March 07, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Richard E. "Rick" Galley, age 68, of Port Vue, died February 28, 2019, at home. Born June 15, 1950, in McKeesport, he was the son of Elmer Galley and the late Dolores (Woodworth) Galley and the husband of Judie (Belcher) Galley.
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March 06, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Thomas L. Sloss age 88 of Duquesne, formerly of West Mifflin on March 5, 2019. Son of the late Edward and Violet (Morgan) Sloss. Tom was retired from US Steel Homestead Works as an inspector. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Husband of the late Helen (Lancos) Sloss; father of the late Thomas W. Sloss; predeceased by brothers, Charles (survived by his wife, Juanita), Russell, Edward, Robert, John “Jack”, Ronald and William Sloss. Memorial visitation on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 1-7 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where his funeral service will be held at 4 p.m., Pastor John Gropp officiating. Private entombment on Monday, will be at Mt. Vernon Cemetery with Military Honors.
March 06, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
David Edward Shutts, 82, of Christy Park, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He was born August 30, 1936 in New Castle and was the son of the late Floyd R. and Kathryn Mae (Parker) Shutts. He was the husband of the late Dolores (Ayers) Shutts who passed away February 26, 2007. David was retired from the former US Steel Duquesne Works and was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his sons, David E. Shutts, II., of Export and Daniel (Vince) Shutts of Elizabeth, brother, Wayne " Floyd" Shutts of Dravosburg, 3 grandsons and a great-grandson, a niece and 2 nephews. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
March 06, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Jamie Lynn Reitz, age 28, of Lincoln Borough, formerly of McKeesport, died March 3, 2019, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born June 8, 1990, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Thomas A. and Christine (Sandin) Reitz.
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March 06, 2019 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Ernest (Herky) Carey Sr., 84, died March 4, 2019. He was born April 5, 1934. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. March 8 at First Baptist Church of West Mifflin, 3427 Cypress St., where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. March 9. Interment will follow at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Rd., Bridgeville. Funeral arrangements are in charge of
Tunie Funeral Home, Inc.
March 06, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Sue Ann (Gobbel) O’Brien, age 79, of North Versailles, passed away peacefully at Concordia of Ridgewood Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years Dennis M. O’Brien. She was born in McKeesport on March 5, 1939 along with her identical twin sister Sandra Dee Danielson. They were known in McKeesport as “The Gobbel Twins”. They both graduated from McKeesport High School and were inseparable. It was common for people to mistake one for the other, which they both enjoyed. Sue Ann took great joy in caring for her husband and three children. She was competitive, athletic and stayed active throughout her life. She became a very good golfer in her 50’s and played as often as she could while battling Alzheimer’s.
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March 06, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Vincent D. Giansante, age 67 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 in Lawson's Nursing Home in Jefferson Hills. Born July 9, 1951 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Antonio and Catherine W. (Sgroi) Giansante.
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March 05, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Jeanette L. Nola, age 85 of North Huntingdon, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. She was born March 14, 1933 in Columbia, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Theron and Inez Sharpe. She was a member of St. Patrick Church, McKeesport, where she was an usher and an adult volunteer in the youth group. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, William T. Nola, Sr.; children, Thomas (Eileen) Nola of Lincoln Place, Christopher (Lorraine) Nola of Glassport, Catherine L. Nola of North Huntingdon, Neal (Lisa) Nola of Monroeville; sister, Geraldine (Gary) Roberts of Asheville, Georgia; brother, Leland Sharpe, also of Asheville, Georgia; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Raymond Nola.
Family and friends will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor 412-678-6177) on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 2:00 until 8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 8th, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Patrick Church, 310 32nd St., McKeesport, PA 15132. Burial will follow at Round Hill Cemetery.
To share a memory or condolence visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
March 05, 2019 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Harriet M. George, of Bedford formerly of North Huntingdon, died March 5, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years Bernard George; children Dale (Beth) Carnahan of North Huntingdon, Toni Shipers of Sutersville, and Chris Carnahan of Port Jefferson, NY; stepchildren Bernie (Julie) George Jr. and Lori (Erik Pettersen) Smith; grandchildren Ashley (Jeff) Downey, Brianna Carnahan, Haley Carnahan, Corey Carnahan, Dylan Carnahan, Michael George, Michelle (Ryan) Delgizzi, and Matthew George; great-grandchildren Emma and Grace Downey, and Finn and Kai Delgizzi; brothers Harry Worrall and Harold (Alexis) Worrall; sister Bertha Lithgow; and nephew Jeff (Tawsha) Worrall. Harriet loved to golf with her best friend Faye Stake. There will be no visitation; funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.
March 05, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Stephen Cherepko, 90, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 4, 2019. He was born February 20, 1929 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late John and Johanna (Kovach) Cherepko. He was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church in McKeesport and Operating Engineers Local 66 in Monroeville.
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March 05, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Eleanor R. (Andrejcak) Hecker, 85, of White Oak, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Eleanor was born April 9, 1933 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late Stephan and Mary (Sabol) Andrejcak. She was wife of 31 years to the late Frederick W. "Bud" Hecker, Jr., who passed away June 25, 2018. Toots, as she was also known, graduated from Duquesne High School in 1951 and worked in retail sales at Kaufman's, Gimbel's and Sak's for over 40 years. Loving sales work, she was a friend and blessing to all. She was an active member of St. Angela Merici Parish and also lived in Naples and Celebration, Fl with her late husband Bud.
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March 04, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Virginia M. Nigro, 92, of North Versailles, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 3, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 24, 1926 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Paul and Rose (Crystol) Beondy. She was the wife of the late John N. Nigro who passed away July 29, 2002. Virginia was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and was proprietor of the former Nigro's Restaurant in North Versailles. Her business began from a small restaurant on Route 30 in North Huntingdon called LaDonna's. After outgrowing that establishment, she and her late husband, John Nigro, purchaesed the old L & B Dairy on 5th Avenue in North Versailles which then became Nigro's Restaurant in 1969.
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March 04, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
SHARON M. JUGAN age 61, of West Mifflin, she lost her courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer on March 1, 2019. Sharon is the daughter of Dorothy (Traud) Macioce of Munhall and the late Paul J. Jugan. Sharon was a data entry clerk for banking. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting, helping people clean their homes, and loved cats. Besides her mother, she is survived by her siblings, Sandy (Kenny) Kracinovsky of Bethel Park, Paul (Cindy) Jugan of Eagle River, AK, Vince Macioce of Beechview, and the late Michele Jugan; she is the girlfriend of David Bereznak of West Miffin. Visitation on Monday, March 11th and Tuesday, March 12th, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. At the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME , 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne. 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday, March 13th, at 9 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, at 9:30 a.m. Reverend Thomas Lewandowski offciating. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery, West Miffin. Please omit flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society.
March 04, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

R. BLAINE WHITE age 80 of West Mifflin on March 2, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was a son of the late Richard E. and Mildred (Elwell) White. Blaine was a retired dispatcher for the Port Authority. He attended Christ The Light of the World Parish. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corps Reserves and in the Army. He coached Duquesne Little League Baseball, belonged to the Croation Club Bowling League, The WVW Family Golf Invitational, Marcic Family Poker Club, volunteered for the golf, picnic and Hoagie sales committees at the Christ The Light of the World Parish, the 1956 Duquesne High School Reunion Committee and was a groundskeeper at Holy Name Cemetery. He enjoyed golf with his sons and George, Jack and Tut. He also enjoyed going to the Meadows, the movies and his summer home at Canadohta Lake. Loving husband of 61 years to Margie (Vukelja) White; cherished father of Lawrence James (Sherry) White of North Huntingdon, David Scott White of Mt. Lebanon, Donna Marie (Douglas) Wilhoit of Fairfield Glade, TN and Richard (Michele) White of Monroeville; proud grandfather of Kristie Westerlund, Ashley (Chris) White, Richard White, Kelly Westerlund, Courtney Westerlund, Bailey White and Delaney White; great-grandfather of Logan Rager; brother of Judith Nyros of FL, Carol Trunzo of White Oak and Jack (Marlene) White of West Mifflin; broher-in-law of Stanley "Tut" (Marie) Vukelja of Charleroi; also his loving nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Tuesday, March 5th from 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday, March 6th , 2-9 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held Thursday, March 7th at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m., Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating, followed by presentation of Military Honors.
March 03, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lester D. McManigle, Jr., 65, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 2, 2019. He was born July 4, 1953 in Chicago, IL., and was the son of the late Lester D. McManigle, Sr., and the late Dolores (Killacky) McManigle. Lester was retired from Tube City IMS and was a member of the United Steelworker's.
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