Clifford A. Gephart Sr.

September 27, 2018 |

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

Clifford A. Gephart Sr., age 83, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired as a co-owner of Cannon - Tedesco & Company in McKeesport. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family. 

Hilda Latusek

September 26, 2018 |

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

Hilda Latusek, age 96 of Monroeville, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Manassas, Virginia. She was born March 29, 1922 in Turtle Creek, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth McMullen Stitt, and wife of the late Albert Latusek.

She is survived by her son, Dr. Michael (Mary Ann) Latusek of Elizabeth Township; daughters, Kathleen (John) Taylor of Murrysville, Patricia (John) Flemming of Manassas, VA, Suzan (Michael) Bresch of Monroeville; grandchildren, John (Mary) Flemming, Cheri (Chris) Shoemaker, Chrissy (Chris) Nagro, April McClain, Kirk Taylor, Elizabeth (Ian Cohen) Latusek, Megan (Jon) Radcliffe, Michael (Cara) Latusek, Jennifer (Bill Nichols) DiGiovanni-Nichols, Mellissa (Mike) Rugh; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by great-grandchild Reagan Flemming, four brothers, and four sisters.

Mark R. Fehr

September 26, 2018 |

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

Mark R. Fehr, age 63 of White Oak, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh.  Born January 8, 1955 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George Raymond Fehr and Helen (Ross) Fehr.  A field auditor with GMAC in Cranberry and member of Mt. Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, Mark received his bachelor's degree from Point Park College and his master's in organizational leadership from Geneva College.  

Carmine P. Sebastian

September 26, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Carmine P. Sebastian, 88, of Dravosburg died September 24, 2018. He was the son of the late Angelo and Mary (Dorazio) Sebastian. He is survived by his beloved wife Dolores (Kovacs) Sebastian; brother John (Mary Lou) Sebastian of McCandless; and many nieces and nephews. Carmine was a retired school teacher for the city of Pittsburgh, transportation director, and vice principal. He was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish, was a graduate of California University and got his doctorate degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1963. Friends received Thursday October 4th, 2-4 and 6-8 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held Friday October 5th 10:30am at Queen of the Rosary with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association 1100 Liberty Ave. Suite E201 Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Larue "Mickey" Mae Eichler

September 26, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Larue “Mickey” Mae Eichler, 86, of Clairton, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.  She was born July 13, 1932 in Clairton to the late Arnold and Marie Tullius LaBudda.  Larue was a loving wife for 50 years to the late Bill Eichler.  She is survived by her loving children, Marie Sopko of Clairton, Billy (Lynn) Eichler of West Mifflin, James “Peach” (Sue Arnold) Eichler of Clairton, Rebecca (Joe) Shoemaker of Clairton, Amy (James) Garbart of Clairton; grandchildren, Nicole (Jeremy) Baker, James “JJ” Lostetter, Heather (Kris Lute) Sopko, Billy Sopko, Sarah Eichler, Eliza Sopko; great-grandchildren, Katrina, Jeremiah and Alaina Baker; nieces, nephews and furry friend, Bubbles.  Along with her parents and husband, Larue was preceded in death by sisters, Joanne Shaner and Anne Stein. She graduated in 1950 from Clairton High School and continued her education by graduating from St. John’s School of Nursing. During her years of nursing, Larue worked for Clairton School District, New Eagle Hospital, Lawson’s Nursing Home, and was “the nurse” of Jefferson Drive.  She was a Girl Scout leader, Boy Scout leader, Clairton Band Booster President, Eucharistic Minister & lecture, enjoyed karaoke, boating and spending time with her grandchildren.  Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 9 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6^th Street, Clairton,  PA  15025.  A service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10 am followed by interment at Jefferson Memorial Park in Pleasant Hills.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Kevin "Homer" Sean Finnegan

September 26, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Kevin “Homer” Sean Finnegan, 63, of Clairton, passed away at home on September 24, 2018.  He was born April 2, 1955 in McKeesport to the late John David and Irene Gricheck Finnegan Sr.  Kevin is survived by his wife of 36 years, Denise L. Boal Finnegan; sons, Justin B. (Holly) Finnegan of Port Vue, Josh S. (Megan) Finnegan of Buena Vista; daughter, Jacobi (Josh Pavlack) Finnegan of Elizabeth; granddaughter, Isabella Finnegan of Port Vue; brothers, John David Finnegan Jr. of Jefferson, Mark (June) Finnegan of Elizabeth, Dennis (Susan) Finnegan of Clairton; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and faithful dogs, Hannah & Brooklynn.  Kevin was a 1972 graduate of Serra High School, a graduate of All-State Career School, a retired employee, as of 2017, of US Steel Tygart Steel in McKeesport, a member of St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, enjoyed bowling, repairing cars, bingo, solitaire, and was a member of Club 46, Sons of Columbus, and the WAC Club. Visitation will take place from 2 – 5 pm on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6^th Street, Clairton,  PA  15025.  A memorial service will follow visitation at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Joseph C. Janke

September 25, 2018 |

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

Frank B. Connors

September 25, 2018 |

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

Frank B. Connors, age 102, of Elizabeth, passed away the day after his 102nd birthday on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. He was the “last man standing” of his siblings. He retired as a conductor for the Union Railroad. An Army veteran having served in World War II, he was a lifetime member of the Elizabeth Moose and an avid hunter and fisherman. 

Joann S. Ryan

September 25, 2018 |

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

Ross F. Walton, Jr.

September 24, 2018 |

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

Ross F. Walton, Jr., 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday September 20 2018, in UPMC East, Monroeville. He was born July 11, 1925, a son of the late Ross F. Sr. and Edna (Hoak) Walton and was also preceded in death by his first wife Lois (Williams) Walton in 1990, a brother Harry C. Walton, sister in law Naomi Walton, and brother in law Wilbur Dudley. He was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1943, served in the Army, and graduated from Duff’s Business School. Prior to retirement Mr. Walton was owner of R & H Screw Machine Company, the Walton Insurance Agency, as well as Walton Real Estate. He was a lifelong member of Westmoreland City Primitive Methodist Church where he was church organist for 70 years, served on the church Trustee Board, and acted as the church’s financial secretary.

Helen D. Clark

September 24, 2018 |

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

Helen D. Clark, age 93 of White Oak, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 in her daughter's home.  Born June 24, 1925 in Versailles, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna Lukas.  In her spare time, Helen loved to garden and work in the yard and was also very talented in the kitchen.  Most of all though, her family will remember her as a selfless mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother whom they will love and miss always.  

Janice A. Vanus Fabian

September 24, 2018 |

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

Janice A. Vanus Fabian, age 79, of White Oak, died September 14, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 23, 1939, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Pauline (Cassel) Weber and the wife of Lewis "Buddy" Fabian, for 40 years.

Elizabeth Criswell

September 24, 2018 |

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

Elizabeth "Betty Lou" Criswell, age 80, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. She retired as a custodian in the Elizabeth Forward School District. 

Betty Joan Keenan

September 23, 2018 |

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

Betty Joan Keenan, age 85, of White Oak, died Sept. 22, 2018, at her home.  The daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Toth) Davis, she was the wife of 62 years of Robert P. Keenan.
Betty was a retiree of the McKeesport Hospital Foundation and, earlier in life, was employed by G.C. Murphy Co., in McKeesport.  She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, in White Oak.  Betty's life centered around her love for family and compassion for all of God's creatures.  Throughout the years, she and Bob, Todd and Dan would make trips up and down the East Coast, everywhere from Deep Creek to the beaches of Florida.  These special times spent together, in search of adventure, are etched in their memory.  Later, when Betty's mother became ill, Betty provided a decade of care to make her mother's last years valuable.  As for God's creatures, many might remember Renzie Park's cat lady- that was Betty.  Not only did she feed over 50 abandoned and stray cats, she had many of them neutered and arranged for their health care.  Some of those cats mysteriously found their way to Betty's home, and naturally had to be adopted.  The wonderful life that her husband, sons and pets enjoyed, even the house design itself, were all Betty's loving creations.
In addition to her husband, survivors include sons, Todd, who helped care for his mother at home, and Dan (Laura), of Lexington, S.C.; granddaughters, Kelly and Brianna and great grandson, Gabriel.  Betty was preceded in death by brother, Robert Davis.

Mary Jane "Dolly" Speney

September 23, 2018 |

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

Mary Jane "Dolly" Speney, age 90 of Port Vue, passed away at home on Sunday, September 23, 2018.  Born September 2, 1928 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Josephine Morningstar.  A former secretary at Speney Chevrolet in West Newton and a former co-owner of the Palisades Ballroom in McKeesport, Mary Jane was a member of St. Mark's Parish in Port Vue and actively involved in the former Port Vue American Legionettes.