Sandra L. "Sandy" Kersting
January 31, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ronald Paul Leech
January 31, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Ronald Paul Leech, age 68 of McKeesport, died suddenly, Thursday, January 30, 2020 at his home. He was born in McKeesport on July 20, 1951 and is the son of Roseltha Sullivan Leech of McKeesport and the late Clyde Leech, Jr. He is a very proud graduate of Penn State University which he loved greatly. He previously resided in New Milford, Connecticut, and spent much time with his grandson picking him up from school and just having fun. He moved back to McKeesport to be with his mother. He retired from Allegheny County as a Certified Public Accountant.
Sharon R. Santavicca
January 31, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Sharon R. Santavicca, age 68, of Greensburg, PA, died January 25, 2020, at Westmoreland Manor. Born February 1, 1951, in Colorado Springs, CO, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Rispoli and June (Tafoya), Fawcett.
Barbara Baur, PhD
January 31, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Barbara (Nelson) Baur, PhD, age 92, of Fair Haven, NJ, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Riverview Medical Center. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in New Jersey and a retired French professor at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in Medieval French literature. She was a Rhodes Scholar, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and the author of several books written in both English and French. Born January 8, 1928 in Oshkosh, WI, she was a daughter of the late Holgar W. and Lillian R. (Johnson) Nelson and wife of the late Rev. Robert M. Baur. She is survived by step-daughters, Cathy (Michael) Bickerton of Fair Haven, NJ and Aynsley Baur of St. Louis, MO; step-grandchildren, Mark (Kim) Bickerton of Glenside, Matthew (Abbie) Bickerton of East Brunswick, NJ, Philip Bickerton of Brooksville, FL, Celine St. Pierre of St. Louis, MO, and Robert St. Pierre of St. Louis, MO; and four step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brother, Richard Nelson. Private service was Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Homewood Cemetery Chapel with the Rev. Cathy Bickerton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Pittsburgh, French and Italian Department, 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
JoAnn Leckman
January 31, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lula Mae Russ-Lennon
January 31, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Lula Mae Russ-Lennon, 95, daughter of the late William Henry and Queen Victoria Shaw Russ was born on May 10, 1924 in Council, North Carolina. She departed this life Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband, two daughters, Doshia Drakewood and Lily B. Smith; siblings, Viola Beatty, Rather Larkins, Betsy, Willie, Cephus, Raymond, Chester and Joseph (Buster) Russ.
Lula came to Christ at an early age. She joined Kitchen Branch Church, Council, North Carolina and remained faithful there until she moved to Duquesne, Pennsylvania. There she was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church until she met and was married to James D. Lennon for 41 years. She later joined Macedonia Baptist Church.
While at Macedonia, she became a long-time member for over 70 years. She was President of the Pastor’s Aid Society, Kizzie Clemens Guild, and Gospel Chorus. She served as den mother for the Cub Scouts Pack 316. She also volunteered for over 20 years at Kane Regional Center in McKeesport, PA. She loved cooking for her family and baking for friends as well. She was noted for her Pineapple Upside Down and German Chocolate Cakes.
Sharon A. Davin
January 30, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Sharon A. Davin, age 75 of Irwin, died at Forbes Hospital on Wednesday January 29, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 4, 1944 in Wilkinsburg, the daughter of the late John J. and Catherine Longanecker Benedetti. Sharon is survived by her devoted husband Michael J. Davin, loving children; Joseph M. Davin, Valerie (fiancé Timothy Hostert) Davin, grandchildren; Heather and Nichole Marsico, and her 9 beloved golden retrievers. She is the dear sister of Tona Panza.
Frederick C. "Red" Schmidt
January 30, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Frederick C. "Red" Schmidt Sr., age 84, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. An Army veteran having served in the Korean War, he was a retired craneman for U.S. Steel National Tube in McKeesport and a former maintenance worker for the West Jefferson Hills School District. He was a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church in Clairton, the Jefferson Lions Club and Jefferson Hills Historical Society. Born September 30, 1935 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Frederick M. and Dorothy (Webb) Schmidt. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce E. (Hoak) Schmidt; son, Frederick C. (Laurie) Schmidt Jr. of Jefferson Hills; grandson, TC (Leann) Ruffing of Floreffe; great-grandchildren, Anna, Grace and Olivia Ruffing; sisters, Dorothy Ault and Mary Hoak, both of Elizabeth Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Sharon E. Ruffing. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, January 31, 2020 from 3-7 PM. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 12 NOON in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Michael Airgood officiating. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Pine Run United Methodist Church, 901 North 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Raymond C. Maldonado
January 30, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Raymond C. Maldonado, age 57, of McKeesport, died January 21, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born August 28, 1962, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Daniel T., Sr., and Audrey J. Maldonado.
Lois J. Steiner
January 30, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Lois J. Steiner, 94, of Jeannette, died on January 28, 2020, at the Greensburg Care Center. Born on April 22, 1925, in Westmorland County, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. and Edith (Frye) Lefevre and the wife of the late John Steiner.
Mary J. Uveges
January 30, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Nicholas Stiliha
January 29, 2020 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Nicholas Stiliha, 97, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the VA hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida. He lived all of his life in Duquesne, PA. He was born in Duquesne, PA on February 18, 1922 and was the son of Stephen Stiliha and Mary Miklos Stiliha.
He graduated from Duquesne High School in 1940. He worked in various jobs before he served in the US Navy from 1941-1945 during World War II. He was involved in the bombing of Pearl Harbor during the war.
Upon being honorably discharged in 1945 from the US Navy, he began his career at Westinghouse Electric Corporation in East Pittsburgh, PA as a supervisor of tool and die department he also obtained his associate degree in engineering at Carnegie Mellon. He worked for over 40 years, retiring in 1985.
He was a member of the former St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Duquesne, PA. and the St. Elias Catholic Church in Munhall, PA He was involved in several organizations in his church and community. He loved to bowl and was involved in several bowling leagues besides going to Delaware beaches in the summer. He loved watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitt, and Penn State play.
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Ruth Ann Lapinsky
January 29, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Rolf Herbert Weber
January 29, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Louise Ann Lamb
January 29, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Louise Ann (Flaherty) Lamb, age 85 of Washington and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at HCR ManorCare in Peters Township. Born October 2, 1934 in Duquesne, she was a daughter of the late Edward Leo and Stella (Fleehr) Flaherty. She is survived by her children Laura (Jeff) Sayre of Washington and Kurt Lamb of McKeesport; grandchildren Kevan Lamb, Kimberly Lamb, and Cassie Betzler; great-grandchild Kendall Betzler; and nieces and nephews. All services for Louise are private at the request of the family.
