Stephen Kottelich

May 18, 2018 |

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

James Ronald Strothers

May 18, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Andrew Thomas Kelly

May 17, 2018 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Andrew Thomas Kelly, age 70 of Vandergrift, formerly of McKeesport, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was born April 30, 1948 in McKeesport, the son of the late Benjamin Kelly and Loretta Pipp Ploszay. Andrew served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and served until his retirement from the Marines. He worked for Daily’s Juice, American Beverage, for thirteen years, until his retirement.

Lavinia C. Schumann

May 17, 2018 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Survivors are 5 children, Leah (the late Bob) Scheaffer, Janet (Bill) Main, Alice Jean (Paul) Hurley, Chuck Schumann, Vicki (Frank) Simonetta; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her former husband of 24 years, Richard Schumann; grandchildren, Robby Williams and Tuan Schumann; brothers, Joseph Gilbert, Frank and Chuck Hamburger; sister, Gertrude McKenzie and husband, Gerald (who reared her).

Terri K. Shaheen

May 16, 2018 |

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

Terri K. Shaheen, 60, of North Versailles, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 15, 2018.   She was born August 13, 1957 in Wilkinsburg was the daughter of the late Roy and Irene Moorehead Scherer. Terri worked as a secretary for MedCo. She was an honest and caring person that had a special love and passion for cats.  She is survived by her husband of 39 years,  James R. Shaheen,  sister, Barbara (Rick) Sebastian of Murrysville, sister-in-law, Sandra (Eugene) Marraccini of Versailles, nieces and nephews, Michelle and Alex Sebastian, Eugene and Damon Marraccini.

Stephanie L. Kiger

May 16, 2018 |

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

STEPHANIE L. KIGER , 59, of Duquesne, died on May 9, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  She was born on June 23, 1958, in Pittsburgh, to the Late Stanley & Lois (Schuffert) Kruszewski.  She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Kiger, Sr.  She was the mother of Charles A. Kiger, Jr. of West Mifflin, and Amanda Kiger; grandmother of Charles “Tre” Kiger III; sister of Lois Krista of Rostraver Twp., Denise (John) Larson of Finleyville, PA, Mitchell Kruszewski of Baldwin and the late Robert & Labert Kruszewski.  There is no visitation or services.  Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300.

Helen Marie Fencik

May 15, 2018 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Helen Marie Fencik, age 96, died Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was born September 22, 1921 in McKeesport, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Vojnik Bilohlavek and the wife of the late Stephen Fencik. She belonged to the Liberty Boro. Senior Citizens and loved to walk and visit her family in Colorado.

Albert G. Roman

May 14, 2018 |

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

Frederick Robert Kearney Sr.

May 14, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Frederick “Fredster” Robert Kearney Sr., 72, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Clairton / Pleasant Hills, passed away at home on Sunday, May 13, 2018.  He was born March 24, 1946, in Pittsburgh, to the late Frederick S. and Rita Hanczyk Kearney.  He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Cathy Smarra Kearney; children, Sherri (Brian) Peternel of Jefferson Hills, Jacqueline (Craig) Kearney of Glassport, Jessica Gouker of Jefferson Hills, Frederick R. (Nicole) Kearney Jr. of Whitehall; grandchildren, Joelle, Shawn, Cheyanne (Steve), Alyssa, Nathan, Hannah, KayCee; great-grandchildren, Jayden & LayLah.  Fred was a veteran of the US Army having served in the 101st Airborne during the Vietnam War, a Cable Technician, a manager for Subway, enjoyed Bingo, Bowling, fishing, camping, Sci-Fi, and Klondikes.  Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 9 am – 12 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6^th Street, Clairton,  PA  15025.  A memorial service will occur after visitation at 12 pm at the funeral home followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in McMurray, PA.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the funeral home to help defray costs.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

William F. "Bill" Styche

May 12, 2018 |

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

William F. "Bill" Styche, 78, of Elizabeth Township, died Friday, May 11, 2018. He was born May 23, 1939 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Elmer and Florence (Similo) Styche. Bill was a retired Principal and Teacher with the Elizabeth Forward School District and was also an Educational Consultant with the Academy Charter School. He was a member of the Buena Vista Vol Fire Co . He is survived by his wife, Janet (Mintz) Styche, son, William G. (Kimberly) Styche of Buena Vista, daughter, Tricia (Thomas) Lowden of Greensburg, grandchildren, Ryan (Kimberly), Tyler, Jaianne and Thomas.

Charles P. "Chick" Sloss

May 12, 2018 |

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

Phyllis F. (Pickett) Thiem

May 12, 2018 |

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

Phyllis F. (Pickett) Thiem, 82, of Irwin, died Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg. She was born June 29, 1935 in Flemington, WV, the daughter of the late Ovid Festtes Pickett and Mary Louise (Snider) Jack and was also preceded in death by a grandson Richard Lee Nicholas Jr. and a brother Jamie Andre Pickett. Phyllis was a former employee of First Student, a former seamstress for Dante Fashions, and Annette Fashions, and was a former hairdresser. She served on Irwin Borough Council from 2005 to 2015 and was a member of the Democratic Committee, the ILGWU, and the Moose Lodge and Fraternal Order of Eagles, both of Irwin. Surviving are her step father Robert Jack of Apollo; her children Chutty Bender (Marcia Clark) of Salem, OH, Lanny Bender (Carol) of Chippewa Township, Candy Greiner (Chuck) of Irwin, Cookie Nicholas of Greensburg, Shelly Glass of Irwin, and Marjorie Gongaware (Rich Todd) of Scottdale; her grandchildren Jenna Nicholas, Nina Glass, Travis, Justin, and Austin Gongaware, and Christie, Joshua, and Jesse Bender; and her great grandchildren Linsay Gongaware, and Hayden, Caroline, and Maverick Bender.

Ruth Louise DiBiase Kopylczak

May 12, 2018 |

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

Ruth Louise DiBiase Kopylczak, 94 of North Huntingdon died Saturday May 12, 2018 at Golden Heights, Irwin.  She was born December 11, 1923 in Wilmerding,  daughter of the late William and Irene James Balowitz.

Aaron Lipchey

May 11, 2018 |

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

Aaron Lipchey, age 33, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.  Born November 6, 1984 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Georgiann Vaniel. He is survived by his sister, Brittany Bernard of Rostraver Twp.; niece, Piper Ann Bernard; aunts and uncles, Sandra (Ron) Sanderson of Elizabeth Twp., William (Diana) Vaniel of Marco Island, FL, Ken (Hollie) Vaniel of Latrobe, and Vicki Fazekas of Elizabeth; also, cousins and many friends. A memorial gathering will take place in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Monday, May 14, 2018 from 1 PM until the time of service at 3 PM with Pastor Mark Grice officiating. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

Charles T. "Charlie" Wilcox

May 11, 2018 |

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

Charles T. "Charlie" Wilcox, age 74 of Clairton, passed away at home on Thursday, May 10, 2018.  Born September 22, 1943 in Camden, NJ, he was a son of the late Harry Norman Wilcox and Alice (Burchett) Hess.