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David J. Green

July 23, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

David J. Green, age 61, of East Pittsburgh, died July 3, 2019, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born August 13, 1957, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late James Blaine and Lorraine (Ring) Green.
David was a retired salesman from the former Kaufmann's Department Store in Pittsburgh.

 
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Barbara Larkins

July 23, 2019 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Barbara Larkins, 85, of Glassport died July 18, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Stephen and Cecilia Kwiatkowski. She is survived by sisters Dorothy Graboski, Patricia Gatto, and Irene Gusty; nieces Lynn Barnes, Laurie Graboski, and Lisa Gusty; and nephew John Gatto. She was preceded in death by brothers Stephen Kwiatowski and Robert Kwiatkowski; nephew Raymond Graboski and niece Pamela Maher. A memorial mass will be held Friday July 26, 2019 11am at Holy Spirit Church in West Mifflin. Inurnment following at Round Hill Cemetery.

 


Alfred James Sorrentino

July 22, 2019 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Alfred James Sorrentino, 58, a resident of Glassport for 15 years, and a former resident of McKeesport for 20 years, passed away at home on Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on February 15, 1961 to the late Joseph F. Sr and Lillian Mancini Sorrentino. Alfred is survived by his brothers; Joseph Sorrentino Jr., of Glassport, Victor Sorrentino, of Glassport, sister Linda Medina, of McKeesport, as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Sorrentino. Arrangements have been entrusted to E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

 


Richard “Rich” Craig Pasqualle

July 22, 2019 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Richard “Rich” Craig Pasqualle, 74, of Clairton, Pa. passed away on Friday July 19, 2019. He is survived by his sons; Richard B (Ruth) Pasqualle, of Monesson, Pa., Justin C. Ostrander, of Finelyville, Pa., and daughters; Amber L. (Jeffery) Bushnell of Butler, Pa., Angela (Scott) Benack of Rostraver, Pa.  His brother, Phillip aka Skip (Elaine) Pasqualle, of Waldorf, MD., and sisters, Marcia Wagner, of Mount Pleasant, Pa., Marjorie Pasqualle, of Deerborn,MI and Marian (Gene) Fine, of Prince Georges County, MD.  As well as 7 grandchildren whom he loved. Rich was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward Highschool class of 1961. He spent his early adulthood serving as a United States Marine. He later earned his Associate Degree in Maintenance Engineering at Triangle Tech. Rich enjoyed spending time listening to oldies and soaking up the sun. Services will be held at The Bible Baptist Temple on Worthington Avenue, Clairton, Pa. on August 31, 2019 at 11:00 am. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

 


Robert A. Macioce

July 22, 2019 |

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

Robert “Bob” Anthony Macioce, 86, formerly of Clairton and Forward Twp., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Born September 22, 1932, he was the son of the late Pasquale “Patsy” and Freda (Russo) Macioce and beloved husband of 50 years to the late Janice (Cochran) Macioce. He was the loving father of Gary J. (Sandra) Macioce of DuBois, Darren P. (Mary Ann) Macioce of Pine Township, Judy A. (Thomas) Wolfgang of Elizabeth and Robert M. (Francine) Macioce of Moon Township; grandfather of eight grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; and brother of Patricia (Robert) King of Verona and her twin sister, the late Dolores Ann Macioce. Also survived by many very close friends and relatives and will be greatly missed by his family and the many who loved him, including his caregivers and residents at Paramount Senior Living. 

 
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Josephine J. Wichman

July 22, 2019 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Josephine J. Wichman, 97, of Glassport died July 21, 2019.  She is the daughter of the late Peter and Appolonia (Bieniek) Wiktorowski.  Beloved wife of the late Edwin Wichman. She is survived by her sons Father Ed Wichman and David Wichman.  She was preceded in death by brothers Ted, Walter, John and sisters Genevieve and Sister Celestine, SHS. Josephine was retired from Jefferson Hospital, Medical Records.  She was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish, Ladies Guild and the Rosary Society.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Wed. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral mass will be held  Thurs. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Father Ed Wichman officiating.  Interment following Calvary Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Sisters of the Holy Spirit or Sisters of the Divine Redeemer or St. Joseph School, Verona.

 


Milford H. Graham

July 22, 2019 |

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

Milford H. Graham, age 73, of Elrama, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired as a vicing foreman for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. He was a member of the Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge 526 of Elizabeth, the Syria Temple Shrine of Cheswick, and the Elrama Sportsmans Club. 

 
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Jean Greaves

July 21, 2019 |

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

Jean Greaves, age 89, of Point Pleasant Retirement Community, formerly of White Oak, died, Saturday, July 20, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Robert Ellsworth and Olive Sigler Shallenberger and was born in McKeesport, PA on Feb. 10, 1930. She is the wife of the late Robert E. “Bob” Greaves who died Jan. 13, 2013.

Jean was the secretary for the former Mayor of McKeesport, Jack Pribanic, and was also a legal secretary for various attorneys and judges in the Mon Valley. She was a former Deacon for Central Presbyterian Church, and a current member of Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church. She was formerly a member of the McKeesport Hospital Junior Women’s Committee and a former member of the Board of Directors of the McKeesport Hospital Foundation. She loved the holidays, playing bingo and cards, cruising, and having fun with family and friends.

Jean is survived by her daughters; Sandy (Dennis) Liberatore of Worcester, Mass, Debbie (Mark) Sherer of Penn Twp., Donna (Craig) Curran of Pittsford, NY and Bobbi (Tim) Dunn of White Oak, grandchildren; Dennis (Lynne) Liberatore, Melissa (Mike) Butler, Ryan (Rachel) Mitchell, Ashley (Ryan) Quinton, Natalie (Thomas Pohmer) Curran, Christopher Curran and Brandon Dunn, great grandchildren; Ethan and Ben Butler and Sarah and Danielle Liberatore, Abigail and Olivia Mitchell and Corbin Quinton.

 
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Katherine H. “Kaybelle” (Shavinsky) Horvath

July 21, 2019 |

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

On Saturday July 13, 2019, Katherine H. “Kaybelle” (Shavinsky) Horvath, age 92, of McKeesport passed away.  Katherine worked at the Club Car in McKeesport, The Plaza restaurant in Forest Hills, and Nigros restaurant in North Versailles.

Beloved daughter of the late Emory and Helen (Hook) Shavinsky.  Mother of the late Paul W. Davis. Grandmother of Paul W. Davis, Jr.

 
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Richard Rates

July 21, 2019 |

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

Richard Rates, 77, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at UPMC East.  He was born, June 19, 1942 in Herbert, Pa., a son of the late John and Mary (Kasun) Rates.  Prior to his retirement, Richard was an autoworker for General Motors.  He was a member of St. Agnes Parish, Italian Brotherhood of Guffey, social member of Hahntown Fire Dept., Hartford Heights Fire Dept., Larimer Fire Dept and Lowber Fire Dept.  He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed fishing and hunting.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jayne Panesky Rates; and brother, Ronald Rates.  He is survived by his sons, Todd Rates and his wife, Kimberly, Donald Rates and his wife, Dawn; daughter, Susan Cable; sister, Micheline Vargo; and six grandchildren.  Friends will be received on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon.  Interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles.  www.shirleyfuenralhome.com.

 


John J. Rohal

July 21, 2019 |

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

John J. Rohal, 70, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at home.  He was born, May 28, 1949 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Michael and Florence (Cammusso) Rohal.  Prior to his retirement, John was a self-employed sales representative and enjoyed working in his yard and fishing.  He is survived by his wife, Diane Alexander Rohal; sons, Bryan and Todd Rohal; daughter, Amy Rohal; brother Gary Rohal and his wife, Fran; three grandchildren, Jonathan, Alexander and Chance.  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Thomas N. Guzewicz

July 21, 2019 |

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

Thomas N. Guzewicz, 37, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019.  He was born March 28, 1982 in Jeannette, PA, son of Duane and Sherry Guzewicz and Theresa Corona.  Tom was a laborer for J H Water, Inc.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Richard Guzewicz.  He is survived by his paternal grandmother, Lorraine Guzewicz; daughter, Anika; brothers, Daniel and David; sisters, Anna, Stacy, Tabatha; aunt, Yvette (Steve) Bugajski; and uncle, Roger (Debbie) Guzewicz; nieces and nephews, Brandon, Taryn and Mackenzie.  Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Interment to follow in Grandview Cemetery, North Versailles.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Doris Jean (Dulaney) Rocco

July 20, 2019 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

DORIS JEAN (DULANEY) ROCCO age 90, of West Mifflin, on July 19, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Paul and Rosella (Mura) Dulaney. She was a customer service representative at Sears. A member of St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin. She enjoyed traveling with her sister, Ann, and enjoyed baking, cooking, and gardening, especially with roses. Wife of the late August Rocco, Sr.; mother of Gabriel "Gary" Rocco of Pittsburgh, August Rocco, Jr. of West Mifflin, Roberta (Robert) Simak of West Mifflin, Rosanne (Bob) Regis of West Mifflin, Paul (Neila) Rocco of Missouri, and Michael (Julie) Rocco of West Mifflin; grandmother of Sherrie, Lisa, Gary, Mark, Angela, Adam, Alana, Bobby, Dana, Brian, Brandon, Jenniffer, Matthew, Lauren, Joshua, and the late Kristin Kirasic Brown; also 18 great-grandchildren; sister of William, Paulette, Anna Mae, Charles, and Jane. Visitation Monday, July 22, 2019, from 4-9 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery, Dravosburg.
 

 


Jean Louise Bonnet Causer

July 20, 2019 |

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

Jean Louise Bonnet Causer, born September 22, 1955 in McKeesport, PA, died unexpectedly at home in Crownsville, Maryland on July 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by parents, Barbara and George Bonnet.  She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Jack “Kep” Causer; sisters, Ann (Tim) Ginnevan of N. Huntingdon, Carol (Jayme) Burgman of White Oak; brother-in-law, Bob (Diane) Causer of Frederick, Maryland; 2 nieces, 3 nephews and 5 great nieces and nephews.

After graduation from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Jean married her high school sweetheart. The couple moved to Maryland where Jean was a government contracts administrator and lovingly cared for many precious pets over the years.

 
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Ronald G. Wingrove

July 20, 2019 |

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

Ronald G. Wingrove, age 78, of McKeesport, died Thursday, July 18, 2019.  He was born in Layton, PA on May 19, 1941 and is the son of the late Robert Johnson and the late Edith Mae Wingrove.  He was an installer at Hadden Industries Guard Rail.

He is survived by children, Ronald D. (Roberta Stevens) Wingrove of McKeesport, David (Sondra) Wingrove of Clairton, Jaycie (Arthur) Crawford of Smithfield; Elaine Marie (Jeff) Ellisor of McKeesport; step daughter, Jessica Cole of McKeesport; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, sisters, brothers; ex-wives, Mary Bassinger of Republic, PA and Karen Ellisor of McKeesport.

 
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