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Clifford B. Richards

September 23, 2019 |

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

Clifford B. Richards, 82, of Boston, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019. He was born April 12, 1937 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Frank and Myrtle (Sproll) Richards. Clifford was a retired painter for UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was a US Maine Veteran and was a member of Local  249. Clifford loved to read medical, handyman and self help books. He also loved to dance and was considered amongst family and friends to be the king of homemade chili.

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James Duane Johnson

September 22, 2019 |

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

James Duane Johnson, 60, of McKeesport, departed this life Wednesday, September 18, 2019. He was a son of Joan C. Richardson Johnson and the late James Edward Johnson. He was a graduate of McKeesport Area High School. He was a formerly employed with Caruso & Son Asphalt and Paving company. He also worked at United States Steel in Duquesne and previously Radisson Hotel of Monroeville.

James “Duane” was a devoted husband and loving father and protector to his daughters and sisters. He was blessed with two kidney transplants that allowed him to see the birth of three beautiful granddaughters, one born on his birthday. He loved teasing and playing with the girls, they were blessed to be able to spend a lot of quality time with their grandfather in his final days.

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Pauline L. Belfiore

September 22, 2019 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Pauline L. Belfiore, 76, of Glassport died Friday September 20, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Larry Przywarty and Gladys (Murphy) Spanbaur. She was preceded in death by her husband William Belfiore Sr. She is survived by her daughter Vicki (Joe) Hoffman; sons Douglas (Marlana) Belfiore, and Timothy (Dee) Belfiore; grandchildren Christopher, Kristin, Steven, Austin, Hunter, Brianna, David, Logan, Andrew, Patty, Malek, and Lana; and also 6 great-grandchildren and one on the way. Friends received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8.

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Joseph John Irmer, Jr.

September 21, 2019 |

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

Joseph John Irmer, Jr., age 63 of White Oak and originally of Oakland, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 in UPMC Shadyside.  Born February 22, 1956 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Joseph J. Irmer, Sr. and Dorothy (Lesniak) Irmer.  A retired millwright with US Steel - Irvin Works who also worked at LTV Steel, Joseph attended St. Angela Merici Parish in White Oak.  A selfless and strong man with an equally strong faith, his family will remember him as an amazing husband, father, and grandfather.  He is survived by his wife of 39 years Christine M. (Gallagher) Irmer; his daughter Heather Jo (Matt) LiVorio of Cranberry; his sons Joseph J. Irmer, III, John A. Irmer, Gus Irmer, and Jimmy Irmer, all of White Oak; grandchildren Vincent, Anthony, and Matthew LiVorio; his siblings Dorothy "Binnie" Sterns of Olney, MD, Joann (Greg) Casile of Fox Chapel, and Francis (Mary) Irmer of Pymatuning; many nieces and nephews; and also his dog Montey, a.k.a Easy LaMont. 

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John J. Evans

September 21, 2019 |

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

John J. Evans, 92, of West Mifflin, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, September 21, 2019, in UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. Born on November 1, 1926, in Samudovce, Slovakia, he was the son of the Late John and Elizabeth (Andrejo) Evans. Mr. Evans was a faithful member of SS Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne, where he served as Cantor from 1972 until 2014. He also was a member of the Byzantine Catholic Archieparchial Choir of Pittsburgh, a retired Design Draftsman for the former U.S. Steel Corporation, Homestead Works, and a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. beloved husband of the Late Helen Mihalov Evans, he is survived by his loving children Daniel J. Evans (Elaine), Pamela A. Donkin (Wayne) and Patricia M. Weidman (Dennis); eight Grandchildren, Jennifer M. Magee (Shawn), Gregory D. Evans (Sarah), Nicholas J. Evans, Amy Cinci (Chris), Kimberly Donkin, Adam Churchill, Jeremy Churchill (Kelly), and Tyler Churchill; and four Great Grandchildren, Emma Kate Magee, Anna Magee, Theodore Evans, and Carter Cinci.

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Paula D. Kelley

September 21, 2019 |

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

Paula D. Kelley, 63, of Clairton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at AHN Jefferson Hospital, surrounded with family and loved ones.
 
She was born on October 13, 1955 to the late Duffy Kelley, and Vivian Johnson Kelley
 
She enjoyed attending Morning Star Baptist Church of Clairton, along with Sunday services at Carver Hall where she resided as often as her health allowed. Paula was a loving Homemaker for many years. Providing love, and peace to her family and the community. In her spare time she enjoyed to play bingo and card games with her family, and winding down her nights relaxing and enjoying the fun game of Candy Crush until she would fall asleep.  
 
Paula leaves to cherish her memory , daughter, Keonna S. Whetsell of Elizabeth, PA; son, Christopher C. Kerney (Crystal) of Clairton; brother, Eugene L (Lisa) Kelley of McKeesport; six grandchildren; Daevon, Zalae', Zoel, Cierra, Cayden, and Cori and one great grand-son; Daevon Jr.

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Ronald Clyde Fuehrer

September 21, 2019 |

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

Ronald Clyde Fuehrer, 75, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019. He was born August 18, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Melville Clyde and Betty Jane (Gilbert) Fuehrer. Ron was a member of the Carpenter's Union Local 230 and was a US Army Veteran. 

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Dale Ellsworth Sampson

September 21, 2019 |

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

Dale Ellsworth Sampson, 76, of Port Vue, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019. He was born March 21, 1943 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Ellsworth and Edith (Dale) Sampson. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann  (Graham) Sampson who passed away March 19, 2010. He was a member of the Glassport United Methodist Church and was retired from Vincent's Welding in West Elizabeth.  Dale was a US Air Force Veteran.

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William Scot Holliday

September 20, 2019 |

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

William Scot Holliday, age 60, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a welder and enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. 

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Linda Gilmore

September 20, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Linda H. Webber Gilmore, age 62, passed away September 14, 2019. She was born July 25, 1957, in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of Dorothy B. Webber of Pottstown and the late Melvin E. Webber of Idaho.
Linda is survived by sisters, Judy Ruder of Lancaster and Jeanne Orlando of Irwin; brothers, Wayne (Mary) Webber, Bruce S. Webber, both of McKeesport and Thomas (Luisa) Webber of Pottstown; many nieces and nephews; great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

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Luigia "Gina" Mannarino

September 20, 2019 |

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

Luigia "Gina"  Mannarino,  60, of White Oak, passed away Friday, September  20, 2019. She was born February 5, 1959 in Crotone, Italy and was the daughter of the late Francesco and Elisabetta (Ierardi) Mannarino. Gina was a devoted mother and Nonna.

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Helen V. Gurowski

September 20, 2019 |

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

Helen V. Gurowski, age 81, of North Huntingdon, died September 20, 2019, at home with her family by her side. Born October 5, 1937, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Ann (Martin) O'Toole and the wife of the late Edward S. "Eddie Williams" Gurowski.

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Judy K. Bisig

September 20, 2019 |

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

Judy K. Bisig, 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at her home. She was born February 12, 1943 in Altoona, Pa., a daughter of the late Richard and Reba Guyer Kitting. Prior to her retirement, Judy was a secretary for the switch gear division at Westinghouse, East Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Rosary Society of Corpus Christi and enjoyed walking her dog, gardening and spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Arthur Bisig. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westmoreland Co. Humane Society. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Dolores M. Solomon

September 20, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Dolores M. Solomon, age 87, of McKeesport, died September 15, 2019, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born January 24, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Mary Varkonda and the wife of the late Leo Solomon.
Dolores was a soft-spoken, sweet lady that had kindness and compassion for everyone. She was a selfless caregiver who dedicated her life to her family and home. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She enjoyed attending all of their school events. Dolores was a life-long member of the former Holy Trinity Church of McKeesport and a current member of St. Patrick's Church.

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Dr. Elizabeth A. Jones

September 19, 2019 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Dr. Elizabeth A. Jones, 78, of White Oak, died Thursday, September 12, 2019 at her home.  Born in McKeesport, February 7, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Attorney T.C. and Helen Borland Jones, Jr.  Professor emeritus at California University and professor of sociology at CCAC, she was a member and elder of Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church, past president and member of Altrusa, past president and member of McKeesport College Club, member of the McKeesport Heritage Center, and a graduate of American University.  She is survived by her brother, James “Mac” McClintock (Josephine) Jones of N. Huntingdon; sister in law, Shirley Jones of Latrobe; nieces and nephews including Susan Jones Mullins of Grundy, VA; Cynthia Jones Osselborn of Hermine; James M. (Cindy) Jones of Springdale, OH; Harry M. (Renee) Jones, Jr. of Scottdale; Jennifer Jones (William) Seymour of Skokie, IL; T.C. (Patti) Jones III of Irwin; Timothy W. (Lisa) Jones of Cincinnati, OH; Elizabeth Jones (Donald) Cool of Waynesboro; Jeffery B. Jones of Montgomery, TX; and Wendy Jones (John) Wagnon of Hernando, MS, and was preceded in death by John Gregg Jones, Daniel W. Jones, Sr., and Elizabeth Joy Steban.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM in Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jessica McClure Archer and the Rev. Timothy W. Jones officiating.  Interment will be in McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.