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John Townslan Hoak

August 12, 2018 |

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

John Townslan Hoak, 77, of Elizabeth Township, died Saturday, August 11, 2018 at home. He was born May 17, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Roderick and Martha (McLean) Hoak. John served as a Paratrooper for 2 years in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division. He spent most of his life being self-employed. His talents as a multi-skilled Craftsman led to being co-owner of Hoak Brothers, Inc., West Newton Lumber Co. , Yough Fuel and Energy and most recently Hoak Construction, Inc., building quality homes. His favorite pastime was enjoying adventures with his wife and grandchildren, especially involving travel. He was a mentor to many young men and was a member of the NRA. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol A. (Kite) Hoak. They were married June 13, 1964. He is also survived by his sons, John B. (Jessie Sedlock) Hoak and Jeffrey T. (Tabatha) Hoak of Elizabeth Township and Jason C. (Melissa Kelly) Hoak of Pittsburgh, sister, Martha Jane Donaldson of Buena Vista, grandchildren, Jeffrey (Alysa), Jacob, Randy, Jason, Ashley, and Julia, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and many brother-in-laws, and sister-in-laws.

 
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Samuel R. Mazzei

August 12, 2018 |

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

Samuel R. Mazzei, 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday August 8, 2018. He was born September 5, 1931 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Samuel N. and Francis (Soloman) Mazzei and was also preceded in death by his wife Eunice M. (Sestrich) Mazzei; a brother Francis Mazzei, and sisters Angela Palotti and Mary Williams. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, North Huntingdon, retired employee of Calgon Carbon, Pittsburgh, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of Teamsters Local 249, and a member of VFW Post . Samuel is survived by his children Samuel R. (Lauren) Mazzei Jr. of North Huntingdon and Joseph R. (Tammie) Mazzei of Industry; grandchildren Catherine E. , Joseph S., and Katie M. Mazzei; a brother Robert Mazzei of Alison Park; and nieces and nephews.
 
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Gerard "Jerry" Francis Boyle, Jr.

August 12, 2018 |

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

Gerard "Jerry" Francis Boyle, Jr., 77, of White Oak, died Thursday, August  9, 2018 at home. He was born November 9, 1940 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Gerard F. and Elizabeth D. (Fesco) Boyle. Jerry retired from AT & T and had previously worked for TCI Cable and Centre Video. He was a US Army Veteran and was a member of various social and fraternal organizations. He was founder of SWAT Class of 1958. He is survived by his wife, Kathy D. (Gebhardt) Boyle, son, Henry D. (Sherry) Navaroli of Atlanta, GA, daughter, Amy (Roger) Spaw of Pleasant Gap, grandchildren, Alyssa, Zachary, Natalia, and Santino, brothers, Dennis R. (Dolores) Boyle of Greenwood, IN, Thomas (Lillian) Boyle of Versailles, and Wayne (Linda) Boyle of White Oak, nieces and nephews.

 
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William F. “Speedy” Goodrich

August 10, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

William F. “Speedy” Goodrich, 63 of Elizabeth, died Aug. 9, 2018.  He is the son of the late William and Margaret (Colson) Goodrich.  He is survived by his beloved wife Donnetta “Netta” (Williams) Goodrich; children William Cabe (Annette) Goodrich, Somer (Derek) Goodrich, Don Williams, Andy (Ralei) Goodrich and Larry Evans; grandchildren Tanner, Hudson, and Carter Goodrich; sisters Barbara (the late John) Relja, Linda Kavka, Joan (Bruce) Jordon and Sherri (Bill) Jenkins; also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by son Ryan Evans.  Friends received at “The Church”, 1683 Mars Hill Rd., Sutersville Pa 15083 Mon. from 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held at “The Church” on Tues. at 11:00 am.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Donald F. Uchnar

August 10, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Donald F. Uchnar, age 81, of McKeesport, died August 9, 2018, at home. Born July 2, 1937, in Braddock, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Birkosky) Uchnar and the husband of the late Viola M. "Bubba" (Cypher) Uchnar. Don was retired from the US Post Office, where he was a letter carrier, with 38 years of service. He was a US Marine veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.

 
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Mary A. Bezick

August 10, 2018 |

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

Mary A. Bezick, age 92, of North Huntingdon, died July 11, 2018, at St. Anne's Nursing Home of Greensburg. Born November 25, 1925, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Stefan J. and Victoria (Stepansky) Rybar and the wife of the late Joseph E. Bezick, Sr.

 
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Constance A. Hill

August 10, 2018 |

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

Constance A. (Charneicki) Hill, age 80, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Baldwin Health Center. She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton. Born February 22, 1938 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Chester Charneicki Sr. and the late Ann (Ulich) Charneicki and wife of the late Larry John Hill. She is survived by sister, Betty Lou Gasda of Liberty Borough; brother, Chester (Michele) Charneicki Jr. of Elizabeth; also, nieces and nephews. There was no visitation or service. Private entombment was in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Thomas "Pushy" Puskaric

August 10, 2018 |

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

Thomas “Pushy” Puskaric, born May 31, 1933, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 7, 2018.  He was the loving husband for 61 happy years of Bernadette “Bea” Puskaric; the loving father of son Gregory (Marlene) Puskaric and Connie M. Bedont; grandfather of Melanie (Rob) Vitous, Eric (Lauren) Bedont, Tommy (Hayley) Puskaric and Lynette (Logan) Puskaric; the “G-Pa” of five great-grandchildren Gavin, Sloan, and Fiona Puskaric and Dylan and Trevor Bedont; and is also survived by nieces and nephews.

 
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Stephen J. Demko

August 09, 2018 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Stephen J. Demko, 48, of Clairton died suddenly on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born in Pittsburgh, October 13, 1969, he was the son of Stephen and Norma Jean (Belcher) Demko. He was a self-employed contractor. Husband of Paula Demko, he is also survived by two sons, Stephen John Demko and Harley J. Demko; and a brother, Bruce Samino. All services were private. Arrangements were in charge of William S. Skovranko Memorial Home.

 


Vincent C. Witkowski

August 09, 2018 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Vincent C. Witkowski, 56, of West Mifflin died suddenly on Friday, August 3, 2018. Born in Braddock, April 20, 1962, he was the son of Florence (Czaplinski) and the late Henry R. Witkowski. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Raymond and Anthony Witkowski, and two sisters, Mary Ann Seibel and Bernadette Grimes. Vince was an employee of the maintenance department of Kennywood Amusement Park in West Mifflin. All services were private. Arrangements were in charge of William S. Skovranko Memorial Home.

 


Klement E. Segina

August 09, 2018 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Klement E. Segina, 80, of West Mifflin died Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born in Duquesne, November 30, 1937, he was the son of the late Joseph S. and Irene A. (Polivka) Segina. Mr. Segina was a retired employee of the former U. S. Steel Corp., Duquesne Works, and the McKees Rocks Forging Company. He proudly served his country in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Beloved husband of the late Gloria (Stout) Segina, he is survived by three sons, Gregory (Lisa) Segina, Michael (Kathy) Segina, and Jason (Heather) Segina, a brother, Joseph (Nancy) Segina; eight grandchildren, Katie Bisuti, Felicia Saket, Dillon Boggs, Emily Saxon, Connor Segina, Tyler Axon, Gunner Segina, and Ares Segina; and one great grandson, Braden Bisuti.

Per Mr. Segina's wishes, there will be no visitation and all services are private. Arrangements are in charge of William S. Skovranko Memorial Home.

 


Delbert "Pav" Ivan Pavlick

August 09, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Delbert “Pav” Ivan Pavlick, 90, of Clairton, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.  He was born March 29, 1928 in Duquesne to the late Samuel and Mary Hollish Pavlick.  Delbert was a loving husband for 43 years to the late Edith A. Azzari Pavlick.  He is survived, and will be greatly missed, by his adoring daughters, Valerie Pavlick-Gnazzo of Clairton, Adrianne (Curtis) Pavlick-Miller also of Clairton, Michele (Claude) Sims of Port Vue; grandchildren, Zachary, Athena (Nathan), Jared, Xavier, Lennox (Garrett), Santeaun, Hunter; and brother, Samuel (Mabel) Pavlick of Florida; nieces and nephews.  Along with his parents and wife, Delbert was preceded in death by granddaughter, BreAnne; and sisters, Margaret Pearson & Ethel Pavlick. He was a proud veteran having served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Delbert was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Duquesne, was employed by the US postal service for 56 years, was an avid golfer, enjoyed softball, bowling, played football in the army while he was stationed in Japan, and was the basketball coach at St. Clare of Assisi for 37 years. In 2005, he won “PA’s Outstanding Older Worker” award which is a prestigious national award given to elder workers (only 1 per state) to acknowledge their years in the workforce. He was a proud and loving man who would help anybody at any time, especially his family.  Visitation will take place Friday August 10, 2018 from 3 – 9 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton,  PA  15025. A service will take place at the funeral home on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 10:30 am followed by entombment at Lebanon Church Cemetery.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


John E. Lloyd Jr.

August 09, 2018 |

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

John E. Lloyd Jr., age 85, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. He retired after 30 years as an operating engineer for Dick Corporation in Pittsburgh. An Army veteran having served during the Korean War, he was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth. He was a member of Local 66 Operating Engineers and a member and Past Master of Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge 526 of Elizabeth. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brothers and nephews. A devoted family man, his family meant the world to him. 

 
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Cynthia J. "Cindy" Venturini

August 09, 2018 |

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

Cynthia J. "Cindy" Venturini, age 57, of Mt. Washington, died August 8, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born July 14, 1961, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Geno and Ellamae (Garrett) Venturini and the wife of the living James D. Sopata.

 
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Patricia Kugler Minford

August 09, 2018 |

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

Patricia (Pat) Kugler Minford, age 81, of Dade City, FL, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., died August 5, 2018, at Dade City Hospital. Born March 17, 1937, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph E. and Mary (Kanda) Kugler. She is survived by her husband of almost 59 years Robert (Minnie) R. Minford.

 
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