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Anna V. "Tootsie" Csorba

May 21, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Anna V. “Tootsie” Csorba, age 81 , of McKeesport, died May 19, 2018, at Southwestern Healthcare Center. Born August 23, 1936, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Nemeth) Csorba.

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Debra A. Kelch

May 21, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Debra A. Kelch, 60, of Glassport, died May 20, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Stanely and Evelyn (Balla) Winkler.  She is survived by her beloved husband Michael Kelch; sister Donna (Lawrence) Kurucz, Niece Melissa (John) Blake and her children Dylan Kurucz, Ashley Blake, Elizabeth Blake and Jonathon Blake; and nephews Justin and Josh Kurucz.  Debra was preceded in death by her brother Thomas Winkler.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

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Jason C. Stokes

May 21, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Jason Stokes, 43, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

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Lois Durnell Burke

May 21, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Lois Durnell Burke, 99, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at her home.

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A. Joanne Tellman

May 20, 2018 |

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

A. Joanne Tellman, 87, of Elizabeth Township, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 at home. She was born March 17, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John A. and Mildred I. (Monath) Ryan. She was the wife of the late Paul R. Tellman who died November 11, 2004. They were married for 48 years. Joanne was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak and was a retired Operating Room Head Nurse at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra J. Tellman of Verona, brother, John C. Ryan of North Versailles, sister, Barbara M. (Paul) DiFabio of Boston, nieces and nephews.

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Alexander Kormos

May 20, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Alexander Kormos, age 92, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday May 19, 2018, at Walden's View.  He was born June 28, 1925 in Wendel, WV, a son of the late George and Esther Kormos.

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Irene E. Denne

May 20, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

IRENE E. DENNE age 85, of Connellsville, formerly of Duquesne, at the home of her daughter, Sharon. An earthly angel gained her Heavenly wings on May 19, 2018, when Irene Denne passed through Heaven's Gates. She was a daughter of the late Walter and Stella (Blaczyewska) Balawajder. Irene was a wonderful and loving wife and mother. She loved and cherished her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family was her greatest joy in life. Irene always thought of others and would brighten the day of others by sending cards. She also enjoyed feeding birds every morning from the back porch. Irene will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. She loved listening to Polka Party every Sunday morning and enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Penguins. She was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary and prayed the Rosary daily for those in need. Beloved wife of the late Bernard T. Denne; mother of Sharon (Bill) Crissman of Connellsville, PA, Linda (David) Konar of West Mifflin and Thomas B. Denne of Turtle Creek. Predeceased by her son-in-law, Carl I. Thomas, Jr.; grandmother of Amanda (David) Pinkosky, Sarah (Lenny) Minnick, Rachel Leonard, Michael Ragan and Nick Denne; great- grandmother of Kendall Minnick and Cole Minnick; sister of Genevieve (late William) Kalaskie, Kathy Ingel and the late Joseph (surviving spouse Audrey) Balawajder; also nieces and nephews. Visitation on Monday, May 21, 2018, from 1-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.

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Helen M. Lia

May 19, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Helen M. Lia, 87 of Duquesne, died May 18, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Daniel and Smilja Medich and wife of the late Salvator Lia.  Helen is survived by her sons Joseph Lia and Michael (Norma) Lia; grandchildren Angela (Robert) Vogan, Michelle (Matthew) Cerasuolo, Benjamin Lia and Daniel Lia and great grandchildren Camden and Emilia.  She was a member of St. Sava’s Serbian Orthodox Church; Duquesne Women’s Club and Holy Trinity Kolo.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne Tues. 2-4 and 6-8. A Pomen will be held Tues. at 7:00 pm.  A funeral liturgy will be held Wed. 10:00 am at St. Sava’s Serbian Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Stevan Rocknage.  Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.

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Shirley M. Sumpman

May 19, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Shirley M. Sumpman, 80, of Monroeville, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018.  She was born November 15, 1937 in Harrison City, Pa., a daughter of the late Charles and Alberta (Lauffer) Cramer.

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Robert Karl Wetzler

May 18, 2018 |

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

Robert Karl Wetzler, 67, of Irwin, formerly of White Oak, died Friday, May 18, 2018. He was born March 5, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Karl August and Ellen Mae (Heasley) Wetzler. Robert was a retired Truck Driver for Schuster Building Components and was a member of the Rainbow Vol. Fire Co. He was a former Teamster. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lois Jean (Schampel) Wetzler, daughter, Amy Beth Wetzler of Canonsburg, son, Karl Robert (Danielle) Wetzler of Madison, sister, Joyce (Edward) Thomas of White Oak, and granddaughters, Abigail and Ava Wetzler.

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Helen Leibold

May 18, 2018 |

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

Helen Leibold, 90, of Elizabeth, died Friday, May 18, 2018, at home. Born March 11, 1928, in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late Michael L. and Maria (Evano) Dojcak, and the wife for 61 years of the late Leroy Nicholas Leibold.

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Dean E. "Deano" Keener

May 18, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Dean E. "Deano" Keener, 58 of Glassport died May 16, 2018.  He is the son of the late William and Belva (Matthews) Keener.  Dean is survived by his beloved wife Gloria (Walsh) Keener; daughter Kristen Keener; grandchildren Mykal Massrotian, Larry Jackson, Malik Jackson, Alaina Jackson, Trevaughn Jackson and Naveaha Jones; brothers Gary (Sheila) Keener and Daryl Keener; sisters Pam Nasal, Sheila (Joe) Lucey, Cheryl Ann Campbell, Nancy Sisko and Brenda Keener.  He was a beloved uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Also, a very special friend to two very special little boys, Devin and Aden.  He was preceded in death by sister Teena Keener and brothers Bill and Georgie Keener.  Dean was an avid toy car collector and would repair them and give them to Devin and Aden.  Dean was always quick with a joke to make people smile and always willing to help when needed.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Mon. 6-8.  In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to Wojciechowski Funeral Home.

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Gary Wendell Sterner

May 18, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Gary Wendell Sterner, age 66, of Jeannette died May 17, 2018 at his home. He was born October 20, 1951 in McKeesport, Pa., a son of Catherine "Kay" Flanagen Sterner and the late Charles Sterner.

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William Dennis "Chink" Hansen

May 18, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

William Dennis “Chink” Hansen, age 60, of McKeesport, died May 10, 2018 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born May 16, 1957, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Christ “Swede” and Ethel J. (Clark) Hansen.

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Virginia Ruth Stolp

May 18, 2018 |

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

Virginia Ruth Stolp, age 65 of Monroeville, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 in HCR ManorCare - Monroeville.  Born November 18, 1952 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Rocco and Marjorie (McMaster) Estatico.  A manager for McDonald's, Virginia was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Penn Hills.

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