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Michele (Pinzak) Laubly

April 27, 2018 |

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

Michele (Pinzak) Laubly, of Glassport, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2018, two days short of her 52nd birthday. Devoted wife and best friend of Charles, step mom to David, loving and dedicated daughter to Elaine and Bill Allen of East McKeesport, niece “baby girl” to auntie Mar Mooney of Bloomfield, niece and god daughter to Jim (Esther) Mooney of Michigan, sister to JoAnn (Tim) Gusty of North Versailles and cousin of Nicole Mooney of Michigan. The family wished to sincerely thank the nurses from Heartland, especially Louann McKinley and Brenda Hermann.
 
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Vilma O. (Urda) Noonan

April 27, 2018 |

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

Vilma O. (Urda) Noonan, age 95, of North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018. She was born February 22, 1923 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Kaminca) Urda. She was a past member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in East Pittsburgh before it closed, and worked in the factory of Switch and Signal before retiring. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Ray Noonan; brothers Ambrose and George Urda; and sister Irene Dursky. She is survived by her brother Elmer (Francis) Urda of Arizona; sister Dorothy DePaulo from East McKeesport; and her loving nieces.
 
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Joseph Albert Matyasovsky, Sr.

April 26, 2018 |

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

Joseph Albert Matyasovsky, Sr. 76, of Elizabeth Township, died Monday, April 23, 2018. He was born June 27, 1941 in Steubenville, OH., and was the son of the late August and Margaret (Zykowski) Matyasovsky. Joseph retired from General Motors Fisher Body Plant and was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Marsha E. (Sanner) Matyasovsky, sons, Joseph A. (Jennifer O'Leary) Matyasovsky, Jr., and James Thomas (Lauren) Matyasovsky of Mount Vernon, grandchildren, Ivan, Nadia, Miles, and Lucas Matyasovsky, nieces and nephews.

 
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Terrence "Terry" Kinlough

April 25, 2018 |

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

Terrence "Terry" Kinlough, 71, of White Oak, died Sunday, April 22, 2018. He was born April 4, 1947 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Jack and Alberta May (Boylan) Kinlough. Terry was a member of Corpus Christi Parish in McKeesport, the Clairton Anglers Club, White Oak Rod and Gun Club and The Romeo's of McKeesport. Terry was a Special Education Teacher at Brashear High School in Pittsburgh and also coached Wrestling, Cross County and Field and Track, and Girl's Tennis there. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judith Lynn (Capuzzi) Kinlough, brother, Kenneth (Diane) Kinlough, brother-in-law, Frank (Donna) Capuzzi and many loving nieces and nephews.

 
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Kerrie A. Hawkins

April 25, 2018 |

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

Kerrie A. Hawkins, age 47, of McKeesport, died April 22, 2018, at home. Born March 7, 1971, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Jerome and Sharon (Busher) Pollier.

 
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Cheryl C. Ura

April 25, 2018 |

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

Cheryl C. Ura, age 71, of McKeesport, died April 21, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born February 03, 1947, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Catherine (Scherrer) Gault and the wife of Daniel Ura.

 
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Marianne (McCarthy) Vaughn

April 24, 2018 |

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

Marianne (McCarthy) Vaughn, 58, of Greenock, died Tuesday, April  24, 2018 at home. She was born November 4, 1959 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Chester L. and Doris (Soles) McCarthy. She is survived by her husband, David W. Vaughn, sons, Timothy David (Amber) Quiggle, Jr., of Belle Vernon, Patrick Michael Quiggle of North Versailles, and William David Vaughn of Penn Hills, sister, Doris Teti of White Oak, brother, Chester McCarthy of Florida, grandchildren, Alexander and Giovanna Quiggle, nieces and nephews.

 
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Peter J. LaFrankie III

April 24, 2018 |

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

Peter J. LaFrankie III, age 59, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018 in Jefferson Hospital. He retired after 18 years as a custodian for the Elizabeth Forward School District. He attended St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church in Elrama and enjoyed camping and fishing.

 
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Raymond P. Riemenschneider

April 24, 2018 |

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

Raymond P. Riemenschneider, 71, died March 31, 2018 in White Oak where he grew up.  A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the White Oak American Legion. Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

 


Mary E. Barno

April 23, 2018 |

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

Mary E. Barno, age 74, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, died April 21, 2018, at the Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center. Born June 12, 1943, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Mary E. (Furlong) Smith and the wife of the late Ed Barno.

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Marjorie E. Bickerton

April 23, 2018 |

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

Marjorie E. (Davis) Bickerton, age 68, of Rostraver Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018  at the Center for Compassionate Care in Mt. Lebanon. She retired as a registered nurse for UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh.

 
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Eva Bach Gioia

April 23, 2018 |

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

Eva Bach Gioia, 98, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, April 21, 2018. She was born September 16, 1919 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Christopher Bach and the late Blanche Atwell Bach Sillman. She was the wife of the late Anthony Gioia who died January 21, 2013. Eva was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park and was a former Nurse's Aid at McKeesport Hospital. She is survived by her son, Anthony B. Gioia of Milford, Michigan, daughters, Cathy L. Gioia Beadling of Liberty Borough and Eva M. Gioia (Bill) Krause of West Newton, grandchildren, Christopher Gioia, Donald R. (Sharon) Beadling, Robert D. (Deanna) Beadling, Stacy M. (Jeff) Fuller, William A. (Tiffany) Krause and Angela M. Hodge, great-grandchildren, Gage Fuller, Makenzie Shipley, Sabrina Hodge, Madison Hodge, Camdyn Krause and Starr Conlan, great-great-grandson, Camber Maxwell, nieces and nephews.

 
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Linda Kay Reedy

April 23, 2018 |

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

Linda Kay Reedy, 65, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Liberty Boro, died on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at home. She was born March 30, 1953 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Daniel Michael and Caroline Marie Niedzwecki Markovich. Linda worked as a cosmetologist for most of her life and her grandchildren and great-grandson were her life. She is survived by daughters, Lisa Marie Schade of Hempfield, Lea Ann (Gordon P. Lucas) Damasky of North Huntingdon, brother, Daniel Markovich, Sr., grandchildren, Carly Marie (Cody Pishko), Haley Elizabeth, Hannah Lea,and Nicholas James Schade, Emma Renae, Tori Lea and Dylan Patrick Lucas, great-grandson, Carter Allen Pishko, nephew, Daniel Markovich, Jr., niece, Jessica Markovich-Gesmond, as well as great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

 
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Elizabeth M. Kugler

April 23, 2018 |

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

Elizabeth M. Kugler, 89, of McKeesport, died Saturday, April 21, 2018. She was born June 20, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Sarik. She was the wife of the late Clarence J. Kugler who died January 10, 2005. Elizabeth was the former proprietor of Lampert's Market in McKeesport and had previously worked for McKeesport Baking Co., A & P in Tenth Ward, McKeesport Area School District and Kadar's Clothing Store.  She is survived by her son, Richard (Jan) Kugler of White Oak and daughter, Kathleen (Brian) Tuttle of Munhall, grandchildren, Michael and Derrick Kugler, and Tyler, Ryan, Connor and Megan Tuttle, great-grandchildren, Mason, Madelyn, Liam and Sutton Kugler, nieces and nephews.

 
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Alex Stipanovich

April 23, 2018 |

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

Alex Stipanovich, 81, of White Oak, died Saturday, April 21, 2018. He was born July 9, 1936 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Ilija (Alex) and Boja (Kusic) Stipanovich. Alex was an Accountant and Financial Manager and retired from Dravo Corporation and the CMU School of Music. He was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church where he was formerly Vice President there. He was also a member of Polaris Lodge F & AM, Duquesne Royal Arch Chapter No. 162, and Pittsburgh Commandry No. 1 Knight's Templar. Alex was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Business Administration and was a member of Pitt Alumni. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Beverly (Timko) Stipanovich, sons, Nicholas (Darlene) Stipanovich of Latrobe and Michael (Christa) Stipanovich of Cresson, grandchilden, Amanda (David) McClearnon,  Alex, Ethan, Ryan, Loren, and Megyn Stipanovich and many nieces and nephews.

 
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