Michael Joseph Davis

January 13, 2018 |

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

Michael Joseph Davis, 80, of Buena Vista, died Thursday, January 11, 2018. He was born November 23, 1937 in Elwood, IN, and was the son of the late Margaret Dyer (Walter) Wallace and Ralph L. Davis. He was the husband of the late Maryann Betz Davis who died November 13, 2017. They were married for 53 years. Michael was a 1955 graduate of the former St. Peter High School in McKeesport and was a US Army Veteran. He was a Group Leader at US Steel Irwin Works and retired after 40 years of service. He was a member of the First Evangelical Free Church of McKeesport and Calvary Chapel of South Pittsburgh. He was also a member of the Port Vue and White Oak American Legions and the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens. He is survived by his sons, Paul M. (Debbie) Davis of Pennsville, NJ, and Christopher A. (Alycia Albis) Davis of Charlotte, NC, daughter, Susan A. (Ron Hunt) Davis of Port Vue, grandsons, Christopher A. Davis, II, and Jason B. Davis of Charlotte, NC, brother-in-law, Frank G. (Diane) Betz of North Huntingdon, sisters-in-law, Eileen R. Morgan of Liberty Borough and Karen E. Cloonan of Lancaster, nieces and nephews.

Eva J. Zeleznik

January 12, 2018 |

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

Eva J. Zeleznik, 101 of Duquesne, wife of the late John Zeleznik, died Jan. 8, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Maximillion and Anna (Purgaric) Wandrey.  She is survived by her daughters Roberta (Michael) Robbe of Export and Patricia (John) Hornyak of Wallingford, CT; grandchildren George (Kathy) and Mark (Nancy) Hornyak; great grandchildren Jack, Julia, Nathan, Bailey and Cole; brother-in-law G. Richard Misenhelter; also many nieces and nephews.  Eva was preceded in death by her brother Robert (Mary) Wandrey; brother-in-laws Michael (Irene) Zeleznik, Myles (Elsie) Zeleznik and Albert "Timmy" Zeleznik; sister-in-laws Marie Janesko and Lydia Misenhelter.  Eva was a very active member of St. John Mark Lutheran Church in Homestead; was a Girl Scout leader for over 20 years; was a member of both the Duquense and Allegheny County Women's Club, where she was an active volunteer for Operation Smile. In her youth, Eva was an avid tennis player, belonging to a church league, consisting of 5 teams, of which she was the only female.  She had many hobbies, including hat making, sewing, knitting, crocheting and golf, but her passion was cards.  She belonged to several card clubs and played every chance she got.  A memorial service will be held Feb. 3, 2018 at St. John Mark Lutheran Church at 2:00 pm.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church in Eva's memory.

Dorothy J. “Dee Jay” (Wright) Becker

January 11, 2018 |

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

Ethel G. (Frye) Lewis

January 11, 2018 |

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

Ethel G. (Frye) Lewis, 100, of Irwin, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Golden Heights Personal Care Center, Irwin. She was born February 4, 1917 in Irwin a daughter of the late Adam H. and Anna M. Kontur Frye and was also preceded in death by her husband Arthur W. Lewis, a son John “Jack” Lewis, and siblings Kenneth E. Frye and Hazel Breyer. Her Lord and Savior were first in her life as she was a longtime active member of First Assembly of God Church, Irwin. She would spread God’s Word everywhere she went not only with her own words but by giving anyone who would receive it a religious “tract” containing the good word. She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with them. Along with her late husband Art she owned and operated the Isaly’s Stores in Irwin and Norwin Towne Square from 1945 to 1988. She was a former member of the Norwin Art League. Surviving are her children Judith A. Schade and Patricia L Suley and her husband Emil all of North Huntingdon; her grandchildren Judith Stefl, Michelle Lewis, Melissa Rudinsky, Patricia Schade, Laddie (Amy) Schade, David (Jodie) Schade, Jonathan B. (Misty) Suley, and Mark R. (Monica) Suley; thirteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; also nieces and nephews.

Michael McDermott

January 11, 2018 |

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

Michael McDermott, 72, of North Huntingdon, found eternal peace on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Robert Paredes

January 11, 2018 |

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

Robert "Chut" Paredes, age 88, of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Donell House, Washington, PA.  He was born October 20, 1929 in Donora, PA, a son of the late Manuel and Josephine (Szmuc) Paredes.

Nathan Gebadlo

January 10, 2018 |

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

Nathan Gebadlo, age 21, of Hunker, Pa., passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at his home.  He was born, July 22, 1996 in Monroeville, Pa. beloved son of Mark and Jill Klass Gebadlo.

Annette Zyma

January 10, 2018 |

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

Annette Zyma, age 86, of North Versailles, died Jan. 9, 2018, at her home.  Born Feb. 7, 1931, in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Casper and Sophia (Osolinski) Rybka and the wife of the late Edwin Zyma.

Andrew A. Hanick

January 10, 2018 |

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

Andrew A. Hanick, age 88, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Walnut Ridge Memory Care. He retired as a foreman for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. A 1946 graduate of Clairton High School, he was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. and the Knights of Columbus, and was a second degree black belt in tae kwon do. He was formerly an active volunteer with the Divine Redeemer and a Eucharistic Minister at St. Michaels Parish. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice and Walnut Ridge Memory Care. 

John F. Thompson

January 10, 2018 |

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

John F. Thompson, age 97, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg.

Guy Anthony Peluso

January 09, 2018 |

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

Guy Anthony Peluso, 95, of Port Vue, died Monday, January 8, 2018. He was born April 7, 1922 in Glassport and was the son of the late Carmine and Maddalena Corcioni Peluso. He was the husband of the late Anne Hazy Peluso who died January 8, 2016. Guy was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township, Port Vue American Legion, the Italian Social Club and Polish Hall in Glassport, the former Old Timers Softball League in Port Vue, and the former Port Vue Poker Club. He was also a Bugler for the former Pittsburgh Rockets. Guy was a WWII Army Veteran. For his service, he received the Purple Heart Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Service Medal, and the EAME Theatre Victory Medal with 1 Bronze Star. He is survived by his son, Guy M. (Karen) Peluso of Sarasota, FL, daughters, Sandy (Ronald) Mink of Mount Vernon and Dariyn Peluso Campbell of Port Vue, sister, Mary Peluso of Grindstone, grandchildren, Kyndll, Kristy, Lysa, Michael, Brandi, and Karlenn, great-grandchildren, Jim, Lacee, Levi, Josh, Harleigh, Holly, Ally, Skyler, Alyx, and Hunter, great-great-grandchildren, Lille, Richard, Thomas and Jack, nieces and nephews.

Arthur Lawrence Hartos

January 09, 2018 |

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

Arthur Lawrence Hartos, age 95 of West Mifflin, rejoined his beloved wife, Blanche Barbara Melcarsky Hartos, in Heaven on Monday, January 8, 2018. He was born September 11, 1922 in Duquesne, the son of the late George and Anna Zombek Hartos and resided at the home that he built with his father in West Mifflin. 

Jean Brown

January 09, 2018 |

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

Jean (Billick) Brown, age 99, of Elizabeth, died on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at home. A graduate of Westminster College and a member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, she was a retired teacher in the Elizabeth Forward School District. 

Mary Lee Webb Maxwell

January 09, 2018 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Friends will be received Friday from 4-8 pm at Morning Star Baptist church 307 Shaw Avenue, Clairton, Pennsylvania, where services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow in the Restland Memorial Park, Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146.

Arrangements entrusted to the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., Clairton, PA.

Visit our site at https://www.watersfuneralhome.net/notices/Mary-Maxwell to read the obituary in it entirety.

Judy A. DePaul

January 09, 2018 |

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

Judy Ann DePaul, age 72 formerly of the South Hills passed away January 8, 2018 at Walnut Ridge Memory Care, Greensburg. Born on July 28, 1945 to parents Evelyn (Magee) and Charles Daugherty in Herminie, Pa., Judy was the fifth child in what would become a family of 14.  The happiest moments of her younger years were spent exploring the woods with her closest siblings, and instinctively navigating the kind of poverty that few experience. Regardless, Judy’s quiet strength grew over time. She completed a registered nursing program at St. Francis School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, which set her on a lifelong path of caring for others.