January 13, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Newana D. (Rohm) Hann, age 88 of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019. She was born October 24, 1930 in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Albert and Annetta (Blair) Rohm. She was a past member of the United Methodist Church in Irwin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Jerry Hann; son-in-law William Arrington; brothers Taylor and Edsel Rohm; and sister Laverne Cooper. She is survived by her children Barbara Arrington of North Huntingdon and Robert A. (E. Jean) Hann of Somerset; grandchildren William J. (Melissa) Arrington of Portland, Maine and Erik A. Hann of Somerset; brother Clarence Rohm; and sisters Leona Keady and Vivian Rohm.
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January 13, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Helen (Charney) Wegrzynek, age 87, of North Versailles passed away Friday, January 11, 2019. She was born July 20, 1931 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Michael and Ann Charney. She was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Church in Wilmerding. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 54 years Stanley Wegrzynek; brothers Michael and Andrew Charney; and sister Ann Grabowski. She is survived by her children Jane (Wayne) Tobac of Scott Twp. and Daniel Wegrzynek of Pitcairn; grandchildren Michael (Elise) Tobac of Scott Twp., Evan (Rachel) Tobac of Freemont, California, and Jeremy (Fiancé Melissa) Tobac of Cary, North Carolina; and brother John Charney.
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January 13, 2019 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Eugene Claymont Mayo, 56, died January 9, 2019. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Jan. 19 at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of
Tunie Funeral Home Inc.
January 13, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
James N. Danielson, age 78, of White Oak, died January 12, 2019, at home. Born June 20, 1940, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Raymond and Esther (Stoops) Danielson and the husband of Alberta (Nelson) Danielson for over 33 years.
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January 13, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Sandra Ivy Black, 73, of Irwin, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2018. She was born December 23, 1945 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth Black. Prior to her retirement, Sandra was a school bus driver and enjoyed playing Bingo, solving puzzles and crocheting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Breegle. She is survived by her sons, Chuck Plyler and his wife, Marci, Bob Plyler, John Brozack and his wife, Geneau; daughter, Jaclyn Stewart and her husband, John; sister, Alice (Ed) Cass; grandchildren, Clay, Collin, John, Seth, Beth, Kiersten, Iain, Alex and Aria. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 1528 Walnut St. Ste 2020, Philadelphia, PA 19102. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
January 12, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mark Lee Jordan, age 63, of McKeesport died on December 29, 2018. He was born in McKeesport on April 15, 1955. He was the owner of Mark Jordan Auto Sales in McKeesport for many years.
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January 12, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Robert C. Reagan age 70, of Duquesne, on January 10, 2019. He was a son of the late Martin J. and Mary (Spanik) Reagan. Retired owner of Custom Carpet Color, he was a member of the former Holy Name Church in Duquesne, now Christ the Light of the World Parish, and the former V.F.W. Post #188. He coached Duquesne Little League baseball and was their president in the late 1970’s and was also a midget football coach and an avid Duquesne Dukes fan. He also loved Kennywood. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was the proud father of Becky (Ryan) Alexa of McKeesport and Rob (Rachel) Reagan of California, MD; loving pappy of Emmet, Lucas, Abigail, Isaac, Hannah & Noah; Brother of Martin (Gerry) Reagan of the North Hills, Arlene (Thomas) Jewkes of North Versailles; Brother-in-Law of Rose Daly of Duquesne; uncle to many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Visitation Monday, 2-4 & 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 Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating followed by a presentation of Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the patient activities fund at the VA Hospital.
January 12, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Irving W. "Hud" Miller, age 87, of White Oak, died January 10. 2019, at Canterbury Place of Lawrenceville. Born June 24, 1931, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Thomas and Edna (Davies) Miller and the husband of Virginia Miller.
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January 11, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Florence Marie Leeper, age 83, of White Oak, died January 10, 2019, at the St. Anne Home of Greensburg . Born September 15, 1935, Acme Pa., she was the daughter of the late Anthony G. and Lottie I. (May) Miskovish and the wife of Richard B. Leeper, for over 65 years.
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January 11, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

David S. Barnes Sr., 85, of North Huntingdon, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 11, 2019. He was born February 22, 1933 in Braddock, Pa., son of the late William and Alice Ferry Barnes. Prior to his retirement, David was a nuclear technician for Westinghouse and a veteran of the US Navy having served during the Korean War. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his son, William; sister, Alice Aldrich (Kenneth). He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Anita Bradford Barnes; son, David Jr. (Leslie); daughter, Peggy McFarland (James); two brothers, George (Nana), William (Carol); grandchild, Leah Ermlick (Ron); great-granddaughter, Magnolia Rose Ermlick. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 6-8. Funeral service Monday 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private in Penn Lincoln Memorial . Memorials may be made to Hempfield Manor or Excela Home Hospice. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
January 11, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Agnes M. Mykich, age 94 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 in Arrowwood at Southwestern. Born February 2, 1924 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Bela and Anne (Stanic) Demko. A member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, the former St. Joseph's Church and its Christian Mothers, Agnes worked as a bookkeeper at US Steel Clairton Works. In her spare time, she loved to bowl, go to the casino (especially the Meadows,) and was a die-hard Steelers and Pirates fan. Her family will remember her, though, as a kind, thoughtful, and generous woman with a great sense of humor; but, most of all, as an amazing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
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January 11, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Helen Marie Gladkowski, age 103, of Export, formerly of McKeesport, died January 9, 2019. Born November 7, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Victoria (Mrowinski) Kosiarek and the wife of late Walter M. (Whitey) Gladkowski, Sr. to whom she was married for 52 years.
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January 11, 2019 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Leica J. Humphreys, 47 of McKeesport, PA passed away January 9, 2019 at home. She was born July 3, 1971 in McKeesport.
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January 10, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

JAMES ZABELSKY (5521) age 80, of Duquesne, on January 9, 2019. He was a son of the late Leo and Viola (Wrobleski) Zabelsky. Jim started his career in transportation with Duquesne Motor Coach, then Bamford Bus Company, and retiring as a supervisor from the Port Authority of Allegheny County. He was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne- West Mifflin Knights of Columbus Council #4210. Jim enjoyed golfing, bowling, skee ball, traveling, and going to restaurants. Beloved husband of Paula (Ametz) Zabelsky for 59 years; father of Jamie (Eric) Mattson of Duquesne, Terri Jo (Martin) Schorr of White Oak; grandfather of Jim Schorr and Hannah Schorr; brother of Mary Lou Zabelsky of Duquesne, Leona (Frank) Sprentz of McKeesport, and the late Leo E. Zabelsky and his surviving spouse, LaVon Zabelsky of Duquesne; also nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME , 15 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, (412) 466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hedwig Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m., Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in St. Hedwig Cemetery
January 10, 2019 |
By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Shirley J. Torboli Kushner, age 80, of Cranberry Twp., formerly of White Oak, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 while under the care of UPMC Cranberry Place.
Shirley was born on May 2, 1938 in Avella, Washington County. She was a faithful member of St. Kilian Roman Catholic Parish in Cranberry Twp. Known for her beautiful smile, Shirley was a kind and generous woman who had a great sense of humor. Her laughter was contagious to everyone around her. Above all, she will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Robert J. Kushner, whom she married on February 10, 1962; her daughter, Christine Pawlak and her husband, Kurt; her grandchildren, Daniel, Michael, Sarah and Connor; her brothers, Kenneth and David Torboli; her sisters, Diane Meriage and Maxine Mason; and her daughter-in-law, Angela Kushner.
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