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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.

 
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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.

 
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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.

 
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Darrel Duane Railingshafer

March 01, 2019 |

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

Darrel Duane Railingshafer, 93, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February  26, 2019. He was born January 5, 1926 in Coulter and was the son of  the late Raymond and Helen Ransick.  He was the husband of the late Gene L. (Gilbert) Railingshafer who passed away November 27, 1986. He was a member and past fire chief of the Greenock Fire Co. and was a WWII US Navy Veteran.  Darrel was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works and had previously worked for the former Watson Paint and Glass in McKeesport,  and also with the former Gilbert and Son in the construction of the Greenock United Methodist Church.

 
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Gene Alan "Geno" Francesconi

March 01, 2019 |

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

Gene Alan "Geno" Francesconi, 53, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. He was born November 30, 1965 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Eugene P. and Nancy L. (Sawyers) Francesconi. Geno was proprietor of American Precision Contracting and was a Firearms Instructor for Penn State University. He was retired from the Elizabeth Township Police Department and was a US Air Force Veteran . He was a member of the Fryburg Sportsman's Club.

 
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Marshall M. Fiore

February 28, 2019 |

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

Marshall M. Fiore, age 91 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2019 at Grandview Estates in Elizabeth Twp.  Born September 18, 1927 in Forward Twp., he was a son of the late Ralph and Julia (Marco) Fiore.  Marshall was the owner and operator of Fiore Development and E & M Development Companies.  He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish and a US Army veteran serving as an MP during World War II.  He was also a charter member of 885 Fire Station, a Jefferson Borough councilman for 16 years, a member of the Clairton Sportsman Club for 50 years, an usher at St. Paulinus, St. Joseph, and St. Clare of Assisi for 30 years, and a member of the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post 75 in Clairton. Marshall was an avid hunter and a great cook who loved to make pies for his family and friends, was known for making Flitnies (fried bread dough), and was a devoted husband and loving father.

 
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Tiffany Nicole Johnson

February 28, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Born September 23, 1971, departed her earthly life peacefully Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was the daughter of James & Elizabeth Johnson, mother of Charles “Chuckie” Cole, sister of Terrance “Terry” and James “Weedy” Johnson, all of McKeesport, PA, Seasons Cole of Elizabeth, PA and Holly Deakins of Pittsburgh, PA. Tiffany was preceded in death by grandparents Lewis and Mary Johnson.

 
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Shirley Singleton Lattimore

February 28, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Shirley Singleton Lattimore, 88, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Sunday, February 24, 2019 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

 
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Harry E. Beresford

February 28, 2019 |

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

Harry E. Beresford, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, February  26, 2019. He was born October  10, 1925 in Versailles and was the son of the late James and Helen  (Rosenkranz) Beresford. He was the husband of the late Esther  (Woleslagle) Beresford who passed away June  27, 2010. They were married for 64 years.  Harry was a US Navy WWII Veteran. He retired from the former Pittsburgh Press and was a former member of Riverview Baptist Church and First Free Evangelical Church in McKeesport. He is survived by his son, James W. (Cindy) Beresford of White Oak, granddaughters, Adrienne Alger and Jamie Beresford, and a great-grandson, Ethan Alger. Private graveside service was held in Mount Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth Township. Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director.  Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 


Jeffrey J. Benson

February 27, 2019 |

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

Jeffrey J. Benson, 52, of North Versailles, died Monday, February 25, 2019. He was born May 9, 1966, the son of Patricia (Glucs) Benson and James R. Benson both of North Versailles and is also survived by his uncle John “Benny” Benson and his wife Kathy of North Versailles; also cousins and many good friends. Jeffrey was a graduate of East Allegheny High School, class of 1984, and worked as a carpenter. He was a low keyed guy and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Honoring Jeff’s wishes there will be no viewing.
 
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Joanne M. (Yarnovich) Jenco

February 27, 2019 |

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

Joanne M. (Yarnovich) Jenco, 78, of West Mifflin died peacefully at home on Monday, February 25th, 2019.  Born on April 21st, 1940, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Kopolovich) Yarnovich.  Mrs. Jenco was a member of S.S. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne, The Parish Club, GCW Woman’s Club, Secretary for Riverview Homes Association, a former member, and Recording and Financial Secretary for the Duquesne Junior Tamburitzans, and a 50 year member of Beta Sigma Phi,  Lauriate Delta Chapter, having served as the past President, Treasurer, and Recording Secretary.

 
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David Anthony O’Dell

February 27, 2019 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

 

David Anthony O’Dell, 64, of Glassport, formerly of Clairton, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at John J. Kane Reginal Center in McKeesport.  He was born January 8, 1955, in McKeesport, to the late Melvin O’Dell and Dorcas Aulenbach O’Dell of Elizabeth.  Along with his mother, David is survived by his loving wife, of 32 years, Mary S. Parks O’Dell; son, Steven Parks of Glassport; daughters, Jennifer (Fernand Vernet) O’Dell of Glassport, Lisa (Justin Hadley) O’Dell of North Versailles; brother, Dennis (Joyce) O’Dell of Monongahela and 1 sister.  He was a 1973 graduate of Clairton High School, a veteran of The US Air Force, having served for 14 years, he was a truck driver for Northwest Logistics Oil, Grimm Motor, Waste Management, Falcon Trucking, and U. S. Express Trucking Companies, and he enjoyed archery.  Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA  15025. Inurnment and service will take place at a later date at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Bettie Ann Randolph

February 27, 2019 |

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

Bettie Ann Randolph, age 76 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Born September 24, 1942 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Al and Beatrice (Manning) Randolph.  A former mainframe computer operator at GM's Fisher Body plant in West Mifflin, Bettie Ann enjoyed her independence to its fullest while living a unique and adventurous life.  She is survived by her siblings Kenneth (Sharon) Randolph of Jefferson Hills and Gail (Jack) Smith of Elizabeth Twp, and also nieces and nephews.  Besides her parents, Bettie Ann was preceded in death by her brother Albert (Linda) Randolph. 

 
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Ronald E. Kulczynski

February 27, 2019 |

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

Ronald E. Kulczynski, 71, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 25, 2019 surrounded by those who cared for and loved him including his four legged friend, Frankie. He was born May 2, 1947 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Frank and Zorrie  (Grba) Kulczynski. Ron was a member of St. Mark Church- Liberty Worship Site. He was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War and continued his commitment to the Navy by spending his entire working career at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory. He admired and respected the comradery of organizations such as the Clairton Sportsman's Club, the American Legion, and the Veteran's Association.

 
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