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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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March 26, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Aaron Plecenik, 36, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away March 19, 2019. He was a graduate of Norwin Senior High School, class of 2000. Aaron was an electrician who loved his trade. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing his guitar and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. His best hobbies were his son, Aaron Jr., age 9 and daughter, Nevada, age 8. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Lisa James Plecenik; parents, Dennis and Sherri Plecenik; older brother, Adam Plecenik; grandmother, Sophie Smith; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A gathering will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
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.
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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.
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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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March 24, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Norma A. Achtzehn age 89, of Duquesne on March 23, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Francesco and Concetta (Ardiana) Roviaro. Norma worked at the Famous Dept. Store, Kennywood Parks' Penny Arcade and managed the Beauty Fair in Duquesne. She loved playing cards, games, casino trips, reading and doing for her family and loved working cryptoquote puzzles and ballroom dancing with her husband. She was the former chairman of the Duquesne Democratic Women's Club, former president of the former Holy Name Mother's Club and former First Lady of the City of Duquesne. Beloved wife of 70 years to Melvyn “Mel” Achtzehn; mother of Cheryl (Eugene) Dudash of Davie, FL, Lori Achtzehn of White Oak, Bonnie (Dr. James) Acuff of McCandless Twp., and Guy (Marcy) Achtzehn of York, PA; grandmother of Bethany (Ed) Toland, Nicole Dudash, Heather (John) Blakeney, Haley Acuff, Megan and Sydney Achtzehn; also survived by her special cousin, Ada Genito. Visitation on Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME , 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300 where a blessing service will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery, West Mfflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.
March 24, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Kenneth G. Haberjak, Sr., age 76, of McKeesport, died March 22, 2019, at home. Born September 23, 1942, in McKeesport he was the son of the late George and Eleanor (Holt) Haberjak.
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March 24, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Stephen C. Bill, age 91 of North Huntingdon died March 23, 2019 at Forbes Regional Hospital. He was born February 28, 1928 in McKeesport, a son of the late Steve and Evelyn Vanetta Bill. Prior to his retirement Stephen was employed by Teledyne Firth Sterling. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Navy as a Seabee, a member of Beulah Park Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Maxine Hennessey Bill and one sister, Virginia Puskeric. He is survived by one son Brian Bill (Melissa), three daughters, Stephanie Miller, Paula Mercalde (William), Marcella Duke (Jay), one brother, Walter Bill (Marjorie) , 5 grandchildren Steven (Andrea), Craig (Amy), Justin (Nancy),Derrick (Aish), Jacob and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation James W. Shirley Funeral Home Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to a military charity of your choice. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
March 24, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Margaret A. "Peg" Bryer, 76, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. She was born October 30, 1942 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Frank and Esther Goins Marzina. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. "Butch" Bryer who passed away May 12, 2009. She worked many years as manager of the gift shops in UPMC Shadyside Hospital and UPMC Mercy Hospital, as well as being an administrative assistant for Rotorooter. She was a member of the former St. Martin DePores Church in McKeesport. She loved traveling, bowling, playing cards and going to the casino. She was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting and going thrift store shopping.
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March 23, 2019 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Olivia K. Gwaley, 94 of North Huntingdon, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Rudy and Mary Mocibob and wife of the late Calvin Gwaley. Olivia is survived by her son David (Kathleen) Gwaley; grandsons Jonathan (Hope) Gwaley and Jason (Rachel) Gwaley and great grandson Finnley. She was preceded in death by her sister Natalie Kaftal. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Tues. from 9 to 10:00 am, at which time a funeral service will be held. Interment following Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McKeesport Hospital Foundation.
