Robert Frank Mueller
February 04, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Duane "Rippy" Fawcett
February 04, 2020 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Duane "Rippy" Fawcett died at his home in McKeesport, PA.
Duane was the son of the late Everitte Duane "Rip" and Catherine McGinty Fawcett. He lived most of his life in White Oak. He is survived by his sisters, Cathy Boettcher (Paul) of Leland, N.C., and Susan Yadouga (Vince) of Bethel Park, Pa. His oldest sister Donna Truesdell (Pete) preceded him in death by two months.
Reuther Sinkler
February 04, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Reuther Sinkler, 63, died Jan. 30, 2020. He was born May 17, 1956 in McKeesport, PA, son of the late Ruther Sinkler Jr. and Sarah Johnson Sinkler.
Surviving are his three daughters, Jalea Carter of Clairton, PA, Courtney Carter of Clairton, PA, Skylar Carter of Clairton, PA; two brothers, Lawrence Sinkler of Baltimore, MD, Craige Sinkler of Clairton, PA; sister, Catherine Sinkler of Clairton, PA; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Betty Jane (Hunt) Philipp
February 04, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Betty Jane (Hunt) Philipp, age 88, of North Versailles, passed away February 3, 2020. She was born October 22, 1931 in Patton Township, a daughter of the late James and Luella Hunt. She was a long-time member of Linway United Presbyterian Church in North Versailles.
She enjoyed watching the Steelers, Penguins, and Pitt football, as well as going to bingo and dinners at the Ride and Hunt Club in North Huntingdon.
She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren and family dogs. She is survived by her daughters Pamela (Scott) Susan of Port Vue and Lorie (James) Moorhead of Rotonda West, Florida; grandchildren Jolene (Chris) Wilson, James (Patty) Moorhead; Mark (Shelly) Susan and Chad Susan; great grandchildren Sierra, Grant, Evelynn, Addison, James III, Savannah and Killian; and twin brother James Hunt from Kettering, Ohio.
Charles “Chick” W. Schwer Jr.
February 04, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Charles “Chick” W. Schwer Jr., age 72, of North Versailles, passed away February 2, 2020. He was born April 22, 1947 in Charleroi, a son of the late Charles (Genevieve) Schwer Sr.
He was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Wilmerding and owned many business in the past including the North Versailles Nursery.
He is survived by his wife of over 54 years Diane Schwer; sons Charles (Cheryl) Schwer III of Westmoreland City and Thomas (Cyndi) Schwer of East McKeesport; grandchildren Nina, Charles, Jacob and Maxwell Schwer; his father in law Daniel Santimauro; brothers Jack (Barbara) Schwer, Timothy Schwer and Patrick (Kathleen) Schwer; brother in law Daniel (Sandra) Santimauro; and nieces and nephews.
Roy Vernon Stevanus
February 04, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Roy Vernon Stevanus, 60, of Elizabeth Township. passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. He was born October 8, 1959 in McKeesport and was the son of Jane (White) Stevanus of Elizabeth Township and the late George Emmett Stevanus. Roy was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church, WMBU of Blythdale and was a social member of the Buena Vista Fire Co. He worked for Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. 
Cameron P. Hopkin
February 04, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Pamela J. Kavalukas
February 04, 2020 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Pamela J. Kavalukas, 70, of McKeesport, passed away on January 29, 2020 at Riverside Care Center in McKeesport after a long illness.
Frances M. Ekl
February 04, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Born Frances Mae Bugajski on April 20, 1939 to the late Frank and Alice Jean Bugajski, she lived her entire life in Western Pennsylvania. She was married to Joseph John Ekl for nearly 60 years.
Frances graduated from Norwin High School and Westmoreland County Community College. As president of the Norwin School board for many years, she led numerous valuable programs, her favorites being the set-up of Phone-a-Friend for children and the institution of the annual senior citizen dinner now run by the NHS student council. She was a faithful member of St. Agnes Church, Christian Mothers, the GMC Motorhome Club, the International Family Motorcoach Club, and the Norwin High class reunion committee. Reading and traveling were two of her many passions. Taking Polish lessons with her father to better share their heritage was enlightening for both. With friends and relatives she traveled locally, nationally and abroad. She played cards regularly with friends in various card clubs. With her husband, cousins, and close friends, she shared delight and excitement when visiting various casinos.
In addition to her parents, Frances was predeceased by her husband Joe (Jack) Ekl, her sister Marilyn Nagel and her brother James Bugajski.
Frances is survived by children Debra Popelas (Kenneth), Joseph Ekl (Victoria), Randy Ekl (Maxine), Robert Ekl (Donna); grandchildren Timothy Ekl (Catherine Owen), Brian Popelas, Adam Ekl, Spencer Ekl, Laura Ekl, Emily Ekl, Keith Ekl, Justin Ekl; siblings Delores Jean Pedder, Frank Bugajski; sister-in-law Kathy Bugajski; many nieces, nephews, cousins.
Visitation is scheduled Thursday, February 6th, 6 to 8 pm, Friday, February 7th, 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at James Shirley Funeral Home, North Huntingdon, Pa. A Mass of Christian burial will take place in St. Agnes Church on Saturday, February 8th at 10 am with interment at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Norwin Public Library or the benefit of the senior citizen dinner. Envelopes will be available during visitations.
Stella B. Bielic
February 03, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Stella B. Bielic, 98, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020. She was born June 10, 1921 in McKeesport, daughter of the late Jan and Bertha (Szpunar) Bielic. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Maryalice Bielic, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Services are private and arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
Olive Jane Swackhammer
February 03, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Elizabeth M. “Beth” Sabo
February 02, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Sandra Jean "Sandy" Rook
February 02, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert Michael Saunders
February 02, 2020 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Robert Michael Saunders, 67, died January 29, 2020 at home in McKeesport, Pa. Known affectionately as “Banjo,” he was born December 23, 1952 in Homestead, Pa.
He was the son of Taft Saunders and Elizabeth Krista and the third of five children. He was educated in the Homestead Public School System. As a young adult, Banjo would go on to work side jobs such as roofing and other small hands-on jobs. He also enjoyed acting. On April 2, 2002, Banjo married Mathilda Jones of Homestead.
Along with his brother Richard (Rick), he was seen in the movie “Dawn of the Dead,” where he would play a major role as a zombie.
A drummer who loved heavy metal rock, Banjo and his brother Rick joined several bands and performed at many shows and local venues, and was a devoted fan of pro wrestling.
Linda Gerstner Sendek
February 01, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Linda Gerstner Sendek of White Oak, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the age of 69. She was born on March 31, 1950 and is the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Polly Gerstner.
