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March 28, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Martha Yurik, age 99, of McKeesport, died March 27, 2019, at Riverside Care Center. Born June 4, 1919, in Braddock, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Mavajsky) Bruzak and the wife of the late Paul A. Yurik, for 48 wonderful years.
March 28, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William "Bill" Cole, Jr. was called home by the Father on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Bill was a husband, father and friend. He was also a car enthusiast through and through. Bill enjoyed all things automotive and passed that passion to his sons. He was a creative handyman and could fix just about anything. Bill had a solid career as a research technician at the US Steel Research facility in Monroeville, PA. Bill is survived by his eldest son, Wayne married to Leigh (O'Brien) with daughters Elizabeth and Lexi; son, Scott married to Malissa (Kazmer) with daughter Amber. A small memorial service will be held for family and friends at a later date. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Twp., (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
March 28, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lawrence McClure Wilson, 82, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was born January 20, 1937 in Bentleyville, Pa., a son of the late John and Eunice Greenlee Wilson. Lawrence earned his Master's Degree in special education from California University, was a veteran of the US Army and a member of Christian Life Church, Trafford. Lawrence started his career as a speech therapist for Somerset County School District and later worked for Polk Medical Center as a program director for the last ten years. He loved to hunt, fish and was an avid antique and flea marketeer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Herbert, James and John; sister, Margaret Zarak. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Colleen Harkcom Wilson; sister, Grace Wilson; brother, Arthur (Beverly) Wilson; and sister-in-law, Frances Wilson. Friends will be received on Monday from 10-11 a.m. at the Christian Life Church of Trafford, 900 7th Street Ext., Trafford, PA. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
March 27, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
March 27, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
March 27, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
WILBUR D. "SONNY" "SMITTY" SMITH age 81, of Munhall, formerly of Duquesne, on March 24, 2019. A son of the late Donald and Elizabeth (Mraz) Smith. He was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works, the Primary Mill and was also a former security guard at UPMC Mercy. Husband of the late Eleanor (Mauk) Smith; father of Jennifer and Robert Smith; brother of Donna (late Carl) Steinkopf of North Huntingdon, Dale (Carolyn) Smith of Birdsboro, PA, late Phyllis (James surviving) Senato of McKeesport; also survived by his lady friend, Helen Bohr of Munhall. Visitation Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 12-2 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held at 2 p.m. Rev. Thomas Dansak officiating.
March 26, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Daniel R. Bartkus, 74, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. He was born December 28, 1944 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Bennie and Sophie "Sally" (Dobos) Bartkus. Daniel was a retired Allegheny County Police Officer and was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. For his service, he received the National Defense Service Medal, AFM 900-3/Vietnam Service Medal, and the AFM 900-3/Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, and Disabled American Veterans.
March 26, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Diane L. Beck, age 63, of North Versailles, died March 25, 2019, at UPMC Mercy hospital. Born June 5, 1955, in Warren, OH, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Josephine (Hanek) Buksar and the domestic partner of Edwin R. "Ed" Seddon.
March 26, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Nelson Stanley Hitchens, age 82, of North Huntingdon, died on March 26th, 2019. He was born in Port Vue on March 7, 1937 and is the son of the late Earl Maxwell and Mary Ellen Bain Hitchens. Beloved husband for 61 years of the late Dorothy Hitchens (recently deceased on December 22nd); loving father of Cheryl (Frank Bohm) Hitchens, Craig Hitchens and Chris (Denise) Hitchens; caring brother of Donald (Trudy) Hitchens, the late Dorothy (Melvin) Joel and the late Earl Hitchens, Jr.; and cherished grandfather of Scott Hitchens, Andrew Hitchens, Melissa Rollinson and Nathan Liddell. A graduate of McKeesport High School and possessing an inventive spirit, Nelson spent over 30 years at Carbide as a tool-and-die maker. He was a lifelong, dedicated Pittsburgh sports fan and an enthusiastic cyclist; he and Dorothy traveled many of Pennsylvania’s rails-to-trails together.
March 26, 2019 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Cheryl L. Varna, 68 of Glassport, died March 25, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Greg and Mary Varna. She is survived by her daughter MaryAnn (Clinton Fine) Stiehl; brothers Richard (Nancy) Varna of Safety Harbor, FL and Dan (Kathy) Varna of Cranberry. Cheryl was an active member and bartender for Dravosburg No. 1 Volunteer Fire Department. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sun. from 1 to 6 and Mon. from 10 to 11:00 am.
March 26, 2019 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Elsie Bahus, 96, of McKeesport, passed away on March 23, 2019 in Kane Hospital in Scott Township. She was born Feburary 20, 1923 in Webster, PA.
March 26, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
March 26, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
John J. "Jack" Olek Jr., 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 25, 2019. He was born March 13, 1930 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John J. Olek Sr., and the late Sophia (Sherwin) Olek. Jack was a member of Corpus Christi Parish in McKeesport and was a retired Supervisor of Budgets and Statistics at Duquesne Light Co. He was a graduate of Duquesne University. Jack loved his vegetable garden, planting flowers, working around the house, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates.
March 25, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Herman G. Bohinski, age 82, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. and retired as a welder for Westinghouse in Trafford. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with family.
March 25, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John J. Ciehanoski, age 92 of Clairton and formerly of Whitehall, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Lawson's Nursing Home in Jefferson Hills. Born August 2, 1926 in Canonsburg, he was a son of the late Peter and Anna (Gostawska) Ciechanowski. A US Navy Veteran of World War II and retiree from J&L Steel in Pittsburgh, John was a former member of St. Patrick's Church in Canonsburg and a member of the Polish National Alliance of Washington, PA. He joins his wife of 24 years, the late Dolores (Laskowski) Ciehanoski, who passed away May 28, 1990. John in survived by his daughter Kristina (Steve Perunko) Ciehanoski of Clairton, his grandson Ryan (Tina Zaborowski) Lippert of West Mifflin, his great-grand-puppies Remy and Bella, and also nieces and nephews.
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