December 12, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Betty Jane Worthy, 91, of White Oak, passed away December 10, 2018. She was born June 12, 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Stark) Mezoff. She was the wife of the late Eugene Howard Worthy, who passed away September 17, 2018. Betty Jane was a member of the former St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in McKeesport. She was retired from Bell of Pennsylvania and was a member of the Bell Pioneers.
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December 12, 2018 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Cleveland Adams, Jr. “Bubba Dee”, 86 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Sunday December 9, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.
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December 11, 2018 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
FLORENCE "HONEY" FISHER age 81, on December 9, 2018, of West Mifflin. She was a daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Nee) Fisher; sister of Barbara (late William) Rowell of West Mifflin, Lynn (Daniel) Gluvna of Aiken, SC, late John Fisher; sister-in-law of Audrey Fisher of West Mifflin; aunt of Kathy Dickson, Amy Metz, Diane Rowell, James Fisher, Doreen Reynolds, Loren Fisher, Timothy Fisher and Brienne Arthur. Flo's family would like to thank Eldercrest Nursing Center for their kind and compassionate care, especially nurse Crystal. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, December 14, 2018, at St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends of Pgh. Arrangements have been entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, PA, 412-466-3300.
December 11, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Eleanor M. Francetic, age 89 of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in HCR ManorCare of Monroeville. Born January 31, 1929 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Luketic) Francetic and sister of the late Josephine Fencik, Emma Braun, Ann Jackson, Julia Cipriani, and Helen Francetic. A former secretary and translator for the Croatian Fraternal Union, Eleanor was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church and the former Sacred Heart Parish, both of McKeesport, and was active in the parish ministries, including the Rosary Society, the Eucharistic Ministry, and the Ladies of Charity. She was also a member of CFU Lodges # 44 and # 3. Eleanor is survived by her nieces and nephews.
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December 11, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Anna L. Borges, age 88 of Versailles, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 in the VA Hospital Healthcare System - Aspinwall. Born April 14, 1930 in Homestead, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Puchy) Dorko. A retired clerk from the North Versailles K-Mart, Anna was a Veteran of US Marine Corps, serving as a WAVE during the Korean War. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish in McKeesport and the CFU Lodge #148 and its Ladies' and Pensioneers' Clubs, the White Oak American Legion #701, the Waves National #28 of Pittsburgh, the Women's Overseas Service Legion, and the Royal Neighbors of America.
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December 11, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Helene D. Wechsler, age 91, died on Saturday, December 8, 2018. She was born in New York City on August 17, 1927 and is the daughter of the late Leo and Irene Barth Dreyfus. She was the wife of the late Dr. Harry L. Wechsler who died on June 17, 1996. Helene received her Bachelor of Science from New York University and worked as a buyer, at Lerner’s Department Store in New York City. After marrying Harry and moving to McKeesport, her life was devoted to her beloved husband and her three children. She served on the board of directors of the Carnegie Library of McKeesport and was a member of Temple B’Nai Israel. She volunteered at the Bryn Mawr-Vassar Book Store.
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December 11, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Frank Jacob Storch, age 86, of North Versailles, formerly of McKeesport,
died December 10, 2018, at UPMC Shadyside.
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December 11, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Carole McGinty, age 76, of McKeesport, died December 10, 2018, at home. Born December 23, 1941, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Stefania "Steffy" (Matwij) Tomko and the wife of the late Robert "Bubbles" McGinty.
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December 11, 2018 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
THERESE S. ISADORE, age 91 of Delmont, PA, formerly of Duquesne on December 8, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Jacob and Henrietta (Ruhe) Denne. Therese was a self employed aesthetician. Wife of the late Raymond Isadore; mother of Raymond B. (Margaret) Isadore of Shaler Twp. and Dennis J. (Elisa) Isadore of Delmont; also eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; sister of Leo (Pauline) Denne, Grace (late Charles) Mosser, Regis (Toni) Denne and the late William (late Ada) Denne. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne 412-466-3300.
December 10, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Robert G. Hodge, age 84, of Jefferson Hills, died on Monday, December 10, 2018. He was born in Smithfield, PA on June 18, 1934, the son of the late David and Anna Mae Kennedy Hodge. Robert worked as a production foreman for US Steel Corporation, Irvin Works until his retirement in 1986.
He is survived by his wife, Marie A. Hodge; children, Robert C. Hodge of Levittown, NY, Pamela Baronti of Charleroi, Stephanie (Christopher) Classic of Dravosburg, and Michele (Blaine) McLaughlin of Four Oaks, NC; grandchildren, Tracy Baronti, Richard Baronti, Ronald Hodge, Marie Thomas, Katie Hodge, Crystal Jeznis, Breanne Morabito, Jamie Merlino, Katie Thomas, Vincent Baronti and Jessica Baronti; 14 great granchildren; siblings, Ruth Smitley of Jefferson Hills, Mary Jane McCorkle of Elizabeth Township, Alice Bucy of Portersville, IN. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret Schwarz, John Hodge, Anna Mae Core, Clyde Hodge, David Hodge, Jr., and Gwendolyn Hodge.
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December 10, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
The Lord calls each of us by name. On December 9, 2018 Charles “Chick” Honick of Elizabeth passed peacefully to join Jesus. He was born September 13, 1936 in McKeesport, the son of the late Joseph and Florence Randolph Honick. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Patricia Honick and his children Cheryl (Michael) Fullerton, Denise (Raymond) Schultz, Deborah Micallef, Edward (Cindy) Honick and Justin Honick. He was preceded in death by sons, William and Charles Honick. “Chick” was one of 13 children. He left behind 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was a devoted Christian and a member of “The Church” of Sutersville, PA. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired police officer. “Except a man be born again he cannot see the Kingdom of Heaven” John 3:3.
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 4:00 pm until the time of service at 7:00 pm at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor 412-678-6177). Pastor Frank Rocco officiating.
December 10, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Mary Jane Kann, age 86, of Pittsburgh, died December 9, 2018, at Reformed Presbyterian Home of Pittsburgh. Born July 14, 1932, the daughter of the late Dr. Walter and Mrs. Almeda (Brandt) Kann.
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December 10, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Elizabeth "Liz" Reist, age 62, of McKeesport, died December 8, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport. Born August 31, 1956, in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Sarah (Harshberger) Reist and the fiance of Mark "Jakes" Jacobs.
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December 10, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dolores Wise, 78, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018. She was born December 30, 1939 in Clairton and was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Kovka) Smith. Dolores was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township. Her family was everything in the world to her.
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December 10, 2018 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Emil Cominotti, 94, of Dravosburg, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, December 8, 2018. He was born December 31, 1923, in Willock, PA, to the late Primo and Sylvia Natek Cominotti. Emil was a loving husband, for 59 years, to the late Loretta “Gerry” Geraldine McCallister Cominotti. Emil is survived by son, Mark Cominotti of Dravosburg; daughter, Christine (Mike) Gobbie of Glassport; grandchildren, Stephanie, Bob, Emily, Nicki, Erin, Anthony, Wesley, Michael, Mark, and Carly; great-grandchildren, Luke and Morgan who he loved dearly; sister, Jane Muller of OH; nieces and nephews. Along with his parents and spouse, Emil was preceded in death by sons, James and Dale Cominotti. He was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army during WWII, a member of St. Marks Roman Catholic Church, a lifetime member of Dravosburg American Legion Post 380, and Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Company #1. Emil retired from US Steel Edgar Thomson works after 44 years of employment, he was known to his co-workers in the Bop Shop as “Ponzi”. In the 60’s and 70’s, he was proud to be a baseball coach and vice president of the Dravosburg Boys’ Club. He was an avid hunter/fisherman and Pittsburgh Sports aficionado. Visitation will take place Friday, December 14, 2018 from 2 – 4 and 6 - 8 at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4TH Street, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A mass will take place on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 9:30 am at St. Marks Catholic Church in Liberty Boro, followed by interment at Jefferson Memorial Park in Pleasant Hills. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to Light of Life Rescue Mission, 913 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 or at give.lightoflife.org Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
