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Betty Mae Bishop

August 05, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Betty Mae Bishop, 85, of West Mifflin, formerly of Sebring, FL, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Southwestern Nursing and Healthcare Center in West Mifflin.  She was born February 12, 1933 in Homestead to the late George and Mary Harry.  Betty is survived by daughters, Deborah Bishop of Dravosburg, Pamela (George) Stoupis of Elizabeth, Lynda (Tim) Nesiti of Dravosburg; grandchildren, George R. and Nicolette Stoupis; siblings, Marge Hromanik of West Mifflin, Eleanor Whetstine & Mary Ann McDermott, both of Sebring FL; and her two cats Tuffi & Sox. Betty was preceded in death by her life companion, Edward Kasyan. Betty was an animal lover, especially when it came to stray cats, loved cooking, and taking walks with her daughters and their pets.  Arrangements have been entrusted to E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue,  Glassport,  PA  15045.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Olga Petrosko Lazar

August 04, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Olga Petrosko Lazar, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital.  She was born, September 27, 1928 in Duquesne, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Hrascs) Petrosko.

 
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Marion M. Rosko

August 04, 2018 |

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

Marion M. Rosko age 78 of Atlanta GA, formerly of Duquesne, on August 2, 2018. Marion enjoyed gardening, cooking, English History, and being with friends and family. She was a second mom to many people and was always ready with a casserole or a pot of soup to take to someone in need. She never met a stranger and had many friends of all ages. She was a beloved wife and mother. Wife of the late George Rosko; mother of Richard (Amy) Rosko of Monroe, GA and Renee Rosko of Atlanta, GA; sister of the late Michael (surviving spouse Julie) Tusay of West Mifflin, and the late Wilma Condioto, and the late Arthur Tusay; also survived by her beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation on Wednesday, August 8 from  2-4 and 6-8 at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300 where parting prayers will be offered on Thursday at 9:20 a.m., followed by the Liturgical Burial of the Dead on Thurdsay at  10 a.m., at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church McKeesport. Burial will be at Jefferson Memorial Park. Rest in peace friend, mother, and beautiful soul.

 


Elmer "Bucky" Saunders

August 03, 2018 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Elmer "Bucky" Saunders, 81  of Walkerton, IN, formerly of West Mifflin died Aug. 1, 2018.  He is the son of the late Elmer and Catherine (Hotz) Saunders.  Bucky is survived by his beloved wife Gwendolyn (Bolger) Saunders; daughter Robyn (Alan) Saunders; sister Elsie M. (Glenn) Creese; also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by brothers Homer (Georgia) Saunders, John Saunders and Harry (Betty) Saunders and sisters Catharine (Charles) Anderson, Leona (Harry) Anderson, Betty Saunders and Elva "Mickey (Cy) Magill.  Elmer was retired from Bethlehem Steel and was a very proud Dairy Farm owner.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.stjude.org, www.pheasantsforever.org or www.pancan.org for pancreatic cancer.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Mon. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held Tues. 11:00 am at the Homeville Christian Church.  Interment following McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery.

 


Raymond “Ray” Shumacher II

August 03, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Raymond “Ray” Shumacher II, 67, formerly of McKeesport, passed away at his Missoula, MT home on August 1, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

 


John W. Bahr

August 02, 2018 |

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

John W. Bahr, age 83, of North Versailles, died August 2, 2018, at LGAR Hospital & Medical Center. Born August 15, 1934, in Carrick, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur and Anna (Stuffle) Bahr and the husband of Katherine (Oskin) Bahr.

 
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Marion E. Long

August 02, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Marion E. Long, 85, died Aug. 2, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Bortak) Estochin.  She is the beloved wife of the late James E. Long, whom she is now reunited with in Heaven.  Marion is survived by her daughter Darlene (Mark) Rider of West Mifflin; grandsons Justin (Kathleen) Vitullo of Bethel Park and Jacob Vitullo of West Mifflin; sister Wilma Traud of FL; brothers Steve "Sonny" Estochin of McKeesport and Albert Estochin of McKeesport; sister-in-law Mary Ann Mularski; also nieces and nephews.

 
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Janice L. Inks

August 02, 2018 |

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

Janice L. Inks, 79, of North Versailles, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018. She was born October 17, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Ghrist) Kelly. She is survived by her husband, Charles T. Inks, son, Danny C. (Terri) Inks of North Huntingdon, grandson, Andrew C. Inks of North Huntingdon and granddaughter, Julie Inks of Greensburg, sister, Diane Alberts of Elizabeth Township, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward, Lawrence and David Kelly.

 
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Michael Lee Nuttall

August 02, 2018 |

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

Michael Lee Nuttall, 45, of McKeesport, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at home.

He was born in Jeannette and was the son of George R. and Patricia Ann Bodnar Nuttall of McKeesport. Michael worked as a carpet cleaner and maintenance for Mark of Excellence. He was a die-hard Steelers fan, who had a Steelers museum. He enjoyed working on and fixing cars in his spare time. He would do anything for anyone and never expected anything in return. Michael prided himself in being a provider and his family always came first.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 23 years, Beth Ann (Forsythe) Nuttall, two sons, Mike J. (Fiancée, Kayla) Nuttall, and Shane M. Nuttall, both of Sutersville, granddaughter, Annabella Nuttall, brother George Nuttall of McKeesport, sisters, Janet Nuttall of Monroeville and Helen Nuttall of North Versailles, father-in-law, Glen Forsythe of McKeesport, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his dogs, Jojo and Jade and the late Bruno.

 
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Barry J. Palm

August 02, 2018 |

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

Barry J. Palm, 51, of North Versailles, died Tuesday July 31, 2018. Barry was born June 11, 1967 in McKeesport a son of the late Robert W. Sr. and Phyllis (Miller) Palm and was also preceded in death by a sister Victoria McWilliams. He was an employee of Cleveland/Price Inc., Trafford, and a member of the Ukrainian Club in Wilmerding. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He is survived by his daughter Kelley Koring and her husband Craig of New Stanton; his grandchildren Hunter, Savannah, and Nevaeh; his siblings Jean Sturgess and her husband Dave of Manor and Robert W. Palm Jr of Youngwood; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Gail S. Martin

August 02, 2018 |

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

Gail S. Martin, 72, of North Versailles, died Tuesday July 31, 2018. Gail was a professional choir member singing in various churches. She enjoyed gardening and loved her golden retrievers. She was the sister of the late Lois Martin and fiancé of the late Russell Mason. She is survived by cousins. There will be no viewing. Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, East McKeesport is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
 
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Kay F. Adams

August 02, 2018 |

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

Kay F. Adams, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed peacefully from this life Monday, July 30 at Excela Health, Greensburg. Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend was born October 20, 1937 to the late Jack and Frances (Dominici) Marsden of McKeesport. She was preceded in death by her husband Jon R. Adams, son James Douglas Adams, and infant grandson Jon Cody Adams. Kay is survived by her sons Jon (Justine) Adams and Scott (Mindy) Adams; six grandchildren Rose, Jennifer, Melissa, William, Abby, and Molly; and eight great-grandchildren who all affectionately know her as G.G.
 
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Virginia L. Linneman

August 02, 2018 |

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

Virginia (Aunt Ginny) Linneman, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 01, 2018.  She passed away from complications of a recent stroke.  
Aunt Ginny was born February 7, 1924, in Coulter PA.  She resided many years with her sister Thelma (Jack) Carlson in McKeesport.  After retiring from Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh (Shipping Department), she lived approximately 25 years in Ft. Myers, Florida.  At the age of 90, she moved in with her niece Connie Carlson Meyers (Jeffrey) in North Huntingdon.

 
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Edward Ellis

August 01, 2018 |

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

Edward Ellis, age 91, of West Mifflin, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018.  He was born in McKeesport on March 18, 1927 and is the son of the late John and Susan Mular Ellis and the husband of the late Ann Sprentz Ellis.  He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.  He retired from USX National Works then worked part time at Giant Eagle by Century III Mall.  He was an avid hunter, a member of Holy Spirit Church in West Mifflin, and a former member of the Steelworkers Local Union #1408.

 
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Ilija (Eli) Bogonovich

August 01, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Ilija (Eli) Bogonovich, (Bogunovic), 91, of Westmoreland City, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.

 
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