February 23, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Stella (Krivanich) Stipanovich, age 91, of Verona, formerly of White Oak, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 23rd. She was born July 12, 1927, in Pittsburgh PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Maria (Masich) Krivanich.
Stella's life was a challenge early on, as she lost both her parents while in her early teens. Perhaps this is why she was devoted to and focused on her family, which was her greatest joy, and whom she loved with all her heart. Whether it was visiting with or just talking on the phone to her many sisters and brothers and friends, or cooking, baking, and raising her children, Stella's love and nurturing was always evident. The cherished memories that were created at the family home will never be forgotten.
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February 22, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Roberta A. Morgan, 83, of West Mifflin, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born August 24, 1935, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Max and Henrietta (Granzen) Ruff. Roberta was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin. She enjoyed reading, crafts, cooking, puzzles, word search puzzles, she loved animals and her family always came first. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Harold “Buzz” Morgan; her children Patricia (late Duane) Schoff of West Mifflin,Michael (Karen) O'Dea of West Mifflin, Jamie (David) Radocay of West Mifflin, Laurie (Chris) Madeya of West Mifflin, Colleen (Joseph “Jay”) Tkach of West Mifflin and Tommy (Kristi) Morgan of Punxsutawney; 11 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sister Maxine Hall of Port Vue; her nephew John Platt; and her beloved dog Maxie. There will be no visitation. A private blessing service will be held and a private burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery at a future date. Arrangements provided by MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, 412-466-3300
February 22, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Veronica (Papucic) Elkowitz, age 73 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born July 9, 1945 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Michael "Mate’" and Katherine (Runatz) Papucic. Veronica worked as an EKG Tech for McKeesport Hospital, and was a member of the Whitehall Church of Christ in Whitehall, the C.F.U Lodge #248, and a former Tamburitzan. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Elkowitz; her children Michael (Darlene) Mursch of West Mifflin, Jamie (Sarah) Elkowitz of Jefferson Hills, and Shaun (Jessica Bartko) Elkowitz of Clairton; her grandchildren, Marissa Mursch, Holly, Ally, and Essy Elkowitz, Krista Hajiyev, and Allyn Fenwick; her great-granddaughter Marley Graham; and her niece Michelle Tevis.
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February 22, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Rev. Frank A. “Buckie” Ziska, 77, of North Versailles, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was born October 18, 1941 in Braddock, a son of the late James W. and Genevieve Ella (Fisher) Ziska. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Jack and James Ziska and a sister Ester Ziska. Buckie was the owner and operator of Buckies Window Cleaning for 48 years and a former firefighter for Sunset VFD where he also served as fire chief and as an EMT. He was ordained in 2014 as a minister through his studies at Word of Life Ministries. He is survived by his wife Rita (Pipp) Ziska; his sons Marc (Dawnn) Ziska of New Stanton, Lance (Emma) Ziska of AL, and Eric (Sharen) Ziska of North Versailles; his grandchildren Kayleigh (Jon) Wilson, Sarah, Hannah, Natalie, and Emily Ziska; great grandchildren Chase and Jake Wilson; a sister Katherine Mansfield of TX, also nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
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February 22, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Kenneth F. Flodine, age 61, of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was born October 30, 1957 in Wilkinsburg, a son of Eileen (Sprute) Flodine and the late Kenneth N. Flodine. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by 2 nephews. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brothers Keith and Kurt (Lisa) Flodine; sister Kim (Stephen) Chupinka; and 6 nephews. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083.
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February 22, 2019 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
John M. Kocur, 67, of Windermere, Florida, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Born May 3, 1951, in McKeesport, PA and raised in Duquesne, PA he was the son of the late John and Anna Galajda Kocur. John was a Mechanical Engineer and worked for Aramco Oil Company in Houston, Texas and Saudi Arabia. He was the beloved husband of Mogie Kocur and the loving father of his daughter Sasha. He is survived by his brother Ronald Kocur and sister Carol (Peter) Barsotti, sister-in-law Lynn Kocur and nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother Ernest.
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February 22, 2019 |
By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Marie Elaina Shepherd (Sestile), age 55, of Crofton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Annapolis, MD.
Marie was born in McKeesport, PA, to John Michael Sestile and Mary Ann Gonchar on February 10, 1964. She attended McKeesport High School and graduated in 1982. She earned an associate’s degree from the Community College of Allegheny County in 1985 and a bachelor’s degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in 1988. She was employed as a financial aid counselor at The Catholic University of America (CUA), 1989-2014, and was an AVON salve representative since 2007.
Marie is survived by her husband, William (John), son William Jr., sister Angela Hitchcock, brother Johnny Sestile, father John Sestile, mother Mary Ann Graham, niece Amber Garcia, niece Leanna Koharchik, nephews Hayden Leamer, Steven and Ian Pearce, and great nephews Aiden Mayorga and Grayson Pearce.
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February 22, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Eileen D. Shigo, age 82, of North Huntingdon, died February 21, 2019, at the Vincentian Home in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. Born December 17, 1936, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Eleanore (Szygenda) McKay and the wife of the late James Shigo, Jr.
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February 22, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Bertha "Mae" (Smart) Bowers, age 92, of West Newton, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at TLC Adult Care Center in West Newton. A member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp, Mae was born May 21, 1926 in Elizabeth to the late Thomas and Agnes (Sommerville) Smart. She was the wife of the late John G. "Jerry" Bowers, who passed away in 1994. She is survived by daughter, Beverly (Kenneth) Towner of Forward Twp.; son, Robert (Deborah) Bowers of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Robert (Joanne) Towner of North Huntington, Jennifer (Mark) Martin of Belle Vernon, Daniel (April) Towner of Greenock, Matthew (Natalie) Bowers of Elizabeth and Amy (Steven) Datovech of McMurray; great-grandchildren, Kayla and Cody Towner, Alexa Towner, Mackenzie Martin, Alexander and Nathaniel Datovech and Braylynn Bowers; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Howard, Hugh and Walter Smart. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Rob and Stephanie Short and staff at TLC Adult Care Center for their care of Mae as a resident and under hospice care. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home,221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 10 AM in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in West Newton Cemetery, West Newton. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
February 22, 2019 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Valentine W. Kruszka, Jr., 99, of West Miffflin, died Feb. 21, 2019. He is the husband of the late Mary (Byrtus) Kruszka. He is survived by his daughters Pat (Larry) Pierce of Liberty Boro and Sandy (Bob) Watson of Jefferson Hills; sons David Kruszka of Glassport, Alan Kruszka of West Mifflin and Val Kruszka of Greenock; grandchildren Lisa, Kenneth and Bryan Pierce, Nancy Szinai, Kimberly Kruszka, Billy Valiquette and Marcy Templeton; sister Wanda Buri and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughters Andrea Teoli and Ginny Dzara. Val was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish; American Legion and Polish Club in Bentleville and the Italian Club. He served in the US Army WWII, where he was a prisoner of war. He served in the Battles at Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Ardennes. He received the Good Conduct Medal European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Sun. from Noon to 4. A funeral mass will be held Mon. 10:00 am at St. Hedwig Church with Father Tom Lewandowski. Interment following St. Hedwig Cemetery.
February 22, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mary Barbara Whitney, age 78 of Adrian, PA, died Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born July 22, 1940 in Monongahela, the daughter of the late Harry and Rita McKitrick Biddle, and is the wife of the late William Whitney. Barb and her husband worked for the Striffler family for many years. She was a member of the American Legion Post 325 and ladies auxiliary in Cowansville, PA, past president of Easter Seals auxiliary, and a member of the River’s Edge Quilting Club. She is survived by her daughters, Shari Whitney of Boston, PA, Beth Ann (Tim) Flaherty of McKeesport; sons, William (Cherlyn) Whitney, Jr. of Moss Point, Mississippi, Rich Whitney of N. Versailles, Mike Whitney of Liberty Borough; sisters, Bernadette Goldie of Glassport, Patricia Adami of Columbus, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Barbara was preceded in death by her daughter Patty Sue.
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February 22, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Elizabeth Smoot, age 88, of McKeesport, died February 17, 2019, at Kane Community Living Center. Born February 7, 1931, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Bodnar) Popovich and the wife of the late James Smoot.
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February 21, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Evangeline "Vangie" Demetria Troianos, age 87, of White Oak, died February 21, 2019, at AHN Forbes Hospital. Born October 26, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Andrew P. and Julia (Leriotis) Jakomas and the wife of Achilles "Archie" Troianos, for 61 years of marriage.
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February 21, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Katherine A. Clay, age 94, of McKeesport, died February 21, 2019. She was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 8, 1924 to the late Matthew and Margaret Lucy Sullivan. She is preceded in death by her husband, the late William F. Clay and her daughter, the late Margaret Mary “Maggie” Clay. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish for many years and was a retired intake coordinator from Mon Yough Community Mental Health Services of McKeesport. She enjoyed going to the gym every day, but she loved spending time with her family more.
She is survived by her sons; W. Matthew “Matt” (Donna) Clay of Greensburg, Michael (Lori) Clay of White Oak, and Robert (Margaret) Clay of West Mifflin; grandchildren; William Russin (Vivian) Clay, Katherine Jean (Phillip) Horrell, Rick Blose, Jacy Keenan, Tara (Eric Castaneda) Clay, Lindsay Nicole Clay, and Natalie Ann (Robert) Adams; great grandchildren, Phillip, Alex, Daniela, Cruz, Vada, and Nolan.
Friends and family will be received at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor 412-678-6177) on Monday, February 25, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday 10 am at Corpus Christi Parish, 2515 Versailles Ave., McKeesport, PA 15132. Burial will follow. To share a memory or condolence visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
February 21, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Paul A. Lees Sr., 88, of Monroeville, died Monday February 18, 2019. He was born May 31, 1930 in Braddock, a son of the late James and Victoria (Shirer) Lees and was also preceded in death by his wife Audrey Mae (Hill) Lees on September 18, 2018, and a brother James Lees Jr. Paul was a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retired business officer manager for AT&T. He was a member of Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, Monroeville, where he served as a church trustee and was active with the Men’s Association. He was also a member of Shidle Lodge No. 601, F&AM, Irwin, and Syria Temple, Pittsburgh. He is survived by his sons Paul A. Lees Jr and his wife Joan F. of Monroeville and Bryce M. Lees of Wilkins Township; his granddaughter Kira Ann Lees; also nieces and nephews.
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