Cameron C. Johnson
August 13, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Walter L. Rook
August 12, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Walter L. Rook, 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 22, 1935 in Scotthaven and was the son of the late Walter and Mary Ann (Quintrell) Rook. He was the husband of 64 years to the late Sandra Jean "Sandy" (Hails) Rook, who passed away January 31, 2020. Walter was a graduate of McKeesport High School and went on to work at Firth Sterling Steel Co. before becoming a Police Officer for Elizabeth Township Police Department for 27 years and retiring as a Sergeant. Upon retirement from the Police Department, he worked part time as a starter for Butler's Golf Course. Walter was a long standing member of The Tall Cedars of Lebanon and was also a 32nd Degree Mason. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to "Men's" Clubs almost everyday and going to his hunting camp. When he stopped hunting, he enjoyed riding ATVs in the woods with his kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Walter enjoyed spending many winters with his wife, in Florida, they also had a timeshare in Hilton Head for many years, where they enjoyed spending time. He also enjoyed golfing and was an avid Steelers fan. He will be greatly missed.
Raymond D. DiRienzo Sr.
August 12, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Albert Gonzales Sr.
August 11, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Albert Gonzales Sr., 81, died July 30, 2024, surrounded by family. Son of the late Joseph and Mollie (Weiss) Gonzales. Beloved husband of the late Jane D. (Andres) Gonzales. Loving Father of Denise Gonzales, Albert Jr. (Tiffany) Gonzales, and the late Taunya Gonzales-Wharton. Dear Grandfather/Pappy of Colby, Ryken, Carter, and Brady. Albert was one of 12 children and is survived by brothers, Armand “Punch” Gonzales, Howard Gonzales, Carl Gonzales, and his sisters, Linda Micklo, and Slyvia Hannen. Our Dad loved spending time with his family but he especially enjoyed snow-birding in Florida with his wife. Nothing brought him more joy than sharing the plan of salvation and how much Jesus loves them with anyone Dad had the opportunity to meet. While we will certainly miss having our Dad and Pappy, we take great comfort in knowing he is in heaven rejoicing with his Savior. He has been reunited with the love of his life, Jane and his precious daughter, Taunya along with so many others that he was able to share his faith and testimony with. He is now healed and renewed.
Arrangements were in care of James F. Kutch Funeral Home Inc.
Elaine Session
August 11, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Elaine Session, 87, died July 31, 2024. Arrangements in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home.
Visitation
Tuesday
August 13, 2024
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Fresh Word Ministries
119 South 5th Street
Duquesne, PA 15110
Funeral Service
Tuesday
August 13, 2024
11:00 AM
Fresh Word Ministries
119 South 5th Street
Duquesne, PA 15110
Committal
Tuesday
August 13, 2024
11:00 AM
Fresh Word Ministries
119 South 5th Street
Duquesne, PA 15110
Naaman Harris
August 11, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Naaman Harris, 85, died August 8, 2024. Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home.
Visitation
Thursday
August 15, 2024
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Bethlehem Baptist Church
716 Walnut Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
Funeral Service
Thursday
August 15, 2024
11:00 AM
Bethlehem Baptist Church
716 Walnut Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
Interment following funeral service
Thursday
August 15, 2024
McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery
1608 Fifth Avenue
McKeesport, PA 15132
Wayne Louis Battle
August 11, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Wayne Louis Battle, 68, of West Mifflin, was born November 9,1955, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Martha Olivia (James) Battle Sr.
Wayne attended and graduated from Duquesne High School in1975. Wayne was the oldest son of Joseph and Martha. Wayne worked for United States Steel Corp Irvin Works Plant for over 9 years and at Bob Evans Inc. as a prep and line cook for 25 years.
Wayne was raised in Duquesne and attended Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church at an early age with his parents and siblings. Despite his size Wayne loved to play and watch all sports and played Football, Baseball and Softball. Wayne loved cars, and his car was always clean. Although Wayne was small in stature his heart and toughness never let his size stop him from anything he wanted to do.
Wayne departed this life on August 7, 2024, at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, father, Joseph A. Battle, Sr., mother, Martha Olivia (James) Battle, brother, Joseph A. Battle, Jr., and brother-in-law, Ronald Wooten.
Wayne “Jim” Harper
August 11, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Wayne “Jim” Harper, 77, of North Versailles, died Tuesday August 6, 2024 at home. He was born December 14, 1946 in Braddock, a son of the late Edwin James and Margaret (Peckalnsky) Harper and was also preceded in death by siblings Edwin T. Harper and Mary Ann Stanchik. Jim retired from the maintenance department at East Allegheny School District after 42 years’ service and had served as president of the support personnel union. He started his firefighting career at the age of 15 and was a longtime member and chief of the former Dixon Hollow Volunteer Fire Department, was a founding member and president of FDNV after the merger of the North Versailles Township fire departments, and served as treasurer of the North Versailles Fire Department Relief Association. He enjoyed going to camp and was a founding member of the Five Pines Camp.
Richard Michael "Rico" Sostaric
August 11, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard Michael "Rico" Sostaric, 73, of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024. He was born in McKeesport on October 9, 1950 and was the son of the late Andrew John and Marie (Dorazio) Sostaric. Rico worked in Maintenance for many years at US Steel - Clairton. He was a member of the PNA bowling leagues, as well as a softball player for numerous leagues through the years in McKeesport, and he played Bass Guitar for the Polka band, the Peppermint Stix for many years.
Annette Helen Czapor
August 09, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Annette Helen Czapor, 100, of White Oak, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. She was born August 3, 1924 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Martin and Sally F. (Kaminski) Novitski. She was the wife of the late Edward P. Czapor, who passed away February 4, 1959. She was a longtime member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, where she attended the Corpus Christi site, formerly St. Mary Czestochowa Parish and was an avid member of The Christian Mothers group there. Annette was a beautician, and had two salons in the White Oak area, as well as in her home. Annette was an excellent cook and baker, who was known for her delicious soups and ice cream cake. She loved her family and hosting sleepovers with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
Ronald E. Barncord
August 09, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Garrett Clyde Kynor, Sr.
August 09, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Garrett Clyde Kynor, Sr., 77, of Versailles passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 8, 2024. He was born in McKeesport on April 30, 1947 and was the son of the late Thomas A.P. and Laura Jane (Fultz) Kynor. Garrett was proprietor of Kynor's Corner in Versailles. He began his working career at age 13 at a butcher shop in McKeesport, became a bricklayer by trade and then started Garrett Construction Company. In addition to Kynor's Corner, he was also proprietor of the former Olympic Lounge, and the former Christy Inn. He was a member of Polaris Lodge 375 F & AM., was former president of the Olympia Shopping Center Association, and served on Council in Versailles Borough. Over the years through Bike Runs and Jamborees, Garrett raised money for Children's Hospital and MS. He also organized many softball teams.
Ralph M. Feldmeier
August 08, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Denis A. "Denny" LaValle
August 08, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Denis "Denny" A. LaValle, age 86 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024. Born March 24, 1938 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Ceryak) LaValle. A US Army Veteran, Denny retired as an UAW Local 3303 member and autoworker at GM's Fisher Body Plant in West Mifflin after 38 years. He was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge #248 of Clairton and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, and rooting for Pittsburgh sports teams in his spare time. He will be forever missed by his large family whom he loved and adored. Spending time with them brought him tremendous joy. Denny is survived by his daughters Denise (Charles) Bandini of Bethel Park and Lisa (the late Keith) Drumbore of East Windsor, NJ; his granddaughter - and the apple of his eye - Sierra Drumbore; his sister Lucille Nero of Clairton; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Rudy and James LaValle and Annette Butsko.
Peggy T. Laver
August 07, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
