October 07, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Thomas A. Ramage, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 7, 2018.
He was born July 20, 1938 in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Wilson and Sarah (Cannon) Ramage. Prior to his retirement, Tom was a specialty welder for Westinghouse and Vangura Tool. He enjoyed building puzzles, hunting and fishing, and was a Pittsburgh and WVU sports team enthusiast.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Ramage. He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Darby Ramage; sons, Thomas Ramage and his wife, Pat, Charles Ramage and his wife, Lisa; brother, Robert Ramage and his wife Erma; sister, Ethel Ramage; and his granddaughter, Jessica Ramage.
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October 07, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Donald Waszczak, age 86, of North Versailles, died October 5, 2018, at UPMC Shadyside. Born July 8, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Caroline (Englot) Waszczak and the husband of the late Helen (Anischenko) Waszczak.
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October 07, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
James Patrick "Pat" Dorman, age 71, of Ligonier, PA, formally of McKeesport, died October 4, 2018, at Latrobe Hospital. Born December 31, 1946, he was the son of the late James & Alta (Bennett) Dorman and the husband of Nancy (Foster) Dorman.
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October 07, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Catherine E. DeFelice, age 105, of Port Vue, died October 6, 2018, at Senior Care Plaza of McKeesport. Born February 19, 1913, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Kathryn A. (Miller) Fox and the wife of the late Michael P. DeFelice, for over 47 years.
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October 06, 2018 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Thomas Miklosko, 89, of McKeesport, died peacefully, Sunday, September 30, 2018, in UPMC McKeesport. Born April 1, 1929, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Hallis) Miklosko. Mr. Miklosko was in the trucking business most of his life. He is the beloved husband of the late Joyce (Orlando) Miklosko and the loving father of David, Brian, John and Adam Miklosko, all of California. He is also survived by two sisters, Delphine (late Carl) Shulte and Bernadette (Donald) Leonatti; a grandson, and several nieces and nephews.
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October 06, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Rosemary Fuga, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born September 29, 1929, in Duquesne, to the late Sylvester R. and Elizabeth (Daugherty) Terza. She was a 1947 graduate of Duquesne High School. Rosemary was a loving wife to her late husband, John M. Fuga, and a magnificent mother to her six children. She was a member of the Penn’s Woods Senior Association and a devout member of her church, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, in North Huntingdon. Rosemary was a gifted storyteller, seamstress and baker who enjoyed sharing all of her talents with her family. She had a way of improving anyone’s day with a simple smile. Rosemary was caring, empathetic, determined and so deeply loved by all. She will be missed dearly.
In addition to her parents and her beloved husband John, Rosemary was preceded in death by her grandson, Scott Colavita; and her brothers, John and Richard Terza. Rosemary is survived by her daughters, Patricia Kinzler (Richard) and Rosemary Rosche (Michael); her sons, John R. (Mary Louise), David W. (Peg), Richard D. (Joy), and Paul (Rose) Fuga, 16 grandchildren, Alyssa (husband Steve), Shanna, Cara, Tyler, Jeffrey, Timothy, Natalie, Bethany, Marie (husband Stanley), Casey, Emily, Hannah, Christopher, Elizabeth, Nicholas and Ryan, two great-grandchildren, Anthony and Derek. Brother Joseph Terza, and 4 sisters Jeanne Rohaly, Nancy Westerlund, Martha Westerlund and Susan Clemens. Visitation will be Monday 2-4 & 6-8 P.M at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church at 9:30 A.M. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles.
In honor of her late husband, a donation can be made in Rosemary’s name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
October 05, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

James M. Foster, age 92 of Port Vue, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born February 13, 1926 in Dravosburg, he was a son of the late Ellis and Anna Foster and stepson of the late Cecilia Foster. A retired millwright for US Steel National Tube Works in McKeesport, James was a US Army Veteran of World War II and a member of Mentor Road Bible Church in Forward Twp. In his spare time, he loved baseball (especially keeping score) and football and was an avid bird watcher and woodworker. To his family, who called him "Happy Pappy," he was a generous, happy, and dedicated man who was always in a good mood and was the light of their lives.
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October 05, 2018 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Betty Lou Penn, 80 formerlly of Suterville,Pa. Passed away September 29,2018 in Lafayette Manor, Uniontown. She was born November 24, 1938 the daughter of the late Austin and Lenore Teichman. Betty was the wife of the late Martin J. Penn Sr. She is survived by her son Martin J. Penn Jr and grandchildren Martin J. Penn III and Mandy Marie (Adam) Wagner. According to her wishes there was no visitation or services. Cremation arrangments were under the care of the William H. Craig Funeral Home Inc. William C.Craig owner. McKeesport Pa.
October 05, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Evelyn Elaine Deliman, 78, of North Huntingdon, died on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Westmoreland Hospital. She was born February 4, 1940, in Baltimore MD, daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen Stoken of McKeesport. Evelyn was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by GC Murphy, Prudential and Giant Eagle. She enjoyed hobbies such as card club, bowling, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family . In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Deliman. She is survived by her immediate family: two sons, Michael Deliman and his wife, Diana, and Joseph Deliman; two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Deliman and her husband, Jack Williams, and Judy Harmon and her husband, Don; two grandchildren, Tessa and Tara; brothers, Lawrence Jr. and Dennis Stoken; sister, Peggy Stoken; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. on Monday at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, in St. Agnes Church. Memorials may be made to St. Agnes Church or to the American Heart Association. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
October 04, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Ivan Mahlon Trimpey, 75, of Port Vue, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. He was born April 13, 1943 in Confluence and was the son of the late Charles Arthur and Thelma Ruth Knox Trimpey. Ivan was a US Army veteran and was also a member of Port Vue United Methodist Church. He worked as a carpenter foreman for Yarborough Development Corporation. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, gardening and watching the deer. He was a former member of the Campers Bowling League and after retirement volunteered with restoration of Port Vue Methodist Church and their food bank. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Betty Jean (Dady) Trimpey, 2 sons, Keith (Carrie) of Durham, NC and Kenneth (Fran) Trimpey of Elizabeth Twp., grandchildren, Corey (Ashley), Kevin (Abigail), Kayci (Neil), Kenneth and Jaclyn, great-grandchildren, Henrik, Campbell and James Asher, brothers, Clifford Trimpey of Latrobe and Roger (Debbie) Trimpey of Elizabeth Twp., sisters, Mary (Bill) Shaw of Elizabeth Twp., Jean (Frank) Willard of McKeesport, and Lois (Frank) Nemec of Fl, as well as aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
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October 04, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Carolyn S. Twale, 76, of Greenock, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 10, 1942 in Versailles Boro and was the daughter of the late John W. and Elizabeth Radar Bales. She was a member of Boston United Methodist Church and was also a member of the Choir and Ladies Group there. Carolyn was a lifetime member of the Greenock Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 57 years, Blair William Twale, son, Paul (Tina) Twale and daughter, Sherri (Arden) McAlpine of Greenock, grandchildren, Brandon, Ashlyn, and Faith Twale, and Mark, Eric, and Scott McAlpine, brothers, John (Dolores) Bales of North Huntingdon and Charles (Gayle) Bales of Versailles, nieces and nephews.
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October 04, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Brandon R. Hanratty, age 37, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. He was a quality assurance inspector for Superior Forge & Steel in Pittsburgh. A member of Liberty Presbyterian Church, he was an active member of Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge 526 of Elizabeth and a member of Liberty Borough Veterans Association.
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October 03, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Geraldine Scapellato, 76, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born July 7, 1942 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph Gniazdowski and the late Mary Fodella (Andrew) Soltis. She was a member of St. Mark Parish-St. Eugene Worship Site and the Christian Mothers there. Geraldine enjoyed babysitting and had watched 40 babies over the years. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Joseph Scapellato, daughters, Katherine A. (Brian) Schindler of North Hills and Christina (Scott) Newmyer of McKeesport, grandchildren, Cassidy, Brendan, Lucas and Kaylee.
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October 03, 2018 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Robert L. Kengle, 91, of White Oak passed away October 2, 2018 at the home of his son. He was born April 5, 1927 in McKeesport, the son of the late George Washington and Kathryn S. (Fechter) Kengle. He was the husband of the late Jean W. Kengle. Robert was a member of the Evangelical Congregational Church, a Veteran of the U.S.Navy. He was the former owner of the Coffee Pot and Salvage Services. He retired from McKeesport Hospital.
He is survived by his daughter Jane L. (Allen) Nemetz, sons Robert A. (Dianne) Kengle and William J. (Carol "Sissy") Kengle.He is also survived by grandchildren Shane Hart,Chief Petty Officer Melissa (Dan) Loos, Aimee (Jeff) Tuskin and Michelle (Jamie) Miller. Great grandchildren Ella, Peyton, Arianna, Liam and Cameron.
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October 03, 2018 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Virginia Fay Peters, 90, of Dravosburg, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Southwestern Nursing Home in West Mifflin. She was born October 3, 1927 in McKeesport to the late William B. and Ethel Hopkins Butler. Fay was the loving wife of the late William J. Peters. She is survived by daughter, Carol S. (Gerald) McGrew Sr.; grandchildren, Dawn (Dan) Como of Jefferson Hills, Gerald (Lynn) McGrew Jr. of Dravosburg; great-grandchildren, Mia, Cassidy, Doc, Evan and Connor. Along with her parents and spouse, Fay was preceded in death by her brother and sister in law, William and Audrey Butler. Before retiring, she was employed by Sears Roebuck Company and Penn Taft Pharmacy. She was known to everybody as “Grandma Fay”. Fay was a lifelong member and Elder at Amity Presbyterian Church in Dravosburg, a former Auditor for the Boro of Dravosburg, served on Boro Council, and was a Republican Chair Woman. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, duck pin bowling, not only did she enjoy horse & dog racing, she was a member of U.S. Trotting Association and was a Standard Bred horse owner at the Meadows Race Track. Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 4 – 8 at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4TH Street, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A memorial service is scheduled at the funeral home on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Restland Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroeville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Amity Presbyterian Church, 400 Euclid Ave., Dravosburg, PA 15034. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com