarion University where he played football and was a member of St. Agnes Parish, a board member of the Pioneer Lake Outdoor Club, and enjoyed boating, golfing and tinkering around the house. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Eddy. He is survived by his wife, Donna (Appel) Eddy; sons, Jason Eddy and his wife, Sarah, Brad Eddy and his wife, Jennifer; brothers, James (Jan) Eddy, Thomas Eddy; grandchildren, Tristan, Kaleb, Wyatt and Madison.
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December 27, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
You will forever be in our hearts and in our lives. Aiden Mason Rugh came into our lives on August 18, 2019 with little blue lines. He lived for 23 weeks and 6 days. On December 20, 2019 we were given the news that he was no longer with us. Aiden graced this world on December 21, 2019 at 9:47 pm. He weighed in at exactly 10 oz. and was 9.5 in. tall.
He will be forever loved and remembered by his family: his mother, Lisa; his father, William; his 2 big brothers, Kaleb and Sebastian as well as his loving grandparents, William and Patty, Rebecca and Douglas, and Aiden’s Aunt Heather and Uncle Greg, and his Uncle Patrick.
Family services were held at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177).
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December 27, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Stanley Thomas Jr., 87, of Jeannette, formerly of Chalfant Boro, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born June 18, 1932 in East Pittsburgh, a son of the late Stanley and Mary (Wirbilia) Thomas. Prior to his retirement, Stanley was employed by Hammill Manufacturing Co. as a cleaning, packing and shipping clerk and enjoyed crafting, doing yardwork, and his love of Polka music. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Simone Thomas; siblings, Henry Thomas, Marie Beres, Stella Suznick, Constance Frowen and Richard Thomas. He is survived by his sister, Loretta Lyons; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. Interment will be private in Braddock Catholic Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
December 27, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
, 88 formerly of North Huntingdon and Lady Lake, Florida passed away December 17, 2019. He was born October 30, 1931 In McKeesport, the son of the late Neal and Henrietta McKenzie Middleton. Prior to his retirement, Neal was employed as a drafting manager by Westinghouse Electric Corporation. He was an avid golfer, woodworker and golf Smith. He was the founder of the Board of Directors which was a non profit group which helped special needs children and held Special Olympic events. He was a former volunteer for Rescue 8 and a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Angela Middleton, second wife Bettie J. Cassady Huff Middleton, a son Richard K. Middleton, two daughters, Cheryl Long and Angela Falk. He is survived by two sons, Daniel A. (Linda), Roger N. (Kimberly), one sister Jean Lewis, 7 grandchildren, 4 step children, 5 step grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa 15642 from 10-11:30 a.m. followed by a service at 11:30 a.m. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
December 27, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Sandra Jeanne Grivna, age 79, of Henderson, Nevada (since 2012), formerly of Monroeville, PA, died Dec. 15, 2019. She was born in McKeesport, PA on February 18, 1940 and is the daughter of the late Eugene and Annette B. Skoczylas Molnar. She is the wife of the late Lawrence F. Grivna who died in 2000.
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December 26, 2019 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Clarissa F (Baker) Allen, 66, died Dec. 21, 2019. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind St., McKeesport, PA 15132, where a funeral service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday.
December 26, 2019 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
The Rev. Raymond A. Still Jr., 72, of Liberty Borough, peacefully passed December 24, 2019 in UPMC McKeesport.
Born June 18, 1947 in McKeesport, son of the Late Raymond A. and Evelyn B. Still Sr.
Devoted Husband of Deborah Smith Still, Beloved Father of John (Stacey) Graves, Raymond A. Still III, Raquel Still, and Fawn Still. Loving Brother of Beverly MacKabee, Shirley Little, and Larry Still.
Raymond was a member of Covenant Church of Pittsburgh, and its Pastoral Team, and a retired Production Supervisor at GM B.O.C. Plant, West Mifflin.
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December 26, 2019 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Susan J. Pastor, 66, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2019 in St. Bernard Medical Center, Arkansas. Born February 13, 1953, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Betty Kinzie Ballough. Susan worked as a R.N. at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville, Arkansas. Susie is survived by her beloved husband, Greg Pastor and her loving children, Matthew Pastor, Allison (Elliot) Halley, four grandchildren, Aubriana and Sabastian Halley and Kaylin and Jackson Pastor, a brother, Michael C. Ballough, a sister, Margaret Estelle, Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, Susie was also preceded in death by a son, Christopher J. Pastor July 29, 2019, and a brother, James Ballough.
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December 26, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
LaVauda Jean Peterson, 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She was born May 8, 1930 in Greenock and was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Edna R. (Eberts) Dick. She was the wife of the late Melvin Curtis Peterson who passed away August 31, 2014. LaVauda was a member of the First Methodist Church of McKeesport.
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