May 04, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Edward M. Lis, age 66 of Dravosburg, died Friday, May 3, 2019. He was born January 2, 1953 in Munhall, the son of the late Edward and Jenny Bolger Lis. He is survived by his wife Danae W. Lis; daughters, Jennifer and Suzanne Lis of Port Vue; step-children, Goldie Himes of Butler, Daniel Cummings of Port Vue; sister Lisa (Peter) McKeone of Liberty Borough, also 16 grandchildren. Edward was preceded in death by his brother John Lis and step-son Lars Olson.
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May 04, 2019 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Norman J. Vargo, 85, of North Huntingdon passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019 after an amazing life that saw him go from the rugged Steel Valley to various places around the world. Born in Munhall on March 23, 1934, he was the doting husband of 61 years to his sweetheart Audrey (Cawley) Vargo and the loving father of Mark (Sharon) Vargo, of North Huntingdon; Michael (Brian) Vargo, of Mt. Joy; Sandee Vargo, of North Huntingdon and Gary (Taryn) Vargo, of Irwin. His legacy lives on through his grandchildren Christopher (Tiffany) Vargo, of North Huntingdon; Sean (Erin) Vargo, of North Versailles and Tennyson Vargo of Irwin.
Stormin’ Norman, as he is known both locally and nationally, was the Sports Editor of The McKeesport Daily News covering six Super Bowls, two world series, four MLB All-Star Games, three NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, two US Opens, three world championship boxing matches, Pitt’s incredible run to the 1976 National Championship, the 1980 Olympic Games in Lake Placid, and countless local and scholastic sporting events.
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May 03, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Helen Brulja, age 92 of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Southwestern Assisted Care Center in West Mifflin. Born December 1, 1926 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Ljubic) Brulja. A member of St. Mark's Parish in Port Vue, Helen worked as a clerk for the Westinghouse Corp., was a member of the CFU Lodge #146 and it's Ladies' and Pensioneers' Clubs, and was also an original member of the Penn-Sembles. She is survived by nieces and nephews, but was preceded in death by her siblings: Kathern Brulja, Frances Sopko, Ann Bastasic, Mary Sipkovich, and Matt, Bruce, and William Brulja. Friends will be received in the Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory, 4504 Walnut Street, Versailles, on Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 6 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 10 AM in St. Mark's Parish, Port Vue Site. Interment will follow to Sacred Heart Cemetery, Port Vue. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
May 03, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Edwin J. Weldon, age 82 of Versailles, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born March 4, 1937 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late James C. and Marie (Weber) Weldon. Edwin worked as a salesclerk at Sears at South Hills Village; he was a member of St. Patrick's Church in McKeesport; a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War; and a member of both the Versailles and Lester V.F.C.
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May 03, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Vincent Palmer, Jr., age 88, of McKeesport, died May 2, 2019, at Canterbury Place of Lawrenceville. Born December 31, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Vincent and Rosaria (Previtera) Palmer and the husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" (Campbell) Palmer for over 58 years.
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May 02, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Paul A. Mastylak age 64, of West Mifflin, formerly of Duquesne, on May 1, 2019. He was the son of the late Paul B. “Farmer” and Mary Margaret (Urda) Mastylak. Paul was a former welder. He loved his two grandchildren and enjoyed golf and hockey. Husband of 41 years to Georgeanne “Gege” (Wentroble) Mastylak; father of Paul “PJ” (Kirstin) Mastylak of Scott Twp.; grandfather of Tanner and Harper Mastylak; brother of Sandy Smouse of West Newton. Visitation on Monday May 6th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 915 Kennedy Ave. Duquesnse, PA 412-466-3300 where a blessing service will be held on Tuesday May 7, 2019 at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cemetery, West Mifflin.
May 02, 2019 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
John D’Amico, 77, of Elizabeth passed away peacefully May 1, 2019. He is the son of the late Francesco and Assunta (Iannotta) D’Amico and beloved husband of the late Natalie (Kochuba) D’Amico. He is survived by his sons Anthony (Lisa) D’Amico and John (Mary Beth) D’Amico; daughter Tina (Scott) Bryer; grandchildren Tully, Oakley, Reid, Max, Nico, Joseph, Jack, Sophia, Luke, Scarlet and Heinz; sisters Immaculata (the late Andreo) Renzi, Antoinette (Giuseppe) Iannotla, Pasqualina (Remiggio) Ciampi, Palmina (Nunzio) D’Agostino, Giulia “Catherine” (the late Domenic) DiStasi, Maria (the late Alberto) Chiarizio; brothers Giuseppi (Rita) D’Amico; brother in law Steve (Janet) Kochuba, the late Valerian Kochuba, and sister-in-law Kathy Oliver. He was preceded in death by brothers Mike (the late Annie) D’Amico and Dominic (the late Betty) D’Amico. John was a retired Quality Insurance Inspector for Bettis Atomic; was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish; K of C (where he was a past Grand Knight) and Sons of Italy (where he was a past President. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sat. from 6-8 and Sun. from 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral mass will be held Mon. at 12:00 pm at Holy Name Church with Father Carmen D’Amico and Father Tom Lewandowski. Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.
May 02, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Helen Layhue, age 93, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Glassport, died May 1, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born September 24. 1925, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Bienkowski and the wife of the late Thomas Layhue, Sr.
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May 01, 2019 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Marlene Unrath, 86, of Pleasant Hills, passed away at ManorCare Nursing Home on April 30, 2019. She was born January 16, 1933, to the late Michael and Mary Repko Visokey. Marlene is survived by her daughter; Lori Ann Bagley of Pleasant Hills, sons; Patrick “Sonny” (Jane Bowen) Unrath of Port Vue, and Darrell (Laurie) Unrath of Forward Township, grandchildren; Dylan (Helen) Unrath, Michael (Ashley) Unrath, Ryan (Sarah) Cunning, Jesse and Willie, great grandchildren; Ryan Jr., and Nathaniel and many nieces and nephews. Marlene was preceded in death by her husband William P. Unrath Sr. of 61 years, sons; Gregory, Douglas and William Jr. Unrath, and daughter in law, Marcia Unrath. She was a parishioner of St. Thomas A Becket church, and a nurse anesthetist. Family and friends will be received on Friday, May 3, 2019, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6TH St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will be held 10:00 am, Saturday, May 4, 2019 at SM FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, followed by a committal service at Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or American Cancer Society at 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
May 01, 2019 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
June A. Schantz, 76 of Pittsburgh, died April 27,2019. She is the daughter of the late Logan and Bernette Gardner and wife of the late Jack Schantz. June is survived by her daughter Kim O'Brien; grandchildren Jordan Rush, Nikola Sigmund and Dustin Rivera; daughter-in-law Pam Rivera; sisters Mary Siegfried and Melissa Gardner; brother David Gardner and Sierra Geist and Daisha Geist, whom she treated as her own grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sons John, Michael and Gilbert Schantz and grandsons Jonathan and Jacob Booth and Chad Schantz. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
May 01, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO DOWNED POWER LINES AT AND AROUND OUR CLAIRTON LOCATION, THE VISITATION AND FUNERAL FOR CAROL ANN LASICH IS BEING MOVED TO OUR ELIZABETH LOCATION, 221 N. 2ND. AVE., ELIZABETH, PA 15037.
Carol Ann Lasich, age 79 of Clairton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Born November 19, 1939 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Carmine and Mildred (Vuksic) Rodino. A graduate of Clairton High School and a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Carol's family will remember her as the kindest, gentlest woman and an amazing mother, a fantastic grandmother to her granddaughter, but "GiGi" to many more. Besides her parents, she joins her husband of 46 years, Robert M. Lasich, who passed away July 2, 2011. Carol is survived by her children Lori Lasich of Rostraver Twp. and Robert (fiancee Kate E. Dadum) Lasich of Clairton; her granddaughter Isabella Patch; her sister Irene Plesniak of Elizabeth; and also nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
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April 30, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Elmer Galley, age 92, of McKeesport, died April 30, 2019, at The Palms At O'Neil. Born December 31, 1926, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Richard Frank and Pauline (Potocsnak) Galley and the husband of the late Dolores Jean (Woodworth) Galley.
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April 30, 2019 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Beverly A. MacLean, 80, of West Mifflin died April 24, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Edwin and Kathryn Casaldi. She is survived by her daughters Catherine (Jeff) Colvin and Denise (Harold) Record; sons John (Krista) MacLean and Nicholas (Janell) Yukich; sisters Saundra (Ed) Gueth, Nancy (Charlie) Bisel and Carolyn (Bob) Algeri; brother Edwin Casaldi; also grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Roderick "Ricky" MacLean, Jr. Beverly was retired from Kane Hospital as a CNA and was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish. Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Fri. May 3rd from 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral blessing will be held Sat. May 4th at 11:00am with Father Tom Lewandowski. Interment following Madison Union Cemetery.
April 30, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Michael D. Rizzo, 53, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday April 27, 2019. He was born November 27 1965 in Uniontown, the son of George L. Rizzo Jr. of North Huntingdon and the late Peggy Ann (Ervin) Rizzo. He was an employee of Perma-Cast of Export and enjoyed hiking, video games, books and movies. In addition to his father he is survived by his children Aaron Rizzo and Elizabeth Rizzo of North Huntingdon; his step children Kandis Miller of Irwin, Katie Smith of Mt. Pleasant, and Dayton Wolfe of Darragh; six grandchildren; a sister Lisa (John) Schmotzer of North Huntingdon; also niece and nephew Brianna and Nathan Schmotzer.
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April 30, 2019 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Armani D. Ford, 23 years old of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this Earthly life on Saturday, April 26, 2019, in Clairton.
He was born July 11, 1995, in Pittsburgh, son of and Tina M. Ford and Kenyatto Terric Berry.
Armani was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. A 2013 Graduate of Clairton High School, where he was member and Quarterback of the Clairton Bears Football Teams and led them to a 2013 WPIAL Championship. Armani went on to further his education at Bluefield College in West Virginia and played as the Rams Quarterback. After an injury, he continued his education at Youngstown State University and went on to be employed by the KBRB Cleaning Company in Columbus, OH.
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