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Teddy Von Hazard

September 23, 2018 |

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

Teddy Von Hazard, 79, of Lincoln Borough, died Friday, September 21, 2018. He was born October 6, 1938 in New Castle and was the son of the late Theodore G. and Ruth (Greer) Haas. Teddy was Lincoln Borough's Chief of Police for twenty years and was also proprietor of the former Hazard's Hair Salon in North Versailles. He was a member of the Western Pennsylvania Association of Chief's of Police and was a member and past president of the Mon Valley Chief's of Police Association. He was a member of the McKeesport Sportsman's Club and the Sons of  Union Veterans of the Civil War,  Camp 15. He was a graduate of Community College of Allegheny County and McKeesport High School Class of 1956. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie S. (Pollier) Hazard, daughters, Lenore (Harry) Guidotti of Bethel Park, Tedi Lee (Marty) Findura of Elizabeth Township, sons, Timothy G. (Meredith) Hazard of North Versailles, and Troy L. Hazard of Lincoln, grandchildren, Thomas, Timothy, Troy and Taylor Hazard and Kaylee and Kaitlyn Findora, sisters, Darlene (Alfred) Pelkey of Finleyville, Thelma Lauritzen of Wexford, Nicki (David) Kovalcik of Penn, Sandy Doby of Versailles, and brother, James M. Haas of Lincoln, and nieces and nephews.

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Earl William Swartz

September 23, 2018 |

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

Earl William Swartz, 90, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 at home. He was born November 21, 1927 in Elizabeth and was the son of the late Ralph and Clara (VanFossen) Swartz and was the husband of the late Dorothy (McAraw) Swartz. Earl was a member of St. Mark's Parish-St. Eugene Worship site in Liberty Borough and was a member of the Usher's Club there for over 50 years. He was a retired Tin Plate Wrapper for US Steel Irvin Works and retired in 1984 after 42 years of service. He was also a member and Trustee of the retired steelworkers organization, SOAR. Earl was a US Navy Veteran and served during WWII. For his service, he received the WWII Victory Medal. For over 50 years, Earl was an avid Duck Pin Bowler. He is survived by his daughter, Donna Swartz and son, David (Rita) Swartz of Liberty, grandchildren, Jill (Sean) Stevens, Michael (Emily) Swartz, and Kim Swartz-Gamble, and great-grandchildren, Lucas, Emma and Aubree.

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Irene "Angel" McManus

September 22, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

IRENE "ANGEL" McMANUS age 82, of Duquesne, on September 22, 2018, at home. She was born June 23, 1936 in Puritan, PA, a daughter of the late Steve and Sophie (Wasko) Budner. Irene was a former den mother for Cub Scout Pack #317 and enjoyed doing crafts. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard McManus for 58 years; mother of Bernie McManus of North Versailles, Patrick (Kathy) McManus of North Huntington; grandmother of Michael (Molly) McManus, Jennifer (Justin) Dudek, Melissa (Chris) Sidick, Patrick (Amy) McManus, and Max McManus; also six great-grandchildren, Jaden, Julianna Dudek, Chloe McManus, Luke McManus, Carter Sidick, and Easton Sidick; sister of Edward Budner of Washington, PA, and William Budner of St. Louis; predeceased by six brothers and sisters; also surviving are nieces and nephews. Visitation on Monday, September 24 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne at 10 a.m., Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. A special thank you to Dr. Kevin Kane and Dr. Rudy Antoncic and the staff of UPMC McKeesport Cancer Center for their compassionate care over the past ten years. The family would also like to thank Kathy, Marilyn, and Ona for their friendship and love during the past two months.

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John W. Singer

September 22, 2018 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

John W. Singer, 90, of Liberty Borough died Friday, September 21, 2018 at Mount Vernon of Elizabeth.  Born in Glassport, January 7, 1928, he was the son of the late Christ and Katherine Singer.  Husband of the late Geraldine Byard Singer, he is survived by his son, Keith (Sue Ann) Singer of Stahlstown, PA, daughter, Becky (Tim) Bagshaw of Lincoln Place, and son, Jeff Singer of Liberty Borough, also by nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Katherine Jaycox, Earl Singer, and Helen McCraken.  Mr. Singer was retired from the former National Works of U.S. Steel, was a member of the Glassport United Methodist Church, served as a volunteer fireman in Liberty Borough, and was a WW II U.S. Navy veteran.  Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.  A service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM.  Interment with military honors will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park.  The family wishes to express appreciation to the nurses and aides of Sivitz Jewish Hospice and to the staff of Mount Vernon of Elizabeth for the wonderful care and services provided to Mr. Singer.

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Theodore L. "Ted" Buck

September 21, 2018 |

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

Theodore L. "Ted" Buck, 95, of Liberty Borough, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 2, 1923 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Toth) Buck. Ted was a retired Tool and Die maker for the former Firth Sterling in McKeesport. He was a WWII US Army Veteran. For his service, he received the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with 1 Bronze Battle Star, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Purple Heart for being wounded in action on July 18, 1944. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, AMVETS, East McKeesport VFW, and the Liberty Vets Club. Ted was a graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He is survived by his wife, Karen L. (DePorter) Buck, daughters, Vicki Bortak of West Mifflin, Kathy Byers of Lincoln, Pam (Carl) Pearson of Liberty, Teddi (Ed) Mondak of McKeesport, Melenie (Keith) Miller of North Versailles, and Melissa (Bob) Brewster of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Jamie (Brandy) Bortak, Stephanie (Bill) Pollak, Chuck (Lainie) Byers, Kellie Byers, Corri (Tim) Gross, Erica (Paul) Robinson, Josh (Sarah) Pearson, Leah (Darren) Yarborough, Nick Mondak, Becca (Justin) Mondak, Nikita Popovich, Madison Sellers and Zachary Brewster, great-grandchildren, Chelsea (Jacob) Bond, Lacey (Joe) Serbia, Blake, Brenna and Bailey Bortak, Corbin and Christian Byers, A.J. , Phoebe and Lyla Gross, Macey, Justus, Theo and Sadie Robinson, Ezra and Esther Ann Pearson, Mya Yarborough and Bryson Lust, and great-great-granddaughter, Amelia Serbia, and nieces and nephews.

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JoAnn (Jeffries) Geruschat

September 21, 2018 |

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

JoAnn (Jeffries) Geruschat, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away surrounded by family after a long fight with cancer on Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was born January 17, 1935 in Elwood, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Floyd L. and Clevie Lackey Jeffries. She was the wife of 46 years to her beloved husband, Jack D. Geruschat, who passed away September 19, 1996. JoAnn worked as a bookkeeper for the former US Steel National Tube works in McKeesport and was a member of Cornith Chapter #229 O.E.S. and Corinthian #35 O. of A. She loved to crochet, knit, play cards and to read. She enjoyed cooking for and spending time with her family and also had many lifelong friendships. She is survived by daughters, Debbie (Ronald) Lofgren of North Huntingdon, Vickie (Robert) Lofgren of North Myrtle Beach, SC, granddaughters, Bethany (Mark) Keaton of North Carolina, and Melisa (Chris) Hickey of Cannonsburg, grandsons, Brian Lofgren of West Newton and Brad (Kim) Lofgren of Ruffsdale, great-grandchildren, JoAnna Mae and James Jaxon, brother, Bob Jeffries of Michigan, sister, Mary Kuffner of Coraopolis, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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Faith Ann Pascoe

September 21, 2018 |

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

Faith Ann Pascoe, age 71, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport. A 1964 graduate of Duquesne High School, she retired in 2010 after 25 years as a teller at Huntingdon Bank in Jefferson Hills. She formerly worked for Three Rivers Bank and Sky Bank.

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P. Jeff "Heffy" Julian

September 21, 2018 |

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

On September 20, 2018, we lost a great family member and friend: P. Jeff "Heffy" Julian, age 61 of Clairton.  Jeff was always there to put a smile on your face and lend a helping hand to whoever needed it.  Jeff was a member of the Sons of Columbus, the International Union of Operating Engineers Local L0095, and also worked for the University of Pittsburgh for fifteen years and also formerly Clairton High School.  Born April 22, 1957, he was a son of the late James F. and Phyllis C. (Criswell) Julian. 

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Eleanor B. Quinn Schrader

September 20, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

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Raymond E. Bishop, Sr.

September 20, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Raymond E. Bishop, Sr., age 83, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, September 15, 2018, after a brief illness. Born September 14, 1935, Niles, OH and grew up in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Theodore and Mary (Merrbaugh) Bishop.

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James Russell Dunbar

September 20, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

James Russell Dunbar, age 85, died on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Riverside Care Center in McKeesport. Born July 2, 1933 in Tarrs, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Mable (Farber) Dunbar, Sr. and is the husband of Katherine (Reza) Dunbar.

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Vance W. "Bud" McCombs, Jr.

September 20, 2018 |

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

Vance W. "Bud" McCombs, Jr., age 76, of McKeesport, died September 18, 2018. Born September 14, 1942 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Vance W. and Cecelia (McClelland) McCombs, Sr. and the husband of the late Elizabeth (Schultz) McCombs.

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Paul A. Homonai

September 19, 2018 |

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

Paul A. Homonai, age 88, of North Versailles, died September 17, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born June 10, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Egley) Homonai and the husband of Thelma (Sabo) Homonai, for 68 years.

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Christa M. Shumber

September 19, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

CHRISTA M. SHUMBER, 43 of Glassport died Sept. 16, 2018.  Christa passed away peacefully at home. She was warmly welcomed into Heaven by her loving parents, grandparents, family & friends who have gone before her. Christa is the daughter of the late Edward and Maryann (Tyszkiewicz) Shumber.  She is survived by her fiancé, Ryan Dezzutti;  great aunt, Norma Tyszkiewicz; aunts Helen "Cookie" Holland, Patricia “Patti” Sopp, Dolly (Joseph Holland) Shumber and Betty Jean (John) Martinis; uncle Francis (Mary) Shumber; cousins Heather (Timothy) Farnan and Tiffany (Shaun) Finneran; and many cousins and dear friends.  Christa always enjoyed swimming, playing board games and going for ice cream with her younger cousins, Ryan & Jazlyn Farnan, and Miles & Alina Finneran. Christa was a graduate of South Allegheny, and a proud member of the high school marching band. She went on to the University of Pittsburgh where she earned a masters degree in chemical engineering. She was an active member of Queen of the Rosary Parish. Christa was also very involved in her M.S. Group. There was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her fiancé, family & friends. She truly enjoyed eating at new restaurants & listening to live bands. Friends will be received at Wojciechowski Funeral Home, in Glassport on Fri. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral  mass will be held Sat. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Christa’s memory be made to the National MS Society, Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter, 1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 105, Suite 15233  

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Eugene Howard Worthy

September 19, 2018 |

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

Eugene Howard Worthy, 93, of White Oak, died Monday, September 17, 2018. He was born December 13, 1924 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Matthew and Jeannette (Mack) Worthy. Eugene was a member of the former St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in McKeesport and was retired from US Steel National Tube Works, and Westinghouse in East Pittsburgh. He was a WWII US Army Veteran and served along the China-Burma Road. For his service, he received the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon w/2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jane (Mezoff) Worthy, daughters, Beverly Wayne of Dublin, OH, June L. (Donald) Kudas of White Oak, and Betty Gene (Mark) Stoner of Elizabethtown, grandchildren, Emily (Ralph) Rajadurai, Valerie (Mark) Bacco, Todd (Nicole) Kudas, Jacqueline (Gerry) Greco, Lindsay (Andy) Hoover and Nathan (Tasha) Stoner, great-grandchildren, Reece, Jules and Wynne Greco, Audriana and Samuel Bacco, Shelby, Kelsey, and Mackenzie Hoover and Natalie Stoner, and nieces and nephews.

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