December 03, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Andrew L. Papson, Jr., age 79 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Jefferson Hospital. Born June 15, 1939 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Andrew L. Papson, Sr. and Kathryn (Roberts) Papson. A US Army Veteran and past president of the I.U.E., Andrew retired as a mechanic for Liberty Poly Glass in West Mifflin and also worked as a greeter for WalMart in West Mifflin for 16 years. He gave of his time as a little league coach for many years, coaching the AllStar Travel team, and was an enthusiastic fan of Clairton Bears sports and the local, Pittsburgh pro teams.
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December 03, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
David A. Graham, age 77, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. An Army veteran, he retired as a police officer and former police chief in Elizabeth Township. A member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp., he was a former president and board member of the Elizabeth Township Area Emergency Medical Services and a member of the Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge No. 526 of Elizabeth. Born November 6, 1941 in Large, he was a son of the late Walter R. Graham Sr. and the late Margaret (Biddle) Graham, and husband of the late Kathy (Heil) Graham.
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December 03, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
John Timothy Benedek, Jr., 41, of Elizabeth Township, died Friday, November 30, 2018. He was born June 5, 1977 in Jeannette and was the son of John T. (Joy A. ) Benedek, Sr. of North Huntingdon and the late Rosalie (Zaffuto) Benedek. John was co-owner of J & M Automotive Repair Service, LLC., in McKeesport. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, wonderful life-partner, loving son, super amazing father, great step-dad, pap pap and uncle. He was a great automotive restoration specialist, painter and mechanic. He enjoyed building R C cars for his son and family trips to the beach. John would help anyone, anytime, and was someone you could always count on.
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December 03, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Michael T. Horvath, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Harbour Senior Living of Monroeville. He was born July 8, 1929 in Lansford, Pa., a son of the late Martin and Mary (Yadvish) Horvath. Prior to his retirement, Michael was a conductor for the Union Railroad and a WWII and Korean War veteran having served as a paratrooper in the US Army. He loved to play the organ, gamble and watch the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Julia Horvath and second wife, Antoinette Horvath; sons, Michael S. and Ronald M. Horvath; daughters, Carol Knapp and Linda J. Miller; and sister, Mary Benko. He is survived by his brother, Martin Horvath; stepson, Richard Yednak and his wife, Jeanne; step-daughter, Diane Haag and her husband, Gregory; grandchildren, James (Jennifer) Miller, John (Darci) Miller, Nicholas (Lea) Horvath, Jennifer (Tim) Davis; step grandchildren, Robin (David) Ente, Darren Haag, Kelli (Jerod) Hobbs, Travis Yednak; and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. A funeral service will follow at 12 noon in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Wounded Warriors Foundation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.[[image
December 03, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Florence E. Zolczer, age 87, of McKeesport, died November 30, 2018, at Family Hospice & Palliative Care of Mt. Lebanon. Born January 9, 1931, in Buena Vista, she was the daughter of the late Valentine and Josephine (Strohen) Stieman and the wife of the late Adolph F. Zolczer.
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December 02, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
James L. Waugh, 70, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday November 29, 2018. He was born February 7, 1948 in McKeesport, the son of the late Lester and Louise (Schultz) Waugh. James was a retired employee of Alstom, Charleroi. He loved golf and bowling and was a big Steelers fan. He was always the practical joker. He is survived by his wife Kathy L. (Ralph) Waugh of North Huntingdon; his daughter Britt Waugh; his sister Trish Radican; sisters in-law Irene Johnson and Marion (Frank) Baker; brother in law Gomer (Arlene) Ralph; nieces Tara, Jamie, and Jess; and great nephews.
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December 02, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Arvid H. Stitely, age 81, of North Versailles, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018. He was born April 16, 1937 in Irwin, a son of the late Edward and Genevieve (Decker) Stitely. He worked for over 40 years at Fix’s Auto Body in North Huntingdon before retiring. He is survived by his loving wife of over 43 years Sharon (Sentesi) Stitely; daughter Amy Stitely of North Versailles; brother Edward; and sister Linda. Per his request, there will be no visitation or service. Arrangements handled by the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association at
www.diabetes.org.
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December 02, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Merle Judd, 97, of White Oak, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was born August 15, 1921 in McKeesport and was the son of the late David and Sally (Spitz) Judd. He was proprietor of Judd Refrigeration and was a US Army Veteran serving in WWII as a Corporal in the 27th Calvary. In 1945, he was seriously wounded in Okinawa, Japan and spent 7 months recovering in an Army Hospital.
For his service, he received 2 Purple Hearts and the Medal of Honor. Merle was a member of White Oak American Post 701, and was a life member of the former Swinging Swedish Society. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Shirley A. (Walker) Judd, son, David (Neva) Judd of Rogers, Arkansas, daughter, Jody Vavrek of Versailles, stepsons, Guy (Judy) Criado of White Oak, and Gregg (Mary) Criado of Elizabeth Township, 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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December 02, 2018 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Genevieve “Ginny” Margaret Gusky Mihalov, 93, of Clairton, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, Saturday, December 1, 2018. She was born September 30, 1925 in Shadyside, OH to the late Stanley and Josephine Mackwiecz Gusky. Ginny was the loving wife of the late Laurence “Larry” J. Mihalov who passed away in 2012. She is survived by daughters, Linda (John) Donnelly of Clairton, Kristine (Sven) Nelson of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Kristy-Lynne, Sven Jr., Holly, Patrick, Bridget, Alex; 7 great-grandchildren; brother John (Wanita) Gusky; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Michaels; nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, Ginny was preceded in death by sisters, Lois Kanda, Pearl Martin; brothers, Charles Gusky and Stanley Gusky. She was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton, AARP Clairton Chapter # 1612. Ginny loved playing games with her grandchildren, was an excellent seamstress who enjoyed sewing for herself and her family, made the very best apple pie, was an avid reader as well as an enthusiastic traveler, visiting Europe, Asia, the Holy Land, North and Central America. Visitation will take place Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. A memorial service will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 10 am followed by interment at Ascension Cemetery in Clairton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to The Salvation Army, Western PA Division, PO Box 742, Carnegie, PA 15106. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Grandview Estates for the care they provided. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
December 02, 2018 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Saundra L. Moses, 72 of Glassport passed away peacefully Dec. 2, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Frank and Patricia “Pansy” Waratuke and is survived by her sons Phillip (Donna Sowerby) Moses and Tim Beck; grandchildren Brynn Richards and Evelyn Moses; great grandchildren Liam, Lenore, Brayden, Aria and Remi and brother Gary Waratuke also nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother David Waratuke. Saundra was retired from UPMC and also worked as a bander/welder for US Steel Irvin Works. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Sat. Dec. 8, 2018 from 4 to 7:30, at which time a funeral service will be held.
December 02, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Thomas R. Schultz, age 92, of White Oak, died November 30, 2018, at The Palms At O'Neil, in McKeesport. Born March 25, 1926, in Duquesne, he was a son of the late John W. and Marie A (Steimer) Schultz and the husband of the late Frances (Orzechowski) Martin Schultz.
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December 01, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Elsie J. Stroka, age 84, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died Nov. 30, 2018, at her home. Born June 28, 1934, in Sagamore, she was a daughter of the late Emanuel and Mary Ann (Steish) Stroka.
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December 01, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
It is with great sadness but also rejoicing that the family of John L. “Monk” Willard, age 73, of Glassport, announces his passing into the arms of His Savior early on the morning of December 1, 2018.
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December 01, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Sandra Booher Wootton, 80, of North Huntingdon passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family following a long illness. She was born on December 29, 1937 in Pitcairn, to the late Dorothy and Chester Booher. Sandra spent her life dedicated to her family and her community. In 1959 she graduated from California State Teaching College and began teaching in White Oak, then moved to the Norwin School District where she taught kindergarten and substituted for many years. She was also a Sunday school teacher and board member at Christ United Presbyterian Church and a Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader. She is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, Enoch "Woody" Wootton; her children, Jeffrey (Shery) Wootton, Sharyl Dickie (the late Robert Dickie) and Cristine (David) Dempsey; grandchildren, Greg Thomas, Scott (Stephanie) Swanson, and Chelsea Dempsey; great-grandsons, Brenden and Owen Swanson; brother, Donald (Lana) Booher; numerous nieces and nephews; and her partner-in-crime, Max (Puggle). Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. During the service, there will be a time to share memories of Sandra. Interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westmoreland County Food Bank. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
November 30, 2018 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
On Monday November 26, 2018 Sally Ann Nolder passed away at the age of 79 after a long illness. Sally was an avid volunteer. She spent years volunteering at McKeesport Hospital as well as the Children's Institute, Children's Home and Lemieux Family Center. Sally loved gardening,traveling and spending time with family and friends. She will forever be remembered by her husband Howard and her children Scott, Sue (Jim) and Doug (Philip) and grandchildren Justin (Marcia), Ryan (Meghan) and Josh (Lauren), and great grandaughter Haley.Sally will also be remembered by her sisters, Yuvone and Jennifer (Joe) and many nieces, nephews, her extended family, and dear friends. According to her wishes all arrangement were private under the care of the William H. Craig Funeral Home, Inc. McKeesport, Pa.
