Henry P. Feola
March 12, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Claire (Painter) Kadar
March 12, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Claire Kadar, age 61, of Elizabeth, died March 10, 2020, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born September 24, 1958, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Claire (Jensen) Painter and the wife of the late Daniel Kadar.
Geraldine “Gerry” Jeannette Sabol
March 11, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Geraldine “Gerry” Jeannette Sabol, age 96, of McKeesport, PA, died March 11, 2020. She was born in Kissimmee, Florida on March 7, 1924 and is the daughter of the late Samuel Earl and Rose Elizabeth Brownell Kallenbaugh and the beloved wife of the late Elmer V. Sabol.
Barbara Ann Custer
March 11, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Barbara Ann (Amore) Custer, age 86, of Bethel Park, formerly from Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She worked various jobs throughout her career but was most happy when she worked with the public as she loved to talk to people. She was part owner of the former Village Italian in Caste Village and worked for many years at her son’s Bethel Deli store. She was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and especially loved her Pens. Born July 10, 1933 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Elviro “Benny” and Yolanda (Campea) Amore, and wife of 55 years to the late Donald R. Custer Sr. She is survived by her children, Kathy (George Kotsenas) Custer of Long Beach, CA, Donald R. Custer Jr. of Bethel Park, Diana (Kevin) Brucha of Baldwin and Douglas W. Custer of Bethel Park; grandchildren, Eric (Amy Edwards) Brucha of Pittsburgh and Carly (Brandon Cassel) Brucha of Pittsburgh; sister, Patricia Fuller of Elizabeth; brother, Charles (Deborah) Amore of Cannonsburg; grandpup, Scooby; also, many nieces, nephews and a great-niece. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Donald Amore, Margaret Donkin, Julia Amore, Angie Peger, Elva Louise Amore, Imogene McGregor and Sondra Minford. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will be Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jim Crosby officiating. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Robert Stoney
March 11, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Robert Stoney, age 91, of White Oak, died March 10, 2020. He was born in McKeesport on Sept. 26, 1928 and is the son of the late Rufus and Louise Roper Stoney. He was a navy veteran of WW ll, retired from GM in security and was a member of St. Paul AME Church in McKeesport, until his health failed. He was a former Mason of Pride of the West #84.
William Kisner Jr.
March 11, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Elijah Jamaal Brewer
March 11, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Elijah Jamaal “EZ” Brewer, 25, of Mt. Oliver, died March 5, 2020. He was born to Clinton and Jarmayne Brewer Oct. 29, 1994.
He obtained his GED from Pittsburgh Job Corps September of 2011 soon after getting his GED he attended CCAC to study Music and Business management. He became a certified Fitness Trainer in March 2019.
He enjoyed music, bodybuilding, and nutrition as well as playing basketball, reading, writing, and poetry. He was employed at Roots in Oakland as a Food Service Worker.
Darron William Main, Jr.
March 11, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Darron William Main, Jr., 34, of Bunola, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020. He was born December 17, 1985 in McKeesport and was the son of Darron Lee Main, Sr., of McKeesport and the late Tammi Lou Fresh. Darron worked for Family Tent Rental in Large. His hobbies included Lego's, spending time with his children and family, and Bunola Bon Fires and BBQ's. 
Anne D. Vunovic
March 11, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Anne D. Vunovic, 91, of North Huntingdon, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020. She was born March 24, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Burke and Mildred Ivosevich. She was the wife of the late Milan George Vunovic who passed away June 18, 1957. Anne was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport. She was retired from the McKeesport Area School District after more than 25 years of service. 
James Walter Ludwig, Jr.
March 11, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dean Alan Rinella
March 10, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Dean Alan Rinella, 70, of White Oak passed away peacefully on March 10, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on April 25, 1949 to the late Samuel J. Rinella and Helen (Zabelsky) Rinella.
Dean received a BS in Political Science and History from the University of Pittsburgh in 1977. He received a Master of Public Management (MPM) degree from the Heinz School of Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University in 1985.
He served his country in the US Army from 1972-1976 with a Tour of Duty in Vietnam as a Cryptographer. For his service, he received a Bronze Star and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry.
He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). He worked as a Relief Foreman at United States Steel, National Works in McKeesport and a Testing Coordinator at the Allegheny County Community College, Evening Division, Northside Campus.
He is survived by his wife of over 41 years, Rosemary “Rosie” (Smith) Rinella, daughter Jennifer Rinella, son Sean Rinella, and his daughter in law, Rachna Unnithan.
Arrangements are private. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dean’s name to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (Arlington, VA). Donations may be made at https://donate.vvmf.org/page/contribute/support-vvmf-now.
Nancy B. Lombardo
March 10, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Nancy B. Lombardo, age 81, of North Huntingdon, died March 10, 2020. She was born in McKeesport on September 12, 1938 and is the daughter of the late Michael and Barbara Johovic Bernick.
Madeline Phillips
March 10, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Madeline (Hunt) Phillips, age 91, of Forward Twp., passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. She retired as a consultant for Congoleum in Trenton, NJ.
She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. and enjoyed playing Bingo and shopping with her daughter. Born April 18, 1928 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Regis and Anne V. (Banavich) Hunt and wife of the late George J. Phillips. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Eric) Newmeyer of Forward Twp.; brother, Joseph (Carol) Hunt of Washington; also, nieces and nephews.
Annette I. Glaser
March 10, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Annette I. Glaser, age 99, of Port Vue, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2020 at Woodhaven Care Center in Monroeville, PA. She was born August 17, 1920 in Pittsburgh to the late John Anthony and Margaret Daily Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by her husband the late Arthur E. Glaser and her daughter, Jayne Plescia and sister, Florence McConnell. Annette retired as a medical secretary from Steel Valley Orthopedics and was a member of St. Mark Parish, (the former St. Joseph Church) where she was a former president and former secretary of the parish council and served on the Ladies of Charity, was a former president of the McKeesport Art Group, former secretary of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America, and former secretary of the Port Vue Seniors.
LaVerne Zollars Forbes
March 09, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
LaVerne Zollars Forbes, age 100 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 in Southwestern Nursing Center in West Mifflin. Born May 23, 1919 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Cecelia (Clark) Leis. A 1938 graduate of Clairton High School and graduate of the Thompson Business Institute in Pittsburgh, LaVerne worked as a Key Punch Operator for Blue Cross of Western PA in Pittsburgh and later at the JC Penney's in Southland Shopping Center.
A member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton and its Women's Guild, LaVerne was also a member of the AARP # 2862 and loved to play cards in her spare time. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by both of her husbands James Zollars and Donald Forbes; her brothers J. Clark and Jack Leis; and her step-son James Forbes.
LaVerne is survived by her children Charlene (Robert) Thomas of Elizabeth Twp. and Richard (Janice) Zollars of Bethel Park; her step-daughter Cheryl (James) Lebeda of Glassport; her step-daughter-in-law Diane Forbes of Ormond Beach, FL; her four grandchildren Gentry (fiancee' Sally Gernel) Zollars, Scott (Jennifer) Thomas, Kelly (Steve) Byers, and Christopher (Kim) Thomas; her great-grandchildren Zachary, Lindsey, and Sydney Thomas and Julia and Josh Byers; her brother William (Marilyn) Leis of Belle Vernon; and also nieces and nephews.
