Lester D. McManigle, Jr.

March 03, 2019 |

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

Lester D. McManigle, Jr., 65, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March  2, 2019. He was born July  4, 1953 in Chicago, IL., and was the son of the late Lester D. McManigle, Sr., and the late Dolores (Killacky) McManigle. Lester was retired from Tube City IMS and was a member of the United Steelworker's.

James G. Cordis

March 03, 2019 |

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

James G. Cordis, age 82, of Irwin, formerly of McKeesport, died March 2, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born December 14, 1936, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George and Olga (Vourlos) Cordis and the husband of Beverly (Mrvos) Cordis, for over 62 years.

James W. West

March 02, 2019 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

James W. West, age 61, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Wednesday February 27, 2019. He was born November 16, 1957 in Columbia, South Carolina, a son of Harold and Roselaine West. He worked for over 38 years as a Quality Inspector for Bombardier in West Mifflin. He was a proud Eagle Scout and an avid Pittsburgh sports fan that loved the Pittsburgh Penguins. He is preceded in death by his sister-in-law Bonnie Sandstrom. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of over 34 years Judith West; daughter Kayla (Rooney) Jordan of North Huntingdon; granddaughter Melody Jordan; sister Cynthia (Joseph) Cindric ; brother Brian (Janis) West; in-laws John and Sandra Gray; sister-in-law Deborah (Kevin) Malone; brother-in-law Kenneth (Christina) Gray and Ronald (Jeannine) Gray; and many nieces and nephews.

William E. Marsh

March 02, 2019 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

William E. Marsh, 74, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday February 27, 2019. He was born April 5, 1944 in McKeesport, a son of the late John and Elizabeth “Betty” (Lessa) Marsh and was also preceded in death by a sister Carol Danielson. Bill was an Air Force veteran and a retired employee of Beckwith Machinery Co., Murrysville. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin, East McKeesport Lodge, 765, F. & A.M., and Irwin Country Club. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Mary Jane (George) Marsh; his daughter Debbie Polczynski and her husband Drew of North Huntingdon; his granddaughters Magen and Mara Polczynski; siblings David J. Marsh and his wife Cheryl and Deanna Plecko and her husband Stephen; brothers and sister in law John Danielson and Debbie and Tom Kennell; also nieces and nephews.

Charles M. Roman

March 02, 2019 |

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

Rosella Irene Fichera

March 02, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Rosella Irene Fichera, age 100, of Elizabeth, formerly of West Mifflin, died March 1, 2019, at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. Born June 22, 1918, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Stella (Sabella) Giganti and the wife of the late Thomas S. Fichera.

Irene H. Miller

March 02, 2019 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Irene H. Miller, 92, of Glassport died Sunday March 2, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Alexander and Constance (Powichrowski) Matusky. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband George Miller and sister Genevieve Adams. She is survived by her son Kevin Miller and many nieces and nephews. Irene was a retired bank teller, was member of Queen of the Rosary Parish where she worked for many years and was also a member of the choir, and a member of the Glassport Senior Citizen's Center. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport. 

Eugene P. Zurawski

March 02, 2019 |

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

Eugene P. Zurawski, of North Huntingdon, died March 2, 2019.  He was born October 6, 1933 in McKees Rocks, Pa., a son of the late Boleslaw and Petronela Zurawski.   Eugene was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the Knights of Columbus.  Brother of the late Henry, Alfred and Edward Zurawski; sisters, Chestera Novosel and Josephine Zurawski. Beloved husband of Terzina Guaragna Zurawski.  James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Monday from 2-6 p.m.  Mass Tuesday 11 a.m., St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon.  Entombment  in St. Joseph Cemetery.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

Gary N. Pollock

March 02, 2019 |

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

Gary N.Pollock, age 75, of West Newton and formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at home. He was a retired coke department clerk at U.S. Steel Clairton Works and a former union grievance steward. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed collecting antiques, woodworking, drinking coffee, watching Rocky and Rambo movies, and spending time with family and his grandkids.

James Albert Laverick

March 01, 2019 |

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

James Albert Laverick, age 70 of Port Vue passed away peacefully Thursday evening, February 28, 2019 at McKeesport Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 20, 1948, the son of the late Blaine Gillespie Laverick and Grace Ellen Trainer. He was a long-time resident of the Clairton area and a 1966 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters; Ronald Edward, Margaret “Peg” Elizabeth McIntosh, Larry Blaine, Patricia “Patty” Arlene, and Harold “Butch” Clifford.

Carolyn Jean (Wiland) Mihaljevic

March 01, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Carolyn Jean (Wiland) Mihaljevic, beloved wife of the late Joseph Edward Mihaljevic, went home to the Lord February 27, 2019.  She was a resident of Fairport, New York, spent her winters in Jensen Beach, Florida and formerly a long-time resident of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.   Born May 4, 1933, she was the loving daughter of the late Dorothy Pearl (Morris) Wiland and Norman Russell Wiland and sister of the late Donald Wayne Wiland.  Carolyn is survived by her loving children Joseph (Michele) Mihaljevic, Linda (Michael) Bogesdorfer, Kathy (Andy) Mosso, Richard (Lorrie) Mihaljevic, Thomas (Mary) Mihaljevic, and James (Elizabeth) Mihaljevic; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Carolyn lived a full life as a wonderful, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her most prized possession was her family and loved travelling for visits, handing down cooking recipes and lessons to create a treasure chest of memories. In her spare time she loved to crochet, cook, travel, read and do puzzles.

She was an active participant at the Perinton Senior Recreation Center exercise programs, crochet club and senior choir. Carolyn was a member of the Church of the Assumption Catholic Church in Fairport, NY where she participated in the Sunday breakfast club, and the card ministry - writing cards to those in need of words of encouragement. 

Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Sun., March 10, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral blessing will be held Mon., March 11, 2019 10:30 am in the funeral home with Father Tom Lewandowski.  Interment following St. Joseph Cemetery.

Lou Ann Leech

March 01, 2019 |

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

Lou Ann Leech, age 58, of White Oak, died Sunday, February 3, 2019. She was born in McKeesport on March 20, 1960 and is the daughter of Jack Leech of White Oak and the late Patricia Leighty Leech. She was a manager for many years at the former Bettis Lounge.

In addition to her father, Lou Ann is survived by sisters, Linda (Edward) Raimondi of Munhall; Kimberly (Timothy) Toth of Munhall; nieces, Casey Howie of Dravosburg; Erin (Rob) Zotti of Long Island, NJ; nephews, Frank Muir of Austin, TX; Ryan (Heather) Leech of North Huntingdon; great nieces, Jaiden and Payten. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lenny (Melanie) Leech.

A gathering will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 2-6 pm at Chic's Place, 879 Forest Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120.  Arrangements by Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA  15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor 412-678-6177).

 To share a memory or online condolence, please visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com

Frances I. Semow

March 01, 2019 |

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

Frances I. (Vay) Semow, age 87, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at The Gardens of Lincoln Court in North Versailles. She was a former member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp.

Arline T. Totin

March 01, 2019 |

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

Arline T. Totin, age 86, of Tionesta, PA, formerly of North Versailles, passed peacefully on February 27, 2019, at the Caring Place of Franklin, PA. Born October 20, 1932, in Wilkes Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (McLaughlin) Adamitis.

Lisa A. Miskevich

March 01, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Lisa Miskevich, age 50, of Liberty Borough, died February 19, 2019, at St. Clair Hospital. Born June 17, 1968, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Mary Ann (Karlovski) Miskevich.