Edward R. Sudzina
April 22, 2018 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Ronald Keck
April 22, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Carl Ronald Keck, age 85 of West Mifflin, died Saturday, April 21, 2018. He was born August 13, 1932 in New Eagle, the son of the late Carl William and Edith Ackman Keck. Ronald was the owner of the former Keck’s Dairy and Keck’s Famous Restaurant in Wilson and Clairton, PA, where he retired from after more than thirty years in business.
Marica T. Spudic
April 21, 2018 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
MARICA T. SPUDIC age 86, of Verona, formerly of Duquesne, on April 20, 2018. She was born July 20, 1931, in Brajak-Brdo, Croatia, to the late Petar and Kata (Baic) Tomas. She was a retired housekeeper at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, a member of St. Joseph Church, Verona, PA, and the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge #320. Wife of the late Dragutin Spudic; mother of Barbara (Michael) Opat of Verona, John Spudic of North Huntingdon, and Walter (Valerie) Spudic of Pine-Richland Twp.; grandmother of Susan (Jeff) Ezykowsky, Nicole (Michael) Zalac, Dylan Patchin, Charles and Edgar Spudic; one great-grandson, Jeffrey Ezykowsky; sister of John (Josephine) Baic of Jackson Center, PA, and the late Josip Tomas and Misko Tomas; also survived by nieces and nephews in America and in Croatia. Visitation Sunday, April 22, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, April 23, 2018, at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery.
Anna "Ruth" Ainsco
April 20, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Anna "Ruth" Ainsco, age 93, of McKeesport, died April 19, 2018, at home. Born March 14, 1925, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Olivia (Barns) Clifton King and the wife of the late Charles W. Ainsco.
Betty Jane Campbell
April 20, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Betty Jane Campbell, age 92 of Port Vue, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in The Palms at O'Neil in McKeesport. Born April 19, 1926, she was a daughter William F. and Eurenia L. Johnson. A member of Port Vue United Methodist Church, Betty Jane was preceded in death by her husband Findley M. Campbell, who passed away February 3, 1997, and her brother William Johnson.
Miles Karan
April 20, 2018 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Miles Karan, 58, of Clairton, passed away at AHN Jefferson Hospital on Thursday April 19, 2018. He was born March 28, 1960 in McKeesport to the late Milan and Mary Frick Karan. Miles is survived by son, Steve Karan; and sister, Linda Marie Brown of West Newton. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Milan and George Karan. Miles lived in Clairton his whole life, was an independent contractor, and enjoyed socializing with friends. Visitation will take place Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 2 – 4 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. A memorial service will take place at the funeral home immediately following visitation. Inurnment will take place on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Round Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth Township. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
Charles James Derkas
April 20, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Charles James Derkas, age 83 of Versailles, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Monroeville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born January 19, 1935 in Versailles, he was a son of the late Charles James and Julia A. (Mallak) Derkas. A former carpet installer for Ruben's Furniture Company in McKeesport who also worked as a warehouseman for Mead Paper Company, Charles was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Christy Park and a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War.
Margaret Ann Derkas
April 20, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Margaret Ann Derkas, age 83 of Versailles, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Monroeville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born May 15, 1934 in Greensburg, she was a daughter of the late Emerson E. and Florence I. (Swauger) Miller. A secretary at the former Eger Motors in McKeesport and a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Christy Park, Margaret passed hours after her husband, the late Charles James Derkas.
Raymond J. Macheck
April 20, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Raymond J. Machek, age 88, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born February 17, 1930 in Duquesne, PA, a son of the late Joseph D. and Mary Irene (Petrak) Machek.
Arliss Joyce Harper
April 19, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Arliss Joyce Harper, age 78, of Glassport, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018. She was born in McKeesport on February 26, 1940. She is the daughter of the late Kenneth and the late Mary Grace Evans Jones. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Lewandosky, John Fasiska, and James H. Harper, Jr.
Arliss was employed at the Amvets in McKeesport for several years.
She is survived by her children, Tammy Lynn (Thurman D.) Smith of Canyon Lake, Texas, Daniel (Evelyn) Lewandosky of Sutersville, John (Christine) Fasiska of Boynton Beach, Florida and Kelly (Rod) Brinker of Rillton; grandchildren, Monique Semian, Malory Bailey, Ryan Fasiska and Derek Fasiska; great-grandchildren, Haley, Miranda, Ethan, Haley, Nolan, Alex and Conor; brothers, Kenneth Jones, Terrance and Andrew Dzvonick. She is preceded in death by Ronald, Charles and Robert Jones, Dolores Kooy, Arlene Lay, and Darrell Dzvonick. A special thank you to her doctors, David Harinstein, Kevin Kane, Susan Rakfal and Family Hospice & Palliative Care; and also for their wonderful care, Andrew “Buddy” and Debra Dzvonick.
Services were held Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor 412-678-6177).
Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
Donald Hickman
April 19, 2018 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
It is with sadness in their hearts that the family of Donald Hickman announces his passing, and entrance into eternal life on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was a devoted, caring, and dedicated family man and will be deeply missed by his loved ones. He was born in Dravosburg on December 4, 1930 to the late Adam and Myra Leadbeater Hickman. Donald will be greatly missed by his loving wife, of 67 wonderful years, Mary Lou; children, Daniel Hickman, Patty (Gerald) Tedesco, Karen (Bryan) Snodgrass; grandchildren, Gerald (Kristen) Tedesco Jr., Jonathan (Robyn) Tedesco, Jamie (William) Dugas, Kylie Snodgrass, Alyssa Snodgrass, Jacob Snodgrass; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Tristan, Marisa, Dominic and Isabella, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Along with his parents, Donald was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 1 sister. Donald was a lifelong resident of Dravosburg, and a graduate of McKeesport High School. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict, was retired from US Steel Research Lab in Monroeville in 1984, and owned and operated the distributorship for the McKeesport Daily News and Pittsburgh Press in Dravosburg for 40 years. Don was a devout Christian his entire life, leading many people to understand God’s love for them. He was an accomplished baseball pitcher for McKeesport High School, many local sandlot teams, and Mitchell Air Force Base. In 1953, he was offered to try-out for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The family is especially grateful for the exceptional kindness, concern and care from all of his caregivers, especially Caitlin Sostaric and Alexa Paranzino, his primary caregivers. Visitation will take place Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 1 – 8 pm at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A memorial service will take place on Monday April 23, 2018 at Amity Presbyterian Church in Dravosburg at 11:00 am followed by interment at Richland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Catholic Hospice at catholichospicepgh.org. Online condolences may be offered at wwwfinneyfuneralhome.com
John Fenster
April 19, 2018 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
John (Shaffer) Fenster,45 of McKeesport passed away suddenly on April 15.2018. He was born September 6,1972 in McKeesport.
Rocco R. Tedesco
April 18, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Rocco “Rocky” R. Tedesco, 94 of McKeesport, PA passed away on April 17, 2018 in Meadville, PA. He was born on January 22, 1924 in Fayette County, PA son of the late Frank Tedesco and Anna Marie (DiPierro) Tedesco. Rocco married Dorothy H. Schmipf on March 1, 1947. She preceded him in death on July 11, 2008. Rocco served in the Army as part of the Blackhawk Division. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon with a Bronze Star, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon and a Victory Medal. Rocco was the owner and operator of Cannon-Tedesco Concrete. He enjoyed neighborhood activities, flower gardens and helping others in his community.
Yolanda Majzer
April 18, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Yolanda Majzer, age 57, of McKeesport, died April 13, 2018. She was born in St. Croix, Virgina Islands on June 1, 1960. She is the daughter of Phoebie Henry Monell of Elizabeth and the late Marciano Monell. She was a former bus driver for PA Coach Lines for approximately 28 years.
Caroline M. Madera
April 18, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Caroline M. Madera, age 83, of McKeesport, died April 15, 2018, at home. Born December 8, 1934, in Braddock, PA, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Caroline (Lyoch) Wargo, and the ex-wife of late husband Ruben Madera.
