Ellinora M. (Bendel) Custer

February 28, 2018 |

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

Ellinora M. (Bendel) Custer, age 96, of Belle Vernon, and formerly of Floreffe, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at home. She was a member of Elizabeth Wesleyan Church in Elizabeth and the Forever Young Senior Citizens Group in Finleyville. When her children were young, she was an active parent for the West Jefferson Hills School District.

Emma D. (Cadena) Berchok

February 28, 2018 |

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

Emma D. (Cadena) Berchok, age 77 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born March 4, 1940 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Emma (Hravcic) Cadena.  A former customer service representative for Three Rivers Bank in Large, Emma was an active member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton and its Ladies' Guild and the former secretary of the Wilson AARP. 

Sarah Deer

February 28, 2018 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Sarah Deer, 80, of Munhall, died Saturday, February 24, 2018, at UPMC Elder Crest.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, July 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Montour Deer and wife of the late Kenneth F. Casamento.  Sarah was a member of the South Hills Assembly of God.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Richland Cemetery, Richland Avenue, Dravosburg, PA  15034 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Rick Kardell officiating.

Mildred "Millie" A. Horvath

February 28, 2018 |

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

Mildred "Millie" A. Horvath, 70, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.

Nancy Lee (Petterson) Wallace

February 27, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Nancy Lee (Petterson) Wallace, 64, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2018. She was born November 29, 1953 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Bishop) Petterson. She was a Medical Secretary for Gateway Foot and Ankle in West Mifflin and was a member of the White Oak American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Nancy’s personality was 24 Carat gold and her smile would light up an entire room. She was the best wife, mother, sister, daughter, and faithful friend to anyone lucky enough to know her. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” C. Wallace, sons, Brian (Bernadette) Jordan of Greenock and Jeffrey (Johanna) Jordan of Bozeman, MT, step-children, Robert P. (fiancée, Trish) Wallace of Plum Borough, Amy L. Wallace of White Oak, and Beth Beckinger of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Melanie Jordan of Greenock and Julia and Jeffrey Jordan of Bozeman, MT, brother, The Rev. Karl J. (Sharon) Petterson of Elizabeth Township, and nephews, Adam and Jared Petterson.

Levi A. Hayes

February 27, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Levi A. Hayes, 85, died Feb. 25, 2018. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. March 2 at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead. A service will be held at 11 a.m. March 3 at Mount Rise Baptist Church, Ingot and Sheffler Street, New Homestead, with interment to follow at 1 p.m. March 3 at Jefferson Memorial Park, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Arrangements in charge of Tunie Funeral Home.

George L. Margo

February 27, 2018 |

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

Joan F. Kropp

February 27, 2018 |

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

Joan F. Kropp, aka "Toots" or "Jinx," age 85, of McKeesport, died February 26, 2018, at The Grove at Irwin. Born August 17, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Minyon) Sestile and the wife of the late Jack L. Kropp.

Kathleen E. Conley

February 27, 2018 |

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

Kathleen E. Conley, age 70, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at Excela Health Westmoreland.

Irene Elizabeth Rubero

February 27, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Irene Elizabeth Rubero,76 of McKeesport passed away Monday February 26 2018 in McKeesport Hospital.

Joseph S. Zurovcik

February 27, 2018 |

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

Joseph S. Zurovcik, age 91, of Port Vue, died February 25, 2018, at the VA Hospital Oakland. Born September 18, 1926, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Petro) Zurovcik and the husband of Rosetta "Rae" (Brewer) Zurovcik for 63 blessed years.

Felix Zender

February 27, 2018 |

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

Felix Zender, age 89 of Clairton, passed away at home on Monday, February 26, 2018.  Born February 5, 1929 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Felix and Anna (DeBiassi) Zender.  A US Army Veteran and member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Felix worked for both US Steel Clairton Works and the City of Clairton.

Ned Caughey

February 26, 2018 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Edward “Ned” McCune Caughey, 66, of Ligonier, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at home.  Born in McKeesport, November 5, 1951, he was the son of the late Dr. Edward and Virginia Housaman Caughey.  He is survived by his wife, Judith Wilson; his cousin, Sue Ann (Keith) Singer of Latrobe; and his lifelong friend, Mac Petty of White Oak.  Ned was a retired groundskeeper at Laurel Valley Golf Club and a lifeguard, swim instructor, and personal trainer at the Ligonier YMCA.  He was a graduate of Penn State University and a member of the McKeesport YMCA and the Youghiogheny Country Club. Ned was a volunteer for the Ligonier Valley Meals On Wheels and for the Friendly Visitors of Westmoreland County.  He was an avid organic gardener and golfer.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.  A celebration of Ned’s life will be held at a later date.  The family suggests contributions to the Ligonier Valley Meals On Wheels or Wildlife Works Inc. in Youngwood, PA.

Mary "Baba" Barr

February 26, 2018 |

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

Mary "Baba" Barr, age 98, of Elizabeth, formerly of McKeesport, died February 23, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport. Born September 15, 1919, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth ( Kuburka) Komarnisky and the wife of the late Bernard T. Barr.

Jonathon Peterson

February 26, 2018 |

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

Jonathon Peterson, age 25, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at home. A machine operator for AK Steel in Bridgeville, he loved hunting and fishing and was a member of Club 46 in Clairton.