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Eleanor Pater Jenkins

June 21, 2018 |

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

Eleanore Pater Jenkins, age 97 and formerly of McKeesport and Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr. in Carlisle.  Born November 3, 1920 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Campbell) Pater. 

 
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Irene B. Dean

June 21, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Irene B. Dean, 94, of Glassport died June 21, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Alex and Elizabeth Bahus and beloved wife of the late William Dean.  Irene is survived by her sons Robert (Patricia) Dean and Dennis Dean; daughters Linda (the late Robert Gribschaw) (Charles) Scioli, Sherry (Dennis) Marini, Billie May (Joe) Vranka, Mary (Lonnie) Kruger and Cathy (the late Jim) Williams; brother Elmer Bahus; sister Rose Robinson; also several grandchildren; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her son Gary Dean and sister Betty Pilgrim.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Sun. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held Mon. 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. John Gropp.  Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.

 


June Marie Salvi

June 21, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

June Marie Salvi, age 91, of McKeesport, died June 20, 2018, at home. Born March 7, 1927, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late James and Marie (Rollason) Stearns, Sr.

 
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Ilene Eckrich

June 21, 2018 |

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

Ilene Samons Eckrich, age 94, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at her son's home.

 
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Robert J. "BB" Franklin

June 21, 2018 |

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

Robert J. "BB" Franklin, age 62, of McKeesport, died June 18, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born August 17, 1955, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Richard and Lois Jean (Mackey) Franklin.

 
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Vince S. Dimsa

June 19, 2018 |

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

Vince S. Dimsa, age 67 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018.  Born March 9, 1951 in West Mifflin, he is a son of Anna Marie (DiPaolo) Dimsa of West Mifflin and the late Vince Dimsa.  A member of St. Michael's Parish in Elizabeth Twp., Vince was a graduate of West Virginia University, earning his Bachelors of Science in Engineering.

 
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Tillie Navaroli

June 19, 2018 |

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

Tillie Navaroli, age 98 of White Oak, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.  Born June 16, 1920 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Victoria (Mikorski) Boyko.  A member of St. Patrick's Church in McKeesport and its Christian Mothers Association, Tillie joins her husband, the late Henry D. Navaroli, Sr., who passed away April 14, 1976, and her daughter, the late Laura Jean Navaroli, who passed away March 3, 2017, as well as seven of her siblings.  

 
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Margaret Mary Reshenberg Miller

June 18, 2018 |

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

Margaret Mary Reshenberg Miller, 95, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died Friday, June 15, 2018. She was born November 7, 1922 in Clearfield, and was the daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Vermonage) Obranic. She was the wife of the late William G. Reshenberg and the late William F. Miller. Margaret was a member of the former Sacred Heart Church in McKeesport and was a former Beauty Shop proprietor. She is survived by her son, Richard (Sharon) Reshenberg of McKeesport, grandchildren, William Holmes, Ross Beresford, Melanie Beresford and Leslie Radakovic, and great-grandchildren, Jillian Radakovic, Alyssa Radakovic, Reese Beresford and Riley Beresford.

 
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Lydia Eleanor Morrow

June 18, 2018 |

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

Lydia Eleanor Morrow, 56, of Glassport, died Thursday, June 14, 2018. She was born October 12, 1961 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Francis and Fran (Bateman) Morrow. She is survived by her son, Dustin C. (Alana) Pierce and grandchildren, Dustin C. Pierce, II., and Layla Grace Pierce of Elizabeth Township, brothers, Vic Morrow of Lincoln Borough and William Morrow of Liberty Borough, sister, Linda Morrow of Elizabeth Township, nieces and nephews.

 
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Debra Mae (Parker) Scheirer

June 18, 2018 |

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

Debra Mae (Parker) Scheirer, 57, of McKeesport, died Thursday, June 14, 2018. She was born January 5, 1961 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Paul "Bud" Parker of McKeesport and the late Georgia Parker. In addition to her father, she is survived by her daughters, Shannon Scheirer-Tiernan (Michael) of Castle Shannon and Melonie Bongyor-DiEugenio (Paul) of Belle Vernon, brothers, Bobby Parker of McKeesport and James Parker of White Oak, and grandchildren, Eion, Gaige, Gavin, Finn and Geno. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "Red" Scheirer.

 
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Margaret O. Menhart

June 18, 2018 |

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

Margaret O. Menhart age 90 of West Mifflin, formerly Levittown Pa. On June 17, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Walko) Rezes. Margaret had  worked in the accounting department of the Bucks County Courier Times.  She was member of the First Presbyterian Church of Duquesne, a member of the General Federations of Women’s club of Duquesne and the former West  Mifflin senior citizens. She was the former wife of the late John  (Hoppy) Horvath and the late Ernest J. Menhart; mother of Janice (Frank) Demes of Duquesne; Daryle (Joseph) Garia of Lower Burrell and Leslie  (Rick) Bittle of West Miflin; grandmother of Michael (Jenifer) Demes,  Matthew Demes, Stephen (Mindy) Nagy, Bethany (Troy) Andres, Ashley and  Amber Bittle, Jill (Mike) Gamble and Rick Bittle III; also ten  great-grandchildren; sister of the late Michael Rezes, late Helen Bertok and the late John (surviving spouse Charlotte) Rezes. Visitation  Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME 915 Kennedy Ave Duquesne 412-466-3300. And Friday June 22, 2018 from  10-11a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Duquesne at which time her funeral services will be held. Rev. Judi Slater Officiating.

 


Audrey J. Westerlund

June 18, 2018 |

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

Audrey J. Westerlund, 93 of West Mifflin, died June 18, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late James and Annetta (William) Stammer and beloved wife of the late E. Glenn Westerlund.  Audrey is survived by her son Charles Dean (Susan) Clemons; grandchildren Sam Clemons, Beth Maha, Glenn Clemons, Bob Clemons, Ricky Guest and Michelle Smith; also great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  She is  a retired cashier for Jefferson Regional Medical Center, a member of the Dravosburg United Methodist Church and former member of the Duquesne AARP.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Thurs 10 to Noon, at which time a funeral service will be held.  Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.

 


James J. "Gypsy" Csorba

June 18, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

James J. "Gypsy" Csorba, age 71, of North Versailles, formerly of Christy Park, died June 13, 2018, at home. Born September 8, 1946, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Albert and Mary (Nemeth) Csorba. Gypsy retired from Csorba Tree Experts, where he worked with his son. He was a US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Gypsy enjoyed old western movies and bird watching

 
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Genevieve E. Emmett

June 17, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Genevieve E. Emmett, 94 formally of North Versailles, Pa. passed away June 14,2018 in Meadowcrest Nursing Center, Bethel Park. She was born March 16, 1924 in McKeesport the daughter of the late John J. Altmeyer Sr. and Jennie (Hessler) Altmeyer. She was the wife of the late Joseph W. Emmett.

Genevieve is survived by her son James Emmett and his wife Barbara of Naples Fl. she is also survived by a sister Evelyn M. Altmeyer. There is a private vistation on Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Good Sheppard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donation to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund at 34 Washington St. Suite 200 Wellesley Hils Ma. 02481. Funeral arrangement are under the care of the William H.Craig Funeral Home,Inc. 3000 Versailles Ave. McKeesport, Pa.15132

 


John D. Baran

June 16, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

John D. Baran, age 81, of Port Vue, died June 14, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital of McKeesport. Born August 21, 1936, in Port Vue, he was the son of the late John C. and Anna (Macus) Baran and the husband of  Dorothy (Wertz) Baran for 42 years.

 
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